LSU students will not have Monday or Tuesday off for the National Championship game…
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The Board of Regents has postponed a vote on a proposal that would penalize public colleges financially for not complying with admission standards. Higher Ed Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed says LSU has violated the board’s constitution by relying less on standardized test scores and grade point averages for admission. The Board is seeking more info before making a vote.

Bossier City Senator Barrow Peacock would like to see the Board of Regents approve construction for a new dental school in the Shreveport-Bossier area. The only dental school in the state is in New Orleans. Peacock says the dental school in north Louisiana could result in more dentists in the region and more dentists are needed because some residents are using the ER for their emergency dental needs…
cut 8 (10) “….setting”
The Board of Regents is waiting for more information from LSU on the feasibility of building a new dental school before making a decision.

There’s a moderate risk for severe weather in for much of north Louisiana tonight as a strong cold front is set to sweep through the state…
cut 5 (06) “….the front”
That’s National Weather Service Shreveport meteorologist Brandon Thorne.

A state senator want the Board of Regents to OK construction of a new dental school in the Shreveport/Bossier area. Matt Doyle spoke with him about the request…

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

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The possibility of having a hotel and conference center constructed in Fontainbleau State Park is not sitting well with residents in the Mandeville area. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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LSU students hoping to get Monday or Tuesday off for the National Championship better think again…

Cut 3 (30)  “… I’m Matt Doyle” 

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Northwest Louisiana is could see tornados in the late night hours tonight as forecasters are calling for a moderate risk of severe weather.  National Weather Service Shreveport meteorologist Brandon Thorne says moisture from the gulf clashing with a cold front is to blame.

Cut 4 (08) “…that cold front.”

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness has activated the crisis team in preparation for the storm.

Thorne says the possibility is present for some isolated supercells to develop ahead of the front.

Cut 5 (06) “…of the front.”

A squall line type of a system is expected along the front, producing an extremely strong wind event.

Louisiana is no stranger to tornado outbreaks and Thorne says the timing of the weather’s impact on northwest Louisiana produces an added danger.

Cut 6 (11) “…people being asleep.”

The system will push into southeast Louisiana Saturday morning with an enhanced risk of severe weather.

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Bossier City Senator Barrow Peacock is pushing to have a dental school built in the Shreveport/Bossier area, as the only school currently in the state is in New Orleans.

Peacock says to start, Louisiana really needs another dental school in general. He says our residents suffer from low levels of access to oral healthcare.

Cut 7 (11) “…thousand.”

The issue is being studied thanks to a Legislative request from the last session.

Peacock says north Louisiana, in particular, is underserved, leading to expensive, and dangerous outcomes where people are taking their oral needs to an ER.

Cut 8 (10) “…setting.”

The Senator believes hosting a school in the north would make it more likely those students would stay in the region after graduation.

Peacock says if you’re going to build a new dental school anywhere, it should be in the healthcare hub that is Shreveport/Bossier. Before the Board of Regents agrees to anything though, they have to answer…

Cut 9 (08) “…funded”

The potential dental school would presumably be a part of LSU Health Shreveport School of Medicine.

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A pitch to construct a hotel and conference center in Fontainbleau State Park in the Mandeville area sees heavy opposition at a meeting organized by Mandeville’s mayor.  Rumors that had circulated about the facility also being a casino, adding more opposition, but Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says those rumors were untrue.

Cut 10 (11) “…pulled that back.”

Nungesser says state park lodging development is something that has been done in 26 other states, with revenue generated going towards nature conservation efforts, but adds if the majority of residents or elected officials are in opposition, nothing will be done.  Nungesser says State Representative-elect Richard Nelson forcefully swiped his microphone when addressing area residents.

Cut 11 (08) “…plans there either.”

Nungesser says if development were to occur, it would be an environmentally friendly facility and that it is important to move slowly and look at every opportunity seriously.

Cut 12 (11) “…parks in Louisiana.”

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LSU students will not be getting Monday or Tuesday off to prepare for, or recover from the CFP National Championship game Monday night.

Many students have called for an off-day or two because of the historic contest, but LSU Faculty Senate President Dr. Mandi Lopez says it’s not going to happen.

Cut 13 (11) “…period.”

Those with 8 AM Tuesday classes may shudder to hear it, but Lopez says taking off the first two days of the semester would just end up hurting students in the long run.

Cut 14 (12) “…class days”

Monday and Tuesday mark the start of the new semester, and Lopez says with many classes only meeting once or twice a week, losing that time would be highly detrimental.

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So eat a big meal before the game, drink plenty of water, and have a Gatorade ready to go for your morning classes.

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LSU and Clemson will arrive in New Orleans later today to continue their preparations for Monday’s national championship. Lawrence and the Tigers are looking to repeat as chams

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With the game being played in the Mercedes Benz Superdome, Lawrence says they’ve prepared like they are playing a road game

Cut 17  (14) “really fun” 

LSU’s defense will have to figure out a way to slow down two-time ACC Offensive Player of the year in Clemson running back Travis Etienne. The junior from Jennings understands he has a unique opportunity in front of him…

cut 18  (09) of business”   

Clemson has won 29 straight. The Tigers last loss was to Alabama in the 2018 Sugar bowl. Etienne was a freshman that season and didn’t play well in that game after taking a big hit on the opening kickoff

cut 19 (16)  my brothers  

A study shows a net 28,000 college educated Louisianans migrated out of the state between 2007 and 2017, with a net 38,000 aged 25-54 leaving for greener pastures. Study author UL Lafayette Professor of Economics Gary Wagner says three-quarters of the migration is heading to just four states.

Cut 4 (09) “…Virginia.”

Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, New York, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania all had net positive migration to Louisiana…

Former LSU athletics director Joe Alleva spoke candidly to Advocate columnist Scott Rabalais about moves made during his tenure. Alleva detailed his support for hiring Coach O over more prominent names like Tom Herman and Jimbo Fisher, and lamented Les Miles failure to utilize his wealth of talent…

Cut 8 (11) “…at Michigan”

President of the Louisiana Association of Educators Dr. Tia Mills says the recent resignation of the state’s education superintendent John White is a welcomed change. Mills says many educators were not thrilled with his administration.

Cut 9 (07) “…across the state.”

White clashed with teacher unions on several issues, including the expansion of the state’s voucher program and student-testing is now a major component of teacher evaluations.

President Donald Trump officially qualifies to appear on the ballot for the April 4th presidential primary in Louisiana. Attorney General Jeff Landry filed the paperwork…

Cut 14 (12) “…Democrat is nominated.”

So far, nine Democrats have qualified in Louisiana for the primary. In November 2016, Donald Trump received one-point-one million votes, the most votes ever in Louisiana history.

A study shows Louisiana lost a net 28,000 college-educated workers to other states in a ten year period starting in 2007. Matt Doyle spoke with the study’s author…

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An I-10 traffic stop near Port Allen by State Police leads to the arrest of a California man accused of human trafficking.  The trooper became suspicious of criminal activity consistent with human trafficking after speaking with the 22 year old female passenger.  The suspect, 44-year old Ruben Delgado was booked into the West Baton Rouge Parish Jail.

President Donald Trump officially qualifies to appear on the Louisiana Republican primary ballot in 2020. Attorney General Jeff Landry filed the paperwork on behalf of the President at the Secretary of State’s office this morning.

Cut 12 (12) “…I happily accepted.”

The primary is April 4th.

Former LSU athletics director Joe Alleva spoke candidly to Advocate columnist Scott Rabalais about moves made during his tenure. Alleva hired Ed Orgeron as head football coach in 2016. But in 2015 there were reports LSU wanted to fire Les Miles and hire then-Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher. In the Rabalais’ column, Alleva said he was not interested in Fisher

Cut 6 (11) “about that”

Between 2007 and 2017 Louisiana lost a net 28,000 college-educated residents. UL Lafayette Professor of Economics Gary Wagner conducted the study and says that’s bad news for the state because you need college-educated workers to power a modern economy.

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Dating back to 2000, a net 88,000 college-educated people migrated away.

The Louisiana Association of Educators says Superintendent of Education John White’s resignation is a good opportunity to find a new leader for K-12 that has long-time experience in the classroom, as opposed to a limited run directly educating. President Tia Mills says the state needs to find someone who cares about all the state’s schools.

Cut 10 (07) “…low rated schools.”

White has served in his role since 2012. 

President Donald Trump officially qualifies to be on the Louisiana Republican primary ballot for the April 4th primary. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

cut  2 (32) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”

50-year-old Taurus McQuarn of Alexandria was killed in a hit and run crash this morning on US Highway 165 by an unknown vehicle. Police are now hunting the person behind the crash, who did not stick around to provide McQuarn aide after striking his bicycle, causing him to be ejected.

A net 38,000 working age, college-educated Louisianans migrated out of the state between 2007 and 2017, and 88,000 net college-educated residents have left for other states since 2000. That’s sparking fears of an economic death spiral fueled by a lack of workers capable of powering a 21st-century economy, but UL-Lafayette Professor of Economics Gary Wagner says if we can get more good-paying jobs, we can rebound in time…

Cut 5 (10) “…back.”

Working-age is defined as those 25-54.

The Louisiana Association of Educators is celebrating the resignation of Superintendent of Education John White. President Tia Mills says White’s support for charter and voucher schools, among other things, was an attack on students and they plan on being vocal in the selection of the next candidate…

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Attorney General Jeff Landry, the national co-chair of Veterans for Trump, files paperwork putting President Trump on the ballot for the Louisiana Primary. Landry celebrated the President’s record.

Cut 14 (12) “…Democrat is nominated.”

The Primary is set to be held on April 4th. The President is expected to win handily.

Former LSU athletics director Joe Alleva spoke candidly to Advocate columnist Scott Rabalais about moves made during his tenure. Alleva detailed his support for hiring Coach O over more prominent names like Tom Herman and Jimbo Fisher, and lamented Les Miles failure to utilize his wealth of talent. Rabalais says Alleva told him that talking to Les was like talking to a wall…

Cut 8 (11) “…at Michigan”

Alleva also told Rabalais that he regrets hiring current basketball coach Will Wade. 

Louisiana lost a net 28,000 college-educated residents between 2007 and 2017, according to a study by UL Lafayette Professor of Economics Gary Wagner who says three-quarters of the migration is heading to just four states.

Cut 4 (09) “…Virginia.”

A few states are bucking that trend. Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, New York, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania all had net positive migration of over a thousand.

Former LSU AD Joe Alleva opened up to The Advocate’s Scott Rabalais about his tenure, specifically the process that led to the hiring of Coach O. Rabalais’ column says LSU could have hired then-Houston coach Tom Herman in 2016, but Alleva told Rabalais he didn’t want to pay Herman the money he wanted and thought Orgeron was the better choice

Cut 7 (06) “he’s had.”

Herman is now coaching Texas.

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry files paperwork on behalf of President Trump putting the Commander in Chief on the ballot for the Louisiana Republican Primary. Landry says it is important for President Trump to be victorious in 2020 because nearly 300,000 Louisiana jobs are supported by the oil and gas industry.

Cut 13 (11) “…that doesn’t happen.”

Four Republicans have qualified for the 2020 primary ballot, along with nine Democrats.

President of the Louisiana Association of Educators Dr. Tia Mills says the recent resignation of the state’s education superintendent John White is a welcomed change.  Mills says many educators were not thrilled with his administration.

Cut 9 (07) “…across the state.”

Mills says the union will be very vocal with the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Senate in the selection process of a successor.

A study shows a net 28,000 college educated Louisianans migrated out of the state between 2007 and 2017. UL Lafayette Professor of Economics Gary Wagner conducted the study and says that’s bad news for the state because you need college-educated workers to power a modern economy.

Cut 3 (10)  “…have been.” 

Dating back to 2000, a net 88,000 college-educated people migrated away. Roughly half of that migration has been to Texas.

President Donald Trump officially qualifies to appear on the Louisiana Republican primary ballot in 2020. Attorney General Jeff Landry filed the paperwork on behalf of the President at the Secretary of State’s office this morning.

Cut 12 (12) “…I happily accepted.”

Former LSU athletics director Joe Alleva spoke candidly to Advocate columnist Scott Rabalais about moves made during his tenure. Alleva hired Ed Orgeron as head football coach in 2016. But in 2015 there were reports LSU wanted to fire Les Miles and hire then-Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher. In the Rabalais’ column, Alleva said he was not interested in Fisher

Cut 6 (11) “about that”

Rabalais’ column also says LSU could have hired then-Houston coach Tom Herman in 2016, but Alleva told Rabalais he didn’t want to pay Herman the money he wanted and thought Orgeron was the better choice