SUMMARY: Louisiana has become a national leader in education freedom, rising from 18th to 4th place in the Heritage Foundation’s Education Freedom Report Card. The state‘s significant improvements in school choice, teacher freedom, and academic transparency contributed to this leap. State Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley highlighted the importance of parental rights in education, affirming that children belong to their parents. Key developments such as the Louisiana Giving All True Opportunity education scholarship account program propelled the state to 8th in school choice. Governor Jeff Landry celebrated this progress, looking forward to a brighter future for Louisiana’s classrooms.

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SUMMARY: Early evening showers will end, allowing football games to go on without interruption. The weekend forecast predicts a high of 96°F with a mix of sun and clouds, feeling over 100°F due to humidity. Sunday marks the autumn equinox at 7:44 a.m. Temperatures will dip slightly on Sunday, with early next week highs of 92-93°F and a slim 10-20% chance of showers. Additionally, a cluster of thunderstorms in the Western Caribbean may develop into a tropical system, potentially affecting the Gulf of Mexico. Updates will follow as the situation evolves.

Trimming off a few degrees in the days ahead

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SUMMARY: Two monitored areas in the Atlantic show storm clusters, with no marked development for System Gordon, which is nearing completion. Currently, there are thunderstorms due to a Central American gyre. Models suggest potential development in the Gulf or Northwestern Caribbean early next week, but outcomes vary significantly between GFS and euro models. GFS anticipates a more organized system heading north, while the euro predicts a less defined rainmaker. The timing and path of any potential system remain uncertain, with clarity expected mid-next week about its possible landfall. Preparations may be necessary, but definitive forecasts are still pending.

Chief Meteorologist Chris Franklin says don’t waste time this weekend looking at models. Until something forms…if at all…they are useless!

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