What teachers do to give themselves time off when they become mothers

BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer​ ​ ​

Welcome to Morning Headlines. Here are some of our top stories. 

Been so long: New Orleans' murder rate has fallen so precipitously this year that it's hard to figure out how far back to go to find something comparable. John Simerman has this report.

Landry, year two: Gov. Jeff Landry's second year in office is proving to be a bit bumpier than his first. Tyler Bridges explains why.

Maternity leave: Many Louisiana school districts don’t offer paid parental leave, forcing teachers to scrimp and save their limited personal days when they try to start a family. Elyse Carmosino has their story.

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