SUMMARY: The article, penned by Jim Beam, reflects on the 90-minute debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Voters are questioning if these are the only presidential options for 2024. Biden, criticized for his halting performance and age, attempted to counter Trump's false claims. CNN noted that Biden failed to allay voters' concerns, while Trump perpetuated election fraud myths and criticized Biden's presidency. NPR highlighted that the debate may not significantly influence the election outcome. Despite speculation, Biden affirmed his intention to continue campaigning. The article concludes that Biden and Trump remain the primary candidates for now.

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SUMMARY: Allison Habits was introduced as the fifth head coach of Louisiana softball at an emotional press conference filled with laughter and tears. Habits, a former University of Alabama coach and Louisiana native, was persuaded to return by Louisiana Athletics Director Dr. Brian Maggard after a 5-hour conversation at PJ's Coffee. Habits retired to care for her mother, Deanna, who was honored as an honorary head coach during the event. Driven by a competitive spirit, Habits aims to continue a winning culture at her alma mater, stating her goal is to win the national championship every year.

Louisiana's favorite daughter has come home.

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SUMMARY: The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board selected three finalists for the superintendent position, excluding interim Superintendent Adam Smith, despite strong community support. Smith, with 28 years in the system, fell short in his third attempt at the role. The finalists are Kevin George, director of LSU Lab School; Krish Mohip, chief education officer for the Illinois State Board of Education; and Andrea Zayas, former chief academic officer of Boston Public Schools. The finalists will be interviewed in early July, with the new superintendent announced on July 11. The board’s vote was split, with five members supporting the finalists and four favoring Smith.

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