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Midday Ark-La-Miss News Update: Oct. 4, 2024
SUMMARY: A fight involving four female students at Elero High School in South Arkansas nearly escalated when the school resource officer deployed a taser, though it never struck anyone. A concerned mother expressed her disapproval, stating her daughter was terrified, despite acknowledging her wrongdoing in the fight. Police Chief Kenny Hickman justified the taser’s use, calling it necessary due to the chaotic situation. Meanwhile, a 14-year-old boy from Magnolia was shot and died, prompting an investigation that led to the arrest of Marquil Lambert on a murder charge. Weather forecasts predict mostly clear, warm conditions with minimal rain over the weekend.
Midday Ark-La-Miss News Update: Oct. 4, 2024
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Fog Friday morning, storms Saturday night
SUMMARY: Airports have experienced cancellations due to an advancing weather system bringing heavy rains and strong winds to Southeast Louisiana. Meteorologist Jim Simon forecasts fog in the morning, with possible showers or thunderstorms on the North Shore overnight. Saturday morning will be very foggy with visibility dropping below a mile. A weather alert is issued for Saturday due to expected severe thunderstorms late in the afternoon into the evening. Sunday is anticipated to improve with decreasing clouds and lower humidity. New Year’s Eve should remain dry with no rain expected.
Fog Friday morning, storms Saturday night
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Louisiana undergoes major education reform in the past year | Louisiana
SUMMARY: In 2024, Louisiana introduced the GATOR scholarship program, offering educational accounts for families to increase school choice, though it won’t launch until 2025. The program has support from EdChoice and the Pelican Institute. Additionally, the Let Teachers Teach initiative aims to minimize disruptions and streamline teaching processes, while a revamped accountability system promotes career readiness instead of solely focusing on college preparation. Louisiana saw improvements in educational rankings and test scores, with its 2024 performance score reaching an 80.2. Significant gains were also noted in early literacy, with a statewide performance rating of 5.49 for early childhood education.
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Audit reveals expenditures on Louisiana city marshals | Louisiana
SUMMARY: A report from the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Office revealed significant disparities in city marshals’ compensation across the state in fiscal year 2023. Salaries ranged from $5,360 to $469,585, with the Baker City Marshal being the highest paid, earning a total of $469,585, including police chief duties and commissions. Some marshals earned under $10,000 annually, while others had high earnings boosted by commissions and court fees. Staffing levels varied widely, with some offices employing many full-time staff and others none. Financial outcomes also differed, with some offices reporting substantial fund balances and others operating deficits.
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