A Morning Consult poll finds Governor John Bel Edwards has a 58-percent approval rating. Southern Media and Opinion Research Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says Edwards was in the 60-percentage rage in the fall of last year and depending on the future economy here, that could end up happening for the governor again.
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A Baton Rouge man has turned himself into police for fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend. 52-year-old Robert Antoine allegedly shot 41-year-old Monique Maxie early on Saturday morning. Maxie died on Sunday after being transported to a local hospital. Police believe Anotine fired multiple shots at two people and Maxie was struck exiting a car. Antoine faces charges of second degree murder, attempted second degree murder, aggravated battery and illegal use of a weapon.

LSU head gymnastics coach DD Breaux has been named the Most Outstanding Coach in Louisiana by the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation. Michelle Southern reports.
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Readers of Travel + Leisure have named New Orleans the number four city in the US. Kristian Sonnier with the New Orleans CVB says the restaurant boom has been huge, and new hotels are popping up and transforming whole neighborhoods.
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