Public and charter school students in grades three through 12 achieved the highest overall Mastery-plus rate in state history, according to results from the 2026 LEAP tests. State Education Superintendent Cade Brumley says nine out of ten school systems improved or maintained their Mastery-plus rate, with 75-percent improving, however…:
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An anti-corruption watchdog group calls the indictment of Attorney General Liz Murrill a bad look for the city of New Orleans. Metropolitan Crime Commission President and CEO Raphael Goyeneche says it’s an example of political weaponization, and it must stop…:
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State Police is now investigating the grand jury that indicted Murrill.

The State Office of Tourism is encouraging you to enjoy a Louisiana Staycation this summer. Kace Kieschnick has more…:
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According to a post from the UL-Lafayette men’s basketball team, The Ragin Cajuns will face LSU inside the PMAC on December 22nd. This will be the first time the two schools will square off on the court since a postseason NIT game in Baton Rouge in 2018.

Public and charter students in grades three through 12 achieve the highest overall Mastery-plus rate on the LEAP test in history. Andrew Greenstein reports:
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Hundreds of people gathered Monday to honor legendary Southern baseball coach Roger Cador. The service was held on Southern University’s campus where Cador spent more than three decades building one of the nation’s premiere HBCU baseball programs. Among those paying tribute were LSU coaching legend Skip Bertman, former Major League Baseball All-Star Rickie Weeks.

An anti-corruption watchdog group says Attorney General Liz Murrill’s indictment is a black eye for New Orleans. New Orleans Metropolitan Crime Commission President and CEO Raphael Goyeneche believes Murrill did nothing wrong by warning city leaders about the consequences of violating state law…:
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The Louisiana Supreme Court tossed the indictment because of procedural errors and a conflict of interest, but Goyeneche says unfortunately this saga is far from over.

Shifting gears to the 2026 State Pickleball Championship which will be held in Bossier City for the first time in the event’s history. Emma Boone with Visit Shreveport-Bossier says it will be a huge boost for tourism when the tournament is held October 9th through the 11th…:
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Additional tournament information and registration details are available through southernpickleball.com.

LEAP test scores released Monday show public and charter school students in grades 3-12 achieved the highest overall Mastery-plus rate in state history. State Education Superintendent Cade Brumley says highlights of the new data include strong gains under the new Freedom Framework social studies standards…:
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He says math also continues to improve and the overall progress extends across all grades, subjects and school systems.

Lots of folks are traveling this summer and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is out encouraging residents here to explore every corner of our own state through a new Louisiana Staycation Campaign…:
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For nearby travel ideas and trip planning resources visit Louisiana Staycation.com.

The head of the New Orleans Metropolitan Crime Commission says the indictment of Attorney General Liz Murrill is a bad look for the criminal justice system. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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Team USA’s World Cup run has come to an end. The Americans fell behind early and never recovered, losing to Belgium 4 to 1. Belgium scored twice in the first half, then added two more after the break. The turning point came when goalkeeper Matt Freese lost control of the ball well outside the penalty area, leading to an easy Belgian goal that stretched the lead and effectively put the match out of reach.

UNO is now LSU New Orleans as the school rejoins the LSU system today. Before Katrina, UNO had had an enrollment of 17-thousand, and now is at about 6,000. Interim chancellor Jeanette Weiland says the campus has a lot to offer:
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LSU New Orleans will still be the Privateers with a fresh new purple and gold logo.

Now that the Louisiana Supreme Court has upheld the reversal of former death row inmate Jimmie Duncan’s murder conviction, prosecutors must decide whether to retry or dismiss. The West Monroe man spent 27 years on death row in the 1993 death of his ex-girlfriend’s toddler. His attorney Ann Ferebee says prosecutors are now on the clock..:
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Justices upheld a lower court’s decision to toss out Duncan’s 1998 conviction citing flawed forensics practices used to convict him.

A grand jury is reportedly reviewing a criminal complaint against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill. Sources say the complaint stems from a dispute over the Orleans Parish Clerk of Court’s office after Murrill warned local officials they could lose their positions under the state’s usurper laws.

Louisiana Tech is officially a Sun Belt Conference member. Kace Kieschnick has more…:
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President Donald Trump has approved 8.6 million dollars for the state in response to a disaster declaration request from Governor Jeff Landry following Tropical Storm Arthur impacts. State Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says many with damage don’t have flood insurance and should start by documenting damage online at disaster.la.gov…:
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That’s disaster.la.gov.

The University of New Orleans is no more. The school rejoins the LSU system today and is now LSU New Orleans. Interim chancellor Jeanette Weiland says the LSU brand will help boost enrollment as their affordable tuition rates attract more students…:
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The school will remain The Privateers, but instead of blue and silver, the new logo is purple and gold.

Now that the State Supreme Court has upheld the decision to overturn a West Monroe man’s first-degree murder conviction in the death of his girlfriend’s daughter, what’s next in the case?
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Louisiana Tech officially joins the Sun Belt Conference today. Tech Athletic Director Ryan Ivey expects to compete for conference championships right away and welcomes the pressure of a new conference…:
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The White House has approved 8.6 million dollars for Louisiana in disaster relief following the impact of Tropical Storm Arthur. Governor Landry had requested the assistance for Pointe Coupee, St. Tammany, Avoyelles, Terrebonne, St. Landry, and Lafourche Parishes.

Meanwhile the Louisiana Department of Insurance are in Avoyelles helping residents impacted by flooding from the historic rainfall the tropical system brought with it. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says most of the residents did not have flood insurance…:
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He continues to encourage residents to document all damage and submit it through the special website: disaster.la.gov.

A Louisiana sports legend has passed away. Former Southern player and baseball coach Roger Cador has died at the age of 74 after a bout with brain cancer.

The University of New Orleans is now LSU New Orleans, as the school officially moves to the LSU system today. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office has released body cam footage that shows Reverend Tony Spell calling his neighbor’s son a slur, days after the pastor was arrested in the beating of the 20 year old man. Two days following that widely publicized incident deputies say they were called out on a noise complaint by the neighbor because Spell was mowing his lawn at 4am. That’s when words were exchanged and caught on tape.

Planned Parenthood announced Wednesday it plans to return to Louisiana later this year with a new clinic in New Orleans and telehealth services launching as early as this summer. The move comes after the organization’s two Louisiana clinics closed last Fall due to a lack of federal funding.

Under a law going into effect August 1st, retailers can no longer add extra charges when we pay with a debit card…:
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St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith could reportedly resign as part of a plea agreement in a criminal case stemming from an alleged assault at a restaurant. Smith is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday morning. He was arrested June 4 on charges including second-degree battery after authorities say he attacked a blogger and frequent critic. Smith has served as sheriff since 2016. Sources say a deal has been reached, but details are expected to be finalized in court.

The US Senate Primaries will be held Saturday and Secretary of State Nancy Landry says those who early voted seemed to have less questions about the new closed party primary system. She says not everyone’s ballot will be the same…:
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She says there are local propositions in 40 parishes, and 10 will vote in local elections.

Secretary of State Nancy Landry says her office received fewer questions about the new closed party primaries during early voting for Saturday’s US Senate runoffs. Kace Kieschnick has more…:
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The Louisiana Department of Health says 11 people have become ill, with two being hospitalized after consuming raw milk. LDH says raw milk bypasses the pasteurization process and under Louisiana law may only be sold for animal or pet consumption.

Officials in St. Landry Parish are still working to save homes from floodwaters caused by Tropical Storm Arthur. Some residents have already had to evacuate flooded homes and Parish President Jesse Bellard (BELL-ard) says the water keeps rising…:
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The storm dumped as much as 30 inches of rain in some areas of Avoyelles Parish and that water is traveling south toward St. Landry.

Republican Senators including Bill Cassidy will meet with President Trump today to discuss items including the Iran Peace deal which Cassidy calls a foreign policy blunder…:
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The Mega Millions jackpot rose to $489 million after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Tuesday night. It’s the second biggest lottery prize of the year so far. The next drawing will be Friday night.

Bill Cassidy and other Republican Senators will meet with President Trump in what political observers say could be a very tense meeting. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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A controversial pastor out of the East Baton Rouge Parish town of Central has been arrested on one count of second degree battery after cops say he beat up his neighbor’s 20 year old son. Tony Spell was widely known in the area for holding services during the Covid 19 pandemic, which is reportedly when the feud began with the neighbors who live across the street from Life Tabernacle Church.

Retail businesses will no longer be allowed to impose a surcharge on customers who pay with a debit card under a new law that takes effect August 1st. Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell who authored the legislation says adding the extra fee specifically to debit cards is against federal law…:
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Businesses found to be in violation must reimburse the debit cardholder.

Saturday is election day and Secretary of State Nancy Landry says even though early voting turnouts were low, those casting a ballot seemed to be more comfortable with the new closed party primary system…:
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The US Senate race will be voted on in every Parish and Registered Republicans will receive a ballot to vote in the Republican primary, and registered Democrats can vote in the Democratic primary.

The Louisiana Department of Insurance has some important information for those needing to file claims from last week’s torrential rains. Andrew Greenstein reports…:
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Eight men have been arrested across Louisiana in a statewide undercover operation targeting suspected online child predators. The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation says all face charges including indecent behavior with juveniles and computer-aided solicitation of a minor. The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office provided specialized training for officers working undercover online. Agencies from Livingston, Lafayette, Calcasieu, and St. Martin parishes also took part in the operation.

State lawmakers have until 5pm today to vote on Governor Jeff Landry’s proposal to provide public school teachers with a $2,000 stipend. Advocate Education reporter Patrick Wall says lawmakers generally support the payments, but concerns remain because the plan would reduce state funding for public schools..:
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It will take a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate for the Governor’s plan to move forward.

After nearly three years of construction, the I-20 rehabilitation project through Bossier and Caddo parishes is complete. The $128 million project rebuilt every lane and ramp at five major interchanges. DOTD spokeswoman Erin Buchanan says the entire state will benefit from improved infrastructure..:
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The project provided major improvements to turning lanes, travel lanes, shoulders and access points.