LRN Newscast 6:30

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission approves new catch limits for the speckled trout because there’s been a decline in the overall size of the popular recreational fish. LDWF Assistant Secretary Patrick Banks says he’s pleased to see the commission pass a measure…
Cut 7 (06) “…very, very close.”
Under the plan approved, anglers would only be allowed to catch a speckled trout that’s more than 13 inches long. The maximum size allowed is 20 inches and only two fish above that limit are allowed.

A recent study on teacher salaries finds starting pay for Louisiana teachers is among the highest in the South, but yet overall pay for teachers is among the lowest. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin public school teacher salaries do not grow very much over time…
Cut 13 (12) “…to stay.”
Erwin says the data shows the average salary growth potential for teachers in Louisiana is the second lowest in the region, ahead of only Alabama.

Sungas Renewables officials say their proposed one-point-eight billion dollar plant they plan to build will produce a renewable low-carbon methanol that will help the shipping industry. Teiko Foxx has more
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Teiko Foxx.”