Washington, Sept. 25 -- Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr issued the following news release:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement after a report came out that L.B. Landry High School could be forced to close.
"We must act now to save L. B. Landry High School.
"The clock is ticking, and Landry's students, educators, families, and legacy cannot afford further delay. I am calling on NOLA Public Schools and the Orleans Parish School Board to act immediately to keep Landry open, identify a qualified operator, provide the resources students need, and ensure that the Algiers community has a meaningful voice in every decision.
"I grew up in Algiers, and my mother graduated from Landry in...