The Louisiana Pardon Board met Monday and did not take up the 56 clemency applications filed by death row inmates. The Louisiana District Attorneys Association has asked the pardon board not to rush through these applications, while the Capital Appeals Project is pushing for the applications to be considered before Governor Edwards leaves office.

STEM students in southwest Louisiana talk with astronauts on the International Space Station this morning.
cut 1 (32) “…I’m Brooke Thorington”

Hundreds of magicians have descended on New Orleans, which is hosting the Society of American Magicians. Organizer Michael Dardant says it’s a chance for magicians to exchange tricks of the trade, especially to younger magicians. Dardant says they are starting to see more female magicians. He says traditionalists will have to learn accept anyone willing to learn the art of magic…
cut 9 (11) “….much variety”

School is around the corner and many families are trying to squeeze out one more vacation before the summer ends. AAA’s Don Redman advises motorists to check if their tires have enough tread. Redman says is to put a quarter, with George Washington’s head upside-down in the treads…
Cut 15 (05) “…those tires.”