A U.L.-Lafayette economist says the state could lose thousands of jobs in the coming months, amid an economic downturn. Dr. Gary Wagner says inflation is the reason. As interest rates rise to combat inflation, businesses see costs increase and the need for budget and payroll cuts in the months to come…:
Cut 4 (10) “…my best estimate.”

Beginning next year, a new accountability plan to measure success in kindergarten through second grade will go into effect. State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley says there’s already an accountability system that measures children in early childcare centers and then again for third graders, but there’s been a void in K through second grade.
Cut 13 (08)“…learners.”

The board that governs Louisiana public higher education has created another way for high school students to get into college.
cut 2 (29) “….I’m Marsanne Golsby”

Nearly four inches of rain fell in Monroe yesterday and more rain is in the forecast today. A large portion of south and central Louisiana and several parishes along the Mississippi River are under a flash flood watch until seven tonight.