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Where might a new bridge go?

with Kelly P. Kissel | Metro editor

We appreciate your stopping by today to check the headlines. Here we go:


Why Central may shrink its school boundaries

A state senator wants to redraw the boundaries of the Central School District. Sen. Bodi White's bill would carve a predominantly Black area out of the district, and the move could cost the district $300,000 in state funding. Charles Lussier has our story. 


Where might a new bridge go?

The map here shows where a new Mississippi River bridge might be built. A state panel is looking to reduce the number of possible locations from 10 to three sometime by this summer. 


Storms tonight, Tuesday not as bad as recent ones

The Storm Prediction Center is again predicting bad weather for Louisiana, but things should be as rough as they were the last couple weeks. Here's a quick look.


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