New data from the state department of education finds that historically disadvantaged students are making progress, but not at a rate sufficient to close gaps with their peers. Superintendent of Education John White…
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On English and Math assessments, 46-percent of all students demonstrated top growth this year, while 43-percent of black students reached that level, 42-percent of students with disabilities hit that mark.

A stretch of I-10 westbound between Baton Rouge and Lafayette remains closed as a result of a fiery multi-vehicle crash on the Atchafalaya Basin that killed a truck driver from Florida yesterday. State Trooper Thomas Gossen says three 18-wheelers and several passenger vehicles were involved…..
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Along with the one fatality, several people were hurt.

A Slidell couple is Guinness Book of World Record holders for the largest grapefruit ever harvested. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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Louisiana voters will once again receive I voted stickers after they cast their ballot in October and November. Lafayette artist Tony Bernard came up with the design, which features a pelican with a crown on its head. Bernard hopes it increases voter turnout…
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