According to the DOTD, the emergency closure was necessary due to the condition of the structure, with repairs scheduled to begin as soon as materials arrive.
In an issue that has been surrounded by controversy, the Louisiana full House overwhelming approved legislation requiring schools, including, elementary, high-schools, and state universities that receive state dollars, to have the Ten Commandments posted in their classrooms.
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When you think of Louisiana, one of the first things folks think of, crop wise, is cotton. But is it actually legal to grow cotton in Louisiana? Let's take a look!