Jun 09 Watch Common Core standards face push back by some Louisiana parents and politicians By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 09 While Louisiana lawmakers debate Common Core, some parents turn to homeschooling By April Brown The implementation of Common Core State Standards has caused controversy in Louisiana, with parents and educators lining up to support keeping or repealing the education standards. Some parents have such strong objections they've withdrawn their children from public school in… Continue reading
May 12 Republicans splinter over social justice By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe Today in the Morning Line: Romney, Paul break off from base on two issues Democrats close or up in key Southern states Rubio's climate comments What about Democrats and the Benghazi panel? GOP cracks on minimum wage, voter ID:… Continue reading
May 02 Obama, Merkel look for united front on Ukraine By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Simone Pathe, Rachel Wellford As more fighting has broken out in Eastern Ukraine, President Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be looking for a show of unity on the situation when they meet Friday at the White House. But if you want to… Continue reading
Apr 11 La. congressman says he won't heed Republicans' call to resign By Melinda Deslatte and Bill Barrow, Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. -- Louisiana Rep. Vance McAllister stayed out of sight as calls grew louder from Republicans back home demanding the GOP congressman's resignation after he was caught on video kissing the wife of a friend. McAllister's office vowed… Continue reading
Nov 17 Watch Tiger shrimp invade Louisiana waters An invasive species known as tiger shrimp have been spotted in the Gulf of Mexico over the last six years. Charlie Whinham talks with shrimpers and researchers about how these huge shrimp could cause big problems for Louisiana’s multi-billion dollar… Continue watching
Jul 29 Watch Lindy Boggs, Former Congresswoman and Ambassador, Dies at 97 Lindy Boggs, First Woman to Chair a DemocraticConvention, Dies at 97… Continue watching
Aug 28 Watch News Wrap: Nearing Louisiana Shore, Storm Isaac Reaches Hurricane Status News Wrap: Nearing Louisiana Shore, Storm Isaac Reaches Hurricane Status… Continue watching
Aug 27 Watch Tropical Storm Isaac Moves Towards New Orleans Exactly Seven Years After Katrina Tropical Storm Isaac Moves Towards New Orleans Exactly Seven Years After Katrina… Continue watching
Jun 04 Watch Louisiana Fishermen Pioneer Floating Architecture The fishing community on Raccourci Old River in Louisiana is in a flood-prone area. Continue watching