Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of August.
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🎓 Education
Louisiana public school students achieved record reading and math growth, ranking first in reading and second in math on the Education Scorecard; State Superintendent Cade Brumley credits returning teachers + improved discipline for the state’s highest rankings in education.
🏥 Health
Taylor Farms has recalled jalapeño peppers after 345 people got sick from salmonella, including 36 hospitalizations — the recalled produce from Mexico sold at local retailers has a Best If Used By date of Aug.
16 and consumers are urged to discard it.
🏈 Sports
The Pelicans announced their 2026-27 season schedule starting with a home opener against the Indiana Pacers on Oct.
21 at 7:00 p.m. CST and featuring international games with the San Antonio Spurs in Paris on Jan. 14 and in Manchester on Jan. 17 — part of the NBA’s European series.
The Pelicans released a 2026-27 schedule featuring a home opener on Oct.
21 against the Indiana Pacers at Smoothie King Center and a season finale on April 11 versus the Chicago Bulls. The team will also host international games in Paris (Jan. 14) and Manchester (Jan. 17).
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