A poll from the University of New Orleans finds that 49-percent of Louisiana residents surveyed give Governor John Bel Edward positive marks in his performance for his nearly eight months in office. UNO Pollster Ed Chervenak says they surveyed 600 likely voters and his favorability rating seems to be rising…:
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He says the latest numbers are about 6 percent higher than they were in February.

Hundreds of new laws are now in effect including one that would double the fine for not wearing your seat belt. Interim Director of the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission Ken Trull says the fine for a first offense has went from $25 to $50. He says this is not about money, it’s about driver safety…:
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Kids and parents are gearing up for the start of the new school year, and that means getting back in the school routine. LSU Health New Orleans Clinical Pediatrics professor, Dr. Cory Hebert, says if parents haven’t started getting their kids adjusted to a school sleep schedule, they should…:
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He says it’s a good idea to avoid caffeine before bedtime, and parents can help their kids adjust to new bedtimes by going to bed the same time they do.

The National Hurricane Center announces Tropical Storm Earl has formed, and Jamaica is on alert. They say the threat to the U.S. is very low. Earl, the fifth named storm of this hurricane season, has maximum sustained winds from 45 mph.