Six public schools in East Baton Rouge Parish were added to the list of those facing state sanctions Tuesday because they failed to meet new academic standards, state officials said. Meanwhile, Capitol Middle School scored just high enough to escape … Continue reading
Former Gov. Edwin Edwards will celebrate his birthday this weekend as a married man. Edwards’ fiancee, Trina Grimes Scott, said Monday that they plan to marry Friday in front of 10 guests. “We are both extremely excited and looking forward … Continue reading
State health officials Monday named the five companies chosen to implement the Jindal administration’s new health care delivery system for the poor. The managed care program will cover two-thirds of the state’s 1.2 million Medicaid recipients – mainly children – … Continue reading
The NCAA announced Tuesday afternoon that it will accept LSU’s self-imposed football penalties for recruiting “major violations” mostly involving former assistant coach D.J. McCarthy. The NCAA will place LSU on a one-year probation through July 18, 2012 and limit LSU’s … Continue reading
Rather than being miffed that Gov. Bobby Jindal is mimicking his efforts to court conservative candidates, U.S. Sen. David Vitter told supporters Tuesday that he is donating $10,000 to the governor’s new cause. “I’m hopeful it signals a bolder, more … Continue reading
Fletcher Technical Community College in Houma is moving forward with an expansion with the aid of $2.7 million in federal funds funneled through the state Office of Community Development’s Disaster Recovery Unit. The college will use the funds to acquire … Continue reading