Polls are open across the state for today’s election. Scott Carwile reports…:
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The state department of education says 44-percent of students in the voucher program reached a “basic” achievement level on standardized tests last year. That’s up from 42-percent the year prior. The state also says 23 of the 125 participating voucher schools did not perform well enough to accept new voucher students next year.

The man accused of killing two teenage girls and injuring a third in Breaux Bridge last week remains hospitalized in guarded condition and is reportedly refusing to speak to police. 32-year-old Jeremy Abraham faces several charges including two counts of vehicular homicide. Master Trooper Brooks David says has yet to be charged in the incident…:
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There are unconfirmed reports that Abraham, an army veteran who served in Iraq and Kuwait, may have suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s office says they have arrested the niece of a 66-year-old woman who was found dead in her home in July. They say 54-year-old Sarah F Parker of Sulphur, who made the original 911 call, was developed as a suspect after she apparently told other people the details of the murder. The victim is identified as Pamela Parker.

Polls are open, Election Day is underway, and political pundits believe there will be a runoff in Louisiana’s US Senate race. Analyst Clancy Dubos says if this race goes to a December 6th runoff, it turns into a completely different election…

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Most polls show Senator Mary Landrieu winning in the primary but losing in the runoff.

There’s a long list of candidates in the race for the sixth congressional district seat. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says it’s hard to say which Republican will be in the run-off. Dan Claitor, Paul Dietzel, Garret Graves, Craig McCullouch and Lenar Whitney have been the most active and Hogan says they represent different segments of the G-O-P….

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He says Democrat Edwin Edwards has the best shot at making the run-off out of the 12-person field.

Polling places will be open until 8 o’clock for today’s election. Secretary of State Tom Schedler expects it to be a busy day…

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Schedler says lines could be lengthy and one way to help speed things along is to study the ballot ahead of time at geauxvote-dot com.

According to the state department of education, 44-percent of voucher students reached a “basic” achievement level on standardized tests last year. Michelle Southern reports…

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Political observers say you can count on a runoff in the US Senate race after today. Jeff Palermo reports…

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Polls will remain open until 8PM. Secretary of State Tom Schedler still predicts voter turnout for today’s election to be in the neighborhood of 53-percent…

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He says if you can hit the polls sometime in the mid-morning or mid-afternoon you may have a little shorter wait time to cast your ballot.

There’s a large field of candidates vying for the 5th District Congressional seat. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says since Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo is the only Democrat in the race, he has the best chance to make the runoff. But who will face him is tough to say. He says Zach Dasher, a pharmaceutical salesman from Calhoun has a lot of momentum heading into election day…

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He says Republican incumbent Vance McAllister is in a fight to make the runoff.

The state Department of Education says 44-percent of voucher students reached a “basic” achievement level on standardized tests last year. That’s up from 42-percent the year before. Overall, Ann Duplessis, President of the Louisiana Federation for Children, says they are thrilled with the numbers because it shows there is a good accountability program in place that is working…

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The DOE also says 23 of the 125 participating voucher schools did not perform well enough to accept new voucher students next year.

The mid-term election is underway and political observers believe there will be a runoff in Louisiana’s US Senate race. Analyst Clancy Dubos says says the three main candidates, US Senator Mary Landrieu, Congressman Bill Cassidy and Retired Air Force Col Rob Maness, are working hard to get out their vote. Dubos says a good night for Landrieu would be…

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Most polls show Landrieu winning in the primary but losing in the runoff.

Polls will remain open until 8PM and long lines are expected. Secretary of State Tom Schedler says one way to help speed things along is to study the ballot, especially those 14 Constitutional Amendments, at geauxvote-dot com…

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Schedler says, as you head to the polls, don’t forget to bring your official ID.

There are a large number of candidates in both the 5th and 6th District Congressional races. ULM political science professor Joshua Stockley says republican incumbent Vance McAllister is in a fight to make the runoff in the 5th. Stockley says some of the polls have Doctor Ralph Abraham, a physician from Mangham, leading the way in today’s primary

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Stockley says since Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo is the only democrat in the race, he has the best chance to make the runoff.

44-percent of voucher students reached a “basic” achievement level on standardized tests last year, according to the state Department of Education. Ann Duplessis, President of the Louisiana Federation for Children says the 44-percent figure is just an average..

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She says these numbers are encouraging considering these students had previously been in C, D and F schools.

Bama week has arrived for the 14th ranked LSU Tigers as they host the 4th ranked Crimson Tide. Coach Les Miles is 5-and-5 against Alabama during his time at LSU and during his Monday gathering with reporters, he talked about what this rivalry means…

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Alabama will arrive in Death Valley on Saturday night with a seven and one record.

LSU defensive coordinator John Chavis was given a one-year contract extension, which will see him lead the Tiger defense through the 2015 season. It is reported that Chavis’ $1.3 million salary will remain intact for next season. According to USA Today, LSU has the highest paid staff in the country.

Five Memphis Grizzlies scored in double figures last night as they defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 93-81 in Memphis. Marc Gasol led the Grizzlies with 16 points as they improve to 4-0 on the season. Tyreke Evans led the way for the Pels with 21 points. Anthony Davis, who averaged over 28 points a game in the first two games of the season, was held to just 14 points. The Pelicans shot only 33-percent from the field and were outrebounded by the Grizzlies 52-49. The Pels fall to 1-2 and will host Charlotte tonight.

David Saunders is reportedly out as an assistant coach at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The school released a statement saying that due to personal reasons, Saunders is no longer associated with the football program. Saunders served as outside linebackers coach and assistant recruiting coordinator for the Ragin’ Cajuns. It is reported that former Texas Tech defensive coordinator Matt Wallerstedt will take over Saunder’s duties.

La Tech quarterback Cody Sokol is named the Louisiana Sports Writers Association’s Offensive Player of the Week. Sokol threw for 5 touchdowns and ran for another in Tech’s win over Western Kentucky.

Polls are open across the state for today’s election. Polls will remain open until 8PM tonight. Secretary of State Tom Schedler expects polling places to be busy today…

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He says if you can hit the polls sometime in the mid-morning or mid-afternoon you may have a little shorter wait time to cast your ballot.

Voters in the fifth and sixth congressional districts will choose from a large number of candidates to represent them in the US House. Former Congressman and four-term governor Edwin Edwards has the highest name recognition in the sixth district and LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says Edwards has the best shot at making the run-off out of the 12-person race…

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Hogan says it’s hard to say which republican will be the run-off against Edwards.

With Election Day underway, political observers believe there will be a runoff in Louisiana’s US Senate race. Analyst Clancy Dubos says, as with anything on the ballot, it’ll all come down to voter turnout…

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Most polls show Senator Mary Landrieu winning in the primary but losing in the runoff.

According to the state department of education, 44-percent of voucher students reached a “basic” achievement level on standardized tests last year. That’s up from 42-percent the year before.

The US Senate and tightly contested Congressional races in the fifth and sixth district hightlight tomorrow’s ballot. But there’s also 14 constitutional amendments. Public Affairs Research Council President Robert Scott says amendment two would allow hospitals to use state tax dollars to match with Medicaid money, to help compensate care given to the uninsured…
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For information on the constitutional amendments go to par-louisiana-dot-org.

According to the state department of education, 44-percent of voucher students reached a “basic” achievement level on standardized tests last year. That’s up from 42-percent the year before. Also 23 of the 125 participating voucher schools did not perform well enough to accept new voucher students next year.

Site Selection magazine ranks the Bayou State second for business climate. Editor in Chief Mark Arend says they came up with their rankings by talking to company executives and Louisiana ranked high on that survey, plus there’s other information that shows the state is a great place to do business…
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Taylor Swift apparenlty likes Louisiana too..She’ll kick-off her world tour in Bossier City next yea and then headline the Bayou Country Superfest in Baton Rouge. Michelle southern…
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In addition to the US Senate and Congressional races, Tuesday’s ballot features 14 Constitutional Amendments. Eric Gill has more…

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There was an early performance announcement for the 2015 Bayou Country Superfest. Taylor Swift will start the North American tour in North Louisiana on May 20th, and then Visit Baton Rouge President Paul Arrigo (ah REE go) says…

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And that will be for the show Friday night May 22nd in Tiger Stadium.

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A single car crash in Assumption Parish has taken the life of a four year-old sitting in the front seat of a car driven by her aunt. Four year-old Cason Willoughby was reportedly only restrained by the lap portion portion of the seat belt as the vehicle left the road, went into a ditch and struck a culvert…

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That’s Tropper Evan Harrell who says 22 year-old Toniska Willoughby of Napoleonville is facing charges in connection with the little boy’s death.

Some good economic news for Louisiana today, as Site Selection Magazine has put us in second place on the Top Business Climate list, and we’re sixth in a separate survey of business executives…

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That’s Site Selection Editor in Chief Mark Arend.