BY DEANNA B. NARVESON | Staff writer Legislation making its way through the state Legislature seeks to remove the legal barriers that make it difficult create new public school districts in Louisiana. Removing those barriers would likely activate a breakaway district in southeast Baton Rouge, which would be the basis for a new St. George school district. Because the proposed city of St. George is still on hold, opponents are saying the bill would create a "zombie school district"—one that is not attached to any municipality. Read the full story from education reporter Charles Lussier. Get ready for a slowdown on the interstate. Traffic routes on Interstate 10 westbound near Interstate 12 will shift to a new overpass Wednesday as crews continue to make progress on the College Flyover project. The project is designed to realign the I-10 and I-12 merger so vehicles can more safely reach the College Drive exit. See the latest. The celebration isn't over for LSU's latest national champions. The women's gymnastics team will be honored with an on-campus parade following their historic win at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Get more information. |