In exactly two years, qualifying will be underway for the gubernatorial race. Jeff Palermo has more on who might challenge Governor John Bel Edwards…:
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Parts of New Orleans saw widespread flooding over the weekend after downpours overwhelmed the city’s pumping stations, according to officials. They said some neighborhoods saw up to 10 inches of rain in just a few hours on Saturday, which is too much for the 24 pump stations to handle even though they were all operating.

A letter US Senator John Kennedy sent to East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome has sparked an investigation by the legislative auditor’s office. The probe comes amid allegations federal funds for the Baton Rouge Area Violence Elimination, or BRAVE, program were not used as they should be….:
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The mayor’s office says Broome welcomes any review from the legislative auditor and looks forward to the results.

More students are getting their education at home instead of traditional classrooms. According to the state department of education, 26,000 students are home-schooled, while 4,000 more are enrolled in online charter schools. Superintendent for University View Academy Lonnie Luce (Lou-see) says many families enjoy the flexibility of at-home schooling…:
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The Coalition for Responsible Home Education has raised concerns about home schooling without any accountability.