Public Service Commission member Scott Angelle has thrown his hat into next year’s governor’s race. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says the Breaux Bridge Republican instantly becomes the leading cajun in the race. But Dubos says Angelle is not well known outside of Acadiana…

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He thinks Angelle faces an uphill battle when it comes to name recognition in comparison to fellow Republican candidates US Senator David Vitter and Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne.

The Louisiana Public Service Commission is encouraging motorists to use the hashtag symbol and the letter X in a text message to friends before they get behind the wheel. The hashtag-X symbol is the latest national effort to get people to stop texting and driving. PSC Chairman Erik Skrmetta is asking Louisiana residents to take this pledge…

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Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Shreveport say a tree fell on a mobile home in Bossier Parish and another on a car in Shreveport as a result of severe weather brought on by a cold front that’s moving through the state. There are no reports of injuries. SWEPCO says about 7,000 customers are currently without power in northwest Louisiana.

Once that cold front moves through, nice weekend weather awaits. Michelle Southern reports…

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There’s been quite a shakeup in the 2015 Governor’s Race as Public Service Commission Member Scott Angelle announces candidacy. He joins fellow Republicans Senator David Vitter and Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says on thing separates Angelle from Dardenne and Vitter and it’s personality…:
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However, Dubos says Angelle does face an uphill battle when it comes to name recognition in comparison to Vitter and Dardenne.

Police say a University of Louisiana at Lafayette say linebacker Christian Hill was arrested this week for domestic abuse battery. Campus Police made the arrest but no other details on the charges were immediately available. The Advertiser reports the team announced Hill is suspended indefinitely from the team as the result of an off-field incident.

In the latest national effort to get people to stop texting and driving, the Louisiana Public Service Commission wants motorists to use the hashtag symbol and the letter X in a text message to friends before they start driving. PSC Chairman Erik Skrmetta says he sees numerous people who do not have their hands on the wheel, because they are too busy texting…:
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He says this is the new social media mechanism to tell people, I’m driving…don’t text me.

SWEPCO is reporting thousands are still without power this morning after a cold front brought in damaging thunderstorms over night. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the rain should be gone by High School Football kick off time then tomorrow morning you can expect temperatures in the upper 40s across north Louisiana, in the 50s across central Louisiana and in the low 60s around the coastal regions…:
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A cold front is moving through the state. It which brought some heavy storms overnight which did some wind damage especially in northwest Louisiana where many remain without power. State Climatologist Barry Keim says we’ll get beautiful dry weather this weekend and it will carry over into next week…:
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The Louisiana Public Service Commission is encouraging motorists to use the hashtag symbol and the letter X in a text message to friends before they get behind the wheel. PSC Chairman Erik Skrmetta says that’s the new social media mechanism to tell people, I’m driving…dont’ text me…:
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The hashtag-X symbol is the latest national effort to get people to stop texting and driving.

The Shreveport Police Department says a single vehicle crash yesterday afternoon claimed the life of a two year old boy. Investigators say an SUV driven by a woman struck the child in a driveway.

A release from the Governor’s office indicates Louisiana has been recognized among top states for combating human trafficking. We rank as a Tier 1 state for the third year in a row according to Polaris — a leader in the global fight against modern slavery. Officials cited Louisiana for strengthening penalities for human traffickers and protecting victims of crime.

Louisiana agriculture officials are seeking looser restrictions from the federal government on the use of drones. Eric Gill reports…:
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Rough night in northwest Louisiana as the cold front moves through and brings with it a line of thunderstorms that leaves thousands without power and wind damage throughout the region. Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Shreveport say a tree fell on a mobile home in Bossier Parish and another on a car in Shreveport. There are no reports of injuries. SWEPCO says many of its customers are in the dark in Caddo Parish, Bossier Parish, Sabine Parish and Natchitoches Parish.

State Climatologist Barry Keim says scattered showers will taper off today and we should be all clear by High School Football time…:
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He added the weekend will be beautiful and that cool dry weather will follow us into next week.

A political analyst says Scott Angelle’s entry into next year’s governor’s race shakes the field up a bit. Scott Carwile has more…:
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The two teachers from Destrehan High charged with allegeldy having group sex with a then 16-year-old student have posted bond and been released from custody. Kenner Police report 32-year-old Shelly Dufresne and 24-year-old Rachel Respess left jail on $7,000 cash bonds. The women were booked for felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile, indecent behavior with a juvenile and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile.

New Orleans:

Firefighters in New Orleans say a tanker truck exploded at a gas station around 4am and the driver was killed. Authorities are not releasing the name of the victim at this time and no other injuries were reporter. Some homes in the area near the St. Roch neighborhood were evacuated but residents were allowed to go back home before 6am.

Public Service Commission member Scott Angelle has thrown his hat into the ring for next year’s governor’s race. Angelle joins fellow Republicans Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne, US Senator David Vitter and Democrat state Representative John Bel Edwards as contenders. Political analyst Clancy Dubos on Angelle’s chances…:
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However, Dubos says Angelle does face an uphill battle when it comes to name recognition in comparison to Vitter and Dardenne.

Former Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary Bruce Greenstein, who was indicted on nine felony counts of perjury, turned himself in Thursday. An East Baton Rouge grand jury indictment accuses Greenstein of lying under oath on numerous occasions when asked about his role in a bid process in which DHH, under Greenstein’s leadership, handed out a nearly $200 million contract to his former employer. He was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish prison and released yesterday.

Louisiana Ag officials are seeking looser restrictions from the federal government on the use of drones. Farmers could use drones to make crop production more efficient, but current FAA rules make this illegal. LSU AgCenter Vice Chancellor Rogers Leonard says there are many uses for drones on farms…:
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The agency will release proposed modified rules and regulations regarding drones in November.

The United States Department of Defense reports that Sgt. 1st Class Andrew T. Weathers, 30, of DeRidder, LA died from his injuries after his unit was attacked in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

A new statewide poll of 11-hundred Louisiana residents finds 34-percent disapprove of Governor Jindal’s job performance. LSU Political Science Professor Wayne Parent says Louisiana residents are tired of Jindal’s out-of-state travels, when there’s problems to address in this state…

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He says Jindal’s presidential aspirations have rubbed voters the wrong way. The survey was conducted by Public Policy Polling.

Public Service Commission member Scott Angelle announced today he plans to run for governor next year. Angelle says he wants to work with Democrats and other political parties to make Louisiana a better state…

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Angelle is the third major Republican to enter the race after Senator David Vitter and Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne. Amite Representative John Bel Edwards is the lone Democrat in the race.

A lot of people are talking about the two teachers from Destrehan High who were allegedly sexually involved with a 16-year-old male student. Apparently the incident was reported after the victim was bragging about it to other students. But social worker Dave Brashear says just because the teen was bragging, it doesn’t mean what happened is okay with him…

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32-year-old Shelley Dufrense and 24-year-old Rachel Respess are facing felony charges.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette reports their current graduation rate stands at nearly 48-percent and Ragin’ Cajun student athlete’s graduation rate is at 75-percent, which is the highest in the state…

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Vice President for Enrollment Management, Dr. DeWayne Bowie, says the school’s graduation rate has risen by more than 49-percent over the last decade.

Public Policy Polling asked Louisiana residents who they would rather have as Governor…Edwin Edwards or Bobby Jindal. 47-percent said the former governor; 43-percent say the current governor; even with Edwards going to jail. LSU Political Science Professor Wayne Parent says the reason could be Jindal’s presidential aspirations…

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The state-wide survey polled 11 hundred residents.

An early morning Farmerville fire in a home turned deadly Wednesday morning, as a newlywed woman died in the blaze and her husband arrested on drug charges for possession of crack cocaine. State Fire Marshal Deputy Chief Brant Thompson says 30 year-old MacArthur Gray was arrested…

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Thompson says the couple’s electricity had been shut off Tuesday, and they were using candles for light.

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The story about the two female teachers from Destrehan High who were allegedly sexually involved with a 16-year-old male student is generating a lot of talk about societal double standards. Would we feel the same about this if the victim were female? Dave Brashear is a social worker in southeast Louisiana…

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32-year-old Shelley Dufrense and 24-year-old Rachel Respess are facing felony charges for what police are calling a “three way tryst.”

Another Louisiana soldier has died in combat overseas. Sgt. 1st Class Andrew T. Weathers of DeRidder died at a hospital in Germany after being wounded Sunday in Helmand Province in Afghanistan. Weathers’ unit was attacked just two days after deployment.