About 15,000 Louisiana teachers will face job reviews tied to student test scores under the value added model. Education specialist Brigitte Neiland with the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry says this review provides accountability to ensure students are learning.

Cut 3 (10) “a student”

Thirty-five percent of the teacher ratings are based on test scores.

The state department of wildlife and fisheries is looking for hunters in south Louisiana to help reduce the nutria rat population through the Nutria Control Program. LDWF biologist Catherine Normand says eradicating the rodent is impossible, but…

Cut 11 (09) “manageable”

The only requirement to sign up for the program is a trapping license.

Both the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots have topped $300 million. Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison says tonight’s Mega Millions pot of $350 million is the seventh largest ever, and the Powerball has reached a whopping $307 million.

Cut 15 (08) “same time”

Ticket sales have pushed the Mega Millions jackpot up about $4 million in just the past few hours.

A Caddo Parish man made a grave mistake when he allegedly shot his neighbor’s dog because he thought it was an alligator. Bobby Herring with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office says Tommy Collingsworth was in no way justified when he killed the 11-year-old dachshund named Chloe.

Cut 8 (08) “applied here”

Collingsworth has been charged with cruelty to animals.