Public and charter students in grades three through 12 achieve the highest overall Mastery-plus rate on the LEAP test in history.

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State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened just before 4 AM in Mansfield on U-S Highway 171 near Highway 84. No other details have been announced.

The Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office has identified the man who died in a shootout with Shreveport police this past weekend. The coroner says 27-year-old Timothy Christian of Baton Rouge died Sunday morning about an hour and a half after he was shot by police

According to the non-profit blood services provider Vitalent (Vy-talent), Type O Blood supply has fallen to a two year-low, so they are urging all donors, especially those with type O to donate blood. Barley Juarez with Vitalant Blood Banking says they are especially in the need for O-negative…

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“O”-positive donations will also come in very handy, since Juarez says that can be given to anyone with any positive blood type, and 85-percent of all Americans have a positive blood type.

For 100 dollars, you can purchase a one-in-two-thousand chance to win the sports fan’s ultimate dream-come-true – season tickets to nearly every major sporting event in South Louisiana for an entire year! New Orleans Sports Foundation President and CEO Jay Cicero says the money raised goes to a very important cause.

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To enter the raffle for a chance to win season tickets for the Saints, LSU football, the Pelicans and more….go to gno-sports-dot-com-forward-slash-win.

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 Louisiana residents to take a Staycation. The campaign comes at a time when researchers found 40-percent of travelers are looking for destinations closer to home. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser …

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Again that website is Louisiana-Staycation-dot-com.

The 2026 state Pickleball championships will be held in Bossier City. They will take place from October 9^th to the 11^th at the Picklr. Emma Boone with Visit Shreveport-Bossier says the Picklr just opened in February and features 11 indoor courts…

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The three-day event championship will feature more than 300 pickleball players and their supporters.

Blood services provider Vitalant (vy-TALENT) is experiencing a critical shortage of type “O” blood that it has not seen in two years. Barley Juarez with Vitalant Blood Banking says they usually experience blood shortages this time of year.

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There are several blood drives taking place this summer in the Morgan City, Lafayette and Baton Rouge areas,

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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A man was arrested after clocking speeds over 140 miles per hour in a high-speed chase across Jefferson Davis Parish yesterday. Jamari Mallery is facing charges of aggravated flight from an officer, reckless operation of a vehicle and driving without a license. Mallery was spotted driving his Infiniti sedan over 100 miles per hour on I-10 and weaving through traffic and fled when officers attempted a traffic stop.

A man was arrested after clocking speeds over 140 miles per hour in a high-speed chase across Jefferson Davis Parish yesterday. Jamari Mallery is facing charges of aggravated flight from an officer, reckless operation of a vehicle and driving without a license after weaving through I-10 traffic at over 100 miles per hour.

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Louisiana students earned record-high LEAP scores in 2026. State Education Superintendent Cade 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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36-percent of students achieved an overall score of Mastery or Advanced.

In another sign that Louisiana public and charter schools continue to make gains, the department of education is reporting Louisiana students achieved a record-high performance on the LEAP exam. State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says math continues to improve as Louisiana expands its numeracy strategy…

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The Louisiana Supreme Court has halted criminal proceedings against indicted Attorney General Murrill and it’s possible the 16 felony counts against her could be tossed out. New Orleans Metropolitan Crime Commission President Raphael Goyeneche believes the indictment of Murrill was a political stunt…

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More than 10-thousand people in Caddo and Bossier Parish do not have electricity as a result of strong thunderstorms that moved through yesterday afternoon.

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 sports tourism is becoming a big business throughout northwest Louisiana.

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The tournament will be held October 9^th to the 11^th at the Picklr in Bossier city. The championship will welcome 300 pickleball players.

Ruston High School safety Jayden Anding is scheduled to announce his decision between LSU and Ole Miss at 12:30 today. The four-star D-B is the brother of sophomore LSU corner Aiden Anding. He is ranked as the No. 9 prospect in Louisiana and No. 21 safety in the class by 247Sports.

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.

Cut 7 (14) “…calculus and trigonometry.”

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.