Common Core gets another hearing today. This time a judge is set to determine whether or not Governor Bobby Jindal had the constitutional authority to suspend test contracts that are tied to the academic standards. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says the judge hearing today’s case has already denied a motion to dismiss parts of it filed by parents and teachers who support Common Core…:
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Officials in St. Landry say a man his under arrest for animal cruelty after hundreds of birds and about 20 dogs were taken from his trailer near Lawtell under horrible conditions. They say 61-year-old Donald LaFleur’s business was selling birds, but he was keeping far too many in such a small space.

Police in New Orleans say a man was killed early this morning around 2am after being run over by at least 2 vehicles, including an 18-wheeler, on I-10. They aren’t identifying the victim at this time.

Louisiana Economic Development has created a new website to help meet recruitment needs of Louisiana employers, while also being a centralized hub for job seekers. Scott Carwile has more…:
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The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s office says a mother and father were arrested Sunday afternoon after they found them passed out in a car with their children inside. They say the 41-year-old Michael Pierce and his wife 34-year-old Melanie Pierce of Denham Springs were unconscious as a result of over-dosing on heroin. Concerned citizens called cops after seeing the car at Bonnabel and Vets in Metairie. The children, aged four and 11 month were not hurt and are in the care of family.

Another court hearing takes place today regarding the controversial Common Core education standards. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says at issue today, is whether Governor Bobby Jindal violated his constitutional authority when he took steps to suspend the testing contracts that are tied to Common Core:
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Common Core supporters were victorious last week when a judge denied a request from 17 lawmakers to halt the implementation of the academic standards.

The upcoming CBS Television series “NCIS: New Orleans” will do some filming in Baton Rouge at the USS KIDD. USS KIDD Executive Director Alex Juan says the show was looking for a real naval battle ship and the KIDD was an ideal location. But Juan says you shouldn’t expect to recognize the ship in the episode…:
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The series premiere of “NCIS: New Orleans” is set for September 23rd.

Forty-five years ago today Hurricane Camille left a lasting legacy on the gulf coast. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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Police in Natchitoches say one man is dead and another injured after a small plane crashed around 11am Sunday. They say 81-year-old Jack McCain of Natchitoches was taken to a Shreveport hospital where he is in serious condition. 83-year-old Thaddeus Longlois died at the scene according to investigators. The FAA is investigating the incident.

The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s office says they are looking for answers in the case of the little 7-year-old boy who was shot and killed as he was riding with his family in their vehicle over the weekend. They say it was 7-year-old Terrez Coleman who was pronounced dead at a hospital. Officials say the family of 5 was in their car when another vehicle passed and shot at them. Another child was hit but is expected to recover. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crimestoppers.

Forty-five years ago today one of the most descrutive hurricanes in US history made landfall along the Gulf Coast. Hurricane Camille was a Category Five storm when it churned over the mouth of the Mississippi River, before slamming into the Mississippi coast. Louisiana State Climatologist Barry Keim…:
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The 1969 hurricane season was very active as there were 12 hurricanes, the second most in US history.

Louisiana Economic Development has created a new, free website to help meet recruitment needs of Louisiana employers, while also being a centralized hub for job seekers. Louisiana Job Connection will accelerate the job/applicant search process for both employers and potential employees. Executive Director Kristi Williams says this is not your typical job board site…:
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LouisianaJobConnection-dot-com.

Deputies in Ascension Parish are expected to identify the teen who was found dead last week near the Mississippi River in Donaldsonville. They are waiting for autopsy results to determine the positive identity of the victim. The body was found just a few days after 15-year-old Brandon Augustus disappeared.

Supporters of the controversial Common Core academic standards won a battle in the courtroom Friday. Judge Tim Kelley denied a request from 17 lawmakers who filed a lawsuit seeking a temporary injunction of the implementation of Common Core. Council For a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says they are pleased the judge denied the temporary injunction…

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The anti-Common Core legislators argue that BESE and the Department of Education violated state law when they adopted Common Core standards.

The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals confirms 13 new cases of West Nile in the state this week. Seven of those cases came from Caddo Parish in northwest Louisiana. That brings the total number of cases in the state to 42. Two people have died from West Nile in Louisiana so far this year.

According to the Federal Elections Commission, Republican US Senate candidate Bill Cassidy has more campaign cash available than Democratic incumbent Mary Landrieu. Cassidy’s war chest is at 5-point-6 million, while Landrieu is at 5-point-5 million. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says it’s a significant accomplishment for Cassidy…

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Tea party candidate Rob Maness has only 200-thousand dollars on hand.

Elio Motors announces they are about a year away from production of a new 3-wheeled vehicle in Shreveport. Caddo Parish Commissioner Michael Thibodaux says Shreveport is looking forward to getting back into the car making business…

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Elio plans to produce 250-thousand cars at the facility by 2016.

In a hearing today, Judge Tim Kelly denies a request for a temporary injunction from a group of lawmakers against Common Core. That ruling means schools can use Common Core standards in writing, math and reading that have been in place over the last four years. …:
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That’s Council For a Better Louisiana President Barry Irwin says an assessment test is still not in place, but this is a good first step.

The LDWF Enforcement Division have arrested a St. Amant (SAN a maw) man in connection with a boating hit and run on the Amite River Diversion Canal in Livingston Parish. Thirty-two year old Thomas Amorello was booked on felony hit and run, negligent injury and reckless operation of a vessel.

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The numbers are from the Federal Elections Commission, and G-O-P U.S. Senate candidate Bill Cassidy has more on-hand cash for his campaign than Incumbent Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu. Cassidy has 5-point-six million; Landrieu has 5-point-5 million. U-L-L Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says the money keeps coming in…:
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Between candidates and third party groups, the total amount could reach $25 million dollars.

It’s a step toward reducing traffic delays and accidents on roadways. LSU is conducting research on a new kind of car that will communicate with other vehicles through a Wi-Fi like network to give information to drivers…:
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That’s LSU Engineering Professor Sherif (sha-REEF) Ishak (EYE shack).

Today, the anti-Common Core legislators argued in court that BESE and the department of education didn’t follow proceedures when they adopted Common Core. This afternoon, Judge Tim Kelley denied a request for a temporary injunction, which was good news to Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Irwin…:
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In Shreveport, Elio Motors announces they are about a year away from production of a new 3-wheeled vehicle. Caddo Parish Commisioner Michael Thibodeaux says he’s glad Paul Elio is sticking with North Louisiana…:
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And he’s glad Shreveport is back in the car-making business.
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Campaign finance reports show Republican Congressman and U.S. Senate candidate Bill Cassidy surpassing Democratic incumbent Senator Mary Landrieu when it comes to cash on hand. Don Molino with more…:
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The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals confirmed 13 new cases of West Nile this week. That brings the total up to 42 total cases so far this year. Half of those cases came from Caddo Parish in north Louisiana.

Supporters of the controversial Common Core academic standards won a battle in the courtroom today. Judge Tim Kelley denied a request from 17 lawmakers, who filed a lawsuit seeking a temporary injunction of the implementation of Common Core. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says it was a strong ruling Judge Kelley…:
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Erwin says there is still no assessment test in place for this year, but this is a first good step for Common Core.

Grambling State University still does not have a new president, and the original goal of having a person in place by October has been extended until the spring. While the search committee keeps looking, Cynthia Warrick is serving as the iterim president to replace the retired Frank Pogue.

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U. S. Senate candidate and G-O-P Congressman Bill Cassidy seems to be raising more money tha n incumbent Seantor Mary Landrieu. In fact, from Cassidy raised over 50 thousand dollars more than Landrieu. Here’s ULL Political Science Professor Pearson Cross…:
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LSU is doing research focusing on cars that will have the ability to communicate with each other. Eric Gill has more…
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State district Judge Tim Kelly has denied a temporary injunction to halt Common Core from being used in Louisiana classrooms. 17 state legislators are suing BESE and the Department of Education claiming they broke state law when adopting the controversial education standards. Kelly’s ruling means the implementation of Common Core continues in Louisiana, for now.

Campaign finance reports show Republican Congressman and US Senate candidate Bill Cassidy surpassing Democratic incumbent Senator Mary Landrieu when it comes to cash on hand. Don Molino has that…

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LSU is currently involved in research focusing on cars that will have the ability to communicate with each other. Engineering Professor Sheriff (sha-REEF) Ishak (EYE-shack) says information will be passed from one vehicle to another along a network, similar to the way Wi-Fi works. He says studies of the system are currently underway…

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He says cars will be able to warn drivers down the road of accidents, traffic jams, and other road hazards.

Speaking of cars, Elio Motors is about a year away from producing its three-wheeled vehicle at the former General Motors plant in Shreveport. Paul Elio has told the Associated Press that 27-thousand people have already reserved one of their cars that will get 84 miles to the gallon and cost 68-hundred dollars. Caddo Parish Commissioner Michael Thibodeaux says he’s not surprised in the interest

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Elio plans to produce 250-thousand cars a year at the Shreveport facility by 2016.

According to the Federal Elections Commission, G-O-P Congressman and US Senate candidate Bill Cassidy has more campaign cash available than Democratic incumbent Mary Landrieu. From July 1st to August 2nd, Cassidy raised 629-thousand dollars. That’s 53-thousand dollars more than what Landrieu collected. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says it will be interesting to see how the Landrieu campaign reacts

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Cassidy’s war chest is at 5-point-6 million dollars , while Landrieu is at 5-point-5 million.

New Orleans Police has two men in custody they believe are responsible for last weekends drive-by shooting in the Lower Ninth Ward that left two dead and five wounded. 20-year-old Blair Taylor, the accused shooter, and 25-year-old Jeffery Rivers, the accused accomplice, were arrested yesterday by NOPD with assistance from Louisiana State Police.

LSU is currently involved in research focusing on cars that will have the ability to communicate with each other. The technology is similar to Wi-Fi and will allow cars to collect and exchange traffic information with each other. Engineering Professor Sheriff (sha-REEF) Ishak (EYE-shack) says this will improve road safety…

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Ishak says this technology will also have the ability to reduce delays and cut down on car pollution.

The Saints return to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome to take on the Tennessee Titans in NFL preseason action tonight. Saints radio color analyst Hokie Gajan says during these preseason games, you want to see those guys on the bubble continue to improve…

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Kickoff is scheduled for seven o’clock.