Today candidates qualified for the open state treasurer seat. Michelle Southern reports on the major race in the October 14 election…
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US Senator John Kennedy is thrilled Senate leaders have delayed the August Congressional recess. Kennedy says the Senate hasn’t accomplished as much as he would like and he’s eager to repeal and replace Obamacare.
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The state Department of Education announces 33% of students scored Mastery on LEAP tests in 2017, which is the same as last year. Superintendent John White says 45 percent of white students achieved mastery this year compared to 19-percent for black students, a gap of 26 percentage points. He says now the question is what do we do with these results.
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21-year-old Lane Thibodeaux of Vermilion Parish will now spend 45 days in a federal prison and pay a 2,500 dollar fine for killing a whooping crane in 2014. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Spokesperson Adam Einck says Thibodeaux argued in court that he didn’t know he was shooting at a protected bird but…
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The state Department of Education announces 33% of students scored mastery on LEAP tests in 2017, which is the same as last year. Superintendent John White added these results keep showing that more must be done to close gaps between advantaged students and historically disadvantaged students, because it’s not shrinking…:
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45 percent of white students achieved mastery this year compared to 19 percent for black students.

A Vermilion Parish man is going to spend 45 days in federal prison and pay a $2500 fine for killing a whooping crane in 2014. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries spokesman Adam Einck says and $10,000 reward was offered for information when the protected bird was found shot, and multiple people stepped up:
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The man is identified as 21-year-old Lane Thibodeaux.

Today candidates qualified for the open state treasurer seat. Former Republican Covington Representative John Schroder believes he can address the state’s spending problem…:
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The lone major Democrat, New Orleans attorney Derrick Edwards, says he’s running on a platform of transparency and accountability…:
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Election Day is October 14.

The big story in national news today is that two Democratic congressmen have introduced an article of impeachment against President Donald Trump, alleging obstruction of justice. They are California Representative Brad Sherman, and Texas Representative Al Green.

The race is on for the open state treasurer seat, as candidates qualified today for the position vacated by US Senator John Kennedy. The field is full of capable candidates, like Republican Colombia Senator Neil Riser touted his experience as chair of the Senate Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs and seat on the Bond Commission…:
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Former Republican Covington Representative John Schroder and Former Republican Commissioner of Administration Angele Davis are also among the GOP candidates to qualify today. New Orleans Democrat Derrick Edwards is also officially in the race.

The US Senate has decided to shorten its traditional August recess by two weeks, following a request from Senator John Kennedy and other Republicans. Kennedy says he would prefer the entire month of August, but is pleased about the decision.

The state Department of Education announces 33% of students scored Mastery on LEAP tests in 2017, which is the same as last year. Superintendent John White says this is still an improvement of four percent since 2015 in ELA, math and science combined, so it’s good news that those gains have remained steady this year…:
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White added these results keep showing that more must be done to close gaps between disadvantaged students and their peers.

The ESPY’s take place tonight and will be hosted by five-time NFL MVP and two-time Super Bowl champion Peyton Manning of New Orleans. Saints superfan Jarrius Robertson of Reserve, who has undergone two liver transplants, has been selected to receive the Jimmy V Perseverance Award. Robertson says he’s never met Manning, but plans to thank him for the interception the then Colts Q-B threw in the Superbowl game when the Saints won their first NFL title the 2009 season.

US Senator John Kennedy is glad Majority Leader Mitch McConnell agreed to delay the Senate’s August recess by two weeks….:
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US Representative Steve Scalise is once again out of ICU nearly a month after being shot at a Congressional baseball game. Scalise underwent surgery last week for an infection and was readmitted to the intensive care unit, according to MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He remains in serious condition.

State Officials are extremely serious about crimes when it comes to enforcing wildlife laws, and now a man is going to spend 45 days in federal prison and pay a $2500 fine for killing a whooping crane in 2014. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries spokesman Adam Einck says the accused is 21-year-old Lane Thibodeaux of Vermilion Parish…:
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Einck says witnesses came forward when a $10,000 reward was offered.

Former Sons of Guns reality star William Hayden pleaded no contest to two rape charges in Livingston Parish on Wednesday and was sentenced to life in prison for aggravated rape and 10 years for aggravated incest.

Senate leaders have delayed the August Congressional recess, and US Senator John Kennedy is thrilled they will work the first two weeks of next month. He says the Senate hasn’t accomplished as much as he would like, and he would feel guilty about taking an entire month off work:
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He says federal leaders still have to implement tax reform, address the national deficit, approve plans for infrastructure, and of course, create a new federal healthcare system.

Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise has been transferred out of ICU at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The House Majority Whip remains in serious condition and is still being treated for an infection. Friday makes one month since Scalise was shot by a gunman who opened fire during a Republican Congressional baseball practice.

Qualifying began today for the October 14th election and 3 major candidates have officially thrown their hat into the ring for the State Treasurers race. They are Former Commissioner of Administration Angele Davis, Former State Representative John Schroder and Senator Neil Riser. The candidates all wore pink this morning for Kenner Representative Julie Stokes who bowed out of the race after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

Florida Coach Jim McElwain said at SEC Media Days that he’s tired of answering questions about The Gators choosing LSU for it’s homecoming game. He directed this comment to a Baton Rouge reporter…:
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Alabama coach Nick Saban spoke this morning at SEC Media Days. A ton of Crimson Tide fans showed up for Alabama’s appearance today in Hoover.

The US Senate has decided to shorten its traditional August recess by two weeks, following a request from Senator John Kennedy and other Republicans. Kennedy says he would prefer the entire month of August, but is pleased about the decision. He says they have a lot of work to do including the contentious health care topic.

Qualifying also begins today for the New Orleans Mayoral election. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says what makes this race for the top seat in the Big Easy interesting is that the top story is who isn’t running instead of who is. He says those big names like, Speaker Pro-Tempore Walt Leger, and State Senators JP Morell and Karen Carter Peterson…:
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He says even though the race is wide open, it feels like there’s less interest in the job than in years past.

A fire at an Amite Walmart last weekend caused over a million dollars in damaged according to Sheriff Daniel Edwards. Edwards says 45-year-old Larry Schouest (Sch-west) of Hammond combined chemicals to start the fire. He says Schouest faces multiple charges including aggravated arson, felony theft and criminal damage to property.
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According to a forecast from NOAA, it’s going to be a good season for the brown shrimp harvest in the Gulf of Mexico. Dr. Rick Hart with the National Marine Fisheries Service says moderate salinities combined with strong, consistent southerly winds have increased available nursery area and allowed for the greater distribution of juvenile shrimp.
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The harvest is expected to yield 44.2 million pounds, which is above the predicted value for the last two years.

Qualifying for the October 14th election is underway and one of the big races is for New Orleans Mayor…:
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NBC News in Washington is reporting that Representative Steve Scalise is once again out of ICU nearly a month after being shot at a Congressional baseball game. Scalise underwent surgery last week for an infection and was readmitted to the intensive care unit, MedStar Washington Hospital Center said.

An Amite Walmart that was set on fire last weekend sustained over a million dollars in damage. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards says much of the inventory inside the store was completely ruined. He says 45-year-old Larry Schouest of Hammond allegedly used things in three Wal Marts to start the blaze while he made off with laptops…:
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Schouest is facing two counts of aggravated arson, six counts of felony theft, and charges of criminal damage to property.

It looks as though this year will be a good one for the brown shrimp harvest in the Gulf of Mexico. According to NOAA’s annual forecast, the harvest is expected to yield 44.2 million pounds. Dr. Rick Hart with the National Marine Fisheries Service says many factors in the water are adding up to lead to a productive season…:
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On October 14 voters will choose a new state treasurer, but qualifying begins today. Halen Doughty has more on what to expect from the race..:
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State Officials are extremely serious about crimes when it comes to enforcing wildlife laws, and now a man is going to spend 45 days in prison and pay a $2500 fine for killing a whooping crane in 2014. 21-year-old Lane Thibodeaux of Vermilion Parish pleased guilty to five charges including one involving the crane and others including killing ducks from a moving truck.

The ESPY’s take place tonight and will be hosted by five-time NFL MVP and two-time Super Bowl champion Peyton Manning of New Orleans. Saints superfan Jarrius Robertson of Reserve, who has undergone two liver transplants, has been selected to receive the Jimmy V Perseverance Award.

A Wal-Mart in Amite says damages to the store caused by an arson fire could top a million dollars due to inventory being ruined. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards says 45-year-old Larry Schouest of Hammond allegedly set fire to a few Wal Mart locations..:
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Edwards says they suspect the Hammond store may have sustained similar losses.

This year will be a good one for the brown shrimp harvest in the Gulf of Mexico. That’s according to Dr. Rick Hart with the National Marine Fisheries Service..:
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The sign-up period to run for mayor of New Orleans and other elected offices in the state begins today. Political Analyst Clancy Dubos says the entire world is going to be watching the Big Easy race…:
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He says that’s why he feels that even though the race is wide open, it feels like there’s less interest in the job than in years past.

The State Treasurers seat is also up for grabs in the October 14th election. UL-Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross says this is the first time this post has been open since 2000, so it should be interesting. He says the fact that Kenner Representative Julie Stokes dropped out, could open it up to other contenders…:
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Also up for election is a seat on the Louisiana Public Service Commission, several judgeships, two vacant state House seats and local positions around the state.

An Amite Walmart that was set on fire last weekend sustained over a million dollars in damage. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards says much of the inventory inside the store was completely ruined. He says 45-year-old Larry Schouest of Hammond allegedly used things in three Wal Marts to start the blaze while he made off with laptops…:
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Schouest is facing two counts of aggravated arson, six counts of felony theft, and charges of criminal damage to property.

It looks as though with year will be a good one for the brown shrimp harvest in the Gulf of Mexico. According to NOAA’s annual forecast, the harvest is expected to yield 44.2 million pounds. Dr. Rick Hart with the National Marine Fisheries Service says many factors in the water are adding up to lead to a productive season…:
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Qualifying begins today for the October 14th statewide and municipal elections. One of the big races is for the seat being vacated by New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu. Political Analyst Clancy Dubos says typically when the incumbent cannot seek reelection because of term limits, you see a very large field…:
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He says what makes this race for the top seat in the Big Easy interesting is that the top story is who isn’t running instead of who is.

State Treasurer candidates will also officially throw their hat in the ring today. UL-Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross on the candidates to watch…:
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He expects this will be a highly competitive race.

Three Walmart stores in south Louisiana saw substantial losses after a string of arson in Tangipahoa Parish….:
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US Senator John Kennedy applauds Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s decision to delay the August recess in Congress for two weeks.