12:30 Newscast, August 2nd, 2016

In a UNO poll of 600 likely voters, about one half of people approve of Governor John Bel Edwards job performance. Emelie Gunn has more…:
CUT 2 (30) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

A phone survey on hurricane preparedness is being conducted by LSU, and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is urging residents of southeast Louisiana to participate. Mike Steele with GOHSEP you’ll be asked about evacuation plans in the event of a hurricane…:
CUT 9 (11) “get there”

There have been 27 shooting deaths in Shreveport this year. Corporal Marcus Hines says the latest victim is 15-year-old Desmon Bell, who was found dead inside a home from a gunshot wound to the head. He says they still don’t know the shooter and witnesses aren’t cooperating…:
CUT 15 (07) “two different things”
A $1,000 reward is being offered for information on this crime.

Experts have some tips for parents when it comes to transitioning your kids from summer to the school year. SU Health New Orleans Clinical Pediatrics professor, Dr. Cory Hebert, says getting adjusted to a new bedtime soon is important as sleepy kids could act out in class…:
CUT 5 (11) “day before”