BY MATTHEW ALBRIGHT | Staff writer There just don't seem to be enough teachers. It's pretty common for districts to do some scrambling and shuffling to get every classroom covered at the start of the year, but the problem seems to be more acute than usual this year. Here's a look at what districts and schools in the Baton Rouge region have the most vacancies, and what the shortage means for students.
We knew the Saints defense was going to be good, but how would it handle a future Hall of Famer like Aaron Rodgers? Joint practices with the Packers yesterday gave us a glimpse. And boy was it fun to watch.
There's a new monument in the works for the Louisiana State Capitol. It will honor Black soldiers, from those who fought for the Union at Port Hudson to those who served in Iraq. Here's what it will look like, and the story behind it. |