A recent report finds LSU graduates have higher early- and mid-career earnings than graduates of other Louisiana universities. President F. King Alexander notes many of the universities below LSU on the list charge higher tuition and have more student debt…:
Cut 4 (12) “LSU degree”
LSU grads have early career earnings of more than $52,000 and mid-career earnings of over $100,000.

There are currently three hurricanes churning in the Atlantic Basin. Cat-5 Irma is approaching Florida on the current track, Juan is far east of Irma, and Katia is a hurricane in the southwestern Gulf. State Climatologist Barry Keim says we’ve already seen 11 named storms, and not even at peak of season
Cut 10 (09) “right now”

The state Department of Transportation has started a major project on Arkansas Road in Ouachita Parish. DOTD Secretary Dr. Shawn Wilson says with a big boom in residents in West Monroe, there is a serious need for a wider road…:
Cut 12 (10) “signals”
The project is expected to cost about 33-million dollars.

Thibodaux Representative Dee Richard says he’s paying back the $37,000 he used from his campaign account on gambling. He said he thinks the problem was a side effect to anti-Parkinson’s medication..:
Cut 15 (09) “it’s terrible”
The Ethics Board will decide Friday what action to take against the Richard.