CommonCore critics may havelost their first couple of battles in the LouisianaLegislature this year, but don't make the mistake of thinking they've given up on thecause
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Louisiana lawmakers consider several options for weakening Common Core test
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Mayor Landrieu launching 2nd term
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Old Jefferson fire displaces 3 families; cause unknown
JEFFERSON, LA (WVUE) - Three families are left homeless after a fire heavily damaged their homes early Monday Morning in Old Jefferson.
The fire broke out around 4 a.m. in the 600 block of Labarre Road. Two structures with four units were damaged in the blaze.
Assistant Fire Chief Paul Brondum said when fire crews arrived, flames were shooting out the roofs of both structures.
Brondum said everyone was able to escape safely. 40 fire personnel were on scene to battle the large fire.
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Mandeville ethics ordinance to become law without mayor's signature
An ordinance approved by the Mandeville City Council last month that requires bidders vying for city contracts to disclose campaign contributions they have made to municipal
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Louisiana education officials say students like online Common Core test
The night before lawmakers were set to debate the merits of purchasing a Common Core-related standardized test for Louisiana, state education officials released parts of a
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AARP Mandeville Chapter 3086 to meet May 15
AARP Mandeville Chapter 3086 will meet May 15 at 1 p.m. at 3090 East Causeway Approach, Mandeville. Parish President Pat Brister will deliver a state of
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Supreme Court upholds prayer in some government meetings
Prayers that open town council meetings do not violate the Constitution even if they routinely stress Christianity, a divided Supreme Court ruled Monday.
The court said
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Hansen's Sno-Bliz to be honored by James Beard Awards
Dominic Massa / Eyewitness News
Email: dmassa@wwltv.com | Twitter: @DMassaWWL
Tonight in New York, the food world will recognize what New Orleans has known for 75 years - that Hansen's Sno-Bliz is a food icon. The beloved snowball stand will be honored by the James Beard Awards as an "American classic." The award will be presented tonight.
Channel 4 photographer Tom Moore was at Hansen's for its opening day this season, and produced this special photo essay (above) to mark the anniversary and the award.
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Should town meetings start with a religious prayer?
The Christian prayers that start off every meeting of the Jefferson Parish Council are so routine, they are treated as task on the council's schedule. But
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Should council meetings open with prayer? (poll)
The Supreme Court on Monday said prayers that open town council meetings do not violate the Constitution even if they routinely stress Christianity, according to
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Hurricane preparedness to be discussed at meeting of St. Tammany Parish Commission on Families
The St. Tammany Parish Commission on Families will meet May 13 in Covington with two speakers addressing the topic, "Hurricane Season, How to be mentally and
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Abita Springs mayor comes out against proposed fracking operation
Abita Springs Mayor Greg Lemons said he is taking a stand against a New Orleans company's proposal to drill for oil near the town. The mayor
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Republican voters support Common Core, national surveys say
Condemning the Common Core academic standards might not be the electoral slam-dunk that Republican candidates think it is, GOP pollster John McLaughlin said Monday. According to
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Slidell man dismantles locking device; jailed for 3rd DWI
SLIDELL, LA (WVUE) -
A Slidell man is behind bars once again after he rewired his ignition, dismantled his interlock device, and drove his vehicle while intoxicated, according to the Slidell Police Department.
Police say around 2 a.m. Saturday, a Slidell Police officer was driving on Pontchartrain Drive when a Volkswagen Jetta pulled out in front of him, causing a near crash with the officer.
The officer pulled over the vehicle and observed the driver, 41-year-old Larry Paul, to be intoxicated.
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Mayor Mitch Landrieu opened his second term in office on Monday with an inaugural address that declared New Orleans at a crossroads, alluding to progress over the past four years in attacking problems like violence and blight while committing to “press on.”
“Today, I ask all of you gathered here, let us keep pressing on and recommit ourselves to creating a city where no one — no one — gets left behind,” Landrieu told a crowd of several hundred at the Saenger Theatre on Canal Street.
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Report: Southeast is 'exceptionally vulnerable' to climate change
JENNIFER KAY
Associated Press
MIAMI (AP) - The Southeast is "exceptionally vulnerable" to sea level rise, extreme heat events, hurricanes and a decreasing freshwater supply, according to the National Climate Assessment released Tuesday.
The 11-state region - home to seven major ports and fast-growing metropolitan areas that hug the coastline - is both a major producer and consumer of energy, and it has already suffered more billion-dollar disasters than any other part of the country. Disruptions to infrastructure could spell an economic disaster for areas dependent on tourism.
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High profile burglary suspect caught on surveillance video before break-in
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A Marigny homeowner says Marshall Coulter poked around his property just a short time before the teen was arrested for simple burglary Friday, and the incident was caught on surveillance video.
Resident Ken Caron said he came home Friday to discover a cell phone on his front porch. That prompted him to check his surveillance camera footage, and what he found surprised him.
Caron said 15-year-old Coulter looked in his mailbox, tried to open the front door and then pulled the leaves off his tree before leaving.
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Judge orders new 'matching' policy for some BP oil spill claims
David Hammer / Eyewitness News
Email: dhammer@wwltv.com | Twitter: @davidhammerWWL
NEW ORLEANS – A federal judge has approved a new method of calculating BP oil spill payments for certain types of businesses.
The change affects thousands of so-called variable profit businesses – mostly law firms, accountants, construction companies and farms that spend their money on an item or project but derive revenues from it at a wholly different time of year.
The new calculation method means that related revenues and expenses will be matched, instead of just comparing the business’ revenues and expenses in a three-month period before the spill with the same three-month span after the spill.
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NBA Playoffs Round Two: The Stars, and the Training That Got Them There
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Round two of the 2014 NBA Playoffs is underway, showcasing veteran stars like Kevin Durant and LeBron James and newcomers like Damian Lillard and John Wall. There's enough talent in the second round to fill out multiple all-star rosters. But it's these players' work off the court, in the weight room and with trainers, that has pushed them deeper into the post-season.
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Clippers' Blake Griffin third, Chris Paul seventh in NBA MVP voting
Clippers All-Star power forward Blake Griffin finished third in voting for the NBA’s most valuable player award that was officially announced Tuesday. Teammate Chris Paul was seventh.
Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant won the award.
Miami small forward LeBron James, who had won the last two MVP awards and four of the last five, was second in the voting.
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