Governor John Bel Edwards approval rating is up to 58 percent, according to a national poll by Morning Consult. Baton Rouge pollster Bernie Pinsonat says even though Edwards saw a drop in his favorability in the spring that appears to be leveling off.

Cut 15 (08) “right now”

Edwards’ approval rating was at 54 percent in May.

Readers of Travel + Leisure ranked New Orleans the number four city in the US. Kristian Sonnier with the New Orleans CVB says hey work around the clock to ensure the Big Easy continues to top these lists, and he hopes this recognition will attract more visitors to the city.

Cut 5 (11) “in those rankings”

The Environmental Defense Fund is suing the Trump Administration for extending the red snapper season. Director of the Gulf of Mexico Oceans program, Robert Jones, says his hope is to get rid of fixed seasons because they do not benefit anglers. He says this suit is a catalyst for change towards more flexible access.

Cut 12 (11) “management failure”

The group fears overfishing will hurt the snapper population, but opponents say that shouldn’t be a problem.

Another court hearing has been set for a Shreveport man accused of killing a police officer. Grover Cannon is accused of shooting Officer Thomas LaValley six times in 2015. The 29-year-old had a hearing with a judge today, and another is set for August 24. His trail is slated to begin in April of 2018.