Governor Bobby Jindal’s lawsuit against the federal government over Common Core will be heard in a Baton Rouge federal court today. Scott Carwile reports…

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The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office says a Zachary man is dead after his motorcycle crashed into the rear of a UPS truck. Authorities say 34-year-old John McCurley was traveling at a high rate of speed and passing other motorists before he crashed into the back of the delivery truck, ejecting him from his motorcycle. McCurley was pronounced dead at the scene.

Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy has been endorsed by the Louisiana Cannabis Industry Association in the US Senate runoff. Spokesperson Jesse McCormick says the LCIA hopes there might be some new action regarding legalizing medical marijuana now that the Republicans control both the House and Senate..

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In a debate last month Cassidy said he supports the legal use of medical marijuana, while Senator Mary Landrieu opposes it.

The faculty senate at Grambling State University has given a “no confidence” vote and are seeking the immediate dismissal of interim president Cynthia Warrick. A committee has been set up to find a permanent president by April. But G-S-U faculty Senate President, Doctor Herbert Simmons Jr, told University of Louisiana System President Doctor Sandra Woodley a change needs to happen now…

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Woodley says they continue to support Warrick.