Louisiana’s new state education superintendent will receive an annual salary of $285,000. Cade Brumley, was chosen last week by the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to oversee public schools. His pay package was approved by the joint House and Senate and Budget committee today. However, his job confirmation must still be approved by the Senate.
A Senate-backed tort reform bill that supporters say will lower auto insurance premiums is heading to the House floor after getting approval from the House Civil Law Committee. Democrats are skeptical, but River Ridge Senator Kirk Talbot says his legislation that requires insurance companies to reduce rates by 10-percent
Talbot says auto insurance companies will be able to reduce rates because the legislation makes several changes to the state’s civil justice system.
A Memorial Day gathering of 200 in Lake Charles ends with teens being injured after gunfire erupted during the celebration. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Stitch Guillory says he’s surprised that more were not injured.
The incident took place at a business on Highway 90 and was unsupervised by adults.
The Manning Passing Academy scheduled for next month in Thibodaux has been canceled due to the COVID-19 crisis. College and pro football analyst Mike Detillier says it was a difficult call for the Manning family, but it was the right decision
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The Manning Passing Academy attracts over 12-hundred campers and over 200 coaches, trainers, and support staff.