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…
cut 3 (09) “…in the gunfire”
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….
cut 11 (11) “…lost sales”

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…
Cut 4 (11) “… President Tate.”
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.
Cut 13 (12) “…or ditches.”
Lacour says both predation and malnourishment during this travel may result in mortality.