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Statewide scholastic performance rises to record highs as BESE reports fourth consecutive year of gains

Statewide scholastic performance rises to record highs as BESE reports fourth consecutive year of gains

Posted 11:38 AM 11/20/2025 by Domenic Purdy

BATON ROUGE — Performance in Louisiana schools rose to record highs in a new report released Thursday by the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. 

The statewide performance score for the 2024-25 school year rose to 80.9, up more than five points from (More)

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Wednesday's Health Report: How lung cancer screenings can save lives

Posted 9:32 PM 11/19/2025 by WBRZ Staff

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, but when caught early, the chance of survival increases.

The good news is that the number of cases and deaths are continuing to decrease, but it's still the deadliest cancer in the United States.

That's why officials emphasize the need to scan for lung cancer. Officials said only one in five U.S. adults eligible were screened and that roughly 62,000 lives could be saved over five years.

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