14:30 LRN Newscast December 26

A southern media and opinion research poll shows a majority of Louisianans disagree with the direction the state is going. Matt Doyle has more.

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Governor John Bel Edwards says he came into office looking to end the yearly cuts to education, and secure funding for the TOPS scholarship program. As Edwards looks back on the year, he’s proud to say Louisiana’s public colleges did not receive a cut in state funding…

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The Louisiana Office of Community Development says they are now encouraging flood victims who have already filled out the Restore Louisiana survey, to complete a formal application for aid.  The process is in two parts so homeowners won’t be forced to stop repairs on their home while applying for aid.  OCD Executive Director Pat Forbes says over 38-thousand have been invited to apply for aid…

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There is a major competition underway for playoff spots in the NFC South, and the NFL wants to make sure all of the drama goes down at the same time. The league has moved the Saints game against the Buccaneers to the 3:25 pm time slot for Week 17. The Panthers and Falcons game has also moved to the same time.