The state department of education says a new report shows a two-percent increase in the percentage of teachers choosing to stay in the profession over last year. Superintendent of Education Doctor Cade Brumley says the same report shows a five-percent increase in first-year teacher retention…
cut 3 (12) “…and appreciate”
Brumley says this data is proof of what can happen when you listen to teachers and create an environment where their voice matters.

A special legislative session will begin Monday to create an incentive fund to attract more property insurers into Louisiana. Lauren Hadden with the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry.
Cut 7 (09) “…successful.”

How bad is violence & crime in the small Washington Parish town of Bogalusa? Bad enough that new Mayor Tyrin Truong (TIE-rin TRUNG) has asked Governor Edwards to send in State Police or the National Guard. On WWL radio in New Orleans, Truong says gun violence in his city has reached a fever pitch…:
Cut 4 (11) “…get this fever down.”
Truoung says he’s yet to receive a response from the governor.

Today is a day to be weather aware as there’s an enhanced risk for severe weather for coastal southwest Louisiana, Acadiana and all of southeast Louisiana. LRN meteorologist John Wetherbee says take the proper precautions needed to stay safe and alert…
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Much of the state will be under a wind advisory this afternoon, while Lake Charles, Alexandria and Lafayette will be under a high wind warning.