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A kindergartner at T.S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School in Lake Charles read 875 books in one school year. Sophia Moss is 5-years-old and she loves to read. "A lot of the days I read books. It's justMore >>
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Southwest Louisiana is doing its part in the Oklahoma tornado recovery effort. In Westlake, people from all over Southwest Louisiana donated items for the tornado victims. It all started with one manMore >>
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The following are closures and changes in garbage collection schedules in Southwest Louisiana related to the Memorial Day holiday: Lake Charles: The City of Lake Charles will observe the Memorial DayMore >>
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A 21-year-old Eunice man was arrested early Friday and charged with attempted second-degree murder in connection with a Sunday evening disturbance at a convenience store in Branch where a man was shot. AccordingMore >>
A 21-year-old Eunice man was arrested early Friday and charged with attempted second-degree murder in connection with a Sunday evening disturbance at a convenience store in Branch where a man was shot.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 4:17 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:17:55 GMT
The following is a story written by Bruce Schultz of the LSU AgCenter: LSU AgCenter rice experts, speaking at the Evangeline Parish Rice Tour on Thursday, said this year's rice crop so far has been unusualMore >>
LSU AgCenter rice experts, speaking at the Evangeline Parish Rice Tour on Thursday, said this year's rice crop so far has been unusual and difficult.More >>
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LAKE CHARLES, LA (KPLC) -
It's a beautiful new school and many members of the community hate to see the closure of Sacred Heart Catholic School. And now, a Lake Charles city council member is asking that Catholic school and church officials reconsider.
It was announced earlier this month they were closing the school because of low attendance and financial costs. City Councilman Marshall Simien said they may want to rethink or delay the decision based on what is happening with Governor Bobby Jindal's education reform.
If students at failing schools are given vouchers to attend other schools, Simien said that could solve their problem.
"Depending on what happens I would imagine some kids wouldn't want to move too far from home or go all the way across town with a voucher if there is a school right in their neighborhood. They may wind up having to close anyway but I would like to wait and see what happens so they can see if they can address what the community needs are," said Simien.
And a part of Jindal's education reform that would help students attend private schools passed Tuesday in the State House. The bill would allow dollar for dollar state tax rebates for people who donate money to non-profits that give scholarships to help students attend private schools.
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