12:30 Newscast, October 17th, 2016

The US graduation rate is at an all time high, and so is Louisiana’s. According to a report released by the White House, The Bayou State’s graduation rate for 2014-2015 is 77.5 percent, compared to 74.6 percent the prior year. Louisiana Superintendent of Education John White…:
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The overall US graduation rate went up to 83.2 percent.

Our grocery store trips are becoming much more affordable. American Farm Bureau found food prices are down 13% from last year. Louisiana Farm Bureau specialist Neil Melancon expects the next survey, which will be conducted before Thanksgiving, to continue in the same trend..:
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PSC Chairman and former Congressman Clyde Holloway of Forrest Hill has passed away at 72. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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The creepy clown trend that’s made it’s way to Louisiana in recent weeks has some retailers responding with action. Target has decided to remove clown masks from its shelves, just weeks before Halloween.