The application window for the new L-A GATOR scholarship program is now open. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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With a measles outbreak threatening the state, Congressman Troy Carter is urging Louisiana residents to take precautions. Sean Richardson reports.
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While Lafayette will be the first Louisiana city with a Buc-ee’s, it will soon have company. Colleen Crain reports.
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The application window for the new L-A GATOR program is now open. It opened at nine Saturday morning. L-A GATOR is the state’s new program that provides education scholarship accounts to families. Germain Gilson, the assistant superintendent of the office of school choice, says besides being Louisiana residents, students need to meet one of these requirements.
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…or their family earns no more than two and a half times the federal poverty level. Gilson says the program will only have a limited amount of money, which will be determined by the legislature in the upcoming budget session, and the money will be awarded on a priority basis.
Gilson says the money does not necessarily have to be used for private school tuition.
Students who will be attending public school are ineligible for the L-A GATOR program.
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U.S. Congressman Troy Carter is urging Louisiana residents to take precautions against a potential measles outbreak in the state. He emphasizes the importance of vaccination, citing the highly contagious nature of the disease and the risk it poses, especially to unvaccinated people.
He also calls on healthcare providers and public health officials to increase awareness and accessibility to vaccinations. Given the recent rise in measles cases across the country, Carter stresses the urgency of proactive measures to prevent further spread.
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Carter encourages community members to stay informed, follow public health guidelines, and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and others.
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Ruston will begin infrastructure work next week for the new Buc-ee’s, with travel center construction starting in about five weeks, Mayor Ronny Walker announced. He called the project a major economic boost for Ruston, Grambling, and the region.
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Walker says Ruston is investing 8-million-dollars to improve the I-20 Tarbutton Road interchange, expected to take 10-12 months, while Buc-ee’s construction will take 12-15 months.
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Walker says the benefits of the store go beyond just the city of Ruston that the store will bring to the area.
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Senator Bill Cassidy says he’s frustrated that veterans are having trouble getting services from the Veterans Administration. Therefore, he’s doing something about it.
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The first one is called the VetPAC Act, which he’s introducing along with Hawaii Democratic Senator Mazie Hirono. It would create a policy advisory commission to review the Veterans Health Administration, which would be an independent commission of 17 members.
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The other bill he’s introducing is the Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care Act.
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Cassidy is introducing that bill with Texas Republican Senator John Cornyn.
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The seventh-ranked LSU Lady Tigers coughed up a 15-point third quarter lead lost to unranked Ole Miss, 85-77. It was LSU’s second consecutive loss and only their fourth loss of the season. Senior Aneesah Morrow scored 30 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, making it her 100th career double-double. After the game, Morros said despite the loss, it’s still a very special milestone.
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The Lady Tigers were without superstar Flau’Jae Johnson, who was out with inflammation in her shin. Coach Kim Mulkey said especially since the game meant nothing in terms of their seed in the SEC Tournament, it was her decision to keep Johnson out of the game.
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LSU finishes the regular season with a record of 27-and-4, 12-and-4 in the SEC. After a double-bye, they play next on Friday; their opponent is yet to be determined.
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Former LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell is expected to be a top-ten pick in the NFL draft, but some question whether he can play tackle in the NFL because of his short arms. He measured 32 5/8 inches at the NFL draft combine on Sunday. NFL teams prefer tackles with 34 or 35 inch arms. Campbell is confident he can play offensive tackle in the NFL…
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Campbell was a three-year starter at LSU. In his final 30 games, he allowed only two sacks while playing in the toughest conference in America. Campbell puts his resume up against any of the other tackles…
The Saints have the ninth overall selection in the NFL draft. Campbell confirms one of the teams he spoke with at the Combine was the Black and Gold. He says it would be an honor to play for the Saints…