There’s a lot of tornado damage across southeast Louisiana. Michelle Southern has the latest….
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Entergy New Orleans reports 10-thousand people are without power in the metro area as a result of downed power lines. And Governor John Bel Edwards has issued a state of emergency. A tornado watch remains in effect until 5:00 for southeast Louisiana. The watch box includes, Bogalusa, Slidell, New Orleans and Houma.

One of the state’s largest teacher unions opposes the confirmation of Betsy DeVos as U-S Secretary of Education. Louisiana Federation of Teachers spokesperson Les Landon says DeVos’ longtime support of vouchers is a concern to them….
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But President of the Louisiana Federation for Children, Ann Duplessis, says DeVos wants to provide the right opportunities for our children. Duplessis says groups who oppose the appointment are entrenched in special interests…
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Both of Lousiana’s US Senators voted to confirm DeVos.