Sweltering temperatures are expected across the state this weekend. State Climatologist Barry Keim says dangerous heat levels are expected into the first part of next week. He says afternoon high temps will be in the triple digits across Louisiana…:
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The National Weather Service says record high temperatures are possible in some areas of the state.

An arrest has been made in connection to a double homicide which happened in January near Donaldsonville in Ascension Parish. Deputies have charged 26-year-old Quinton Jackson of New Orleans with two counts of first degree murder. 37-year-old Chad Nichols and 29-year-old Benny Booker were found fatally shot at a home in what officials believe was a drug-related crime with the possible motive of robbery. Jackson was arrested with the help of New Orleans cops. Ascension Sheriff Wiley emphasized that this investigation is far from over.

The National Federation of Independent business is encouraging people to shop local as the annual state sales tax holiday is expected to give small business a much needed shot in the arm. Retail items are exempt from the 4 percent state sales tax today and tomorrow. NFIB State Director Dawn Starns says local businesses have been suffering of late…:
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She asks back to school shoppers to consider your mom and pop stores this weekend.

Gas prices dropped another penny from the day before. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular is $2.36.

So how are people saying Governor Bobby Jindal did in his first presidential debate? Eric Gill reports…:
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The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is urging citizens to use caution during the next several days because of dangerous heat levels. The National Weather Service indicates record high temperatures are possible in some regions and much of Louisiana will be above 100 degrees. Heat Indicies could exceed 110 degrees. A heat advisory is currently in effect for the upper half of the state until 7pm on Sunday.

The State Department of Education launches a new web portal which outlines Louisiana’s career education options. The program Jump Start now has an online site called “All things Jump Start.” State Superintendent of Education John White says Jump Start allows high school graduates to enter the workforce with an industry credential:
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He says all Jump Start resources are now at the touch of a button on the department’s website: louisianabelieves.com.

Louisiana’s Annual Sales Tax Holiday happens today and tomorrow. During the holiday, the 4% state sales tax on the first 25 hundred dollars of each item a customer buys will be waived. Department of Revenue spokesperson Kizzy Payton reminds shoppers to hold on to back to school shopping receipts..:
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Local sales taxes will still apply.

Now that Governor Bobby Jindal has his first presidential debate behind him, how did he do? Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the governor did okay and gives him a B-plus on his performance…:
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Political pundits ranked Jindal’s performance second behind Fiorina.

The four candidates for governor were asked about Louisiana’s poverty problem in our latest gubernatorial Q&A. Democrat John Bel Edwards says he wants to call on Congress to raise the minimum wage up from $7.25. He says he will also work toward equal pay..:
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The three Republicans stated there needs to be a greater focus on educational opportunities and job creation to strengthen families.

The Shreveport Community is mourning the loss of slain Officer Thomas LaValley who was shot to death in the line of duty Wednesday night. A memorial service honoring the life and service of LaValley takes place at 4pm at the Summer Grove Baptist Church in Shreveport. The suspected gunman, 27-year-old Grover Cannon, was taken into custody Thursday afternoon after being the target of a multi-state, multi-agency manhunt and an FBI reward of $25,000 for information leading to his capture.

Louisiana’s 2-day Annual Sales Tax Holiday kicked off today. Eric Gill has that…:
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The four gubernatorial candidates discuss the steps they’ll take to cut down the poverty rate in Louisiana. Scott Carwile has more…

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The West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Zachary man for allegedly shooting a woman in St. Francisville. They believe 22-year-old Lionel Haile was in an argument with a group of people before he left and returned with a gun and opened fire. One woman was shot in the leg. She was transported to a local hospital. Haile is charged with four counts of attempted second degree murder.

The Jindal Administration announces Moody’s Investors Service affirms Louisiana’s credit rating won’t change for an upcoming bond sale that will finance work on I-49 South. State Treasurer John Kennedy says Moody’s had noticed Louisiana was budgeting too much nonrecurring money and not doing anything about future liability…

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In Thursday afternoon’s consolidated debate, Governor Bobby Jindal was passionate in his answer regarding funding for Planned Parenthood after controversial videos recently surfaced showing aborted babies’ organs being sold. Jindal expressed his distaste in the group…

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Jindal went against candidate Carly Fiorina who said the organization should not be shut down over the issue.

A memorial service for slain Shreveport Police Officer Thomas LaValley will take place this afternoon. The suspected shooter is now behind bars. Michelle Southern reports…

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Federal prosecutors say a Mississippi man is sentenced to a year in federal prison for a beating at Fort Polk. They say 23-year-old Justin Corey Thurston of McLain, Mississippi pleaded guilty to assaulting his ex-wife and striking a man in the head with a baseball bat last September. Thurston’s sentence also includes three years of supervised release.

In response to Louisiana Radio Network’s latest question, the four candidates for governor say they want to take steps to reduce the number of people in Louisiana who live below the federal poverty line. Republican Scott Angelle says we need to ramp up our technical and community college programs, strengthen the Louisiana family, and increase job creation…

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The four candidate responses can be found at louisianaradionetwork-dot-com.

Louisiana’s Annual Sales Tax Holiday begins today. Over the next two days, the 4% state sales tax on the first 25 hundred dollars of each item a customer buys will be waived. Department of Revenue spokesperson Kizzy Payton says shoppers should keep in mind that not all items and services qualify for the tax holiday…

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Local sales taxes may still apply in your area.

The Jindal Administration announces Moody’s Investors Service says the state will keep its same credit rating for an upcoming bond sale that will finance work on I-49 South. State Treasurer John Kennedy says he asked Moody’s not to downgrade Louisiana to give the next governor and Legislature time to fix our state’s serious budget issues…

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He says a downgrade would have been bad news for taxpayers.

In yesterday’s consolidated debate, when asked about the war against ISIS, Governor Bobby Jindal says, as president, he would call the group by the name “radical Islam,” unlike President Obama. Jindal criticized the president for apologizing to the world rather than taking action against what Jindal calls the enemy…

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Louisiana Radio Network’s latest question for the four candidates for governor asks what steps they would take to reduce the number of people who live below the federal poverty line in Louisiana. Republican Jay Dardenne says education and job opportunities are essential to raise the embarrassing poverty rate in the state.

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Louisiana’s gubernatorial primary is October 24th.

Louisiana’s Annual Sales Tax Holiday happens today and tomorrow. During the holiday, the 4% state sales tax on the first 25 hundred dollars of each item a customer buys will be waived. Department of Revenue spokesperson Kizzy Payton says this is a good opportunity for parents to save as they shop for the new school year…

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Local sales taxes may still apply.

Although Governor Bobby Jindal did not take part in the prime-time Republican presidential debate, he did participate in the consolidated debate Thursday afternoon. In the first question Jindal answered, he defended himself against low popularity numbers here at home. Jindal says he ran for office to make a difference and be a leader for Louisiana…

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Jindal is currently concentrating campaign efforts in Iowa.

The four candidates for governor say they want to take steps to reduce the number of people who live below the federal poverty line because Louisiana’s poverty rate is one of the highest in the country. Republican David Vitter says one way to tackle this issue is by dramatically improving education for the children of Louisiana.

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Complete answers can be found at louisianaradionetwork-dot-com.

The Jindal Administration announces Moody’s Investors Service affirms Louisiana will keep its same credit rating for an upcoming bond sale that will be used to finance work on I-49 South. State Treasurer John Kennedy says we remain on negative credit watch which is good news for Louisiana tax payers because Moody’s could have downgraded us…

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Kennedy says he plans to go to market soon to sell Unclaimed Property bonds that will finance portions of I-49 South.