A House panel approves two bills that would extend domestic violence protections to include more couples. Halen Doughty has more…:
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The state’s roads, bridges and drinking water receive a D+ rating on the 2017 Report Card for Louisiana Infrastructure produced by the American Society of Civil Engineers. Executive Director of the project, Dr. Kam Movassaghi (Mo-vuh-sah-gee), says this is not acceptable…:
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Authorities in St. Landry Parish have arrested two Washington Elementary School teachers for allegedly bullying a student. 44-year-old Ann Shelvin and 50-year-old Tracy Gallow are the suspects. Sheriff Bobby Guidroz says the two allegedly encouraged students to fight an 11-year-old classmate, and a video showed Gallow being abusive herself…:
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Shelvin faces multiple charges including, contributing to child delinquency, as does Gallow, who received charges of simple battery and intimidation.

The Festival International de Louisiane is underway in Lafayette, and festival-goers are lining up to enjoy the festivities from all over the world. Kelly Strenge with the Lafayette Convention and Visitors Bureau says attendance is free, and they even have free parking at the Cajun Dome…:
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Visit festivalinternational.org for additional information.