Saturday, May 26 2012 1:53 PM EDT2012-05-26 17:53:17 GMT
According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Department, two people were killed in a shooting that happened Friday afternoon. The shooting happened in the 5100 block of Thomas Road, near the Baton RougeMore >>
East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Detectives responded to a shooting in which two people were found dead on Thomas Road around 4:30 p.m.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 12:55 AM EDT2012-05-25 04:55:23 GMT
A Baton Rouge woman says she put her bank card into the ATM machine expecting to get cash, instead she was left empty handed. What's worse, she says her account shows the $200 was deducted. And the bankMore >>
A Baton Rouge woman says she put her bank card into the ATM machine expecting to get cash, instead she was left empty handed.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 7:22 PM EDT2012-05-25 23:22:06 GMT
Investigators in Louisiana and Texas have arrested seven people they say were involved in an asphalt paving scam that duped numerous people out of thousands of dollars.More >>
Investigators in Louisiana and Texas have arrested seven people they say were involved in an asphalt paving scam that duped numerous people out of thousands of dollars.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 11:46 AM EDT2012-05-25 15:46:40 GMT
Three lanes were blocked on Interstate 10 due to an apparent hit and run crash Friday morning. Police reported there were minor to moderate injuries in the wreck.More >>
Three lanes were blocked on Interstate 10 due to an apparent hit and run crash Friday morning. Police reported there were minor to moderate injuries in the wreck. More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 6:40 PM EDT2012-05-24 22:40:34 GMT
ORANGE COUNTY, FL (WFTV/CNN) - An anesthesiologist arrested for DUI goes on a rampage in the back of a Florida Highway Patrol cruiser. "All of the officers are stealing my money! Stealing my money!"More >>
An anesthesiologist arrested for DUI goes on a rampage in the back of a Florida Highway Patrol cruiser.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 12:54 PM EDT2012-05-25 16:54:27 GMT
Mitt Romney and Donald Trump may be rich and powerful, but they are not sexy... at least the AARP dosen't seem to think so. The organization just released their list of the 21 sexiest men over age 50. NoMore >>
Mitt Romney and Donald Trump may be rich and powerful, but they are not sexy... at least the AARP dosen't seem to think so.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 9:08 PM EDT2012-05-25 01:08:00 GMT
Detectives are looking for a man who robbed a Dollar Store earlier this month.Police say the suspect, armed with a gun, walked into the Dollar Store in the 5200 block of Government St. on May 7th and demandedMore >>
Detectives are looking for a man who robbed a Dollar Store earlier this month.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 9:52 AM EDT2012-05-25 13:52:28 GMT
The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office advises there will be a DWI/seatbelt checkpoint Friday night. Agencies are not required to give the exact location of the checkpoint.More >>
The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office advises there will be a DWI/seatbelt checkpoint Friday night. Agencies are not required to give the exact location of the checkpoint.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 6:44 PM EDT2012-05-24 22:44:48 GMT
Volunteers from across the nation have gathered at the new "Find Mickey Now" headquarters at Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Church in Lafayette, La. Mickey Shunick, 22, was last seen early Saturday morningMore >>
Volunteers from across the nation have gathered at the new "Find Mickey Now" headquarters at Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Church in Lafayette, La.More >>
BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) -
When legislators meet for the upcoming session, education will be top priority. It was also the topic of Thursday's League of Women Voters luncheon, where Rep. Steve Carter went on to paint a pitiful picture of the state's schools.
"We're 49th. I want to know how many in here are proud to be 49th," said Carter.
While Governor Jindal is in support of charter schools, retired teacher Michael Deshotel says those have also failed in East Baton Rouge.
"Where the state has taken over a school and converted into a charter is a failure. Correct! Every single one. Correct!," said Deshotel.
Superintendent of Education John White then rehashed one suggestion of the governor.
"We gotta give choices to our parents," said White.
That's choice on where their child attends class. And it could mean leaving a failing public school and going to a private one with a state voucher.
"You know, your child may be at a C school today," said State Representative John Bel Edwards. "You don't have a clue whether that's a A, B, C, D or F school you might want to send them to."
Edwards says if vouchers is the way to go, private schools should be held to the same standards as public ones. They should also be giving a letter grade and students should also be taking high stakes tests.
He says there's no guarantee those schools will accept the child.
"Private and parochial schools will find a way to cherrypick the kids they accept," added Edwards.
White says that's not true.
"The school would be required to accept the child," said White.
Provided the school has space.
Legislators say the discussion on education should be an interesting one to watch.
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