The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education approves a proposal that does not increase funding for public schools. Jeff Palermo has more…
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Today, Governor John Bel Edwards sent President Donald Trump a list of potential coastal projects to consider in the state as the president is pushing for the development of new infrastructure. Edwards says the projects would help Louisiana become more resilient from floods and hurricanes, while protecting production in the energy sector.

 
A federal judge once again blocked a state law prohibiting women under 21-year-old from exotic dancing. Three strippers aged 18 to 20 filed suit and their attorney Harry Rosenberg says their argument was the law prohibited the women from expressing their right to free speech through dance. He says the basis for the ruling granting the injunction stemmed from the broad nature of the law.
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The Johnny Jones era at LSU could be coming to a close. The Tigers basketball team failed to make the NCAA tournament last year and they’ve only won two SEC games this season. Tiger Rag Editor Cody Worsham says LSU Athletic Director Joe Alleva has money to spend and should be willing to invest in a good basketball coach….
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Worsham says Jones is expected to be fired once LSU is eliminated from this week’s SEC tournament.