Louisiana News

THURSDAY: Former Congressman Jim McCrery, Photographer C.C. Lockwood

Jim Engster — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:41:00 +0000

Former northwestern Louisiana congressman Jim McCrery talks about the country's spiraling debt, and which party is handling the crisis better.

Photographer C.C. Lockwood discusses his career and his recent switch to the world of digital photography.

Audio should be posted by 11 am on Thursday, June 20

Funding Formula, Legislative Process Focus of Voucher Trial's First Day

Amy Jeffries — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:59:00 +0000

The trial in the lawsuit from teacher unions and local school boards seeking to shutdown a statewide voucher program began Wednesday.

A state judge heard more than eight hours of complex testimony in 19th District Court.

RoyOMartin mills in Chopin and Oakdale, La., earn safety awards

Kate Archer Kent — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:36:00 +0000

The RoyOMartin plywood plant in Chopin, La., is being honored today by the APA – the Engineered Wood Association. It received the second highest award in its division for the APA’s Annual Safety and Health Program.

Some Funds Slated for Districts to Go to 'Course Choice'

Amy Jeffries — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:23:00 +0000

The state's top school board has approved $2 million in financing to pay for students to take individual classes elsewhere if their public school is underperforming or doesn't offer a course they want.

The money for the "Course Choice" program will be drawn from a state education trust fund stemming from an old oil drilling settlement, including $1 million that had been slated for local districts.

Fisherman, Sciencists Continue Clashing On Miss. River Diversions

Kelly Connelly — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:44:00 +0000

State plans to restore the coastline are trying to mimic the way the Mississippi built the coast. Thousands of years ago the river dumped sediment from the plains upriver into the marsh. But some fishermen are worried the plans will displace the saltwater fish they catch to make a living.

Fishermen voiced their opposition at a community meeting in St. Bernard Monday.

Interviews: GOP Consultant Scott Wilfong

Jim Engster — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:45:00 +0000

Former U.S. Congressman Jeff Landry talks about his career after Congress, and what political activities he's been up to since exiting the U.S. House

Jim talks with Republican consultant Scott Wilfong, and Democratic consultant Trey Ourso, about Governor Bobby Jindal's statewide tour and recent statements by Mr. Jindal that the GOP "needs to stop bed-wetting" and "kick around the other guys".

John Koffman, with the Manship Theatre, discusses the Flamenco Rouge performance tonight. Performers Lena and Chris Jacome join in.

Lafayette Highlights 73 Restaurants In Eat Local Push

Kate Archer Kent — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:16:00 +0000

The city of Lafayette has launched its eat local campaign. EatLafayette is in its ninth year of promoting the mom-and-pop restaurants that have put Lafayette on the map as a foodie town.

History Matters: On the failure of Operation Barbarossa

Gary Joiner, Ph.D. — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:53:00 +0000

Commentator Gary Joiner revisits Operation Barbarossa, the code name for Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union during World War II.

Board of Ed. To Consider Alternative Funding For 'Course Choice'

Amy Jeffries — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:29:00 +0000

State Supt. John White wants to reallocate $2 million from a state education trust fund to pilot the “Course Choice” program. The program will let students take individual classes elsewhere if their public school is underperforming or doesn’t offer the course they want. The state’s top school board will consider the alternative funding request Tuesday.

Interviews: Mayor Kip Holden, Democrat Spokesman Chris Frink

Jim Engster — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:57:00 +0000

A visit with East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Kip Holden

Tiger Rag Magazine Editor Cody Worsham talks LSU baseball, and today's elimination game at the College World Series in Omaha.