Monday, March 4 2013 4:59 PM EST2013-03-04 21:59:15 GMT
Leaders of the Louisiana Association of Educators congratulated the Louisiana Federation of Teachers on State District Judge R. Michael Caldwell's decision to throw out the new teacher tenure law. InMore >>
Leaders of the Louisiana Association of Educators congratulated the Louisiana Federation of Teachers on State District Judge R. Michael Caldwell's decision to throw out the new teacher tenure law.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:51:00 GMT
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 >>
The following are closures and changes in garbage collection schedules in Southwest Louisiana related to the Memorial Day holiday:More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:08:04 GMT
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 >>
Friday, May 24 2013 3:54 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:54:36 GMT
Travis Matte and the Kingpins will take the stage at "Downtown at Sundown" in Lake Charles from 6:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 24. Since 2004, the group has blended together various musical stylesMore >>
Travis Matte and the Kingpins will take the stage at Downtown at Sundown in Lake Charles from 6:15 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, May 24.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 3:47 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:47:19 GMT
A Rosepine teen is accused in a stabbing, according to a news release from the Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office. Authorities said 18-year-old Kennedy Prether is charged with aggravated second-degree batteryMore >>
A Rosepine teen is accused in a stabbing, according to a news release from the Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office.More >>
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BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) -
After a Baton Rouge judge threw out Gov. Bobby Jindal's revamp of teacher tenure laws as unconstitutional because it was contained in legislation with too many other items, Jindal issues a statement.
The statement from Governor Jindal reads:
"While the ruling does not judge the substance of the law, we're disappointed that the Court reversed its original ruling. We expect to prevail in the state Supreme Court.
"When we embarked on this path of reform, we knew this would not be an easy fight because the coalition of the status quo is entrenched and has worked to hold Louisiana teachers and students back for decades.
"Despite the fact that the people of Louisiana voted for reform, the coalition of the status quo is attempting to use every legal obstruction to block reforms that reward good teachers and give more choices to families.
"We know that the families and teachers of our state deserve better. On behalf of the people of Louisiana that voted for reform, the good teachers who are working hard every day but are being held back by the status quo, and the parents and kids who deserve a choice – we will continue fighting and we are confident that we will prevail."
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal
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