Over a dozen Louisiana public school districts have passed resolutions that ask the state not to enforce penalties for students who decide not take to the Common Core standardized tests. Louisiana School Boards Association executive director Scott Richard says as it stands now, school systems will receive a “zero” for every student who opts out…:
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BESE President Chas Roemer, a supporter of Common Core, is not calling a special meeting, but “opt-outs” could be discussed at the board’s March 5th meeting.

This morning Powerball raised tonight’s big jackpot to $500 million dollars according to the Louisiana Lottery. You have to get your tickets by nine tonight and if you’re going in with a group, the Lottery reminds you that in Louisiana only one entity or person can claim a prize. The odds of winning the big jackpot are one in 175 million.

Research from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans finds that a psychedelic drug prevents the development of allergic asthma in mice. Scott Carwile reports…:
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State Police say a man who was fleeing Amite police Tuesday afternoon is dead after crashing into a house during the chase. They say 30-year-old Benjamin Zanders of Independence began running from cops on LA 16 in Tangipahoa Parish. Apparently the suspect traveled about 300 feet off a road and crashed into a residence in St. Helena Parish. Troopers suspect he was impaired and not buckled up. Zanders was pronounced dead at the scene.

A minimum of 14 Louisiana public school districts have passed resolutions asking the state not to enforce penalties for students who decide not take to the Common Core standardized tests. BESE President Chas Roemer, a supporter of Common Core, says “opt-outs” could be discussed at the board’s March 5th meeting. But Louisiana School Boards Association executive director Scott Richard says the uncertainty is not good for anyone…

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Students will take the Common Core exams the week of March 16th.

Now that a federal ruling has been issued in Alabama clearing the way for Clerk of Court offices to begin distributing marriage licenses for same sex couples, what does this mean for Louisiana? Loyola law professor Dane Ciolino says all eyes right now are on the US Supreme court which is currently considering four cases…

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State Police say a motorcyclist is dead after crashing his bike on the Des Allemands Bridge last night in St. Charles Parish. They say 32-year-old Wesley Price of Des Allemands was traveling at a high rate of speed when he hit the right curb of the bridge, ejecting him from his motorcycle. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities continue to investigate the crash.

Tonight’s Powerball jackpot has reached $485 million which is the third largest prize in the game’s history. Michelle Southern reports.

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At least 14 school districts have passed a resolution that asks the state not to punish them for students who decide not to take the Common Core standardized test. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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State Police say a fatal accident in Union Parish has claimed the life of a Farmerville woman. Authorities say 80-year-old Martha Reichert crossed the center line of Highway 2 and hit a car driven by 59-year-old Sherry Acree head on. Acree was pronouned dead at the scene. Reichert was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. The investigation is ongoing.

A federal ruling has cleared the way for Clerk of Court offices in Alabama to begin distributing marriage licenses for same sex couples. So, what does this mean for Louisiana? Loyola law professor Dane Ciolino says the final decision on same sex marriage will likely happen in Washington D.C….

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Same sex marriages are against state law in Louisiana and a recent federal ruling upholding that ban is currently under appeal.

An LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans research team finds that a psychedelic drug prevents the development of allergic asthma in mice. Lead researcher Dr. Charles Nichols says this research has shown that psychedelic drugs produce powerful anti-inflammatory activity and that could potentially help with other health issues as well. Nichols says testing on mice will continue and hopefully a clinical human trial will begin sometime in the future…

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There are over 25 million people in the US known to have asthma.

Now that a federal ruling has been issued in Alabama clearing the way for Clerk of Court offices to begin distributing marriage licenses for same sex couples, what does it mean for Louisiana? Loyola law professor Dane Ciolino says the fact that the US Supreme Court has allowed same sex couples to get a marriage license in Alabama is likely a signal of the court’s intended resolution…

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The US Supreme court is currently considering four cases that will soon be argued.

Over a dozen Louisiana public school districts have passed resolutions asking the state not to enforce penalties for students who decide not take to the Common Core standardized tests. Louisiana School Boards Association executive director Scott Richard says they are pushing BESE to have a special meeting…

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BESE President Chas Roemer, a supporter of Common Core, is not calling a special meeting, but “opt-outs” could be discussed at the board’s March 5th meeting.

A research study from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans finds a psychedelic drug prevents the development of allergic asthma in mice. There are over 25 million people in the US known to have asthma. Lead researcher Dr. Charles Nichols says the next step in their research is to see if the drug has a positive effect on mice who already have asthma…

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Nichols says testing on mice will continue and hopefully a clinical human trial will begin sometime in the future.

Tonight’s Powerball jackpot has reached a whopping $485 million. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Kimberly Chopin says when the jackpot gets this high, many people pool their tickets together. She reminds players that in Louisiana only one person or legal entity can claim a prize…

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Tonight’s jackpot is the third largest prize in the game’s history.

The LSU Tigers battled the top ranked team in the country last night, but came up a little short as Kentucky left Baton Rouge with a 71-69 victory. The Tigers had a chance to win in the final seconds and here’s the call on ESPN from Brad Nessler and Dick Vitale…

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LSU went on a 21-2 run in he second half to take the lead in the final minutes, but the Wildcats finished on an 11-3 run to win the game. Jarrell Martin had 21 points and 11 rebounds in a losing effort. Kentucky remains undefeated on the season at 24-0, while the Tigers fall to 17-7.

According to the NFL Network, Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is reportedly working out in New Orleans. A determination on whether he’ll play in 2015 is expected soon.

In Southland Conference basketball action last night, Incarnate Word got past Nicholls State 73-64. T.J. Carpenter lead the way for the Colonels with 20 points and Ja’Dante’ Frye and Sam McBeath each added 13. Nicholls falls to 4-7 in league play and will next host Southeastern Louisiana Saturday afternoon.

Speaking of Southeastern, they’ll be coming off a 83-58 win over Central Arkansas. Five Lions scored in double figures last night, with Devonte Upson’s 17 points leading the way. The Lions now have a 4-6 record in the Southland Conference.

In the ongoing Benson family legal feud, New Orleans Judge Kern Reese has ordered that Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson undergo an examination. Benson will face three exams performed by three different doctors in what is called a standard assessment. In a statement, Benson says he respects Judge Reese’s decision and looks forward to taking the test. The exams must be completed by March 15.

Over a dozen Louisiana public school districts have passed resolutions that ask the state not to enforce penalties for students who decide not take to the Common Core standardized tests. Louisiana School Boards Association executive director Scott Richard says as it stands now, school systems will receive a “zero” for every student who opts out…

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Richard says if a school or school system has a large number of opt-outs, it will result in a lower school performance score or letter grade, as part of the state’s accountability system.

Tonight’s Powerball jackpot has reached a massive $485 million which is the third largest prize in the game’s history. Kimberly Chopin with the Louisiana Lottery says the odds of winning any prize on Powerball are one in 32, the odds of winning the jackpot are one in 175 million..

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The cash value of tonight’s jackpot is $327 million.

Research from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans finds that a psychedelic drug prevents the development of allergic asthma in mice. Lead researcher Dr. Charles Nichols says currently asthma is treated with inhalers and steroids. He says the result of this research is a real breakthrough…

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He says the psychedelic drug, (R)-DOI, prevented the development of asthma in mice allergic to the condition. Although the drug is a psychedelic, the doses administered to the mice were lower than what would produce any type of behavioral effect.

Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson released a statement today following the decision by New Orleans Judge Kern Reese that Benson must undergo 3 different exams to determine if he is legally competent in his move to disinherit his daughter and grandkids. In that statement, Benson says he has instructed his attorneys to spare no effort in defending his rights and his decisions. Legal analyst Tim Meche…
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The 2015 King of Houma’s Krewe of Mardi Gras is under arrest for allegedly violating the sex offender restriction that states offenders can’t wear masks…
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That’s Terrebone Parish Sheriff’s Office Captain Dawn Foret, who says they suspect 34-year-old Glynn Matherne broke that law last year by riding in a parade and wearing a mask.
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When the Louisiana legislative session begins in April, lawmakers will once again discuss whether or not to authorize the use of medical marijuana…
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The LaFourche Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Raceland man for his seventh DWI late last night on Highway 1 at a convenience store. Thirty year-old Jessi Joseph III was booked into the LaFourche Parish Detention Center with his first Louisiana DWI offense, to go with his six prior arrests on DUI in California.

When the legislative session begins in April, lawmakers will once again discuss whether or not to authorize the use of medical marijuana. Democrat Baton Rouge Representative Dalton Honore’s measure was defeated in the Senate last year, but Honore says he’s bringing it back up because the polls are on his side…
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There’s already a law on the books for the use of medical marijuana, which Honore says needs more clarification.

The 2015 King of the Krewe of Mardi Gras in Houma is under arrest for allegedly violating the sex offender restrictions that sex offendeers cannot wear masks, or ride in parades. Thirty-four-year-old Glynn Matherne has been a registered sex offender since 2003, and police say he should know the rules…
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That’s Captain Dawn Foret from the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office.
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In the Tom Benson family legal feud, New Orleans Judge Kern Reese has ordered that Saints and Pelicans owner to undergo an examination to see if he is mentally compete. Benson will face three exams performed by three different doctors in what is called a standard assessment…
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That’s Legal analyst Tim Meche.

In North Lousisiana, a domestic dispute between a husband and wife escalated to a bad fall that has put the wife in the hospital after she fell off the back of a pickup her husband was driving. Forty-six year-old Allen Wray instructed his wife she should get in the cab of the truck, and she refused…
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That’s Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Cindy Chadwick, who says 48 year-old Sherri Wray is is critical condition.

More drama unfolding in the Tom Benson Family feud, as New Orleans Judge Kern Reese has ordered the Saints and Pelicans owner to undergo an examination. The standard assessment exams must be completed by March 15, and legal analyst Tim Meche says the judge will then review the results…
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This decision comes on the heels of a Texas judge yesterday appointing two men to over see the family trust.

When state lawmakers meet again in April, there will be more discussion about the authorization of the use of medical marijuana. Last year’s measure from Democratic Baton Rouge Representative Dalton Honore was defeated, but he says he’s bringing it back because there’s a law of 24 years ago that needs clarification for dispensing it…
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The 2015 King of Houma’s Krewe of Mardi Gras was arrested for allegedly violating sex offender restrictions. Michelle Southern reports.
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The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office says a woman is in critical condition at a local hospital after they believe she fell out of the back of a truck her estranged husband was driving. 46-year-old Allen Wray and 48-year-old Sherri Wray were sitting on the back of a tailgate, when the husband told his wife to get in the cab. She refused; he drove off, causing her to fall. She’s in very critical condition.