West Baton Rouge Parish is reeling over a fatal shooting at a high school football game. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The 5th-ranked LSU Tigers did not do a good job last night and were trounced by 8th-ranked Florida State 45-24. Coach Brian Kelly’s team led 17-14 at halftime but F-S-U scored 31 unanswered points…

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The Republican Governor’s Association has released its first attack ad “Unless you drive a car” against the main Democrat in the governor’s race, Shawn Wilson. The R-G-A points out Louisiana’s infrastructure got worse, not better while under Wilson’s tenure as state transportation secretary

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That’s ULM political science professor Pearson Cross who says Wilson is expected to be in a run-off with the Republican front-runner Jeff Landry.

It’s Labor Day. So what does the labor market look like in Louisiana? University of Louisiana at Lafayette Economist Gary Wagner says construction, education, and health service sectors are leading the way. He says there’s also been an uptick in the oil and gas sector.

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Labor numbers show Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Lafayette are the strongest areas for employment.

The Republican Governor’s Association has released the first attack ad that goes after the leading Democrat in the governor’s race, former transportation secretary Shawn Wilson. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says the ad points out Louisiana’s transportation infrastructure under Wilson’s tenure remains an issue.
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Wilson proposed raising the state’s gasoline tax so more money could be spent on roads, but the Republican-led Legislature rejected that idea.

It’s Labor Day so many are enjoying a day off. What does the Louisiana labor market look like? U-L Lafayette economist Gary Wagner says he’s seeing a lot of turnover in the leisure and hospitality industry and professional business services sector…
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Lake Charles, Houma, and Alexandria have the weakest areas of employment.

LSU Tigers lost to the Florida State Seminoles 45 to 24 in their fourth consecutive season opener. Coach Brian Kelly’s team led 17-14 at halftime but F-S-U scored 31 unanswered points…
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LSU came into the contest as a national title contender, but will likely have to win the rest of its regular season of games to be in contention for a spot in the college football playoff.

Thanks to 25 million dollars in federal funding and another 12 million from the U-S Fish and Wildlife Service, more than 580 orphaned wells have been plugged since January. Louisiana Department of Natural Resources spokesperson Patrick Courreges…
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The state has roughly 45-hundred orphaned well sites, most are in the Shreveport-Monroe area.

The National Republican Governors Association launched the first attack ad against former state transportation secretary and Democrat Shawn Wilson in the governor’s race. Brooke Thorington has more…

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The high school football season in Louisiana is off to a tragic start as a 16-year-old student was gunned down near the concession stand at halftime during Friday night’s West Baton Rouge Parish rivalry game between Brusly and Port Allen. Authorities are searching for the suspected gunman, 18-year-old Jarrettin Jackson the second.

More than 500 orphaned well sites in Louisiana have been plugged this year as a result of funding from the federal Infrastructure law. DNR spokesperson Patrick Courreges says these wells have the potential to contaminate water supplies and they can emit methane…

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The state has nearly 45 hundred orphaned well sites, more are in the Shreveport-Monroe area.

What does the labor market look like in Louisiana? We asked University of Louisiana at Lafayette Economist Gary Wagner who says labor market conditions are looking favorable

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Wagner says the sectors leading the way in increased employment are construction, education, and health service.

Wildfires continue to burn in Beauregard parish, most notably the Tiger Island fire. The Louisiana Department of agriculture and Forestry Enforcement Division has determined the fire is a result of arson. LDAF agents are looking for the person responsible. If you have any information regarding the fire, contact Beauregard Parish Sheriff, the State fire marshall, or LDAF. All calls are anonymous and the Louisiana Forestry Association is offering up to $2,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest.

The U.S. Fish and wildlife service has plugged more than 500 orphaned well sites in the state since January thanks to 25 million dollars in funding from the Infrastructure Law and another 12 million. Louisiana De Courreges

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The state has roughly 45 hundred orphaned well sites, most are in the Shreveport-Monroe area.

The National Republican Governors Association is entering the Louisiana race with statewide TV ad attacks that target Democrat Shawn Wilson. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says the ad blames Wilson for the state road issues

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Cross says the attack ad indicates the NRGA believes frontrunner Republican Jeff Landry will most likely face Wilson in a runoff.

It’s Labor Day. So what does the labor market look like in Louisiana? We asked University of Louisiana at Lafayette Economist Gary Wagner who says construction, education, and health service are leading the way. He says there’s also been an uptick in the oil and gas sector.

Cut 10 (12) “…as well.”

Labor numbers show Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Lafayette are the strongest areas for employment.

The 5th ranked LSU football team was on the wrong end of a beat down in Orlando last night as Florida State scored 31 unanswered points in the second half en route to a 45-24 victory over the Tigers. Coach Brian Kelly did not expect such a bad performance….
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LSU will go back to the drawing board this week and host Grambling Saturday. The G-Men also lost their season opener.

It’s Labor Day so many of us are enjoying a well deserved day off. U-L Lafayette economist Gary Wagner says the state is adding about 29-hundred jobs a month this year and he’s seeing a lot of turnover in the leisure and hospitality industry and professional business services sector…
cut 11 (11) “…normally would”

The Republican Governor’s Association has released an attack ad against the main Democrat in the governor’s race, Shawn Wilson. The R-G-A accuses Wilson of doing a poor job as the transportation secretary in taking available state dollars and improving roads and bridges…
cut 4 (09) “….later on”
That’s ULM political science professor Pearson Cross who says Wilson is expected to be in a run-off with the Republican front-runner Jeff Landry.

Thanks to 25 million dollars from the federal Infrastructure Law and another 12-million from the U-S Fish and Wildlife Service, over 580 orphaned wells have been plugged since mid-January. Louisiana Department of Natural Resources spokesperson Patrick Courreges…
Cut 6 (11) “…600″
The state has roughly 45-hundred orphaned well sites, most are in the Shreveport-Monroe area.

It’s Labor Day, so what does Louisiana’s labor market look like? Teiko Foxx has that story…
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The 5th ranked LSU Tigers did not do a good job last night and were trounced by 8th ranked Florida State 45-24. Coach Brian Kelly’s team led 17-14 at halftime but F-S-U scored 31 unanswered points…
cut 12 (09) “…second half”

The Republican Governor’s Association has released an attack ad airing that goes after the main Democrat in the governor’s Shawn Wilson, who served as the state’s transportation secretary for over seven years. The ad points the finger at Wilson for not doing more to improve Louisiana’s roads. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Louisiana’s transportation infrastructure consistently ranks near the bottom…
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Wilson proposed raising the state’s gasoline tax so more money can be spent on roads, the Republican-led Legislature rejected that idea.

More than 500 orphaned well sites in Louisiana have been plugged this year as a result of funding from the federal Infrastructure law. DNR spokesperson Patrick Courreges says these wells have the potential to contaminate water supplies and they can emit methane…
cut 7 (09) “…with cement”

LSU Football Coach Brian Kelly called last night’s 45-24 loss to Florida State a complete failure. The Seminoles scored 31 unanswered points in the second half to blowout the Bayou Bengals. Kelly says the team lacked urgency in the second half…
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LSU came into the season ranked fifth in the country, they’ll likely fall out of the top ten when the new rankings come out tomorrow.

It’s Labor Day. So what does the labor market look like in Louisiana? We asked University of Louisiana at Lafayette Economist Gary Wagner who says labor market conditions are looking favorable
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Wagner says the sectors leading the way in increased employment are construction, education, and health service.

The National Republican Governors Association launches an attack ad against former state transportation secretary and Democrat Shawn Wilson in the governor’s race. Brooke Thorington has more.
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The high school football season in Louisiana is off a tragic start as a 16-year-old student was gunned down near the concession stand at halftime during Friday night’s West Baton Rouge Parish rivalry game between Brusly and Port Allen. Authorities are searching for the suspected gunman, 18-year-old Jarrettin Jackson the second.