A regulation that calls for aspiring teachers to complete a full-year residency has been approved by BESE. Louisiana Association of Educators president Debbie Meaux says she’s worried these teachers will only go to schools near universities.

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Supporters of the program say it will better prepare teachers for the classroom.

A petition has been filed to recall Jefferson Parish President Mike Yenni from office, in the midst of a sexting scandal with a 17-year-old boy. Secretary of State Tom Schedler says the petition will need 87-thousand signatures for a recall vote to occur, but they recommend petitioners try to get more.

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He says if the petition gets enough signatures, it will go to the governor for the final decision.

A report from 24/7 Wall Street finds the rate of college grads in Louisiana is 23%, eight percentage points below the national average. Michelle Southern reports…

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Livingston Parish deputies fatally shot a suspect after he allegedly shot at officers during a traffic stop, then fled into a barn and pointed his weapon at officers. LPSO spokesperson Lori Steele says 31-year-old Blaine Beason was wanted on several charges.

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