A new study shows, on a per-capita basis, Louisiana ranks third nationally for inappropriate teacher-student relationships. Terry Abbott, a former chief of staff at the US Department of Ed and now chair of Drive West Communications, says school district leaders need to get serious about this problem and so do lawmakers, who can pass legislation to create stronger penalties for offenders…

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Abbott says there’s already been six reported cases in 2015, which is disturbing.

A huge $298 million jackpot is up for grabs in tomorrow night’s Powerball drawing. Louisiana Lottery spokeswoman Kimberly Chopin says when the jackpot gets high like this they find a lot of people play who don’t normally buy tickets…

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Saturday night’s jackpot has a cash value of $198.4 million dollars.

The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man after the shooting injury of his son. Authorities say, during an altercation, 41-year-old Rendaill Proffit of New Iberia allegedly fired a gun at his son striking him in the leg. The victim was later treated and released from a local hospital. Proffit is facing charges of attempted second degree murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and illegal discharge of a firearm.

A study from Tulane suggests residents in Boston and Seattle better take steps to protect themselves from the flu. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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