Louisiana leads the pack in FAFSA submission rates after a major policy change for high school seniors. Matt Doyle has more.
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October is here, but where are the colder temps? Kevin Barnhart talks with state climatologist Barry Keim for the details.
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A 2,500 dollar reward is being offered for information leading to the person who threw a dog out of their vehicle on I-20, killing it. Matt Doyle has more.
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Louisiana has the highest FAFSA submission rates in the nation according to a new report. That means more students than ever are applying to see what financial aid they qualify for when it comes to post-secondary education. EdTech Senior Consultant Stephanie Marcum says the 84 percent participation rate comes down to a new mandate for graduating high school seniors.
And it wasn’t just in submission rate, the Bayou State led the nation in growth rate as well. Marcum says it’s a great start, but there’s still quite a few students who didn’t participate, students who may have lost out on thousands in aid.
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A department of Education report says when you add up tuition, books, and cost of living, the average two and four year college student in the state will have to spend 20,863 dollars to attend.
Marcum says that’s huge because 51 percent of jobs available in the state require a post-secondary education to obtain. That’s why they’re working to let students and their families know that FAFSA isn’t just student loans for college, its scholarships, grants and other aid for a variety of continuing education.
It’s estimated by 2020 that 65 percent of all jobs will require some kind of post-secondary education to obtain.
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The sexual assault hotline has seen an uptick in call volume. The day of the testimony of Dr. Christine Ford, the service saw an increase of 201% compared to a typical day. Assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at LSU, Michelle Many says that activity is likely do to the barrage of news reports about this case and other allegations of sexual abuse.
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Many says although the call volume has increased, she believes that until there is a change in the way allegations are received and those that raise allegations are treated, reports will not swell.
Many says with people like Bill Cosby having to answer for such crime does have a positive effect on victims.
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This past weekend’s cold front may have still left many across Louisiana longing for that autumn feeling. While the front did knock humidity down a bit, still no need for hoodies and jackets quite yet. State Climatologist Barry Keim says a more significant cold front is overdue.
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Keim says we can expect to experience some fronts in the coming weeks.
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Keim says it should feel like paradise once nicer Canadian air makes its way into the Bayou State.
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A dog is dead after being thrown out of a moving vehicle in Webster Parish on I-20. The animals was bound with tape and rope, and was thrown out of the vehicle and dragged while still alive. Humane Society of Louisiana Executive Director Jeff Dorson says the injuries were brutal, and called it torture.
The Webster Parish Humane Association, who took custody of the animal and tried to save it, to no avail, is offering a 2,500 dollar award for information about the case, and Dorson says they’re considering an additional 750 dollars to help get people’s attention.
Dorson says it’s clearly Felony Animal Abuse, which comes with a hefty sentence for those found guilty…
Dorson says he doesn’t know what behind the recent rash of animal abuse cases he’s seen, but he says when the criminal behind this particular incident is discovered, they’ll be pushing the local DA and judge for a harsh sentence.
The dog, named faith by the Webster Parish Humane Association, was found with a collar on.
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LSU quarterback Joe Burrow is the SEC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against Ole Miss. But credit also has to go to his receivers, who got open and racked up several yards after the catch in the blowout victory over the Rebels. Coach Ed Orgeron says it was the breakout game they’ve been waiting for from their pass catchers…
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In the win over Ole Miss, LSU held the top passing team in the SEC to just 178 passing yards. But Orgeron is still not entirely happy with the pass rush…
LSU is at 22nd ranked Florida this Saturday. Orgeron says the Gators have the best defense they’ve faced this season, so they’ll need another big game from Burrow…
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The Saints are 3-1 and in first place in the NFC South, but the leaders of the Black and Gold still see areas where this team can improved. In the win over the Giants, the defense looked like the one we saw when New Orleans won the NFC South last year. Defensive end Cam Jordan agrees…
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After four weeks of the season, wide receiver Michael Thomas leads the NFL with 42 catches. Thomas says the offense has room to grow…