Louisiana Federation of Teachers President Larry Carter says if the legislature stalls on a teacher pay raise, you could see a mass walk out by the end of the school year. A recent survey found 61 percent of educators would support a strike. Carter says L-F-T leadership is waiting to see the revenue forecast for next year, but some are ready to make an immediate statement.
The average pay in 2015-1016 for a teacher in Louisiana was 49,900 dollars, over 1,700 dollars lower than the regional average. The national average is 58,000.
Cold weather has resulted in snow flurries being spotted in the northern portion of the Bayou State this morning. National Weather Service Shreveport meteorologist Aaron Davis says the rapid drop in temperature surprised forecasters.
The air temp at surface level was 34 this morning.
Republican Senator Rick Ward of Port Allen is attempting to build awareness and public support for a new bridge crossing the Mississippi River with a TV ad that started airing last week. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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Hammond Magnet High has been searched and the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office says the building is clear of any threats to students and faculty after the school was shut down for the second day in a row after authorities identified a potential safety threat. An increased law enforcement presence will be on hand as classes are set to resume tomorrow.