We’re a week away from the start of the three-day qualifying period, where candidates officially sign up to run in the November election. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat does not expect any surprise candidates to enter the US senate race…:
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Pinsonat says democratic incumbent Mary Landrieu will face two main republican challengers, Bill Cassidy and Rob Maness. A large field of candidates is expected in the fifth and sixth congressional district races.

The Coast Guard says they are investigating a multiple vessel collision on the Mississippi River near Gretna that happened late Tuesday evening. They say the incident caused oil to spill into the river. One of the ships carrying grain lost power and struck another vessel which was docked and the vessel that was hit leaked the oil. No injuries were reported and Jefferson Parish officials say there is no concern for the water supply.

The recent death of actor-comedian Robin Williams has opened a discussion about suicide across the country. Eric Gill has more…:
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According to Louisiana Oyster Task Force Chairman John Tesvich, since the BP spill, oyster production along Louisiana’s coast has reached lows that have not been seen in decades. Last year, just under a million pounds of oyster meat was produced and Tesvich says early numbers for this year are only slightly better…

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Prior to the BP spill, Louisiana public reefs would produce three to seven million pounds of oyster meat a year. As of now, there is no scientific evidence citing the oil spill as the sole factor for the decline in oyster populations.

Jefferson Parish President John Young announces he’s running for Lt. Governor in 2015. Young joins previously announced candidates Baton Rouge Mayor President Kip Holden and Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser. Young says he wants to be an ambassador for economic development and the film industry…

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The seat is being left open by Jay Dardenne who intends to run for Governor next year.

The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office says a teenage girl is under arrest for allegedly stealing a pizza delivery guy’s car. Spokesman Glenn Springfield says when 17-year-old Shaquillea Hunter of Monroe was questioned about the incident, she told the deputy to just take her to jail. Springfield says Hunter was booked into the Ouachita Correctional Center…

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A BESE board committee has voted down a proposal to eliminate Common Core from Louisiana public schools. A bid to use LEAP and iLLEAP exams in the current school year was rejected by a 3 to 6 vote. Although this was technically a committee vote, all but two board members voted.

In addition to the big super-moon we’ve got in the sky right now, the most explosive meteor shower of the year is underway. Lee Sawyer, Director of Chemistry and Physics at Louisiana Tech University, says we’re approaching the peak of the annual Perseid Meteor Shower. Sawyer says if you’d like to see some beautiful shooting stars, early tomorrow morning, when it’s still dark out, would be the best time…

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Sawyer says sometimes the meteors will look like little fireballs.

There’s a new candidate for Lt. Governor in 2015, and he is Prepublican Jefferson Parish President John Young. Young says a top priority for him as Lt. Governor would be making sure funds are secure to continue to market Louisiana…:
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Young will be on the ballot along with Republican Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser and Baton Rouge Mayor President Kip Holden, who is a Democrat.

The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in locaing a missing teen-aged boy from Donaldsonville. Fifteen year-old Brandon Augusta was last seen Sunday at about 1 pm at his house, then getting into a gray car. Anyone with information on Brandon’s whereabouts are asked to call Crimestoppers or the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office.

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Oyster production has been way down since the 2010 BP oil spill. Jeff Palermo with more…
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A Monroe teenager is arrested for allegedly stealing a pizza delievery guy’s car…:
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That’s Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Glenn Springfield who says seventeen year-old Shaquillea Hunter was booked into the Ouachita Correctional Center.

Jefferson Parish President John Young announces he’s running for Lt. Governor in 2015. The seat is being left open by Jay Dardenne who intends to run for Governor next year. Young says the Office of Tourism is a major growth industry for Louisiana…:
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Young joins already announced candidates Baton Rouge Mayor President Kip Holden and Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser.
In the Common Core hearing this afternoon, the attorneys for the Jindal administration argued that parents and educators have no authority to file a lawsuit against him for blocking Common Core. The argument was also made that – in case Judge Todd Hernandez rules against Governor Bobby Jindal-that the administration cannot be forced to testify, or give depositions. Hernandez says he will issue his written ruling soon.

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Since the BP spill, oyster production along Louisiana’s coast has reached almost record lows. That’s according to Louisiana Oyster Task Force Chairman John Tesvich, who says it’s a challenging time for the industry…;
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Prior to the oil spill, Louisiana reefs would produce 3 to 7 million pounds of oyster meat a year. Last year, it was just under a million pounds.
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s office says a teenage girl is under arrest for allegedly stealing the pizza delivery guy’s car. Spokesman Glenn Springfield says-once they got a report of the stolen vehicle -it was fairly easy to spot with the Pizza Hut sign on top…:
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The accused is 17-year-old Shaquillea Hunter of Monroe.

Louisiana’s oyster production has hit almost record lows, that have not been seen in decades. Many are blaming the BP oil spill, although BP quotes government studies that says conditions– other than the oil spill– have led to the decline, like hurricanes and an influx of fresh water. Louisiana Oyster Task Force Chairman John Tesvich says the industry is hopeful for improving conditions…:
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In fact, 2014 is showing only a very slight improveent over the low numbers of 2013.

The hearing today over a parents and teachers lawsuit filed against Governor Bobby Jindal for overstepping his power to block Common Core in schools has ended this afternoon, with no decision in the case. There’s another scheduled hearing Monday on this case, unles Judge Todd Hernandez reaches a decision before then.
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Jefferson Parish President John Young announces he’s joining the 2015 race for Lt. Governor. Michelle Southern has more..:

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There’s a supermoon in the sky right now, and with a chance of a meteor shower tomorrow morning. The Perseid meteor shower to be more specific…:
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That’s Lee Sawyer, the Director of chemistry and Physics at Louisiana Tech.

Oyster production has been on a downward spiral since the 2010 BP oil spill. Jeff Palermo reports…

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The Common Core dispute had its first hearing before a judge today. Judge Todd Hernandez heard motions involving a lawsuit filed by teachers and parents accusing Governor Jindal of violating the Louisiana Constitution when blocked tests associated with Common Core. No date was given on when Judge Hernandez will rule on the motions.

Jefferson Parish President John Young announces he’s joining the 2015 race for Lt. Governor. He joins already announced candidates Baton Rouge Mayor President Kip Holden and Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser. Young says he wants to be an ambassador for economic development and the film industry…

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The seat is being left open by Jay Dardenne who intends to run for Governor next year.

In addition to the big supermoon we’ve got in the sky right now, the most explosive meteor shower of the year is underway. Lee Sawyer is the Director of Chemistry and Physics at Louisiana Tech University. He says we’re approaching the peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower…

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He says if you’d like to see some beautiful shooting stars, early tomorrow morning when it’s still dark would be the best time to see them.