The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s office says they are still looking for the person or persons responsible for the death of a 7-year-old child who was shot while traveling in a car with his family. Spokeswoman Casey Hicks says two children in the back seat of the car were shot — one was grazed with a bullet and she’s expected to be okay…

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The family has identified the little boy who suffered fatal injuries in the shooting as Terrez Coleman.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s office says a Denham Springs couple is under arrest after being found passed out in a vehicle with their two young children in the back seat. Col. John Fortunato says investigators were called out by concerned citizens to the parking lot of a closed restaurant in Metairie Sunday afternoon…

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When questioned, 41-year-old Michael Pierce and his 34-year-old wife, Melanie, each admitted to injecting heroin earlier in the day. Both were charged with child endangerment and several drug related charges.

A Shreveport woman is facing a charge of second-degree murder after she allegedly stabbed a 40-year-old man. Shreveport Police Corporal Marcus Hines says the victim, Isaac McClain, had a verbal dispute with his live-in girlfriend. Hines says the girlfriend called her friend, 36-year-old Valerie Bass, to the residence. He says when Bass arrived at the home, she too engaged in a verbal confrontation with McClain during which time Bass reportedly produced a knife…

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If convicted, Bass faces life in prison.

Figures released today show two different stories about Louisiana’s job market. In July, the state’s unemployment rate was at 5.4 percent, up from 5 percent in June. However, in a separate survey, Louisiana employers reportedly added 7,700 workers to their payrolls, which is a record high.

The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s office says they are still looking for the person or persons responsible for the death of a 7-year-old child who was shot while traveling in a car with his family. Spokeswoman Casey Hicks says it happened after a shopping trip over the weekend when the family of five was in motion and another car passed in the other lane…

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The family has identified the little boy who suffered fatal injuries in the shooting as Terrez Coleman. Hicks says the other child was grazed with a bullet and is expected to be okay.

A Rayville tax preparer is facing 18 felony counts of suspected fraud associated with his work. Donald Ray Jackson was arrested accused of filing fraudulent income tax returns containing fabricated business losses. In fact, seven of his clients told authorities that they didn’t own businesses. Jackson’s alleged crimes cost state taxpayers more than $325,000 in fraudulent income tax refunds.

A Shreveport woman is facing a charge of second-degree murder after she allegedly stabbed a 40-year-old man during an argument. Shreveport Police Corporal Marcus Hines says the victim, Isaac McClain, had a verbal dispute with his live-in girlfriend. Hines says the girlfriend called her friend, 36-year-old Valerie Bass, to the residence and that’s when the homicide occurred…

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Hines says Bass was detained at the scene of the crime and arrested.

Louisiana Economic Development has launched a new, free website to help meet recruitment needs of employers and to serve as a hub for job seekers. Louisiana Job Connection will accelerate the job/applicant search process for both employers and potential employees. Executive Director Kristi Williams says this is not your typical job board site…

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LouisianaJobConnection-dot-com is free for both job seekers and employers.

Another court hearing regarding the controversial Common Core education standards takes place today. Common Core supporters were victorious last week when Judge Tim Kelley denied a request from 17 lawmakers to halt the implementation of the academic standards. Council For a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says that ruling is not a predictor of what will happen today…

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At issue today is whether Governor Jindal violated his constitutional authority when he took steps to suspend testing contracts tied to Common Core.

Forty-five years ago today Hurricane Camille, one of the most destructive hurricanes in US history, made landfall along the Gulf Coast. The 1969 hurricane season was very active as there were 12 hurricanes, the second most in US history. State Climatologist Barry Keim says Camille’s the reason we now have the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale…

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The storm killed an estimated 150 people in Louisiana and Mississippi.
Louisiana Economic Development has created a new website to help meet recruitment needs of Louisiana employers and to be a centralized hub for job seekers. Louisiana Job Connection will automatically match job seekers with jobs they are most qualified. Executive Director Kristi Williams says the site is not only free for job seekers, but to any business in the state, too…

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She says businesses have been posting available jobs on the website for the last few months. The website is LouisianaJobConnection-dot-com.

The upcoming CBS Television series “NCIS: New Orleans” will do some filming in Baton Rouge this week at the USS KIDD. USS KIDD Executive Director Alex Juan hopes this is the start of a beautiful relationship between the show and the KIDD…

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The KIDD will be closed to the public through Friday. No word on when the episode will air, but the series premiere of “NCIS: New Orleans” is set for September 23rd.

If you’re looking for a new job or additional staff then the Louisiana Department of Economic Development wants to help you out. LouisianaJobConnection-dot-com will automatically match job seekers with jobs for which they are most qualified. Executive Director Kristi Williams says if you have a page on the website LinkedIn, the process is even easier…:
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She says the site is not only free for job seekers, but to any business in the state, too.

Police in Shreveport say a 40-year-old man is dead and a friend of his live in girlfriend is charged with the murder. They say it was an alleged fatal stabbing that happened at the couple’s hope in West Shreveport yesterday morning. 36-year-old Valerie Bass is accused of stabbing Isaac McClain in the neck during an argument. The girlfriend is not charged.

And this just in. Apparently Ronal Serpas is out police chief in New Orleans. According to sources Serpas will announce his retirement at a news conference today.

The upcoming CBS Television series “NCIS: New Orleans” will do some filming in Baton Rouge at the USS KIDD. Eric Gill has the story…:
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Forty-five years ago today one of the most destructive hurricanes in US history made landfall along the Gulf Coast. It was Hurricane Camille State Climatologist Barry Keim says flooding tore up highway 90 and left debris everywhere…:
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1969 was the 2nd worst hurricane season in US history.

Common Core gets another hearing today. This time a judge is set to determine whether or not Governor Bobby Jindal had the constitutional authority to suspend test contracts that are tied to the academic standards. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says the judge hearing today’s case has already denied a motion to dismiss parts of it filed by parents and teachers who support Common Core…:
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Officials in St. Landry say a man his under arrest for animal cruelty after hundreds of birds and about 20 dogs were taken from his trailer near Lawtell under horrible conditions. They say 61-year-old Donald LaFleur’s business was selling birds, but he was keeping far too many in such a small space.

Police in New Orleans say a man was killed early this morning around 2am after being run over by at least 2 vehicles, including an 18-wheeler, on I-10. They aren’t identifying the victim at this time.

Louisiana Economic Development has created a new website to help meet recruitment needs of Louisiana employers, while also being a centralized hub for job seekers. Scott Carwile has more…:
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The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s office says a mother and father were arrested Sunday afternoon after they found them passed out in a car with their children inside. They say the 41-year-old Michael Pierce and his wife 34-year-old Melanie Pierce of Denham Springs were unconscious as a result of over-dosing on heroin. Concerned citizens called cops after seeing the car at Bonnabel and Vets in Metairie. The children, aged four and 11 month were not hurt and are in the care of family.

Another court hearing takes place today regarding the controversial Common Core education standards. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says at issue today, is whether Governor Bobby Jindal violated his constitutional authority when he took steps to suspend the testing contracts that are tied to Common Core:
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Common Core supporters were victorious last week when a judge denied a request from 17 lawmakers to halt the implementation of the academic standards.

The upcoming CBS Television series “NCIS: New Orleans” will do some filming in Baton Rouge at the USS KIDD. USS KIDD Executive Director Alex Juan says the show was looking for a real naval battle ship and the KIDD was an ideal location. But Juan says you shouldn’t expect to recognize the ship in the episode…:
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The series premiere of “NCIS: New Orleans” is set for September 23rd.

Forty-five years ago today Hurricane Camille left a lasting legacy on the gulf coast. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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Police in Natchitoches say one man is dead and another injured after a small plane crashed around 11am Sunday. They say 81-year-old Jack McCain of Natchitoches was taken to a Shreveport hospital where he is in serious condition. 83-year-old Thaddeus Longlois died at the scene according to investigators. The FAA is investigating the incident.

The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s office says they are looking for answers in the case of the little 7-year-old boy who was shot and killed as he was riding with his family in their vehicle over the weekend. They say it was 7-year-old Terrez Coleman who was pronounced dead at a hospital. Officials say the family of 5 was in their car when another vehicle passed and shot at them. Another child was hit but is expected to recover. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crimestoppers.

Forty-five years ago today one of the most descrutive hurricanes in US history made landfall along the Gulf Coast. Hurricane Camille was a Category Five storm when it churned over the mouth of the Mississippi River, before slamming into the Mississippi coast. Louisiana State Climatologist Barry Keim…:
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The 1969 hurricane season was very active as there were 12 hurricanes, the second most in US history.

Louisiana Economic Development has created a new, free website to help meet recruitment needs of Louisiana employers, while also being a centralized hub for job seekers. Louisiana Job Connection will accelerate the job/applicant search process for both employers and potential employees. Executive Director Kristi Williams says this is not your typical job board site…:
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LouisianaJobConnection-dot-com.

Deputies in Ascension Parish are expected to identify the teen who was found dead last week near the Mississippi River in Donaldsonville. They are waiting for autopsy results to determine the positive identity of the victim. The body was found just a few days after 15-year-old Brandon Augustus disappeared.

Campaign finance reports show Republican Congressm and US Senate candidate Bill Cassidy surpassing democratic incumbent senator Mary Landrieu when it comes to cash on hand. Don Molino has the story…
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The state department of health and hospitals says there’s been 13 more confirmed cases of the West Nile virus this week, bringing this year’s total to 42. Most of the recent activity is in Caddo Parish.

An LSU engineering professor is involved in research that’s trying to develop technology so your vehicle could one day communicate with other vehicles on the road. Professor Sherif Ishak says hopefully soon, cars will be able to warn other drivers of accidents, traffic jams and other road hazards. He says the technology is similar to how Wi-Fi works….
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The Saints beat the Titans 31 to 24 last night in preseason action, but Coach Sean Payton called it painful to watch because of the 22 penalties called against his team for 184 yards…..
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Payton says having that many penalties is a sign of an undiscplined team.

A Baton Rouge judge has denied a request from a group of lawmakers who were seeking a temporary injunction to block the implementation of Common Core. Council For a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says an assessment test is still not in place for this school year, but this ruling is encouraging for Common Core supporters….
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Another Common Core hearing is scheduled for Monday.

Elio Motors is about a year away from producing its three-wheeled vehicle at the former General Motors plant in Shreveport. Paul Elio has told the Associated Press that 27-thousand people have already reserved one of their cars that will get 84 miles to the gallon and cost 68-hundred dollars. Caddo Parish Commissioner Michael Thibodeaux says he’s not surprised in the interest
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Elio plans to produce 250-thousand cars a year at the Shreveport facility by 2016.

LSU is involved in research, where the goal is to develop technology so a car can communicate with other vehicles through a Wi-Fi like network to give traffic information to fellow drivers…:
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That’s LSU Engineering Professor Sherif (sha-REEF) Ishak (EYE shack), who says this promising technology can help reduce traffic delays and accidents on roadways.

According to the Federal Elections Commission, G-O-P Congressman and US Senate candidate Bill Cassidy has slightly more campaign cash available than Democratic incumbent Mary Landrieu. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says it will be interesting to see how the Landrieu campaign reacts

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Cassidy’s war chest is at 5-point-6 million dollars , while Landrieu is at 5-point-5 million.

Supporters of the controversial Common Core academic standards won a battle in the courtroom Friday. Judge Tim Kelley denied a request from 17 lawmakers, who filed a lawsuit seeking a temporary injunction of the implementation of Common Core. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says it was a strong ruling by Judge Kelley…:
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Another Common Core lawsuit will be heard Monday.

The Saints beat the Tennessee Titans 31-24 last night in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. But Coach Sean Payton is not happy his team committed 22 penalties….
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Payton says they’ll issue will be addressed when the team returns to the practice field Sunday.

G-O-P U.S. Senate candidate Bill Cassidy has more on-hand cash for his campaign than Democratic Incumbent Senator Mary Landrieu, according to the federal election commission. Cassidy has 5-point-six million; Landrieu has 5-point-5 million. U-L-L Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says the money will keep coming in…:
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Between candidates and third party groups, the total amount could reach $25 million dollars.

LSU is currently involved in research focusing on cars that will have the ability to communicate with each other. Eric Gill has more…
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