Tag: Landry

Vehicle found in Atchafalaya River in St. Landry Parish

MELVILLE, La. (KLFY) – Melville Police spotted a vehicle submerged in the Atchafalaya River. According to the the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office, deputies were notified by Melville Police Department of a vehicle in the water on the Atchafalaya River. The search and rescue dive team was contacted and quickly responded to the incident. No […]

Landry Cans Alternative Graduation Rules for Seniors Who Fail LEAP Exam

This article was originally published in Louisiana Illuminator. On his first day in office, Gov. Jeff Landry cut off an alternative graduation route for Louisiana high school seniors who fail the state’s academic progress exam. The state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) narrowly approved new rules last June for students who fall short […]