A Monmouth University survey finds Governor Bobby Jindal is gaining support among likely caucus goers. Jeff Palermo has more…..

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The Center for World University Rankings has named five Louisiana universities among their top 1,000 universities in the world. Tulane was the highest ranked state school on the list coming in at number 272. LSU, LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, UNO, and Louisiana Tech also made the list. The ranking is based on categories such as quality of education, training of students, and faculty prestige.

New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu travels to the Vatican with other political leaders to meet with Pope Francis to discuss global issues, like climate change, human trafficking, and sustainable development. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says climate change is something Pope Francis takes very seriously…

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The Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences is hosting a workshop and symposium over the next two days.

An Annie E Casey Foundation report shows more children in Louisiana are living in poverty now than during the Great Recession. CEO of Agenda for Children, Anthony Recasner, says Louisiana ranks 48th overall for child well-being. He says more higher paying jobs translates into a family’s ability to provide more for their children…

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The 2015 Kids Count Data Book shows 28% of children here are living in disadvantaged families.

A Monmouth University poll of likely Iowa caucus goers shows Governor Bobby Jindal gaining momentum. 4 percent of respondents said they would support Jindal if the presidential caucus was held today. Previous surveys had Jindal polling at one to two percent. Radio Iowa News Director Kay Henderson says Jindal’s getting large crowds for every event he’s holding across Iowa but that doesn’t mean he’s turning that into caucus support…

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Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker leads the poll with 22 percent.

More children in Louisiana are living in poverty now than during the Great Recession, according to a report from the Annie E Casey Foundation. Anthony Recasner, CEO of Agenda for Children, says race and ethnicity tends to shape a child’s economic stability…

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The same report indicates the percentage of children without heath insurance is going down and the percentage of high school kids graduating on time is going up.

New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu travels to the Vatican with other mayors, governors, and UN Representatives to meet with Pope Francis to discuss global issues. Political Analyst Clancy Dubos says this is part of the Pope’s effort to engage and motivate political and community leaders around the world…

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Topics will range from climate change, human trafficking, and sustainable development.

Gas prices continue to fall in Louisiana. Gregg Laskosi with GasBuddy.com expects prices per gallon in September to be under two dollars and drop even more throughout the winter months…

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The statewide average is now $2.48 per gallon for regular gasoline, 4 cents lower than last week.

According to a report from the Annie E Casey Foundation, more children in Louisiana are living in poverty now than during the Great Recession. The 2015 Kids Count Data Book shows 28% of children here are living in disadvantaged families, up from 25% in 2008. Anthony Recasner, CEO of Agenda for Children, says many Louisianians are searching for work…:

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Recasner says the percent of kids living in high-poverty areas increased to 19 percent between 2009-2013.

We’re seeing gas prices at the pump continue to fall in Louisiana. Gregg Laskosi with GasBuddy.com says this is great news for consumers right now because the statewide average is now $2.48 per gallon for regular gasoline, a 4 cent drop since last week.

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Laskosi says we’re already seeing stations in the state with prices as low as $2.14.

A new survey of likely Iowa caucus goers shows Governor Bobby Jindal is gaining momentum. The Monmouth University poll gives Jindal a 59 percent favorable rating, 5th highest among Republican presidential candidates and 4 percent of the respondents said they would support Jindal if the presidential caucus was held today. Radio Iowa News Director Kay Henderson says many people are responding warmly to Jindal on his “Believe Again Tour.”

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Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker leads the poll with 22 percent of respondents favoring him over the rest of the field.

US Senator David Vitter announces he has raised $1.3 million in the second quarter for his gubernatorial campaign…
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LSU’s Athletic Department announces they’ve transferred ten million dollars over to the main campus, which will be used on academic and research initiatives. That’s about three million dollars more than what university leaders were expecting. Going forward, the athletic department has agreed to give the university at least seven-point two million dollars every year.
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The federal Connect-Home campaign, providing free or low-cost high speed internet for low-income families, is getting the attention of Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell. He has written President Obama and Louisiana Congressional delegation, requesting the Monroe area and the Louisiana Delta, be included in addition to Baton Rouge and New Orleans…
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State Police are investigating a Livingston Parish weekend hit and run that seriously injured a 14-year-old boy in Albany. Trooper Bryan Lee says the crash reportedly involved a dark, newer model truck…
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And at last report, the teenager was listed in critical condition. If you have any information about this accident, contact State Police.

US Senator David Vitter announces he has raised 1.3 million dollars in the second quarter and has more than $5 million in cash on hand for his gubernatorial campaign. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says that’s a huge amount of money compared to his competitors. Pinsonat says Vitter being seated as a US Senator is a big advantage…
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A big financial boost for LSU, as the athletic department tranfers ten million dollars to the main campus for academics and research initiatives. LSU Senior Associate Athletics Director Eddie Nunez says this year’s amount represented a two-point-eight million dollars over expectations…
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This year’s amount was two-point-eight million above expections.
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Shreveport Police say a 10-year-old boy – who is believed to have accidentally shot himself last week – has died. Here’s Michelle Southern with more…:
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A letter written by Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell is asking President Obama and the Louisiana Congressional delegation to include Monroe and the Louisiana Delta in the ConnectHome program-which provided free or low-cost high-speed internet to low income families. Campbell says–per capita–the Monroe area has the poorest people living in the US.

US Senator David Vitter announces he has raised $1.3 million in the second quarter and has more than $5 million in cash on hand for his gubernatorial campaign. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says this announcement is another sign that Vitter is the guy everybody’s chasing in this race…:
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The other gubernatorial candidates have yet to announce their second quarter fundraising totals.

A former teacher and basketball coach from Elton High School in Jefferson Davis Parish was sentenced to 7 years in prison today with credit for time served. 36-year-old Justin Fruge pleaded guilty to one count of felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile in March following his January arrest. Fruge was facing numerous charges of sexual misconduct, but pleaded guilty to the lesser charge after parents of the victims requested the charges be reduced so the juveniles wouldn’t have to testify.

Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell would like to see the federal “ConnectHome” program expanded in Louisiana to include the Monroe area. Campbell says, per capita, the Monroe area has the poorest people living in the US and no one needs it worse than they do…
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The program will provide free or low-cost high-speed broadband internet access to low-income families in 27 cities across the country, including Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

Shreveport Police say a family is in mouring today after a 10-year-old boy lost his life as a result of an incident in which it appears he accidentally shot himself. Corportal Marcus Hines says the investigation into the boy’s death is ongoing…:
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He says gun owners should always be sure to keep their weapons where children can not access them.

US Senator David Vitter announces he has raised $1.3 million in the second quarter for his gubernatorial campaign. Eric Gill has more…:
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The LSU athletic department announces they’ve transferred ten million dollars over to the unviersity that will be used on academic and research initiatives on the Baton Rouge campus. Since 2012, the athletic department has given at least seven million dollars to the university, so LSU President F King Alexander says the additional dollars are welcomed on the heels of a challenging budget year.

The Shreveport Police Department says a 10-year-old boy who is believed to have accidentally shot himself last week has died. Corporal Marcus Hines says the child gained acess to the gun in his home on July 17th…:
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Hines says the matter is under investigation but at this point it appears the incident is a tragic accident.

Governor Bobby Jindal has signed an executive order allowing the Louisiana National Guard to arm guards protecting military facilities. It states that the Guard is permitted to give military guards the means to protect themselves in order to preserve the lives, property, and the security of themselves and others subject to the threat of an attack.

US Senator David Vitter announces he’s raised $1.3 million in the second quarter and now has more than $5 million in cash on hand for his gubernatorial campaign. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the fact that Vitter is a sitting US Senator is clearly working in his favor…:
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The other candidates have yet to announce their second quarter fundraising totals.

Egg prices at the store are getting even higher. State Agriculture Commissioner and Chair of the Louisiana Egg Commission Mike Strain says the big increase is because of avian flu. He says egg prices have gone up 90 percent since May…:
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Strain says egg prices will remain high until farmers can properly sterilize their facilities to reintroduce hens.

State Police are looking for the driver of a vehicle responsible for hitting a teenager on the side of the road in Albany. The 14-year-old was last reported to be in critical condition. Trooper Bryan Lee says the suspect vehicle was trying to pass another one when it struck the teen in Livingston Parish…:
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Lee says the crash remains under investigation and are they asking the public for assistance in locating the pickup truck.

The Shreveport Police Department says a 10-year-old boy who is believed to have accidentally shot himself last week has died. They say the child was struck in the head by a bullet after gaining access to the gun in the home on July 17th and succumbed to injuries over the weekend. Cops say the investigation into the child’s death is ongoing.