BESE approved a funding formula to give schools additional funding to use as they see fit for teachers along with the proposed raises for the 2023-24 school year. State Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley says allowing schools to direct additional funds as they see fit, could give select teachers a much-needed raise.
President and CEO of Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) Stephen Waguespack is expected to announce his candidacy for governor as soon as today. U.L.-Monroe political science professor Pearson Cross says Waguespack could be a strong contender in the race.
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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is attending a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Conference Center at Black Bear Golf Club in Delhi today. He says the new facility can welcome even more visitors to Northeast Louisiana and allows the area to host small conventions, corporate events, family reunions, and other events.
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The bacterial infection commonly known as shigella is becoming harder to treat with traditional medicine according to the CDC. People infected may experience severe diarrhea, fever, and stomach pain. Chief of LSU Health Shreveport Professor of Pediatrics Infectious Diseases, Dr. John Vanchiere says the infection can be easily transmitted from person to person but the best prevention is good hygiene.