Now that schools are in session across the state, teachers are in classrooms with no idea what assessment test will be given this year. Michelle Southern reports…

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Ponchatoula Police are investigating the death of a former LSU and UNO basketball player who was found in a friends swimming pool yesterday. Authorities do not suspect foul play in the death of 22-year-old Matt Derenbecker. An autopsy will be performed to determine the exact cause of death.

The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals confirms the state’s second West Nile virus death this year. The death occurred in the Capital Area Region 2 which consists of East and West Feliciana, East and West Baton Rouge, Pointe Coupee, Iberville, and Ascension Parishes. Medical Director for the Office of Public Health in central Louisiana, David Holcombe, says there are now 29 cases of West Nile in Louisiana…

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Not much is known about the latest victim other than it was a person over the age of 75.

Farmers across the state are beginning to harvest another rice crop. LSU AgCenter Rice Specialist, Dr. Johnny Saichuck, says last years crop produced a phenomenal statewide average of 7,500 pounds per acre. Saichuck says this year’s rain and cloud cover has really affected this year’s crop, but he’s not ready to give up on it…

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He estimates this year’s rice crop to yield around 6,500 pounds per acre.

The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals confirms the state’s second West Nile virus death this year. Medical Director for the Office of Public Health in central Louisiana, David Holcombe, says to protect yourself from West Nile, you must protect yourself from mosquitoes…:
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The first death was in Caddo Parish and this latest death was reported in the Capital Area region 2 which is around the Felicianas and West and East Baton Rouge Parish.

Gas prices kept falling over the weekend. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular in Louisiana is now $3.26 which is down almost 20 cents from this time last month.

And somebody won the Powerball Saturday night according to the Louisiana Lottery. A ticket worth $90 million was sold in Colorado. The prize goes back down to $40 million for Wednesday.

A crop duster crash in Iberia Parish has claimed the life of the pilot Sunday according to the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s office. They say 60-year-old Kenneth Squires of Jeanerette was found in a cane field at the crash site north of US 90 yesterday morning. He was pronounced dead on the scene according to Lieutenant Jeremy Kelley says Squires was a long-time pilot…:
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The FAA is investigating the crash.

Farmers across the state are beginning to harvest another rice crop. There was a phenomenal crop last year yielding a statewide average of 7,500 pounds per acre. LSU AgCenter Rice Specialist, Dr. Johnny Saichuck (SAY-chuck), says that won’t happen this year as 2013 was a special one for farmers…:
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He estimates this year’s yield to come in at around 6,500 pounds per acre.

Now that schools are in session across the state, teachers are in classrooms with no idea what assessment test will be given this year. Louisiana Federation of Teachers President Steve Monaghan says most teachers are irritated about being in the middle of a political battle between BESE and the Department of Education and Governor Bobby Jindal over Common Core. He says these political forces need to make this year about teaching…:
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The two sides head to court this week.

There’s been another death from West Nile in Louisiana according to HDD. The first death was out of Caddo Parish and this latest claimed the life of someone over 75 in an area around the Baton Rouge and Feliciana Parishes. DHH Medical Director in Central Louisiana David Holcombe says the threat of West Nile sticks around until cooler weather arrives…:
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He urges Louisianians to take every precaution before that time.

Farmers across the state are beginning to harvest another rice crop after a record harvest last year. Eric Gill has more…:
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Police in Ponchatoula are investigating the death of a former LSU and UNO basketball player who was found in a friends swimming pool on Sunday. They say foul play is not suspected and an autopsy is being performed to determine the exact cause of the death of Matt Derenbecker who was just 22 years old.

The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals confirms the state’s second West Nile virus death this year. The death occurred in the Capital Area Region 2 which consists of East and West Feliciana, East and West Baton Rouge, Pointe Coupee, Iberville and Ascension Parishes. Medical Director for the Office of Public Health in central Louisiana, David Holcombe, says there are now 29 cases of West Nile in Louisiana…:
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The victim is over the age of 75.

The New Orleans Police Department says they are investigating a shooting and apparent suicide that took place where four Lafayette area men were staying at the Westin on Canal Street yesterday morning after a three hour standoff with authorities. The alleged 20-year-old shooter is said to have fired at his friend in the chest. After the hours of negotiations police believe the 20-year-old shot himself. The 24-year-old shooting victim was in stable condition. The men are not being identified at this time.

A crop duster crash in Iberia Parish has claimed the life of an experienced pilot. Lieutenant Jeremy Kelley, with the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s office, says a Bell 47 helicopter crashed near a cane field north of US 90 Sunday morning..:
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The pilot has been identified as 60-year-old Kenneth Squires of Jeanerette.

Farmers across the state are beginning to harvest another rice crop. There was a phenomenal crop last year yielding a statewide average of 7,500 pounds per acre. LSU AgCenter Rice Specialist, Dr. Johnny Saichuck (SAY-chuck), says we shouldn’t expect those same numbers with this year’s crop…”
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He estimates this year’s yield to come in at around 6,500 pounds per acre.

Sunday was LSU media day and the first opportunity for reporters to speak with members of the Tigers second ranked recruiting class. True freshman Quarterback Brandon Harris is battling with sophomore Anthony Jennings for a starting spot and a decision on who will start the season opener is not expected anytime soon. Even Harris admits there’s not much separating himself with Jennings…:
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Most of the hype with this freshmen class is center around running back Leonard Fournette. The former St Aug star has high expectations for his freshmen season..:
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Once again injured New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees did not practice on Sunday as the team got back to the field for its final few days of practice at The Greenbrier resort in West Virginia. He didn’t play either in the Saints pre-season win over the St. Louis Rams on Friday night. He’s still considered day-to-day after he injured his left oblique on August 2nd and he’s been out since. Coach Sea Payton says they’re remaining caution as they hope to avoid any lingering issues.

LSU sophomore cornerback Kavahra Holmes made it official on Twitter over the weekend that he’s decided to transfer to the Ragin’ Cajuns. The Breaux Bridge native was a 3-star prospect coming out of high school and played in only one game for the Tigers last season. He’ll probably have to sit out a season before being able to play in 2015.

Former LSU & UNO basketball player Matt Derenbecker was found dead in a swimming pool of a friends house in Pontchatoula on Sunday according to reports. Derenbecker played as a Tiger in 2011 and transferred to Dayton before coming back to Louisiana to play for UNO. He was just 22.

With school starting around the state, teachers are educating kids in the classroom with no idea what assessment test will be given this year. Louisiana Federation of Teachers President Steve Monaghan says educators are frustrated and angry about all of this…:
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He says he hopes the state will use this year to evaluate teachers on performance in the classroom instead of end-of-year student test scores. Meanwhile the arguments over Common Core standards begin tomorrow.

State Police say a man who was pulled over on I-20 near Bossier Parish is dead after a struggle with officers while they were attempting to take him in to custody. They say the driver is identified as 34-year-old Rayshune Henry of Dallas, Texas. During the stop the driver ignored instructions by officers and refused to exit the vehicle according to investigators. They say he was tazed then started having trouble breathing. EMS later found a plastic bag containing a white substance deep in Henry’s thought. He died the next morning.

The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals confirms the state’s second West Nile virus death this year. Eric Gill Reports…:
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The New Orleans Police Department says seven people were shot while they were sitting on a porch in the Lower 9th Ward last night. They say two people died and among those injured are a 2-year-old and a 4-year-old child who are in critical condition. Investigators indicated there are no description of suspects available but witnesses observed a late model dark colored vehicle, possibly a Honda Accord, fleeing the scene.

Charlie Roberts, the President of the LSU Alumni Association is dealing with a lawsuit, alleging he offered his lover, who was also with the Association, monthly payments-similar to her salary- for the rest of her life, IF she would quit. Attorney Mary Olive Pierson says Roberts was completely shocked by the lawsuit from Kay Heath. But Heath’s attorney, Jeffry Sanford calls it “paid leave” and he has a problem with that…:

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Health says she will completely drop the lawsuit if Roberts resigns or is fired because he is a continuing threat to all women at the Association. Pierson says Roberts is not going to respond to threats but focus on winning the lawsuit…:

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She says Roberts is going on annual leave from the Association, so he won’t be distracted by the case.

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The Department of Health and Hospitals reports 14 new cases of West Nile, bringing the state total to 29. And this past past week, there was a second Louisiana death. David Holcombe, who is the Medical Director for the Office of Public Health in Central Louisiana, says the threat of West Nile will remain until we get cold weather…;
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Not much is known about the latest victim, except that it was reported he was from the Capital area, and he was over the age of 75.

 
Louisiana farmers will see minimal impact from Russia’s decision to ban food imports from the United States for one year. That’s according to LSU AgCenter economic Kurt Guidry…:
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Russia is a bigger player in the livestock and poultry markets.

The President of the LSU Alumni Association goes on annual leave amidst a lawsuit claiming he paid a former female employee hush money. Mary Olive Pierson says her client, Charlie Roberts, admits to having a sexual relationship with Kay Heath but didn’t do anything unethical…:
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Health’s attorney, Jeffry Sanford, says the two entered into a contractual financial agreement that was terminated by Roberts without notice…:
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The lawsuit alleges Roberts asked Heath to quit her job and promised to pay her monthly money for the rest of her life.

In preseason football last night, the New Orleans Saints defeated the St. Louis Rams 26-24 last night. Good showings from Mark Ingram and Drew Brees’ understudy former Tulane QB Ryan Griffin.
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There has been a second Louisiana death this year resulting from the West Nile Virus. An unidentified man from the Capital Area Region 2, dies this week. David Holcombe who is the Medical Director for the Office of Public Health in Central Louisiana says, everyone needs to do what they can to fight the bite…:
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A total of 29 West Nile cases have been reported so far.

He’s an ex-Fed Ex delivery guy, who is arrested for allegedly stealing packages he was supposed to deliver in the Baton Rouge area. Police believe 50 year-old Nathaniel Smith would allegedly lie about packages he was supposed to deliver and keep them for himself…:
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That’s Baton Rouge Police Department spokesman L. Jean McNeely.

The President of the LSU Alumni Association goes on annual leave amidst a lawsuit. Here’s Michelle Southern with that story…:
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Reports of a drowning as a three year-old was found face down in an above-ground pool yesterday afternoon around 2pm in Breaux Bridge. KLFY reports that efforts to revive her were unsuccessful.

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The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals are confirming the state’s second West Nile virus death this year. David Holcombe, who is the Medical Director for the Office of Public Health in Central Louisiana, says there are now 29 confirmed cases in Louisiana…:
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Not much is known about the latest victim, other than he was over the age of 75, and from the Capital Area Region.

Russia’s “full embargo” on food imports from the US, in response to sanctions over its crisis in Ukraine, will have a minimal impact on Louisiana farmers. The LSU AgCenter says, over the past five years, Russia has been a relatively minor customer for most US ag products…:
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That’s LSU AgCenter economist Kurt Guidry.