08:30 Newscast, August 4th, 2016

Louisiana saw a 36% increase in international travel to the state, according to Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser. Halen Doughy has more…:
Cut 3 (30) “I’m Halen Doughty”

It’s back to school time and parents can enjoy a break on state sales taxes tomorrow and Saturday. It’s down to three percent for the sales tax holiday. Department of Revenue Spokesperson Byron Henderson says some purchases aren’t eligible…:
CUT 5 (09) “rentals”

Louisiana’s FastStart workforce training program has been ranked the best in the nation for the seventh year in a row by the corporate site selection website, Business Facilities. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says what really drives the program’s success is the workforce in Louisiana…:
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Attorney Lance Unglesby says Ascension Parish President Kenny Matassa did not bribe Gonzales city council candidate, Wayne Lawson, in an effort to get him out of the race. Ascension Parish District Attorney Ricky Babin decided to open the investigation after audio was released of a private conversation between Lawson and Matassa. Babin says his office is working with the Attorney General’s office to put the facts together…:
Cut 9 (09) “the originals”