The Labor Day Holiday is today and many Louisiana’s are enjoying time off with their friends and family, but what is the actual state of labor in the state? LSU Economist Loren Scott says Shreveport has taken a small hit because of a downturn in the energy industry but things remain stagnant in the central part of the state.
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Scott says Baton Rouge and Lake Charles are doing well with a big boom in construction employment.

This weekend typically kicks off fall and football season, but it’s also the beginning of the election season. The big statewide election in Louisiana in the US Senate race with 24 candidates on the ballot. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says message and visibility will be important before election day because there are so many candidates in the race.
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A nationally broadcasted flood relief concert takes place tonight at the Baton Rouge River Center theater. Michelle Southern has more…
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The Monroe County, Florida Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a Natchitoches man who was snorkeling in the Dry Tortugas. Authorities say 67-year-old Bryan Wimberly was diving from a commercial vessel when his dive partner noticed he was panicking underwater. Wimberly was retrieved by a rescue diver and CPR was performed. Wimberly was the director of the Natchitoches utility system and served as a fire chief.

It’s Labor Day, so what is the actual state of labor in Louisiana? LSU Economist Doctor Loren Scott says depending on where you live, some industries are booming. He says Baton Rouge and Lake Charles are doing very well, but it’s not so good in areas like Houma or Lafayette….
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The Louisiana Workforce Commission says Lafayette has lost 73-hundred jobs over the year.

There’s a big flood relief concert tonight in Baton Rouge that will feature dozen of artists like Aaron Neville, Hunter Hayes and the Rebirth Brass Band. Raycom Media will present the concert and W-A-F-B TV anchor Lauren Westbrook says Randy Jackson and Harry Connick Junior will co-host….
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The concert will air from 7-9 PM.

The US Senate has race not received much attention, but that should change as we are about two months away from election day. Political Analyst Clancy Dubos says in-state fundraising could be difficult, because many big-money donors are giving to flood relief efforts instead…
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Dubos says that means national super PACs could have more influence on this race.

For the first time since 2002, the LSU Tigers start the season with an 0-1 record after an embarrassing 16-14 loss to Wisconsin. Tiger Rag Associate editor James Moran says LSU can still play in the college football playoffs this year, but the offense has to get much better…
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The Tigers had just 257 yards of total offense on Saturday.

Labor Day usually marks the start of the political season. In Louisiana, there’s the US Senate race and two Congressional races where the seat is vacant. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says it’s difficult for the 24 candidates in the US Senate race to set themselves apart, so message and visibility will be important before the November eighth election…
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Tonight there will be a flood relief concert that will be broadcast nationwide featuring big named arists Aaron Neville, Hunter Hayes and Better than Ezra. WAFB-TV Anchor Lauren Westbrook will host alongside Louisiana natives Randy Jackson and Harry Connick Junior…
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The concert airs from 7 to 9 PM tonight and you can find out more at louisiana-rising-flood-relief-dot-com.

Governor John Bel Edwards tells the White House that the flood damage in Louisiana is nearing nine billion dollars as they continue to assess the damage to roads and other public infrastructure. The governor provided that total in a request for Congress to approve two-billion dollars in federal aid that’s needed for housing, economic development and infrastructure. Edwards says it’s a reasonable request.

What is the state of labor in Louisiana on this Labor Day? Don Molino has more…
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Labor Day is traditionally considered the start of the political season, the big run-up to the November 8th election. It’s been a quite US Senate race, even though there’s 24 candidates on the ballot. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says expect to see the candidates ramp up their get the vote out campaign, which means you’ll start to hear more from them….
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Dubos says the major candidates will rely on fundraising from the national Super PACs, but in state donations maybe down because of all of the flood relief efforts.

On this Labor Day, LSU Economist Doctor Loren Scott says the oil industry continues to take on employment losses, while the job market is strong in Baton Rouge and Lake Charles. Scott says elsehwere in the state, the employment picture remains stagnant….
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A nationally broadcasted flood relief concert takes place tonight at the Baton Rouge River Center theater. Michelle Southern reports…:
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The LSU Tigers played horrible and lost to Wisconsin on Saturday to start the season 0-1 for the first time since 2002. Tiger Rag Associate Editor James Moran says the 2016 season has already reached a crossroad…
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LSU hosts F-C-S member Jacksonville State this Saturday at 6:30.

A new report from Trust for America’s Health finds Louisiana has the highest adult obesity rate in the country, at 36-percent. Bob Johannessen with LDH says studies dating back to 2008 have shown Louisiana as one of the heaviest states in the nation…:
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Johannessen says they recommend that everyone eat at least five fruits and vegetables a day and eliminate sugary drinks from their diet.

According to the governor’s office, work has started in 15 homes as part of the Shelter at Home Program, which pays up to 15-thousand dollars to make a home livable, while other repairs continue. Workers were at Patricia Lee’s home and she’s thankful for the program…
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15-thousand flood victims have registered for the program.

Disaster unemployment benefits are available for flood victims. Director of the Unemployment Insurance Program, Renita Ward Williams, says anyone whose employment was interrupted by the disaster can apply through October 14.
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Visit LaWorks.Net to register.

What could be a very memorable football season in the history of LSU kicks off today as the 5th ranked Fighting Tigers face the Wisconsin Badgers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Junior defensive tackle Davon Godchaux believes LSU could have the best defense in the country…:
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Kick-off is at 2:30.

Crews with the Shelter at Home Program have started construction on 15 homes that were damaged by flood waters. Patricia Lee’s home was one of thousands destroyed by the historic rain event. Lee says the workers are fixing a bedroom and a bathroom, so she can live in the home while the rebuilding process continues…:
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To register for the program visit shelter-at-home-dot-la-dot-gov.

If you lost your job or income as a result of last month’s flooding, you can apply for disaster unemployment benefts at L-A-works-dot-net through October 14th. Director of the Unemployment Insurance Program, Renita Ward Williams…
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Williams says over 57-hundred people have already applied.

Louisiana has the highest adult obesity rate in the country, according to a new report from Trust for America’s Health. Don Molino has more…
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The LSU Tigers finally return to the football field as they battle the Wisconsin Badgers this afternoon at 2:30 at historic Lambeau Field. Also today, the Ragin Cajuns host Boise State, Louisiana Tech is at Arkansas and ULM hosts Southern. It’s the first game as Warhawks Head Coach for Matt Viator.

The 2016 season kicks-off today for the 5th ranked Fighting Tigers. LSU’s defense will face a quarterback that will make his first collegiate start. Wisconsin’s Bart Houston is a fifth-year senior and LSU safety Jamal Adams anticipates Houston will play well…
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Kick-off is at 2:30 today.

State Police say they are on the lookout for drunk drivers this Labor Day weekend. Trooper Dustin Dwight says they will also not tolerate motorists who are speeding, driving recklessly, or distracted. He says if you plan on driving a long distance, use the 511 app on your phone to get the latest on traffic conditions.
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Dwight says there will be extra police on the roads this weekend.

A study from Trust for America’s health finds Louisiana has the worst adult obesity rate in the nation at 36-percent. State Department of Health spokesperson Bob Johannessen says to change this trend, it has to start at a young age. He encourages parents to limit TV watching for kids to two hours a day or less and more than one hour of physical activity…
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Johannessen says eating a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables and eliminating sugary drinks are other ways to live a healthy lifestyle.

New charges have been handed down against the illegal immigrant who was behind the wheel of a bus that hit a stopped fire truck and killed three people last week, including a fire chief. 37-year-old Denis Yasmir Amaya Rodrigquez faces three negligent homicide counts, 41 counts of negligent injuring and many other charges. State Trooper Melissa Matey says the feds are investigating the bus company….
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Bond for the Honduras native is over one million dollars.

Construction has begun on 15 homes covered by the Shelter at Home Program. Emelie Gunn spoke with one of those homeowners…

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During Saturday’s big game between LSU and Wisconsin, American Family Insurance is partnering with Wisconsin Athletics to raise money for the American Red Cross’ flood relief efforts in Louisiana. Fans at home and at the game can donate $10 by texting “LAFLOOD” to 90999.

A new study from Trust for America’s Health finds Louisiana has the highest adult obesity rate in the country. Bob Johannessen with LDH says there is a lack of sidewalks in Louisiana, and in some cases limited outdoor activity options. He says there is also less access to physical activity in school.

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The study finds Louisiana’s adult obesity rate is 36-percent.

Additional criminal charges have been filed against the driver of the bus who crashed into emergency vehicles in St. John Parish, causing the death of three people including the fire chief. The third victim succumbed to injuries on Thursday. Melissa Matey says Denis Yasmir Amaya Rodriguez, an illegal alien, faces multiple charges.

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Rodriguez reportedly claimed his breaks went out when he slammed into the vehicles.

State Police say new charges have been handed down against the illegal immigrant who was behind the wheel of a bus that hit a stopped fire truck and killed three people last week, including a fire chief. 37-year-old Denis Yasmir Amaya Rodrigquez faces three negligent homicide counts, 41 counts of negligent injuring and many other charges. Trooper Melissa Matey says the feds are investigating the bus company….
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Bond for the Honduras native is over one million dollars.

It’s Labor Day weekend, which means it’s time for fun with friends and family, but State Police warn drivers not to drink and drive. Trooper Dustin Dwight…:
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He says there will be checkpoints and extra police out on the roadways to protect the motoring public.

A study from Trust for America’s health finds Louisiana has the worst adult obesity rate at 36-percent. State Department of Health spokesperson Bob Johannessen says to change this trend, it has to start at a young age. He encourages parents to limit TV watching for kids to two hours a day or less and more than one hour of physical activity…
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The Louisiana Workforce Commission says individuals who are out of work or lost pay as a result of the flood can sign up for unemployment benefts through October 14th. Director of the Unemployment Insurance Program, Renita Ward Williams, says the assistance can help fill some of the income gaps…
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To apply go to La-Works-dot-net.

Construction began today on 15 homes in the Shelter At Home Program. The program pays up to $15-thousand for basic home repairs to make the house livable. Patricia Lee says she applied for the program on Monday, and workers are already fixing her home.

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To register for the program, go to ShelterAtHome.La.Gov.

Disaster unemployment benefits are available for flood victims. Director of the Unemployment Insurance Program, Renita Ward Williams, says anyone whose employment was interrupted by the disaster can apply through October 14.

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Visit LaWorks.Net to register.

Louisiana has the highest adult obesity rate in the country, according to a new report from Trust for America’s Health. Bob Johannessen with the Department of Health says this isn’t surprising because there are studies dating back to 2008 that show Louisiana as one of the heaviest states.

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It’s Labor Day weekend, which means people will be enjoying time with friends and family, and State Police will be on the lookout for drunk drivers. Trooper Dustin Dwight says they’ll also be looking for motorists who are speeding, driving recklessly, and distracted drivers. He advises people to use the 511 app this holiday weekend.

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Dwight says there will be checkpoints and extra police on the roads this weekend.