According to a new poll, US Representative Vance McAllister’s challengers are within single digits in the race for the 5th congressional seat. The survey, conducted by Glascock, shows McAllister at 27 percent, Democrat Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo at 21 percent and Republican Ralph Abraham at 18 percent. ULM political science professor Joshua Stockley says the race is wide open…:
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The Louisiana Department of Education has released a comprehensive guide for parents and school personnel, detailing opportunities for students after high school. Assistant Superintendent for the Office of Content, Ken Bradford, says the “High School Student Planning Guidebook” is divided into five chapters…:
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You can find the it at louisianabelieves.com.

An invasive species is threatening one of Louisiana’s most popular trees. Matthew Doyle has more…:
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The New Orleans Police Department released a statement Tuesday announcing that yet another officer has been placed on emergency suspension without pay. Officer David Aranda was allegedly driving drunk over the weekend.