New polling data puts Governor John Bel Edwards approval rating at 49-percent. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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The administrator of the Louisiana Tax Commission is facing 65 criminal counts related to payroll fraud. State Police investigators say 51-year-old Charles Abels of Baton Rouge was paid for time he did not work. Authorities also say Abels used a state rental vehicle for personal use and submitted unauthorized fuel requests.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s office says a Lake Charles married couple were found dead in their home early this morning. Sheriff Tony Mancuso says deputies were sent to the home after receiving a call that a man stabbed his son. He says when officers gained access into the home, they saw a horrific scene…
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52-year-old David Pendley and his 59-year-old wife, Katherine were pronounced dead at the scene from stab wounds. The son was treated and released.

The Lafayette Economic Development Authority estimates the Acadiana area lost 11-thousand oil and gas jobs from 2008 to 2018. LEDA President Greg Gothreaux says much of the loss is linked to the drop in oil prices, a thousand jobs were also lost because of changes to the industry….
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