According to the Public Affairs Research Council, the average Louisiana public school teacher makes 52-thousand dollars, which is 12-thousand dollars below the national average. In the upcoming school year, teachers will receive an additional two-thousand dollar salary increase. PAR President Steven Procopio says the million dollar question is how much do we have to pay to get and keep quality teachers….
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Speaking of school, a new school year is about a month away and state health officials are encouraging parents to make sure their children are up to date on their immunizations. State Health Officer Doctor Joe Kanter is concerned immunization rates for children are falling…
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Time is running out for homeowners who suffered damage from hurricanes in 2020 and 21 to complete a survey to find out if they are eligible for rebuilding grant dollars. Teiko Foxx reports an outreach session takes place today in Lake Charles at the Allen P. August Center from 3:30 to 6:30 pm. …
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No winner in last night’s Powerball drawing, so the jackpot for tomorrow night’s drawing climbs to 725-million dollars.