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.

The State Office of Tourism is encouraging you to enjoy a Louisiana Staycation this summer. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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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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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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The Louisiana Office of Tourism is encouraging residents not to forget the Bayou State when planning their summer vacations this year. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says the Louisiana Staycation campaign reminds Louisianians of the destinations, attractions, festivals, food and culture their state has to offer.

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Nungesser says Louisiana offers getaways of every kind, from the natural beauty of North Louisiana to the flavor and culture of Acadiana, and everything in between. He says after your staycation, share your experience with others.

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The campaign comes at a time when researchers found 40-percent of travelers are looking for destinations closer to home. Nungesser says the campaign will also target travelers in neighboring states just a quick drive away.

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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. The Department of Education says 36-percent of those students achieved an overall score of Mastery or Advanced. State Education Superintendent Cade Brumley says for example, Math Mastery-plus in grades three through eight increased by one point overall, as the state expands its comprehensive numeracy strategy.

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Brumley says thanks to the new Freedom Framework social studies standards, Mastery-plus increased among high school students by five points in civics and three points in U.S. history.

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Brumley says nine out of ten school systems improved or maintained their Mastery-plus rate, with 75-percent improving, ten-percent maintaining and 15-percent declining.

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The 2026 Louisiana State Pickleball Championship 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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Boone says the event will be held at The Picklr Bossier City, which opened in February and features 11 indoor courts, so weather will not be a factor.

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Boone says sports tourism is becoming a big business throughout northwest Louisiana.

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An anti-corruption watchdog group calls the indictment of Attorney General Liz Murrill on malfeasance and public intimidation charges a black eye for the city of New Orleans and its criminal justice system. New Orleans Metropolitan Crime Commission President and CEO Raphael Goyeneche says Murrill did not do anything wrong when she warned New Orleans elected officials about the consequences of not following state law.

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Less than 24 hours after the indictment was announced, the Louisiana Supreme Court issued a stay, which temporarily halted the case. A lower court or even the Louisiana Supreme Court could completely dismiss the charges.

Goyeneche says even if the indictment is tossed out, the saga is not over, because investigations will take place to see if Judge Leon Roche (RO-shay) handled the grand jury proceedings in accordance with state law. Goyeneche says there are also issues with special prosecutor Laurie White and a conflict of interest because the attorney general’s office represents White in a civil sexual harassment lawsuit.

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Those investigations could take a year or two to complete.

There’s been a long-running public feud between the Democratic leaders of New Orleans and Republican Governor Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill. Goyeneche says this indictment is an example of political weaponization, and it must stop.

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The Saints are three weeks away from players reporting for training camp July 28th. The offense hopes to see improvement in year two under head coach Kellen Moore and quarterback Tyler Shough. Luke Johnson with the Times-Picayune says training camp will bring some answers to a fresh unit.

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Shough led the Saints to a 5-and-4 record in nine starts last season. He averaged 265 passing yards a game and threw 10 touchdowns. Johnson says he is high on the sophomore gunslinger but says fans may need to temper expectations.

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On the other side of the ball, coordinator Brandon Staley’s defense lost key players Demario Davis and Alontae Taylor. New Orleans welcomed back linebacker Kaden Ellis to replace Davis, and second-year safety Jonas Sanker is expected to fill Taylor’s nickel corner role. Johnson says he isn’t sure if they’ll make up for the loss of the veterans.

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The lawyer for Attorney General Liz Murrill is expressing concern about how the Orleans Parish grand jury conducted its business in handing down its 16-count indictment against her client. Laura Rodrigue says if reports are corroborated, the grand jury went about its approach in an illegal manner.

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Public and charter students in grades three through 12 are making record-breaking achievements in the classroom. State Education Superintendent Cade Brumley says this year’s LEAP scores set new standards for the state.

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A person was killed in the shooting of a Shreveport officer outside a downtown bar early yesterday morning. Four people were fighting in an alley next to the business when the officer stepped in. The shooter fired wildly, hitting the officer. The officer’s bulletproof vest saved her life; she returned fire, killing the shooter. Two of the other three were arrested. Bar owner Tim Huck says the officer should be commended.

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DOTD is taking the next steps in building the I-49 Lafayette Connector by signing a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement. Deidra Druilhet with the DOTD says it’s a required document evaluating the environmental impacts of a project.

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The state Department of Education released LEAP scores today and third through 12^th grade public school students achieved the highest overall Mastery-plus rate in state history at 36-percent. State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley…

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Since 2021, statewide Mastery-plus has improved or held steady every year in grades three through eight and four of the past five years in grades three through 12^th grade.

The lawyer for Attorney General Liz Murrill calls the 16-count Orleans Parish grand jury indictment against her client a political witch hunt. Laura Rodrigue says Murrill was simply doing her job in enforcing a law that the legislature had passed in consolidating the Orleans Parish clerks of court, noting that it was the only parish that had separate criminal and civil courts.

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Right now the indictment is on hold as a result of an emergency stay ordered by the Louisiana Supreme Court.

A shooting in downtown Shreveport early Sunday morning left one dead and an officer injured. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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A tree fell on the home of Skip Bertman’s Baton Rouge home yesterday during a strong thunderstorm that knocked out power to thousands of customers. The legendary LSU baseball coach is okay, but the garage and a vehicle were severely damaged. Crews were at his home today removing the tree.

More good news regarding public education as Louisiana students had a record-breaking year for LEAP scores. BESE says students this year earned the highest statewide Mastery or Advanced Mastery rate ever recorded on the test.

The lawyer representing Attorney General Liz Murrill calls the 16-count Orleans Parish grand jury indictment against her client a political witch hunt. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A police officer was shot, and a man was killed in a downtown Shreveport shooting early yesterday morning. Officers responded to a report of four men fighting in an alley off North Spring Street. Eyewitness Tim Huck says the officer was shot while saving another man in the fight.

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Huck says her bulletproof vest did its job, and her injuries are not life-threatening.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation says its making progress on the preliminary work for the Lafayette I49 Connector project which would extend the interstate five and a half miles from I-10 to the Lafayette Regional Airport.  DOTD spokesperson Deidra Druilet says the raised roadway will help alleviate congestion…

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Druilhet says they hope to conclude the environmental review process in January.

The lawyer representing Attorney General Liz Murrill says the Orleans Parish grand jury which indicted her client on 16 felony counts had leaked information, in violation of the law. Laura Rodrigue says that would give Murrill great concern about Orleans Parish grand juries as a whole.

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Students in grades three through 12 achieve the highest statewide performance ever on the LEAP test, with 36-percent scoring Mastery or Advanced. State Education Superintendent Cade Brumley says that’s especially notable, especially given what the state has been through in the seven years that he’s been the education superintendent.

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A person was killed in the shooting of a Shreveport officer outside a downtown bar early yesterday morning. Bar owner Tim Huck says four people were fighting in an alley next to the business when the officer stepped in.

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Huck says the officer’s bulletproof vest did its job, and her injuries are non-life-threatening. 

DOTD is taking the next steps in building the I-49 Lafayette Connector by signing a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement. The connector is part of a larger I-49 project to upgrade U.S. Highway 90 to Interstate standards and improve the commute between Lafayette and the Gulf Coast and eventually New Orleans. Deidra Druilhet with DOTD says Lafayette is part of one of the fastest-growing regions in the state.

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Public and charter students in grades three through 12 are making record-breaking achievements in the classroom. State Education Superintendent Cade Brumley says this year’s LEAP scores set new standards for the state.

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That 36-percent of students who achieved Mastery or Advanced is the highest overall performance in the state’s history.

State Police is investigating a fatal police shooting in downtown Shreveport early Sunday morning. L-S-P says an armed subject shot an officer and the armed subject was shot by police and died at the scene. Bar owner Tim Huck saw the shooting and says the officer was responding to a fight in an alley…

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L-S-P says the wounded officer suffered non-life threatening injuries.

The lawyer representing Attorney General Liz Murrill calls the 16-count Orleans Parish grand jury indictment against her client a political witch hunt. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The Trump Administration says it plans to open a 528-bed holding center for migrant families and unaccompanied children at the former England Air Force Base in Alexandria. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement say migrants will only be there for a few days and then they’ll be deported, but immigration advocates are concerned children could be held there for weeks or months.

A Shreveport Police officer was shot and a man was killed in a downtown Shreveport shooting early yesterday morning. Officers responded to a report of four men fighting in an alley off North Spring Street. Eyewitness Tim Huck says the officer was shot while saving another man in the fight.

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Huck says her bulletproof vest did its job, and her injuries are not life-threatening.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is taking the next steps in building the I-49 Lafayette Connector. Officials signed a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement. Deidra Druilhet with the DOTD says it is a required document evaluating the environmental impacts of a project.

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The authenticity rate of shrimp at New Orleans restaurants has declined in the last year, according to an audit by Sead Consulting that found nine of the 44 restaurants it tested misrepresented the origin of their shrimp. Chief Operating Officer Erin Williams says that contrasts last year’s audit, which found three of the 24 tested establishments misrepresented their origins.

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The funeral of legendary former Southern baseball coach Roger Cador will be held on campus in the Mini-Dome tonight. Cador passed away at the age of 74 last week after fighting brain cancer. Dan Canevari coached with Cador for three years and says he became an instant friend.

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The Funeral will be held at 6 p.m., with public viewing available at 3:00.