The investigation continues today into yesterday’s fatal shooting at a high school in Greensburg. Joe Chaney with the St. Helena Parish Sheriff’s Office says a student started shooting in the parking lot at St. Helena College and Career Academy…
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The gunman, a 14-year-old boy, was taken into custody. A relative has identified the victim as 16-year-old Vernon Gordon a football player.

Small Business optimism declined in August according to a nationwide survey of small businesses. NFIB state director Dawn McVea says inflation continues to drive costs higher and 40-percent of owners reported job openings that were hard to fill, which impacts sales….
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For the first time ever, LSU has surpassed the 400-million dollar mark in research activity. Vice president of research and economic development at LSU, Robert Twilley, says the university is reporting 428-million dollars in total research activity in one year, up 16-percent from the previous year. Twilley says their research initiatives are gaining momentum…
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Twilley says an increase in research dollars shows the university’s commitment to solving pressing problems for Louisiana.

LDWF says wildlife, like everything else, is being impacted by the drought conditions and excessive heat. State Wildlife Veterinarian Dr. Jim Lacour says the limited availability of water results in ducks and other animals having to travel for alternative water sources.
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Lacour says both predation and malnourishment during this travel may result in mortality.

Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore was joined by former NFL player Warrick Dunn as he filed a petition to block clemency hearings for death row prisoners. Dunn’s mother, Baton Rouge police corporal Betty Smothers was killed in 1993 by Kevan Brumfield who is on death row. Dunn says commuting the sentences of these inmates is disrespectful to the victims’ families and in his case, law enforcement.
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Governor John Bel Edwards has publicly stated he opposes the death penalty.

Drought conditions and excessive heat are affecting wildlife in the Bayou State. State Wildlife Veterinarian Dr. Jim Lacour says when plants die, deer and other wildlife miss out on the nutrition that plants provide.

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For the first time in school history, LSU has surpassed 400 million dollars in research spending. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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Louisiana Tech University President Dr. Les Guice announced his plans to retire by the end of the year. During Guice’s tenure, the university reached national and global rankings, record-breaking enrollment, innovative expansion, and other milestones during his presidency. Guice served the institution for 45 years, the last 10 as president.

Former NFL star Warrick Dunn supports East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore’s attempt to halt clemency hearings that are scheduled to begin next month for death row inmates seeking a sentence of life in prison, instead of a death sentence. Dunn’s mother, a Baton Rouge Police Officer, was killed while working as a security guard 30 years ago and Dunn is offended Governor Edwards is trying to reduce the sentence of the man who killed his mother…
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Moore is seeking a judge’s order to halt the clemency proceedings.

Optimism among small businesses nationwide declined for the month of August as inflation continues to drive costs higher. NFIB State Director Dawn McVea
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LDWF says wildlife, like everything else, is being impacted by the drought conditions and excessive heat. State Wildlife Veterinarian Dr. Jim Lacour says the limited availability of water results in ducks and other animals having to travel for alternative water sources.

Cut 13 (12) “…or ditches.”
Lacour says both predation and malnourishment during this travel may result in mortality.
LSU announces for the first time in school history the university has surpassed 400-million dollars in a single year for research activity. It’s usually around 350-million dollars. Vice president of research and economic development at LSU, Robert Twilley, says one of the their more important research initiatives is with carbon capture and underground storage…
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There was a school shooting in Louisiana yesterday. It happened at St. Helena College and Career Academy which is a high school in Greensburg. Authorities say a 14-year-old student fatally shot another student and wounded two others. The suspected gunman is in custody and classes for today and tomorrow are canceled.

East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore was joined by NFL star Warrick Dunn as he filed an injunction to stop upcoming clemency hearings for death row inmates.
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LSU has hit a milestone for its research efforts as for the first time in school history its exceeded 400-million dollars in total research activity in just one year. Vice president of research and economic development at LSU, Robert Twilley says this shows the university’s commitment to solving Louisiana’s problems and this type of research activity creates an estimated one-point-two billion dollar economic impact on Louisiana…
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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says this historically dry summer is having an impact on wildlife. State wildlife veterinarian Doctor Jim Lacour says the lack of rain, effects vegetation and results in fewer insects, which is not good for young turkeys and quail…
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Lacour says drought conditions also limit water sources, thus concentrating wildlife and increasing the risk of predation and disease transmission.

East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore was joined by NFL star Warrick Dunn as he filed an injunction in state court to stop clemency hearings for death row inmates. Dunn, whose mother, Baton Rouge police corporal Betty Smothers was gunned down 30 years ago, says it’s not fair that her killer, Kevan Brumfield is still alive.
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There are 20 clemency hearings pending before the Louisiana Pardon Board.

The National Federation of Independent Business says small business optimism declined in August as inflation continues to drive costs higher. NFIB state director Dawn McVea says small business owners are determined to get through this, but it’s not easy. She encourages consumers to shop locally…
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The extreme heat and drought we’ve experienced this summer has been tough on everyone, including wildlife. Teiko Foxx has more…
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There’s a good chance for rain across the state today, including in western Louisiana where wildfires are still burning.

In St Helena Parish one person is dead and two others injured after a shooting at St. Helena College and Career Academy this afternoon. A second shooting victim reportedly showed up at a local hospital claiming that others may be hurt and third victim is reportedly being airlifted to children’s hospital in Baton Rouge. This is a developing story.

LSU-Alexandria’s enrollment has topped five thousand a goal they hoped would reach in 2025. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A St. Tammany Parish judge rules an attack ad against Attorney General Jeff Landry must be taken off the air because it’s not accurate. The ad alleges Landry did not aggressively pursue child porn charges against a man because he had a connection with Landry. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat predicts ads targeting Landry will continue since he’s the front-runner in the race…

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Damage from the wildfires this year is devasting to timber landowners in west-central Louisiana. In addition to the economic losses, Forester Robbie Hutchins with the LSU AgCenter says the impacts will be felt across the state because forests also provide clean air, clean water, and wildlife habitats.

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There are no federal programs to help timber landowners recoup their losses.

An attack ad against Attorney General Jeff Landry that ran over the weekend was ordered to be pulled off the air by a St. Tammany Parish judge. The ad aired during the LSU game alleges Landry failed to pursue a child porn case because Landry had a connection to the Lafayette man. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the TV ad aired during Saturday’s LSU game…

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Landry’s gubernatorial campaign says a dark money group that supports Stephen Waguespack for governor is responsible for the ad.

Louisiana State University of Alexandria is now the fastest-growing public university in the state after exceeding its goal of enrolling five thousand undergraduate students two years ahead of schedule. Chancellor Paul Coreil says there was nearly 40 percent growth in students opting for a 100 percent online program.

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This year’s freshman class of 475 marks the 3^rd largest since admission standards were increased in 2007 and is the largest in the last eight years.

Can playing alter your pet’s mood during a medical procedure? Brooke Thorington has more from an artist in residence at LSU’s School of Veterinary Medicine.

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Louisiana Tech President Dr. Les Guice announces his plans to retire by the end of the year. During Guice tenure, the university reached national and global rankings, record-breaking enrollment, innovative expansion, and other milestones during his presidency. Guice served the institution for 45 years, the last 10 as president.

A St. Tammany Parish judge rules an attack ad against Attorney General Jeff Landry must be taken off the air because it’s not accurate. The ad alleges Landry did not aggressively pursue child porn charges against a man because he had a connection with Landry. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat predicts ads targeting Landry will continue since he’s the front-runner in the race…

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In west-central Louisiana where wildfires have ravaged thousands of acres of forests, it only adds insult to injuries to landowners who incurred losses from Hurricanes Laura and Delta just three years ago. Forester Robbie Hutchins with the LSU Ag Center says it’s difficult to explain the devastation that’s occurred.

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LSU-Alexandria’s enrollment tops five thousand a goal they hoped would reach in 2025. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Louisiana Tech University President Dr. Les Guice announced his intent to retire today. After serving 45 years at the school, the last 10 as president Guice will retire at the end of the year. University of Louisiana System President and CEO Dr. Jim Henderson, says “President Guice leaves an indelible mark on his alma mater. His leadership and grand vision will benefit generations to come.

A St. Tammany Parish judge has ordered an attack ad that targets Attorney General Jeff Landry must be removed from the airwaves. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore is filing an injunction today to stop the upcoming clemency hearings for death row inmates in Louisiana. 56 inmates are seeking to have their sentences reduced to life in prison, the first group of hearings is scheduled for next month.

Louisiana State University of Alexandria has exceeded its goal of enrolling five thousand undergraduate students by 2025, securing its status as the fastest-growing public university in the state. Chancellor Paul Coreil says students transferring to LSUA from other institutions increased by 49 percent last year.

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Damage from the wildfires this year is devasting to timber landowners in west-central Louisiana. In addition to the economic losses, Forester Robbie Hutchins with the LSU AgCenter says the impacts will be felt across the state because forests also provide clean air, clean water, and wildlife habitats.

Cut 8 (09) “…what next.”

There are no federal programs to help timber landowners recoup their losses.

A judge rules an attack ad against Attorney General Jeff Landry must be taken off the air because it’s inaccurate. The ad alleges Landry did not aggressively pursue child porn charges against a man because he had a connection to Landry. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says an order to remove an ad is unusual, but it does happen when the facts presented show the ad is false.

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In west-central Louisiana, the drought and wildfires have ravaged thousands of acres of forest land. Robbie Hutchins with the LSU AgCenter says the forestry industry has more than a $10 billion annual impact on the state. And while State Ag and Forestry do assist landowners with site preparation and the replanting of timber stands.

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He says forests also provide clean air, clean water, beauty, and wildlife habitats.

The FDA has signed off on new COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna to rev up protection ahead of a potential fall surge. Teiko Foxx has more…

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