The state department of education is rolling out a new teacher evaluation system. It’s called LEADS which stands for Louisiana’s Educator Advancement and Development System. Deputy Superintendent of Education Jenna Chiasson (sha-son) says LEADS will provide educators with a highly customized approach to coaching…
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Chiasson says struggling teachers will receive immediate instructional support.

State Treasurer John Fleming has recommended that Bank of America not be approved as an authorized fiscal agent in Louisiana. Fleming says there’s evidence the financial institution is denying banking services to religious organizations, gun manufacturers and fossil fuel producers…
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Fleming says he’s not recommending Bank of America as an authorized fiscal agent to the Interim Emergency Board.

LSU has received a $200 thousand grant from the state Economic Development Department, which allows them to hire an additional faculty member to teach film and digital media production. Sean Richardson has more.
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Hurricane Ernesto formed today and it’s heading to Bermuda, so no threat to the Gulf Coast. It’s the third hurricane of the season and 2005 was the last time we had three or more hurricanes before August 14th and that of course was the year for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

President Joe Biden announced an award of $23 million to Tulane University for the creation of an imaging system to give surgeons the ability to scan tumors during surgery to determine in just minutes if any cancer tissue has been left behind. The President says this will transform surgery as we know it.
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LSU has received a $200 thousand grant from the Louisiana Economic Development Department so they can hire an additional faculty member for the film program in the College of Music and Dramatic Art. Executive Associate Dean Kristen Sosnowksi says the program has been growing fast…
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This funding is part of LED’s effort to boost the state’s creative economy and strengthen its position as a hub for film production

Louisiana Treasurer Dr. John Fleming has advised against approving Bank of America as an authorized fiscal agent for the state. Fleming’s recommendation is based on concerns the bank denied services to customers and potential customers based on their political perspective. Fleming says multiple cases were cited with Christian organizations, gun manufacturers, and fossil fuel producers…
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Bank of America also joined the Net-Zero Banking Alliance which pushes a green energy agenda.

Morgan City’s Vernon Norwood is the owner of four Olympic medals after winning two more medals at the Paris Games. Norwood grew up in New Orleans, but left after Hurricane Katrina. Retired Morgan City Principal Tim Hymel says the move to Morgan City helped launch his career.…
Cut 14 (10) “…took off for him.”

A Tickfaw man will serve 70 years in prison after being convicted as a habitual offender. According to DA Scott M Perrilloux, 32 year old Devonte Skinner was been convicted of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl – a potentially deadly drug that has accounted for numerous deaths of Louisiana residents. According to the Livingston Parish Sheriffs office, Skinner was connected to one of the largest fentanyl seizure’s in the Parish’s history.

Louisiana Economic Development is providing a $200 thousand grant to the LSU film program, which will allow them to hire an additional faculty member in film and digital media production. Executive Associate Dean of the LSU College of Music and Dramatic Arts Kristen Sosnowsk says another professor will allow them to expand enrollment of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and Television program…

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President Joe and First Lady Jill Biden awarded Tulane University 23 million dollars in funding to further cancer research. Mel Bridges has the story.

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Morgan City’s Vernon Norwood is the owner of four Olympic medals after winning two more medals at the Paris Games for Team U-S-A. He took home gold as part of the men’s 4×400-meter relay team and claimed a silver medal in the mixed four-by-400 relay. Retired Morgan City Principal Tim Hymel

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The Louisiana State Police have issued a Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory on behalf of the St. Martinville Police Department for 2-year-old Kaizor Louis. Louis was last seen on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in St. Martinville. He was taken by his non-custodial mother Mashays Johnson from his daycare and was last seen traveling south on Resweber Street in a black sedan. Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Kaizor Louis contact the St. Martinville Police Department or call 911.

President Joe and First Lady Jill Biden announced 23 million dollars in funding for Tulane University to create an imaging system that can scan a tumor during surgery and determine in minutes if any cancer tissue was left behind. Lead researcher Dr. J. Quincy Brown says this will improve surgery for both the patient and the doctor…

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Louisiana Economic Development is providing a $200 thousand grant to the LSU film program, which will allow them to hire an additional faculty member in film and digital media production. Executive Associate Dean of the LSU College of Music and Dramatic Arts Kristen Sosnowsk says LSU’s film program is already recognized for producing skilled graduates and is expected to benefit significantly from this investment, further elevating its profile and attracting more aspiring filmmakers to LSU.

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This grant reinforces the commitment to developing the next generation of filmmakers in Louisiana.

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LSU received a $200 thousand grant from LED to expand their film program in the College of Music and Dramatic Arts hiring additional faculty in the film and digital media production. This funding is part of LED’s broader initiative to boost the state’s creative economy and strengthen its position as a hub for film production. Sosnowsky says the program has been growing fast…

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High school sports season is right around the corner and once again there is a need for referees. Director of Officials for the Louisiana High School Athletic Association Lee Sanders says football alone, only 1,000 refs are officiating more than 20-thousand players in Louisiana. And of those officials, he says 60% of them are over the age of 50.

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Morgan City grad Vernon Norwood is back in the United States after winning two medals in track at the Paris Olympics. Jeff Palermo has more.

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The Louisiana State Police have issued a Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory on behalf of the St. Martinville Police Department for 2-year-old Kaizor Louis. Louis was last seen on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in St. Martinville. He was taken by his non-custodial mother Mashays Johnson from his daycare and was last seen traveling south on Resweber Street in a black sedan. Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Kaizor Louis contact the St. Martinville Police Department or call 911.

LED (Louisiana Economic Development) is providing a $200 thousand grant to the LSU film program, hiring an additional faculty member in film and digital media production, and expanding the enrollment capacity of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and Television program. Executive Associate Dean of the LSU College of Music and Dramatic Arts Kristen Sosnowsky…

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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released a survey highlighting ongoing inflationary pressures on Main Street businesses. The survey revealed that 25 percent of small business owners identified inflation as their most pressing problem, marking it as the top concern for nearly three years. Louisiana NFIB Director Leah Long says some business owners are optimistic about the future, but many remain cautious, due to the uncertainty about how long inflation will persist.

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Another high school sports season is right around the corner and once again there is a need for referees. Jeff Palermo has more.

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45-year-old April Poitras of Shreveport pleaded guilty to two counts of aiming a laser pointer at multiple aircraft on August 15, 2023. Law enforcement responded to the area by vehicle and a police helicopter. While responding the helicopter was also illuminated by the green laser from the ground. The helicopter was able to direct officers to the location where Poitras was standing in a yard holding the laser pointer. She faces a sentence of up to 5 years and a fine of up to $250 thousand.

According to a recent survey from The National Federation of Independent Business inflation continues to be the number one operating issue for small business owners. Louisiana NFIB Director Leah Long…
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A new report finds inflation dropped to two-point-nine percent in July. It’s the first time the Consumer Price Index has landed below three-percent in more than three years.

President Joe Biden and the First Lady visited New Orleans yesterday to announce Tulane University is receiving 23-million dollars to invent an advanced cancer system that would allow doctors to scan a tumor during a patients surgery and determine right away if all of the cancerous tissue has been removed. Tulane Project leader Quincy Brown…
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Brown says right now the image is not as high of resolution as they want.

A new high school sports season is upon us and once again the Louisiana High School Athletic Association is looking for referees and officials. Director of officials for the LHSAA, Lee Sanders, says officiating allows a person to stay connected to a sport they love, earn a little money and stay active…
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For more information on how to be a ref go to lhsaa.org.

Folks in Morgan City had fun watching one of their own, win two medals at the Paris Olympics. Vernon Norwood won a silver medal in the mixed four-by-400-meter relay and captured the gold in the men’s 4-by-400-meter relay. Former Morgan City High School principal Tim Hymel…
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Norwood, a former LSU national champion, is the owner of four Olympic medals.

Morgan City’s Vernon Norwood is the owner of four Olympic medals after winning two more medals at the Paris Games for Team U-S-A. After high school, Norwood won four NCAA championships in two seasons at LSU winning both indoor and outdoor titles. Norwood had a troubled childhood in New Orleans, but left after Hurricane Katrina. Retired Morgan City Principal Tim Hymel (e-male) Hymel says the move to Morgan City may have saved his life…

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There are times when high school football games and other athletic events have to be moved to Thursday night due to a shortage of officials. Director of Officials for the Louisiana High School Athletic Association Lee Sanders says they consistently try to recruit and retain referees.

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Tulane University receives $23 million from the Biden Cancer Moonshot initiative. Brooke Thorington has more.

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A new survey by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) shows 25 percent of small business owners report inflation as their most pressing problem. Louisiana NFIB Director Leah Long says some business owners are optimistic about the future, but many remain cautious when it comes to inflation.

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