The investigation continues into yesterday’s fatal shooting at St. Helena College and Career Academy in Greensburg. A relative has identified the deceased victim as 16-year-old Vernon Gordon, a football player at the school. Joe Chaney with the St. Helena Parish Sheriff’s Office says the shooting at the high school has shocked the community…

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Two others were also injured in the shooting.

A mother and her two children were tragically killed in a house fire in the Mount Airy community of St. John the Baptist Parish this morning. State Fire Marshal spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says they believe the fire started in an upstairs apartment over a vacant home. 38-year-old Quintella Chopin and her two children were found in different areas of the home.

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The cause of the blaze is unknown.

30-year-old Douglas Brown of Baton Rouge has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of his father. 79-year-old John Brown was found dead inside his home on Leonidas Street on Saturday. BRPD Lt. L’Jean McKneely says they have a possible motive.

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John Brown was found dead from a gunshot wound Saturday morning in the home the two shared.

Congressman Garret Graves says the impeachment inquiry of President Biden is basically an investigation to see if there are grounds for impeachment. He says whistleblowers are coming forward claiming the President is using his office to benefit his son, Hunter’s clients.

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Democrat and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, says the decision to open an impeachment inquiry is quote “absurd.”

Louisiana Congressman Garret Graves gave us his thoughts on the announcement of an impeachment inquiry of President Biden. Brooke Thorington has more.

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There was a school shooting in Louisiana yesterday. It happened at St. Helena College and Career Academy which is a high school in Greensburg. Authorities say a 14-year-old student fatally shot another student and wounded two others. The suspected gunman is in custody and classes for today and tomorrow are canceled.

Two children and a mother were tragically killed in a house fire on Marigold Street in St. John the Baptist Parish this morning. Ashley Rodrigue with the State Fire Marshall Office says the fire occurred in an upstairs apartment over a vacant home.

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38-year-old Quintella Chopin and her two children ages 7 and 2 were found dead.

30-year-old Douglas Brown of Baton Rouge has been arrested for the death of his elderly father, 79-year-old John Brown who was found dead inside his home on Leonidas Street on Saturday. BRPD Lt. L’Jean McKneely says Douglas Brown may have had an ulterior financial motive for killing his father. McKneely says Douglas Brown was booked in the East Baton Rouge Prison.

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A school shooting in St. Helena Parish has left one person dead and left two others wounded. Jeff Palermo has the details…
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Caddo Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested an 18-year-old for shooting two brothers, one of them died at a home in Vivian and the other was recovering in the hospital after being shot in the chest. Bond has been set at 1-point-five million dollars for Jadaveuen Dillard of Oil City. He’s facing multiple charges.

Baton Rouge Police have arrested a 30-year-old man after he allegedly fatally shot his 79-year-old father at a home the two shared. Lt. L’Jean McKneely says tips and evidence led to Douglas Brown’s arrest…
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McKneely says they believe the murder was financially motivated.

US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has directed the House to open an impeachment inquiry into President Biden and his family’s business dealings. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says for example, the President’s son, Hunter, has been paid 20-million dollars by countries like Ukraine and Russia…
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has called the impeachment inquiry absurd.

A 14-year-old is in custody after authorities say he fatally shot one person and injured two others as school was dismissing at St. Helena College and Career Academy. Joe Chaney with the St. Helena Sheriff’s Office says the gunman faces multiple charges…
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A relative has identified the deceased victim as 16-year-old Vernon Gordon a football player.

30-year-old Douglas Brown of Baton Rouge man has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of his father. 79-year-old John Brown was found dead inside his home on Leonidas Street on Saturday. BRPD Lt. L’Jean McKneely says they have a possible motive.
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John Brown was found dead from a gunshot wound Saturday morning in the home the two shared.

US Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy announced he will begin an impeachment inquiry of President Biden in an effort to seek financial records of the president and his son Hunter Biden. Louisiana Congressman Garrett Graves says an inquiry doesn’t automatically mean impeachment hearings are a sure thing.
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Democratic leadership calls the impeachment inquiry absurd.

Drought conditions and excessive heat are affecting wildlife in the Bayou State. State Wildlife Veterinarian Dr. Jim Lacour says when plants die, deer and other wildlife miss out on the nutrition that plants provide.
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The investigation continues today into yesterday’s fatal shooting at a high school in Greensburg. Joe Chaney with the St. Helena Parish Sheriff’s Office says a student started shooting in the parking lot at St. Helena College and Career Academy…
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The gunman, a 14-year-old boy, was taken into custody. A relative has identified the victim as 16-year-old Vernon Gordon a football player.

Small Business optimism declined in August according to a nationwide survey of small businesses. NFIB state director Dawn McVea says inflation continues to drive costs higher and 40-percent of owners reported job openings that were hard to fill, which impacts sales….
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For the first time ever, LSU has surpassed the 400-million dollar mark in research activity. Vice president of research and economic development at LSU, Robert Twilley, says the university is reporting 428-million dollars in total research activity in one year, up 16-percent from the previous year. Twilley says their research initiatives are gaining momentum…
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Twilley says an increase in research dollars shows the university’s commitment to solving pressing problems for Louisiana.

LDWF says wildlife, like everything else, is being impacted by the drought conditions and excessive heat. State Wildlife Veterinarian Dr. Jim Lacour says the limited availability of water results in ducks and other animals having to travel for alternative water sources.
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Lacour says both predation and malnourishment during this travel may result in mortality.

Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore was joined by former NFL player Warrick Dunn as he filed a petition to block clemency hearings for death row prisoners. Dunn’s mother, Baton Rouge police corporal Betty Smothers was killed in 1993 by Kevan Brumfield who is on death row. Dunn says commuting the sentences of these inmates is disrespectful to the victims’ families and in his case, law enforcement.
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Governor John Bel Edwards has publicly stated he opposes the death penalty.

Drought conditions and excessive heat are affecting wildlife in the Bayou State. State Wildlife Veterinarian Dr. Jim Lacour says when plants die, deer and other wildlife miss out on the nutrition that plants provide.

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For the first time in school history, LSU has surpassed 400 million dollars in research spending. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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Louisiana Tech University President Dr. Les Guice announced his plans to retire by the end of the year. During Guice’s tenure, the university reached national and global rankings, record-breaking enrollment, innovative expansion, and other milestones during his presidency. Guice served the institution for 45 years, the last 10 as president.

Former NFL star Warrick Dunn supports East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore’s attempt to halt clemency hearings that are scheduled to begin next month for death row inmates seeking a sentence of life in prison, instead of a death sentence. Dunn’s mother, a Baton Rouge Police Officer, was killed while working as a security guard 30 years ago and Dunn is offended Governor Edwards is trying to reduce the sentence of the man who killed his mother…
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Moore is seeking a judge’s order to halt the clemency proceedings.

Optimism among small businesses nationwide declined for the month of August as inflation continues to drive costs higher. NFIB State Director Dawn McVea
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LDWF says wildlife, like everything else, is being impacted by the drought conditions and excessive heat. State Wildlife Veterinarian Dr. Jim Lacour says the limited availability of water results in ducks and other animals having to travel for alternative water sources.

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Lacour says both predation and malnourishment during this travel may result in mortality.
LSU announces for the first time in school history the university has surpassed 400-million dollars in a single year for research activity. It’s usually around 350-million dollars. Vice president of research and economic development at LSU, Robert Twilley, says one of the their more important research initiatives is with carbon capture and underground storage…
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There was a school shooting in Louisiana yesterday. It happened at St. Helena College and Career Academy which is a high school in Greensburg. Authorities say a 14-year-old student fatally shot another student and wounded two others. The suspected gunman is in custody and classes for today and tomorrow are canceled.

East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore was joined by NFL star Warrick Dunn as he filed an injunction to stop upcoming clemency hearings for death row inmates.
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LSU has hit a milestone for its research efforts as for the first time in school history its exceeded 400-million dollars in total research activity in just one year. Vice president of research and economic development at LSU, Robert Twilley says this shows the university’s commitment to solving Louisiana’s problems and this type of research activity creates an estimated one-point-two billion dollar economic impact on Louisiana…
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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says this historically dry summer is having an impact on wildlife. State wildlife veterinarian Doctor Jim Lacour says the lack of rain, effects vegetation and results in fewer insects, which is not good for young turkeys and quail…
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Lacour says drought conditions also limit water sources, thus concentrating wildlife and increasing the risk of predation and disease transmission.

East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore was joined by NFL star Warrick Dunn as he filed an injunction in state court to stop clemency hearings for death row inmates. Dunn, whose mother, Baton Rouge police corporal Betty Smothers was gunned down 30 years ago, says it’s not fair that her killer, Kevan Brumfield is still alive.
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There are 20 clemency hearings pending before the Louisiana Pardon Board.

The National Federation of Independent Business says small business optimism declined in August as inflation continues to drive costs higher. NFIB state director Dawn McVea says small business owners are determined to get through this, but it’s not easy. She encourages consumers to shop locally…
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The extreme heat and drought we’ve experienced this summer has been tough on everyone, including wildlife. Teiko Foxx has more…
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There’s a good chance for rain across the state today, including in western Louisiana where wildfires are still burning.

In St Helena Parish one person is dead and two others injured after a shooting at St. Helena College and Career Academy this afternoon. A second shooting victim reportedly showed up at a local hospital claiming that others may be hurt and third victim is reportedly being airlifted to children’s hospital in Baton Rouge. This is a developing story.

LSU-Alexandria’s enrollment has topped five thousand a goal they hoped would reach in 2025. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A St. Tammany Parish judge rules an attack ad against Attorney General Jeff Landry must be taken off the air because it’s not accurate. The ad alleges Landry did not aggressively pursue child porn charges against a man because he had a connection with Landry. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat predicts ads targeting Landry will continue since he’s the front-runner in the race…

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Damage from the wildfires this year is devasting to timber landowners in west-central Louisiana. In addition to the economic losses, Forester Robbie Hutchins with the LSU AgCenter says the impacts will be felt across the state because forests also provide clean air, clean water, and wildlife habitats.

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There are no federal programs to help timber landowners recoup their losses.