 BY DOUG GRAHAM | Staff writer A three-judge panel on the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday that a controversial Louisiana law, which says Ten Commandments posters must be displayed in every public school classroom, violates the U.S. Constitution and cannot be enforced. The ruling affirms a lower court’s order barring the state from enforcing the law, which took effect Jan. 1. Critics say the law shatters the historic divide between church and state in the U.S. and restricts religious freedom. Supporters say it reflects America’s Christian roots and represents a return to traditional values in public education. Now, the U.S. Supreme Court may be asked to weigh in. Read more about the ruling and the reaction.
LSU fans swamp Omaha when the Tigers play in the College World Series. Heck, some make the trip even when the Tigers don't make the tournament. This year, a giant fiberglass Mardi Gras Mike the Tiger was towed to Nebraska. Columnist Scott Rabalais writes about "the zoo" and how fans are prepared for the best-of-three championship series that starts at 6 p.m. Saturday on ESPN. Also: Why this LSU superfan never misses a College World Series: 'It's like Mardi Gras'
A new $2 million program will cover tuition costs and provide financial support for 100 people to go through two-semester medical assistant programs at a pair of local community colleges. Organizers say it is part of an effort to build a pipeline of health care workers and give participants "a foot in the door for a successful career." Read about those jobs and who is eligible to participate in the program. | 
