The lone democrat in the 2015 governor’s race discusses why Louisiana voters should support him next year. Eric Gill has more from John Bel Edwards’ appearance at the Baton Rouge Press Club…
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A State Representative is concerned about the impact of illegal immigration on Louisiana. Matthew Doyle has more…
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The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Donaldsonville man after finding his wife shot to death at their home. Eric Gill has the story…
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Amite Representative John Bel Edwards spoke to the Baton Rouge Press Club about why voters should support him for governor next year. Thus far, he is the only declared Democrat in the race. Edwards said he’s jumping into this race offering a different vision for Louisiana…
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The gubernatorial primary will be held in October of next year. He feels the next governor needs to be able to build coalitions, try to develop a consensus, and compromise in order to move the state forward. Edwards feels the state needs a governor who will put Louisiana first…
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He said Louisiana needs a proven, respected leader in the governor’s chair who will govern from the middle because that’s where you’ll find long-term solutions to the state’s problems. Edwards said Democrats, Republicans, and Independents need to be able to communicate with one another to come up with solutions to the problems the Bayou State faces…
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The tens of thousands of unaccompanied children crossing over into neighboring Texas is raising concerns Louisiana may face an immigration problem of it’s own. Denham Springs Representative Valarie Hodges, a member of the House Committee on Criminal Justice, is calling on the state leadership to develop a plan of action for immigration in Louisiana. She says the crisis next door is spreading to states across the country…
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With Texas shelters currently overflowing with the children, Hodges is concerned that Louisiana facilities may be used to house the immigrants. Hodges says she would like citizens to visit her facebook page and take a survey, to voice their concerns…
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__________________________________________________________________________The The tens of thousands of children crossing the border into the US are being driven, in large part, out of their Central American homes by escalating violence related to gang warfare and drugs. Hodges says she is concerned that the immigrants may be bringing that violence with them…
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Common Core opponents file a lawsuit in an attempt to keep the state from adopting the controversial education standards. 17 state lawmakers are banding together under the name “The Concerned Citizens of Louisiana” to challenge the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education’s adoption of Common Core on procedural grounds. Lake Charles Representative Brett Geymann says BESE did not keep the public informed when they adopted Common Core in 2010…
Geymann says BESE was not compliant of the Administrative Procedure Act, which says state agencies must follow a specific process when passing policy …
Education Superintendent John White says BESE is not legally obliged to pass rules using Administrative Procedure. He says because of this, there’s no basis for the suit…
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Governor Jindal has used executive authority to halt the use of Common Core in Louisiana. Jindal also claims BESE did not follow the law when adopting Common Core. White disagrees with Jindal’s assertion and the lawsuit claiming BESE didn’t follow state mandated procedures…
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The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Donaldsonville man after finding his wife shot to death at their home. Police Chief Tony Bacala says deputies responded to the residence after receiving a call 10AM Monday morning…
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When deputies arrived they found 27-year-old Shella Howard dead in her bathroom, having been shot several times. 31-year-old Jaris Howard was found shortly thereafter and arrested without incident. He says the couple’s six year old child was in the home at the time and heard the gunshots, but did not witness the incident. Bacala says Jaris Howard is facing multiple charges…
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Former Tulane star Andy Cannizaro has been introduced as LSU’s new recruiting coordinator and hitting coach. Cannizaro was a standout shortstop for the Tulane Green Wave in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Cannizaro has worked as a scout for the New York Yankees since 2009 and the Mandeville native is pumped up to join the purple and gold
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Cannizaro replaces Javi Sanchez, who left LSU earlier this month to pursue a business career. LSU Baseball Coach Paul Mainieri is excited about Cannizaro joining his staff and he’s also thrilled with his 2015 recruiting class, which features some power arms and some very good everyday players…
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LSU has also released its schedule for next season. It all starts with a three-game series against Kansas on February 13th. Mainieri says his team will be challenged right away.