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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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And Stewart adds the Michigan football program is not healthy.

All smiles from State Superintendent of Education John White, as Louisiana has been awarded a huge federal grant to help education. He says Louisiana 44-percent of Louisiana kids coming into kindergarten can’t recognize all the letters of the alphabet or even count to 20…
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That grant is up to $32 million over four years.

The University of Michigan has reportedly contacted LSU’ s Les Miles’ agent about their head coach vacancy. But Tiger Rag Editor Robert Stewart is telling Tiger fans, Michigan football is a mess right now…
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And Stewart says Miles’ family is well entrenched here.

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The United Health Foundation released its 25th annual America’s Health Rankings and once again Louisiana is 48th in the nation…
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A report released today show a large majority of TOPS money is going to white students. The Board of Regents numbers show 79 percent of recipients are white, and 58 percent are women, and come mostly from household making $70 thousand to $99 thousand dollars annually.

The United Health Foundation released its 25th annual America’s Health Rankings and once again Louisiana is 48th in the nation. Dr. Catherine Palmier, Chief Medical Officer for the Foundation’s East Region, says we have an extremely high incidence of low birthweight babies…:
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She says other factors keeping our rank near the bottom in the nation is the high rate of obesity at 33% of the population, physical inactivity which is 30% and smoking which at 23%.

Governor Bobby Jindal today announced Venture Global will invest $4.25 billion dollars to build a new liquefaction processing complex and liquefied natual gas export terminal on the Calcasieu Ship Channel at Calcasieu Pass. He says the project will create 100 new direct jobs with an average salary of $70,000 a year.

State education officials announce that Louisiana has been awarded a federal grant of up to $32 million over four years to provide new and improved pre-k classes for over 10,000 children. State Education Superintendent John White says the grant is a tremendous step forward for the state. He says this grant will help address the demand issues for availability in the early childhood education system in the state…:
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Louisiana is one of 13 states to receive this grant.

There are reports once again that LSU Coach Les Miles’ agent has been contacted by University of Michigan officials about the coaching job there but Tiger Rag Editor Robert Stewart says the Tiger coach and his family have entrenched themselves in Louisiana and it would be difficult to leave…:
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State education officials announce that Louisiana has been awarded a federal grant of up to $32 million over four years to provide new and improved pre-k classes for over 10,000 children. Eric Gill has more…:
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The State Fire Marshal’s office says a house fire this morning in Tangipahoa claimed the life of a 60-year-old man. They say it happened in the community of Roseland and firefighters responded around 4am to find flames coming out of the windows of the home. Woodrow Ford Jr was found deceased in his recliner. They believe the fire started in the kitchen but it remains under investigation.

Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden is joining the race for Lt. Governor of Louisiana. He says one of the things he plans to focus on during his campaign is promoting the small towns in the state…:
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Holden says he has contacts all over Louisiana to help get his name out there and prove to voters he’s fit to serve as Lt. Governor.

Reports are out that LSU head coach Les Miles’ agent has been contacted by the University of Michigan about their football coach opening. Tiger Rag Editor Robert Stewart isn’t surprised by this and believes Miles would take that phone call…:
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Stewart says Miles has consistently said he likes LSU and Baton Rouge and wants to stay.

The United Health Foundation released its 25th annual America’s Health Rankings and once again Louisiana is 48th in the nation — the same rank we had last year. Dr. Catherine Palmier, Chief Medical Officer for the Foundation’s East Region, says Louisiana has a very high rate of preventable hospitalizations…:
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Palmier says other factors keeping our rank near the bottom in the nation is the high rate of obesity at 33% of the population, physical inactivity which is 30% and smoking which at 23%.

With a check on gas prices, they keep dropping as the price of crude tumbles. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular is $2.46 down a penny from last night and over a dime less than this time last week.

State Education officials announce that Louisiana has been awarded a federal grant of up to $32 million over four years to provide new and improved pre-k classes for over 10,000 children. State Superintendent John White hopes this will help quell complaints of uneven quality and standards of early childhood education in Louisiana…:
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Louisiana is one of 13 states to receive this grant.

Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand has fired a deputy who allegedly cut a deal with a woman to have sex with him so she wouldn’t go to jail. Investigators say Deputy Brian Martin confessed to having sex with the woman after going to her home to investigate a report that some items had been stolen from her car. The cop found out that the woman reporting the theft had an outstanding warrant for her arrest and Sheriff’s Spokesman, Col. John Fortunato says that’s when Martin negotiated with the woman to avoid going to jail by having sex with him.

Law enforcement agencies in the state have begun testing body cameras for police officers. Michelle Southern has the story…

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State Police say a 19-year-old Reserve man faces multiple charges for his role in a crash in Gonzales yesterday that killed a Dutchtown High School student. Dwight Perrilloux is charged with vehicular homicide, two counts of negligent injuring, and first offense DWI. 15-year-old Claire Carline was killed in the crash and two of her sisters are hospitalized with moderate injuries. Authorities believe Perrilloux was high on narcotics at the time of the crash.

Democratic Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden is officially throwing his hat in the ring in Louisiana’s Lieutenant Governor’s race. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Holden needs to earn statewide name recognition and will have to raise funds to the tune of one-million dollars…

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Holden is the first Democrat in the race. Republicans Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser, Jefferson Parish President John Young, and State Senator Elbert Guillory have previously announced their intent to run.

The Louisiana Workforce Commission reports The Bayou State now ranks second best in the nation for work-related injuries and illness. LWC spokesman Tom Guarisco says this is a great accomplishment for employers and workers in Louisiana…

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The incidence rate in 2014 improved to its best level in more than 12 years.

Democratic Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden is expected to officially throw his hat in the ring in Louisiana’s Lieutenant Governor’s race. Scott Carwile reports…

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State education officials announce that Louisiana is one of 13 states to receive a federal grant of up to $32 million over four years to provide new and improved pre-k classes for over 10,000 children. Officials say the grant will offer classroom seats to over 4,500 4-year-olds and will allow nearly 6,000 children to attend classes run by college-educated teachers. They say the first recipients are six communities where there is a huge demand for 4-year-old seats.

US Senator David Vitter has drafted legislation that would prohibit the federal government from mandating states to adopt Common Core standards. Jeremy Alford with LaPolitics.com says Vitter is intent on staying at the forefront of policies that Louisianians care about and that combined with the very visible support of Congressman Bill Cassidy for Senate foreshadows a very intense race for Governor next year…

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Vitter had previously supported the federal education standards.

Events throughout the state and in Ferguson, Missouri have gotten law enforcement agencies in Louisiana to begin testing body cameras for police officers. Police Foundation President Jim Bueerman says they expect the cameras to be on officers everywhere in the next 5 years…

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The cameras cost about 295 dollars per officer and are positioned on the officers so they do not get in the way.

Recent events throughout the country have prompted law enforcement agencies in Louisiana to begin at least testing body cameras to be worn by officers. President of the Police Foundation, Jim Bueerman, says relationships between communities and police cannot be solved by technology. But he says the cameras will add a tremendous degree of viability and accountability…

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The cameras cost about 295 dollars per officer and are positioned on the officers so they do not get in the way.

State Police say a 20-year-old Iota woman was killed in a single vehicle accident yesterday in Acadia Parish. Authorities say a car, driven by Claire Lejeune, for unknown reasons ran off the right side of the road. They say Lejeune then overcorrected and her vehicle crossed both lanes and ran off the other side of the road striking a tree. Lejeune, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected from the vehicle. She was transported to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.

New legislation drafted by US Senator David Vitter would prohibit the federal government from mandating states to adopt Common Core standards. Jeremy Alford with LaPolitics.com says Vitter explained he changed his position after meeting with parents and teachers in Louisiana who really do not like Common Core. He says that’s what makes this issue so politically charged…

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Alford says Vitter is intent on staying at the forefront of policies that Louisianians care about leading to next year’s governor’s race.

The Bayou State is ranked second best in the nation for work-related injuries and illness according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. LWC spokesman Tom Guarisco says workers compensation rates in Louisiana were reduced in 2014 by 5.1%…

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He says there is another 2.5 percent reduction recommendation pending for 2015.

US Senator David Vitter has drafted legislation that would prohibit the federal government from mandating states to adopt Common Core standards. Michelle Southern reports…

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State Police say a 19-year-old Reserve man has been arrested for his role in a crash in Gonzales yesterday that killed a Dutchtown High School student. 15-year-old Claire Carline was killed in the crash and two of her sisters are hospitalized with moderate injuries. Dwight Perrilloux is charged with vehicular homicide, two counts of negligent injuring, and first offense DWI. Authorities believe Perrilloux was high on narcotics at the time of the crash.

The Louisiana Workforce Commission says The Bayou State is ranked second best in the nation for work-related injuries and illness. LWC spokesman Tom Guarisco says for a state that’s known for having big plants and industry, this ranking is a strong testament that companies are hammering the importance of safety on a daily basis…:

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Guarisco says workers compensation rates in Louisiana were reduced in 2014 by 5.1%.

Democratic Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden is expected to officially announce his candidacy in Louisiana’s Lieutenant Governor’s race. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says it would be extremely difficult for any Democratic candidate to win a statewide office this year. But he says the election is a year away and that could be an advantage for Holden…

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Holden is the first Democrat to enter the race. Republicans Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser, Jefferson Parish President John Young, and State Senator Elbert Guillory have already announced their intent to run.