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Oversight board approves compromise chief public defender salary plan | Louisiana
SUMMARY: The Louisiana Public Defender Oversight Board recently approved a compensation plan for chief public defenders, rejecting Governor Jeff Landry’s proposal. The new board, formed after Landry took office, aims to enhance salary fairness, building on the previous board’s efforts to standardize compensation. While the State Public Defender Rรฉmy Starns suggested a local compensation model reflecting district-specific funds, the new board proposed a plan favoring salary increases similar to state civil employees, considering prior experience over local funding constraints. However, Starns criticized this approach for ignoring districts’ unique needs. The board decided to grandfather current salaries while deferring future pay arrangements.
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Morning Forecast – Thursday, Oct. 17th
SUMMARY: Meteorologist Chase Ward reports clear weather with no radar activity, continuing a dry forecast into next week. Temperatures in South Arkansas are in the mid-30s, with potential patchy frost, particularly in Arkansas, where frost advisories are issued until 8:00 AM. High pressure keeps conditions stable with easterly winds. This afternoon’s temperatures will reach the upper 60s to lower 70s, while tonight may drop to the lower 40s, causing more frost potential. Drought conditions persist, with burn bans in effect. Next week, temperatures may rise above average, bringing some clouds but little rainfall expected.
Clear skies and the cool airmass in place have led to some chilly temperatures this morning. We will remain quite pleasant this afternoon. Dry conditions will continue throughout the rest of the week and through early next week. Winds have calmed, but there is plenty of dry fuels on the ground combined with the ongoing drought will keep the fire danger up through the weekend. A few clouds will sneak back in next week along with rising temperatures that are expected to be above average.
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KSAT 12 Nightbeat : Oct 16, 2024
SUMMARY: A man was shot and killed outside “The Clothing Plug” store in San Antonio by three masked suspects who remain at large. This targeted attack occurred recently, leaving police on the scene. Meanwhile, the search for missing mother Suzanne Simpson continues, focusing on a landfill where no evidence has been found yet. The nonprofit Search and Support San Antonio is assisting families of missing persons, utilizing various techniques to help in searches. In other news, Justin Eaton has been arrested in a separate murder case, and a teacher was arrested at Martin Elementary on drug charges. Additionally, American Airlines is set to begin direct flights from San Antonio to DC.
The KSAT 12 News Team provides a look at local, regional, statewide and national news events and the latest information on local traffic and weather issues.
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Coldest morning since March 29th then warmer days ahead
SUMMARY: Fire danger has decreased but remains a concern. Currently, two tropical systems are being monitored, with a low chance of development due to cold fronts preventing significant activity. Expect cold temperatures in the area, with tomorrow morning seeing lows around the upper 30s to low 50s, and a high of 70ยฐF later in the day. Winds may create a colder wind chill effect. For outdoor activities, especially grilling, caution is advised. This weekend promises sunshine and warming temperatures, reaching the mid-70s, making it comfortable for events like the Saints game and Oktoberfest festivities.
Meteorologist Devon Lucie starts us off with a quick look at the tropics where he’s still monitoring two systems for possible development but shows you the forecast data that suggest our hurricane season might be winding down for Louisiana, then takes us to Southeast Louisiana where the high resolution forecast will show you just how cold it will be outside your door Thursday morning, how much warmer you’ll get by the afternoon, and how strong the winds will be, then shows you when temperatures will begin to warm back up, highlights the weekend forecast, the sums it all up with the seven day forecast with high and low temperatures, rain chances, how much cloud cover you’ll get, and how strong the winds will be.
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