A report on Louisiana voter registration finds a decline in white Democrats and steady gain of Republican and Independent voters…:
Cut 1 (31) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

65% of students are submitting FAFSA paperwork this year compared to 58% last year. Senior Educational Technology consultant Stephanie Marcum says they expect the numbers to continue to go up when filling out FAFSA becomes a requirement for seniors next year…:
CUT 11 (05) “they’re eligible”

Governor Bobby Jindal’s ex-budget chief, Angele Davis, joins the pool of candidates running for state treasurer. Republican state senator Neil Riser, Republican former state representative John Schroder and Democratic attorney Derrick Edwards are the others seeking the post vacated by U.S. Senator John Kennedy. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says none of the candidates are known statewide…:
Cut 12 (07) “stand for”
Qualifying begins Wednesday.

A Baton Rouge teen was arrested for allegedly beating and critically injuring an 89-year-old man and 70-year-old woman with a hammer inside their Kenner home on Sunday. Kenner Police Lt. Brian McGregor says the brutal attack happened after a petty argument with the juvenile and the victims…:
Cut 7 (09) “said no”
The teen faces charges of two counts of attempted first degree murder, theft of a motor vehicle, and aggravated burglary.