It’s day number one for early voting in the state, and many folks were already in line when the doors opened at 8:30 this morning. Besides the big Senate race, Secretary of State Tom Schedler says there are over 24 hundred positions on the ballots and over 44 hundred candidates. As for how people are voting, one woman we talked with said…

CUT 11 (13) Q: “early”

Early voting continues until next Tuesday, except Sunday.

Louisiana is adding jobs, according to the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics numbers released today. From September 2013 to 2014, the Bayou State seasonal employment grew by over 33 thousand and in the private sector; almost 39 thousand new jobs, making that growth rate 2.4 percent.

———————

The Department of Education has announced the state public schools’ report card, with an increase of “A’s” from 187 last year to 241 this year. Superintendent of Education John White says it’s good news, since the department is about to raise the performance bar…

CUT 8 (11) Q: “school report card”

This year, there were no school districts receiving an F.

A ULM freshman basketball player has been suspended indefintely from the team, after an alleged rape of a female student Sunday night. University spokesperson Donna Bernard says police interviewed the alleged victim the next day…

CUT 13 (09) Q: “the charge”

That player charged is 18 year-old Roderick Taylor.