Now that school is back in session, authorities are urging drivers to be more cautious on the roads. Don Redman with the American Automobile Association says now that summer is over, motorists should be on alert as kids will be walking along roads before and after school…

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Redman says the first step drivers can take is to slow down in school and residential zones.

Under legislation approved in the last session, more information is being distributed to the public about Louisiana’s safe haven law, which allows parents to legally give up a baby until they’re two months old. Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Suzy Sonnier says she wants people who feel like they’re in a crisis to know this law exists.

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Sonnier says they’re doing everything they can to get the word out to parents that this is an alternative.

Researchers have discovered there may be a link between poor sleep and the increased risk for Alzheimer’s Disease. Director of Imaging from LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center Owen Carmichael says those with the disease generally have disturbed sleep. He says the question of whether sleep issues cause Alzheimer’s has long been something scientists have wondered…

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A protein is produced throughout a person’s life that Carmichael calls the “garbage of the brain.” He says that Alzheimer’s is caused when there is too much of this protein stored up and not emptied out.

According to the National Federation of Independent Business, today is a great day to shop local during the state’s tax free holiday weekend. The 4 percent state sales tax will be waived on retail items; up to 25 hundred dollars. N-F-I-B State director Dawn Starns says if more individuals shop at smaller stores, more jobs will be saved and the economy will bounce back quicker.
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And she says it will help parents with that back to school shopping.

A New Orleans man has been arrested in connection to a double-homicide in Donaldsonville on January 26th. Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 26 year-old Quinton Jackson in the Crescent City, and charged him with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of 37 year-old Chad Nichols and 29 year-old Benny Booker. Authorites believe the shooting was a drug-related crime.
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Here in Louisiana this weekend, it’s not just the heat. It’s the heat, humidity AND heat indexes. State Climatologist Barry Keim says those could reach up to 120 degrees in some areas. Keim says some slight relief is in sight as a cold front is expected to roll across the state Tuesday night into Wednesday..
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So the advice is to limit your time in the direct sun, and keeping yourself well-hydrated.

A Baton Rouge man faces a cruelty charge following alleged incident that sent his 3 month old daughter to the hospital with skull and rib fractures, bruising and a bloody mouth. Twenty-eight year-old John William Hope is charged with 2nd degree cruelty to a juvenile. According to an affidavit, the baby is in critical, but stable condition; with no brain activity reported. The report says Hope told his wife that the baby had fallen off a changing table.

The National Weather Service says record high temperatures are possible in many areas of the state this weekend. State Climatologist Barry Keim says an area of high pressure in the central Gulf is limiting cloud cover and thunderstorms. He says humidity levels will remain high, driving the heat indexes way up…
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Late Friday night, temperatures were still in the 90’s in most of the date.

Funeral arrangements have been announced for the Shreveport Police officer from St. Amant (SAN ah maw) who was shot by a cop-killer in the line of duty last week. Visitation for 29 year-old Thomas LaValley will be Sunday at Ourso Funeral Home in Gonzales starting at 5pm , with the funeral on Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 11am. Baton Rouge Police announce they will be lining I-10 to pay their respects when LaValley’s honorary procession passes through around 2pm today.
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The Louisiana sales tax holiday continues today, and that means retail items are exempt from the 4 percent sales tax, up to 25-hundred dollars. The National Federation of Independent Business is encouraging people to shop local, and give small businesses a much needed shot in the arm…
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That’s N-F-I-B State Director Dawn Starns.

First, it was some criticism for starting the school year too early in August for some Louisiana school districts. Now the Centers For Disease Control is pointing to the early start time in the morning for many students. According to a report, about 40 thousand students in middle and high school start their day at an average time of 8:03 am, instead of the CDC’s recommended time of 8:30, to allow kids to get enough sleep. In this report, Louisiana had the earliest average start time at 7:40 in the morning.

The Shreveport Police officer from St. Amant (SAN ah maw) who was shot and killed in the line of duty last week, is on his way home. The honorary procession for Officer Thomas LaValley left from Shreveport, with a scheduled arrival in his home this afternoon. Baton Rouge Police announce they will be lining I-10 with their vehicle lights on and officers standing outside those vehicles to pay their respects around 2 pm. Visitation for LaValley will be Sunday night, with the funeral on Monday.

Sweltering temperatures have a stronghold on Louisiana this weekend. State Climatologist Barry Keim says dangerous heat levels are expected into the first part of next week. Keim says afternoon high temps will be in the triple digits across Louisiana…
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So, stay hydrated.
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According to a recent poll commissioned by a group of Baton Rouge and New Orleans business leaders, the gubernatorial candidate who once had a commanding lead in the race, has slipped. The survey, which reveals various scenarios, has one with Republican Scott Angelle in the lead over US Senator David Vitter. Adding in voting history puts Democrat John Bel Edwards is in first place. Vitter’s campaign is skeptical of the numbers.

The National Federation of Independent Business is encouraging people to shop local as the annual state sales tax holiday is expected to give small businesses a much needed shot in the arm. Retail items are exempt from the 4 percent sales tax, up to 25-hundred dollars Saturday. N-F-I-B State director Dawn Starns says it’s great timing, because in the last few months a lot of small businesses have been suffering.
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In the earlier Republican presidential candidates debate forum Thursday afternoon, many political pundits ranked Governor Bobby Jindal’s performance second, behind former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Jindal showed a lot of poise, and gave some good answers to the questions; especially in one category…
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Many previous high temperature records in the state are in jeopardy this weekend, as sweltering heat could match or beat previous records. Air temperatures in many areas will be in triple digits, and heat indexes could approach 120 in some places, but by late Monday/early Tuesday a front will move it…
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That’s State Climatologist Barry Keim.
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The National Federation of Independent Business is encouraging people to shop local during Friday and Saturday’s sales-tax holiday. Here’s Emelie Gunn with more….
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The State Department of Education launches a new web portal which outlines Louisiana’s career education options. The program Jump Start now has an online site called “All things Jump Start.” at louisianabelieves.com. State Superintendent of Education John White says this will allow high school graduates to enter the workforce with an industry credential.

With his first presidential debate behind him, the question is how did Governor Bobby Jindal do? Eric Gill reports…
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According to a new poll of ESPN writers, editors and analysts, LSU running back Leonard Fournette is the No. 7 college football player in the country. On a ten point scale, Fournette received a score of 8.63. His coming out party was the 140 yard-2 touchdown performance last year at Florida.
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The National Federation of Independent Business is encouraging people to shop local as the annual state sales tax holiday is expected to give small businesses a much needed shot in the arm. State director Dawn Starns says this is great timing, because in the last few months a lot of small businesses have been suffering.
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The National Weather Service says record high temperatures are possible in many areas of the state this weekend. State Climatologist Keim says an area of high pressure in the central Gulf is severely limiting clouds and thunderstorms. He says humidity levels will remain high, driving the heat index numbers way up…
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A little relief should come late Tuesday and into Wednesday as a front will bring more normal temperatures.

Hot temperatures are expected across the state this weekend. State Climatologist Barry Keim says dangerous heat levels are expected into the first part of next week, with afternoon highs will be into triple digits across Louisiana, which could break some records…
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Keim says heat indexes in some areas could approach 120 degrees.

It’s the weekend for the state sales-tax holiday, where retail items are exempt from the 4 percent state sales tax, up to 25-hundred dollars Friday and Saturday. The National Federation of Independent Business State Director Dawn Starns encourages everyone to shop at the local, smaller stores to get more bang for the buck…
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Now that Governor Bobby Jindal has his first presidential debate behind him, how did he do? Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the governor did okay during the forum…
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Pinsonat says he would give Jindal a B-plus on his performance.

The State Department of Education launches a new web portal which outlines Louisiana’s career education options. The program Jump Start has an online site called “All things Jump Start.” Superintendent John White says it has more than 200 resources for graduates who plan to join the workforce…
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Now that Governor Bobby Jindal has his first presidential debate behind him, how did he do? Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat gives the governor a B+, saying Jindal did not hurt his chances at the Republican nomination and may have even helped his cause, allowing him to continue to target his message to smaller groups of Republican voters…
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Many high temperature records across Louisiana are poised to be met or broken as sweltering heat will put many highs into triple digits for the next few days. State Climatologist Barry Keim says some relief will come with a cold front expected to come in Tuesday night…
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Not a lot of “cold” in that front, but some relief, nonetheless.
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It’s Louisiana’s annual sale tax holiday this weekend, and the National Federation of Independent Business is encouraging people to shop local. State Director Dawn Starnes says it’s good timing, since the last few months have been tough for many small businesses, and they need a shot in the arm…
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Retail items are exempt from the 4 percent state sales tax, up to 25-hundred dollars.

State Superintendent of Education John White says the Department has launched the new web portal called “All Things Jump Start” which will help high school graduates to enter the workforce with an industry credential. He says this is part of their effort to overhaul and simplfy the process of career education options…
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