The National Federation of Independent Business is encouraging people to shop local during Friday and Saturday’s sales-tax holiday. Emelie Gunn has more….
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The man accused of killing a Shreveport Police Officer this week is set to appear before a Caddo Parish grand jury on October 13th. 27-year-old Grover Cannon is the suspect in the shooting death of Officer Thomas LaValley who succumbed to his injuries while in the line of duty. Cannon is being held without bond for the first degree murder charge.

The first GOP presidential debates are in the books. So how did Governor Bobby Jindal do? Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat gives Jindal a B+ saying the Louisiana governor showed a lot of poise on stage, slowing down his normally rapid fire speech and giving good answers to the questions. He says there was a definite high point in Jindal’s performance…:
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He says the governor definitely did not hurt his chances at the Republican nomination in the debate and may have even helped his cause, somewhat.

The National Weather Service says temperatures across Louisiana are expected to be above 100 degrees over the next several days. State Climatologist Barry Keim humidity levels will remain high, driving the heat index way up…:
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He suggests limiting your time in the direct sun, especially during the hottest part of the day, and keeping yourself well hydrated.