The State Department of Education announces that a record number of high school seniors earned a score of 18 or higher on the ACT, allowing grads to attend college without having to take remedial courses. Superintendent of Education John White says nearly 25,000 students earned a college going score, and he expects more…
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SEC Media Days concludes today in Hoover Alabama, and it was LSU head coach Les Miles’ turn at the microphone to talk about his thoughts on the upcoming season, and answering questions about three suspended players, including Quarterback Anthony Jennings. Miles says he anticipates they all will return…:
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Three people are under arrest in connection with the case of an accused murder suspect who escaped from the women’s prison in Avoyelles on July 11th. Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office Lt. Tommy Carline says Melissa Hayes was discovered by members of the US Marshal’s Gulf Coast Fugitive Task Force in Marrero…:
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Twenty-two-year-old Shemesha Bordley and 19-year-old Michael Jones, both of Alexandria, were each charged with 2 counts of accessory after the fact. Myra Hayes also faces obstruction charges on top of that.

The Lake Charles City Council voted down a measure requesting the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury remove the South’s Defenders Monument at the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse. Councilwoman Mary Morris says her measure was not looking to get rid of the confederate monument…
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