The goal of this bill is to act as a "backup" for schools to fall back on and essentially be able to say, "It's a state policy, not get upset with us." The hope is that Sen. Bill 207 will give school leaders the confidence to enforce a 'No Phones in the Classroom' policy without having to take the heat entirely.
Monday's magical total solar eclipse wasn't so magical in south Louisiana, as folks in Lafayette were treated to rain and clouds rather than the promised phenomenon.
Police say a woman open fire on other motorists along I-10 during Monday's eclipse. The woman told authorities she was directed by God to go on a shooting spree.
For only the second time in history, a human has tested positive for bird flu. This case was reported in Texas, where they issued a warning that their poultry farms and cattle farms were being affected. This particular strain of avian influenza virus is highly deadly to livestock, poultry, and wild birds.