Two bills that are key to a Common Core compromise made it off the House Floor Wednesday. Lake Charles Representative Brett Geymann, a staunch opponent of Common Core, is glad all sides of this controversial issue came together…:

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The votes were nearly unanimous and the bills now head to the Senate.

Political pundit CB Forgotston says Governor Bobby Jindal violated the state constitution by issuing a press release through the governor’s office criticizing Presidential candidate Rand Paul. Jindal’s statement, which is on letterhead used by the governor’s office, says Senator Paul is unsuited to be Commander-in-Chief. Forgotston says he’s filed a complaint with Louisiana Inspector General Stephen Street…

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When contacted, Street said he can’t comment on a possible investigation.

Louisiana has its first female high school head football coach in history and she’ll be coaching a deaf squad. Michelle Southern reports…

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Golden Meadow Police say a Galliano woman is under arrest accused of stealing money from a children’s baseball league. 35-year-old Renee Serigny allegedly took more than $12,000 from the checking account of Golden Meadow’s Babe Ruth and Cal Ripken leagues. Authorities say Serigny admitted to taking the money and using it for personal matters. Serigny is charged with two counts of felony theft.

A political pundit says Governor Bobby Jindal violated the state constitution for his attack on Presidential candidate, Senator Rand Paul. Jeff Palermo has more…

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A Plaquemines Parish grand jury has indicted a Navy Reserve seaman and his wife in the March death of their three-and-a-half-month old daughter at the air station in Belle Chasse. Xavier Houston and his wife, Calendria, both 26, were arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the case. The couple also face cruelty to juvenile charges for allegedly abusing their remaining five children.

Two bills that are key parts to a Common Core compromise made it off the House Floor Wednesday. The votes were nearly unanimous and Governor Bobby Jindal is also backing the proposals. Lake Charles Representative Brett Geymann, who opposes Common Core, says he’s appreciative of the hard work that went into coming up with this legislation…

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The measures go to the Senate, which is expected to go along with the bills.

Nicholls State University has signed an educational partnership with Galliano-based offshore giant Edison Chouest that will waive out-of-state and international fees for students connected to the company. University President Bruce Murphy says this agreement will bring more international diversity to the Thibodaux campus…

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Chouest has approximately 14,000 employees in over a dozen countries worldwide.

Two bills that are key elements to a Common Core compromise passed the state House Wednesday. One bill lets the public and others review the English and math standards, which could result in changes to Common Core curriculum that the next governor would have to approve. The other seeks to control the state’s participation in tests associated with Common Core. Lake Charles Representative Brett Geymann, a Common Core opponent, says he’s comfortable with what they came up with…

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The legislation will next head to the Senate, which is expected to go along with the bills.

Nicholls State University has signed an educational partnership with Galliano-based offshore giant Edison Chouest that will allow their employees and family members earn a degree from the school. University President Bruce Murphy says the deal will waive out-of-state and international fees for students connected to Chouest. He says it was a natural for the school to team up with Edison Chouest…

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Murphy says the agreement not only covers on-campus courses, but online course opportunities as well.

A Political blogger says Governor Bobby Jindal violated the state constitution in issuing a press release through the governor’s office criticizing Presidential candidate Rand Paul. A Jindal spokesperson, Mike Reed, says the suggestion the Governor of Louisiana can not or should not comment on matters of national security is without merit. But CB Forgotston says Reed is dodging the issue…

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Jindal criticized the senator from Kentucky for saying that hawks in the Republican Party helped create ISIS.

Louisiana has its first female head football coach in history and she’ll be coaching a deaf squad. Susan Gremillion will coach the team at the Louisiana School for the Deaf in Baton Rouge. Gremillion, who was previously the squad’s special teams coordinator, says being the head coach is not about gender it’s about doing what you love…

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The War Eagles are an eight-man football team that went 7-2 last year.

Two bills that are key components to a Common Core compromise made it off the House Floor Wednesday. The votes were nearly unanimous and Governor Bobby Jindal is also backing the proposals. Lake Charles Representative Brett Geymann, a staunch opponent of Common Core, is glad all sides of this controversial issue came together…

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The bills now head to the Senate.

Political blogger CB Forgotston says Governor Bobby Jindal violated the state constitution with a press release through the governor’s office that criticizes Presidential candidate Rand Paul. Forgotston says the state constitution makes it clear that you can’t do that…

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Jindal’s statement, which is on letterhead used by the governor’s office, says Senator Paul is unsuited to be Commander-in-Chief.

In an effort to increase its international profile and boost enrollment numbers, Nicholls State University has signed an educational partnership with Galliano-based offshore giant Edison Chouest that will allow their employees and family members earn a degree from the school. University President Bruce Murphy says the deal will waive out-of-state and international fees for students connected to Chouest…

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Chouest has approximately 14,000 employees in over a dozen countries worldwide. Murphy says this agreement will bring more international diversity to the Thibodaux campus.

Two bills that are key components to a Common Core compromise made it off the House Floor Wednesday. Governor Bobby Jindal is also backing the proposals. Lake Charles Representative Brett Geymann, a staunch opponent of Common Core, is glad all sides of this controversial issue came together…:
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The legislation will next head to the Senate.

The Senate approved medical marijuana legislation received a green light from a House Committee Wednesday. The bill would allow pot to be dispensed in Louisiana to patients with certain ailments. Louisiana Sheriff’s Association executive director, Michael Ranatza, says they’ve dropped their opposition after the bill tightened up…:
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The legislation now heads to the House floor.

A bill that would prohibit hospitals from billing rape victims for their medical exams is one step closer to final passage. New Orleans Representative Helena Moreno’s legislation cleared the Senate in a unanimous vote. New Orleans Senator JP Morrell says this bill goes beyond merely paying for victim’s medical exams…:
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The measure now goes back to the House to consider Senate amendments.

Legislation prohibiting what is known as revenge porn is close to final passage. Kenner Representative Julie Stokes’ measure has cleared the House and now has unanimous approval from the Senate. Baton Rouge Senator Sharon Weston Broome says this would make it a crime to share a nude image of someone on the internet without their permission…:
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The bill now heads back to the House to approve Senate amendments.

Bond was set at three-thousand dollars this morning for suspended LSU football palyer Jevonte Domond. The offensive lineman was arrested and charged with a felony count of domestic abuse battery. East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s office spokesperson Casey Rayborn Hicks says Domond’s finance is the victim and she claims Domond strangled her to the point where she almost completely blacked out…
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The Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation and the Sugar Bowl have put in a bid to host the College Football Playoff National Championship game in 2019 or 2020. Jay Cicero, Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation President says there are other serious contenders hoping to get the games…:
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He says a decision will be made mid-October.

The LSU softball team will take on SEC rival Auburn Thursday afternoon in Oklahoma City in the opening round of the College World Series. It’s the fourth ever WCWS appearance for the LSU Softball team. Head Coach Beth Torina says since the fall her team has been on a mission to get to this point….
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The Tigers bring a 50-and-12 record into Oklahoma City.

New Louisiana Tech men’s basketball coach Eric Konkol has added another assistant coach to his staff. Matt McMahon is heading to Ruston after spending the previous four seasons as an assistant at Murray State. Last season the Racers went 29-and-6. He joins former George Mason star Tony Skinn as an assistant on Konkol’s staff.

NOAA announces the 2015 Atlantic Hurricane Season forecast calls for 6-11 tropical storms, 3-6 hurricanes and 0-2 major hurricanes. Jeff Palermo reports…:
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Figures released by USA Today show that LSU athletics generated an estimated $133.7 million during the 2013-14 school year. They say that’s the 6th highest among all universities in the nation and second to Alabama in the SEC.

Legislation that allows medical marijuana to be dispensed in Louisiana moves a step closer to final legislative passage. The Senate-approved bill, received approval from a House committee today. The Louisiana Sheriff’s Association Executive Director Michael Ranatza says they removed their opposition to this bill but are not in support…:
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The legislation now heads to the House floor.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agent who was shot in the back last week remains in serious condition. LDWF Secretary Robert Barham says doctors were able to remove the bullet from Sgt. Scott Bullitt, but he still can’t use his legs. The suspected shooter, Luke Hust, has been charged with two counts of attempted first degree murder in the incident. Barham says Hust has confessed to the shooting…
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NOAA announced today the 2015 Atlantic Hurricane forecast will see between 6-11 tropical storms, 3-6 hurricanes and either zero-two major strength hurricanes. NOAA Administrator Dr. Kathryn Sullivan says driving the impact this year is the El Nino which has developed in the Pacific Ocean and has the effect of suppressing hurricane activity in the Atlantic…:
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Hurricane season officially runs June 1 through Nov. 30.

A House bill prohibiting what is known as revenge porn is close to legislative passage as it clears the Senate. The proposal would make it a crime to post a sexually explicit picture of someone online without permission for the sake of emotional harm. Baton Rouge Senator Sharon Weston Broome…:
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The bill now heads back to the House to approve Senate amendments.

Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Robert Barham says Sgt. Scott Bullitt, who was shot last week in Ouachita Parish while on duty, remains hospitalized in serious condition in a Shreveport hospital. He says doctors removed the bullet but the agent still can not use his legs and has a long rehabilitation process ahead…:
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Doctors have yet to determined if Sgt. Bullitt has suffered any permanent spinal damage.

One of country music’s biggest stars ever is coming to New Orleans. Garth Brooks will play his first concerts in the state in nearly two decades. His world tour with wife Trisha Yearwood will stop at the Smoothie King Center Friday, July 10th and Saturday, July 11th. Tickets go sale Friday, June 5th at 10am. There is an 8 ticket limit.