We are one month away from the gubernatorial primary and still not a lot of buzz over the governor’s race. ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says if you have to give a lot of credit to the front-runner Jeff Landry for keeping this is a mundane race…
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Recent polls show Landry and Democrat Shawn Wilson in a good position to face off in a run-off.

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.

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.

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 has been charged with murder for allegedly shooting his elderly father, 79-year-old John Brown, according to Baton Rouge Police. John Brown was found dead from a gunshot wound on Saturday morning inside the home the two shared. Lt. L’Jean McKneely says evidence led to Douglas Brown’s arrest.

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Douglas Brown was booked in the East Baton Rouge Prison.

US Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy is launching a formal impeachment inquiry of President Biden to receive financial records of the president and his son Hunter Biden. Republican Louisiana Congressman Garret Graves

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Graves says over the past few months, serval committees, like Judiciary, Oversite, and Ways & Means, have all done investigations and requested information concerning the Bidens and they’ve found questionable items.

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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A 15-year-old male student at Homer High School has been arrested for reportedly bringing a gun to school this morning. Authorities were notified by school staff that a weapon was found in the student’s backpack. Authorities say the teen was taken to the Homer Police Department and arrested and charged with being in possession of a firearm on a school campus. He was transported to a juvenile detention facility in Jonesboro.

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…
cut 4 (10) “….free zone”
A relative has identified the deceased victim as 16-year-old Vernon Gordon a football player.

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 deadly blaze started in an upstairs apartment over a vacant home.
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38-year-old Quintella Chopin and her two children ages seven and two were found in different areas of the home.

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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A U-S judge in Baton Rouge has denied a request from the state to keep 15 juvenile offenders at Angola, until their appeal is heard on a ruling last week that said the youths must be moved to another facility. Judge Shelly says the juvenile offenders must be re-located from Angola no later than Friday, because their constitutional rights had been violated.

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.

Cut 13 (10) “…bedroom area”

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…
cut 7 (08) “….apprehended him”
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…
cut 10 (11) “….20 million dollars”
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…
cut 4 (10) “….free zone”
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.
Cut 6 (08) “…the shooting.”
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…
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…
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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.
Cut 9 (12)  “…that fair?”

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.