Families interested in accessing state funds to pay for tuition, tutoring, textbooks, dual enrollment courses and uniforms from the new L-A Gator Scholarship program can do so by going to la-gator-dot-la-dot-gov. The L-A Gator Scholarship program will replace the state’s current voucher program that benefits low income families. How much money will be available for L-A Gator is unknown…

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Germain Gilson says that decision will be made during the budget process that takes place during the regular legislative session in the spring.

What is the fastest growing public university in the state? It’s LSU-Alexandria, which has seen a 28-percent jump in enrollment over the last year. …

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That’s LSU-A Chancellor Paul Coreil who says a significant driver of LSUA’s growth is its online programs.

The Philadelphia Eagles are on top of the football world today after soaring past the Kansas City Chiefs 40 to 22 in Super Bowl 59. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was named the game’s MVP.  Afterwards he said it was the culmination of a long journey that included a benching in the 2018 College Football Playoff Championship game while at Alabama and a loss to the Chiefs in the Super Bowl two years ago….

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It was a disappointing performance by the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs. K-C had just 23 yards in the first half. Chiefs Coach Andy Reid…

Cut 16 (08) “…nice job”

Reid is now 3-and-3 as a head coach in Super Bowls.

Families will be able to start applying for education grants through the L-A GATOR scholarship program starting March First. Colleen Crain has the details…

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A state judge in Baton Rouge will hear arguments this afternoon about a case involving an LSU law professor who has been suspended from the classroom, because he used curse words and said unflattering things about President Trump and Governor Landry. Professor Ken Levy has sued LSU saying his rights to free speech were violated.

Louisiana State University at Alexandria is ranked #4 in Niche’s 2025 Best Colleges in Louisiana. Chancellor Paul Coreil says this coincides with a record-high Spring semester enrollment of nearly seven-thousand undergraduates, a 28% surge, the highest growth rate among Louisiana universities.

Cut 4 (08) “…interest in LSUA.”

Coreil says a significant driver of LSU’s growth is the number of students taking online courses through LSU-A. Nearly 4,000 students, a 46% increase in just one year.

The Philadelphia Eagles put together a dominating performance to beat the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs 40 to 22 in Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was named the game’s MVP as he threw two touchdown passes, one of them to Amite’s Devonta Smith and he also rushed for a touchdown…

Cut 13 (15) “…to win”

The Philadelphia Eagles are on top of the football world today after soaring past the Kansas City Chiefs 40 to 22 in Super Bowl 59. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was named the game’s MVP.  Afterwards he said it was the culmination of a long journey that included a benching in the 2018 College Football Playoff Championship game while at Alabama and a loss to the Chiefs in the Super Bowl two years ago….

Cut 14 (10) “…all as one”

The state department of education has launched a website where residents can learn more about the L-A Gator Scholarship Program which will provide vouchers to students to attend private schools. Germain Gilson with the state department of education says this program is open to all income levels, not just low-income families under the current Louisiana Scholarship Program, those in that program shouldn’t worry about being left out.

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The legislature is only going to set aside a limited amount of money for L-A GATOR, so it’s unclear at this time how many additional families the state will accommodate.

LSU-Alexandria is the fastest growing four-year school in Louisiana as it’s enrollment has increased by 28-percent to reach an all-time high of 69-hundred students. Chancellor Paul Coreil says more students are choosing LSU-A because they recognize the school is providing high-qualify, affordable education that leads to career opportunities…

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LSUA has also been ranked as the fourth best college in Louisiana by Niche-dot-com.

A new NFL champion was crowned at the Superdome last night. Andrew Greenstein reports from the site of Super Bowl 59.

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 During Kendric Lamar’s halftime show, security personnel ran onto the field and tackled a man who was running around holding up a Sudanese-Palestinian flag. “Sudan” and “Gaza” were written on it. The NFL says the person detained was one of Lamar’s performers and no one involved with the production knew that this individual would do this.

The REAL ID enforcement date is approaching, and the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles urges residents to get one if you have not. Because after May 7th, federal agencies, including the TSA, will only accept driver’s licenses and ID cards that are REAL ID. OMV spokesperson Matthew Boudreaux says visit express-lane-dot-org for a checklist on what you’ll need to get a REAL ID.

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Boudreaux says they expect an influx of residents at OMV offices and partnering Public Tag Agents as they approach the May 7^th enforcement date, so don’t wait until the last minute.

What is the fastest growing public university in the state? It’s LSU-Alexandria, which has seen a 28-percent jump in enrollment over the last year. …

Cut 5 (07) “…declined”

That’s LSU-A Chancellor Paul Coreil who says a significant driver of LSUA’s growth is its online programs.

The Philadelphia Eagles put together one of the most dominating performances in Super Bowl history to dethrone the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs 40 to 22. Philadelphia’s defense harassed Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, while Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts threw two touchdown passes and had one rushing touchdown. Eagles Coach Nick Siriani says his team fought through adversity to get to this point…

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Now we wait and see if Siriani will lose his offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. Moore is expected to be named the new head coach of the Saints, but Siriani said during the celebration that he would like Moore to come back one more season to defend their title in 2025.

By all accounts New Orleans did a great job hosting the Super Bowl and they are expected to put a bid in to host a 12^th Super Bowl sometime after 2028.

LSU-A’s enrollment has reached an all-time high of 69-hundred students and it’s increased 28-percent in just one year…

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The Real ID Enforcement Date is now about three months away, May 7th OMV spokesperson Matthew Boudreaux says if you don’t have a REAL ID card plan to get one now…

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If you plan to fly domestically after May 7^th, you’ll need a Real ID that displays a gold circle with a star cutout in the top right corner. If you don’t have a Real ID, you’ll need a passport to fly domestically after May 7th.

The Philadelphia Eagles put together a dominating performance to beat the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs 40 to 22 in Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was named the game’s MVP as he threw two touchdown passes, one of them to Amite’s Devonta Smith and he also rushed for a touchdown…

Cut 13 (15) “…to win”

But even Hurts will tell you, defense wins championships, and the Eagles defense was phenomenal. K-C only had 23 yards in the first half, and they sacked quarterback Patrick Mahomes six times and intercepted him twice, returning one for a TD. Chiefs coach Andy Reid…

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And the city of New Orleans did a nice hosting the Super Bowl and officials are looking forward to bidding for a future Super Bowl some time after 2028.

The state department of education is gearing up for the L-A Gator Scholarship program. The new school choice program that will provide education scholarship accounts, will begin accepting applications on March 1st. Germain Gilson, the assistant superintendent of school choice, says families can use the money to customize their children’s education.

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The L-A Gator website is up, so you can start learning about it now.

Louisiana State University at Alexandria is ranked #4 in Niche’s 2025 Best Colleges in Louisiana. Chancellor Paul Coreil says this coincides with a record-high Spring enrollment of nearly seven-thousand undergraduates, a 28% surge, the highest growth rate among Louisiana universities.

Cut 4 (08) “…interest in LSUA.”