The Governor’s Office says Representative Lance Harris’ budget cutting plan would close hospitals, the release of inmates, and a historic cut to public schools. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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The state wildlife agent who was shot five times, is scheduled to be released from a Shreveport hospital Thursday. LDWF Spokesperson Adam Einck says 25-year-old Tyler Wheeler is expected to make a full recovery…
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Two Monroe residents remain in jail on charges related to Wheeler’s shooting.

Walker Police are searching for answers after a female body was found under an I-12 bridge Wednesday. Captain John Sharp says Livingston Parish drainage inspectors made the gruesome discovery…:
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He says she appears to have been there for a week and Sharp says that’s making even identification difficult.

More than $1.5 million dollars has been approved by the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education in grants awards for universities to advance the statewide shift to full-year residencies for all aspiring teachers. Department of Education Assistant Superintendent of Talent, Hannah Dietsch (HAHN-ah), says $1 million of the investment will go to institutions that will offer the programs..:
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She says this is part of a broader effort to strengthen and elevate the teaching profession.