A huge federal grant of up to $32 millions dollars over 4 years for education has been awarded to the state. The grant will to new and improved pre-K classes to thousands of additional children. State Superintendent John White says it will also provide teachers with a higher education level…
CUT 4 (06) Q: ‘got to change’
About 44 percent of Pre-K kids cannot recognize all the letters of the alphabet or count to 20.

One of the most popular mayors in the state has announced he is running for Lt. Governor. Baton Rouge Mayor Democrat Kip Holden is the only mayor in the city’s history to carry every precinct and many Republican voters. He says he can reach out to all people of every race and party…
CUT 14 (12) Q: “the whole state”

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As the United Health Foundation releases its 25th annual America’s Health Rankings showing Louisiana again this year is 48th in the nation, there is some good news. The children in poverty numbers are down, while physical activity and immunization numbers of teens are up…
CUT 8 (09) Q: “really good”
That’s Dr. Catherine Palmier, Chief Medical Officer for the Foundation’s East Region.

It’s being reported that the University of Michigan has reached out to LSU Head Coach Les Miles’ agent in regard to their football coach vacancy. Tiger Rag editor Robert Stewart isn’t surprised that Miles’ alma mater is gauging his interest once again…
CUT 9 (08) “farther than this”
And Stewart adds the Michigan football program is not healthy.