State Climatologist Barry Keim says we’ve had northerly breezes move into Louisiana causing the humidity levels to drop dramatically. He says the weather outside is feeling much more comfortable that what you’d expect in The Bayou State for the middle of August…:
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Keim says this is the fourth major front we’ve had pass through Louisiana in the last six weeks.

The New Orleans Police Department is still searching for the gunman who opened fire on a house in the Lower Ninth Ward that killed two and left five people injured. 33-year-old Terrance McBride and 16-year-old Jasmine Anderson were killed in the shooting. Mayor Mitch Landrieu says they need your help finding the shooter…:
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Three of the victims, a mother and her two young children, remain in critical condition.

The recent death of actor-comedian Robin Williams has opened a discussion about suicide across the country. The death of the 63-year-old entertainer has been officially ruled a suicide. LSU Mental Health expert, Dr. Howard Osofsky, says the actor showed several risk factors for suicide…:
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He says if you notice a loved one’s behavior changing, you may want to seek help.

The politically-heated dispute over Louisiana’s use of the Common Core education standards was heard in a state district courtroom Tuesday. The case involves a lawsuit filed by parents and teachers who support Common Core and accuse the governor of violating the state Constitution in his actions against the multi-state standards. Judge Todd Hernandez will rule on the motions after he weighs out everything. No date was given on when a ruling is expected.