New state performance grades for individual public schools and school districts were announced today from the Department of Education. Schools getting an “A” increased from 187 last year to 241 this year…

CUT 6 (12) Q: ‘on state tests”

That’s Superintendent of Education John White.

On the heels of Governor Bobby Jindal announcing that JP Morgan Chase will be committing one million dollars to help fund workforce training in Louisiana, he was asked again about his future political aspirations after his term…

CUT 29 (10) Q: “elected position”

Jindal says that decision will be made after the holidays.

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Early voting started at 8:30 am this morning, as Louisianians cast their ballot for the November 4th election. Some voters we spoke with today told us why they are doing the early vote…:

CUT 9 (13) “out of the way”

Early voting goes through next Tuesday.

A third man involved in the 2010 murder of Rayville Police Sergeant Thomas Alexander has pleaded guilty to his involvement in the case. District Attorney Mack Lancaster says Alexander was killed while responding to a home burglary in 2010.

CUT 5 (08) Q: “unnecessary murder”

Anthony Oatis was sentenced to 21 years in prison for his involvement. The other two men-Richard Long and Robert Walker- are serving life sentences.