Students and teachers are returning to the classroom this week but, the teacher shortage remains a looming issue. Louisiana Federation of Teachers president Larry Carter says the shortage of instructors is extremely worrisome, especially for the teachers themselves.
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Carter says in some districts he’s seen more than 150 vacancies for certified teachers.

Because Louisiana has one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in the country, the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative is working with hospitals to encourage more mothers to breastfeed. It’s called The Gift and Medical Director of the Collaborative, Dr. Veronica Gillispie Bell says it’s important mothers breastfeed as soon as possible after birth.
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The University of New Orleans launches an endeavor to help support and serve the emerging Louisiana wind energy industry. More from Kevin Gallagher…:
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Governor John Bel Edwards has toured flood control sites in three different areas in the Netherlands as he gets a first hand look at what the Dutch is doing to fight coastal land loss and prevent flooding from the rising sea level. Edwards will also spend a few days in France before returning home.

As kids return to the classroom the looming teacher shortage is a top concern. Brooke Thorington has more from the President of the Louisiana Teachers Federation.

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Louisiana Tech University has found a clever way to increase scholarship funds. It’s actually connected to the challenges of the COVID economy Marsanne Golsby has more.

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The University of New Orleans launches an endeavor to help support and serve the emerging Louisiana wind energy industry. More from Kevin Gallagher…:

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This week most students and teachers are returning to the classroom and in addition to the excitement of beginning a new school year, the teacher shortage remains a looming issue. Louisiana Federation of Teachers president Larry Carter says the shortage of instructors is extremely worrisome, especially for the teachers themselves.

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Carter fears the teacher shortage will be tremendous. He says in some districts he’s seen more than 150 vacancies for certified teachers.

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Carter says it comes down to respect and support. Respect for the profession and support which includes more pay, so they can recruit more instructors and retain the ones they have.

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And while teachers and support staff were given pay raises, Carter says were not enough to keep teachers from leaving their parish or even the state for other teachings positions

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Louisiana Tech University has set a record increase in licensing revenue from their trademarked merchandise. It’s a matter of school pride and it helps students directly. Tonya Oaks Smith is Tech’s communications director.

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She says the university worked closely with its licensing partner to overcome COVID-related licensing issues.

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Smith says revenues are up by sixty-one percent over last year, and the school’s Amazon store sales are up a whopping eighty-two percent.

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With wind energy emerging in Louisiana, The University of New Orleans launches an endeavor to help support and serve that industry. UNO Research & Technology Foundation director Shafin Khan (sha-FEEN KONN) says there is increasing demand for training, talent development, and research to take advantage of wind as an energy source…:

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The state’s Climate Action Plan calls for producing at least 5 gigawatts of offshore wind power yearly by 2035. A new state law provides for offshore wind farm lease sales and increases the maximum wind farm size five-fold. Khan says UNO’s Louisiana Wind Energy Hub will be a big part of expanding the wind industry…:

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The Hub will coordinate with energy utilities, other universities, and state authorities to grow wind energy in Louisiana. In addition, Shafin says the Hub will aid in developing the support industries that help keep wind farms up and running, via seed technology commercialization grants…:

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To learn more, go online to “lawindhub.com”

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Because Louisiana has one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in the country, the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative is working with hospitals to encourage and instruct more mothers to breastfeed. It’s called The Gift and Medical Director of the Collaborative, Dr. Veronica Gillispie (Gah-lispee) -Bell says it’s so important that mothers breastfeed as soon as possible after birth.

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August is National Breastfeeding Month and when parents were unable to find formula during the shortage, the practice was discussed considerably, however, Gillispie-Bell says it’s not as easy or common as you might think.

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Among the hospitals that participate in The Gift program, Gillispie-Bell says the rate of mothers who do breastfeed is higher than those who do not.

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For more information visit TheGiftLA.org

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At this time last year, Taysom Hill was battling with Jameis Winston to be the starting quarterback. He lost that battle and is back to his role as a swiss army knife on the Saints offense, playing a variety of positions. Hill says his preference is to be a quarterback in the NFL, but he knows that decision is not up to him…

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LSU defensive end B-J Ojulari had seven sacks and nine quarterback hurries to lead the team last season. Ojulari also wants to be known as a defender who can play well against the run too

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The coaching staff is trying to figure out the five best players on the offensive line. Garrett Dellinger is taking snaps at first-team center, a position he’s never played before

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A new national survey of small business owners says inflation is still the number one worry facing them. Marsanne Golsby has more.

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A Neflix series about a Baton Rouge teenager who killed his abusive father in 2019 premiered today. Anthony Templet, (tom-play) is the subject of the series titled I Just killed My Dad. It’s three episodes about the teen who pled no contest to negligent homicide.

The shortage of infant formula put the practice of breastfeeding in the spotlight. Kristen Hill who’s a peer counselor with the Louisiana Department of Health says since they promoted their breastfeeding program more WIC mothers signed up for guidance.

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The use of breastfeeding peer counselors at WIC clinics increased 30 percent from August of last year.

At LSU,  Junior defensive end B-J Ojulari (O-juh-lar-e) has been chosen to wear number 18, which goes to the player that’s not only a stand out on the field, but also does great work in the community and is a leader for the university. Ojulari says having great character is important for him…

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A new national survey of small businesses shows “mom & pops” have little optimism amid the current inflation surge. National Federation of Independent Business state director Dawn McVea says high prices & costs, labor shortages, and supply chain disruptions means uncertainty is climbing again, and that leads to reluctance to spend or invest in expansion…:

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She also says recent federal investment in beefing up IRS enforcement worries small business owners.

A Baton Rouge man faces murder charges after his 2-year-old son died Sunday in a hospital, and the coroner ruled the death the result of a beating. BRPD Lt. Don Coppola says 25-year-old Alexander King Jr. was arrested Monday…:

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King is now charged with first-degree murder.

August is National Breastfeeding Month, and the Louisiana Department of Health says more mothers are learning the practice through their Women, Infants & Children (or WIC) program…:

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COVID. The state Department of Health reports 1505 new cases of COVID-19, with just over 600 hospitalized with symptoms statewide. They also report 30 more COVID-related deaths. LDH says about 60-percent of cases have had no COVID shots.

A new national survey of small business owners says inflation is still the number one worry facing them. Marsanne Golsby has more…:

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Police in Bossier City responded to a shooting incident this morning, very close to the R.V. Karr Elementary School. No children were present, but school teachers and staff were. At least one shooting victim was taken to a hospital. That person’s condition is unknown. BCPD is investigating.

A Baton Rouge man faces murder charges, after his 2-year-old son died Sunday and a coroner’s preliminary report indicated a severe beating was the cause.  BRPD’s Lt. Don Coppola says 25-year-old-Anderson King Jr. was initially facing 2nd-degree cruelty to a juvenile, but now it’s first-degree murder…:

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King reportedly first told officers the child fell down stairs, but later admitted to the beating.

Saints quarterback Jameis Winston did not practice today, but the injury to his foot is not serious, Head Coach Dennis Allen says he’s day-to-day with a sprained foot…:

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Winston will not play in Saturday’s preseason opener against the Houston Texans.

Charges have been upgraded for a Baton Rouge man after preliminary autopsy results showed his two-year son died as a result of injuries sustained in a beating. BRPD’s Lt. Don Coppola says 25-year-old-Anderson King Jr. was initially facing 2nd-degree cruelty to a juvenile, but now it’s first-degree murder. The child died in a local hospital Sunday. King was arrested Monday. Coppola says the investigation is ongoing…:

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King reportedly first told cops the boy fell down stairs, but later admitted he beat the child.

A new survey of small business owners shows they’re not optimistic about business conditions right now. More than a third say inflation is their biggest concern. National Federation of Independent Business state director Dawn McVea says small business owners are reluctant to spend money unless they have to…:

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A New Orleans mom, who stabbed her two kids Sunday – killing one of them – was embroiled in a bitter custody battle with the children’s father. NOPD says 31-year-old Janee Pedesclaux then posted about the violence on social media while covered in blood. She’s charged with murder and attempted murder.

August is National Breastfeeding Month, and the Louisiana Department of Health says more mothers are learning the practice through their WIC program…:

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Charges have been upgraded for 25-year-old Anderson King, Jr of Baton Rouge because preliminary autopsy results indicate his two-year-old son died as a result of injuries. BRPD’s Lt. Don Coppola says on Sunday officers responded to a local hospital regarding an assault that involved a two-year-old child. On Monday King was arrested.

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He’s charged now with 1^st Degree Murder.

A new survey of small business owners shows they’re not optimistic about business conditions right now. Director of the Louisiana Federation of Small Business Dawn McVea says the national Inflation Reduction Act, which gives the IRS billions more dollars for audits, worries small business owners.

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Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Marketa Garner Walters tells a legislative committee they’ve made policy changes following the overdose death of a two-year-old who was hospitalized at least twice prior to his death. DCFS was notified of the child twice. Walters says they are investigating what went wrong, but their current system prevents a quick turnaround…

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she says lack of staff is an issue.

It’s National Breastfeeding Month and Kristen Hill who’s a breastfeeding peer counselor with the Louisiana Department of Health says even mothers with their second child are taking instruction through the program and some of her clients are the first in their family to ever breastfeed.

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It’s a service through the WIC program.