A record number of Louisiana high school seniors have earned a score of 18 or higher on the ACT, which is a 35 percent increase over 2012. State Superintendent of Education John White says kudos go to teachers for intentional efforts of providing courses to get students ready for college…
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He says smaller rural districts and African American students made some great gains.

A four-year agreement allowing high school athletic competitions to continue with referees and officials through the 2018-2019 school year, has been approved. The agreement between the Louisiana High School Athletic Association, and the School Officials Association implements raises for officials in the major school sports. ————————————————–
The company Camping World has picked up the title sponsorship of the Independence Bowl. Camping World is the nation’s number one retailer of RV’s, along with RV accessories, and Independence Bowl Chairman Kyle McInnis is very excited…
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AT SEC Media Days in Hoover, Alabama, LSU Coach Les Miles expressed plenty of optimism about the upcoming season, saying they want to start and finish strong. One reason he believes they will is running back Leonard Fournette…:
CUT 9 (13) “in the weight room”
As far as the suspended players, including quarterback Anthony Jennings, Miles expects them to return.