Sadly, The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s office says the body that was found along the levee in Donaldsonville last week is that of 15-year-old Brandon Augusta. Chief Deputy Tony Bacala says now that the identification is positive, the homicide investigation is full steam ahead…:
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He is asking for the public’s help in this case.

The LSU Ag Center is conducting research to determine the extent of damage done by feral hogs in Louisiana. Forestry economist Shaun Tanger says they’ve been getting reports from farmers and landowners about property damage, but they want to get a better picture of the problem with a couple of detailed surveys…:
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Tanger says the animals cause major damage to agricultural crops because they can be used for wallows, for forage and for protection.

Louisiana State Police say they will not file any charges against the woman accused of causing a wreck that killed two children in Prairieville. The children were among a group of five who were fishing near Bluff Road in June when they were run over by an SUV. LSP says the case is now in the hands of the DA who will decide whether or not it should be reviewed by a grand jury.

This morning in Lafayette police say a woman was struck and killed by a truck as she was walking along US 90. The highway southbound is closed for now at Verot School Road while the crash is investigated.

Louisiana’s private sector labor force grew to an all-time high in July with just over 2.1 million people employed statewide. Eric Gill has more…:
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The job picture in Louisiana is looking nice. The Louisiana Workforce Commission says several industry sectors hit all-time employment records in July, but executive director Curt Eysink says the unemployment rate grew likely due to more people coming to Louisiana because they know jobs are here…:
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He says statistics show just over 2.1 million people employed across the state.

The LSU Ag Center is conducting research to determine the extent of damage done by feral hogs in Louisiana. Forestry economist Shaun Tanger says they’re sending out detailed surveys to farmers and landowners because the first step to reaching a resolution to the issue is to find out exactly how big it is…:
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He says nationwide feral hogs are said to being causing more than $1.5 billion dollars in damage.

The judge who heard arguments in the latest Common Core hearing on Monday says he needs to sort through evidence before he makes a ruling on whether or not Governor Bobby Jindal went outside his authority in halting tests associated with the education standards. That was the argument from lawyers of parents and teachers who support Common Core.

Beginning today, United Airlines is offering nonstop flights from Lafayette to Denver, CO. Scott Carwile has more…:
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The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office confirms the body that was found along the levee in Donaldsonville last week is that of 15-year-old Brandon Augusta. Chief Deputy Tony Bacala says they’ve been investigating this case as a homicide since they discovered the body…:
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He says the case is very much under investigation but they don’t have enough evidence at this point to make an arrest.

Beginning today, United Airlines is offering nonstop flights from Lafayette to Denver, CO. The flight will be offered seven days a week departing at 4PM. Lafayette Regional Airport Director Michael Burrows says, in part, this flight is in response to oil and gas industry workers traveling to the northwest corridor…:
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He says so far the direct flight to Denver from Lafayette is poplular.

Louisiana’s private sector labor force grew to an all-time high in July. Statistics show just over 2.1 million people are employed across the state. Louisiana Workforce Commission Executive Director Curt Eysink says several industry sectors hit all-time employment records in July…:
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He says every part of the state will benefit from the employment growth.

The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s office says they are still looking for the person or persons responsible for the death of a 7-year-old child who was shot while traveling in a car with his family. Spokeswoman Casey Hicks says two children in the back seat of the car were shot — one was grazed with a bullet and she’s expected to be okay…

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The deceased child is identified as Terrez Coleman.

A Shreveport woman faces a second-degree murder charge after allegedly stabbing a 40-year-old man during an argument. Shreveport Police Corporal Marcus Hines says the victim, Isaac McClain, had a verbal dispute with his live-in girlfriend. Hines says the girlfriend called her friend, 36-year-old Valerie Bass, to the residence and that’s when the homicide occurred…

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Bass faces life in prison, if convicted.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s office says a Denham Springs couple is under arrest after being found passed out in a vehicle with their two young children in the back seat. Col. John Fortunato says investigators were called to the parking lot of a closed restaurant in Metairie Sunday afternoon…

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When questioned, 41-year-old Michael Pierce and his 34-year-old wife, Melanie, each admitted to injecting heroin earlier in the day. Both were charged with child endangerment and several drug related charges.

Education Superintendent John White told the Baton Rouge Advocate the education department’s website was shut down today because the Jindal administration refused to make a payment. A spokesperson for the division of administration says that was not the case and called it a technical glitch. Jindal’s office and the Department of Education are involved in a legal battle over Common Core. The website was up and running again by midday. A statement from the education department said they are glad the bill was paid.

The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s office says they are still looking for the person or persons responsible for the death of a 7-year-old child who was shot while traveling in a car with his family. Michelle Southern has that…:
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The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy has confirmed this afternoon the body that was found Thursday afternoon along the levee at Donaldsonville is that of 15 year-old Brandon Augusta. Authorities do suspect foul play, and anyone with information should call Crimestoppers.

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Education Superintendent John White told The Baton Rouge Advocate the education department’s website was down today because the Jindal administration refused to make a payment. A spokesperson for the division of administration says that was not the case and called it a technical glitch.
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That’s the Executive director of the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana, Keith Courville.

A couple from Denham Springs has been arrested following a report of them leaving their two small children in the back seat while they were passed out in their car parked in Metairie…:
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That’s Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Colonel John Fortunato who says 41 year-old Michael Pierce and 34 year-old Melanie Pierce were arrested on drug charges and child endangerment.

A Denham Springs couple is under arrest after being found passed out in a vehicle with their two young children in the back seat in a Metairie parking lot. Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Col. John Fortunato says they got the call around 2:30 yesterday afternoon and found 41-year-old Michael Pierce and 34-year-old Melanie Pierce…:
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The children were 4 years and 11 months old. When the couple was questioned, the suspects both admitted to injecting heroin earlier in the day.

While this hurricane season has been very light so far, today many people are remembering the anniversary date of Hurricane Camille slamming into the Gulf Coast 45 years ago today. Camille was one of the most destructive storms in US history, killing an estimated 150 people.
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Some questions being raised about the Education Department’s website being down today because of what Superintendent John White calls a refusal on the part of the governor to pay the bill…:
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That’s Keith Courville, the executive Director of the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana, who says he hopes that this was not based on the Common Core feud. The Jindal administration has said the missed payment was not on purpose.
A Shreveport man was stabbed to death yesterday morning following a confrontation with his live-in girlfriend. Forty year-old Isaac McClain was allegedly stabbed by a friend of his girlfriend, 36 year-old Valerie Bass at their residence…:
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That’s Shreveport Police Corporal Marcus Hines.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s office says a mother and father were arrested Sunday afternoon after being found passed out in a car with their children inside. Michelle Southern has that…:

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According to numbers released today from the US Labor Department, the Louisiana unemployment rate has risen for the 3rd consecutive month to 5.4 percent. That’s still below the national unemployment rate at 6.2 percent.
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A car to car shooting in Baton Rouge has left a seven year-old boy dead, and the EBR Sheriff’s Department is looking for the shooter. …:
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That’s Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Casey Hicks, who says another child was injured as well.
The Department of Education’s website was down today, reportedly because the Jindal administration did not make a payment…:
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That’s the Executive Director of the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana Keith Courville who says he hopes it’s just a technical glitch and not a political move based on the Governor’s stance on Common Core. The Jindal administration has said the missed payment was not on purpose.

The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s office says they are still looking for the person or persons responsible for the death of a 7-year-old child who was shot while traveling in a car with his family. Michelle Southern reports…

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The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s office says a Denham Springs couple is under arrest after being found passed out in a vehicle in Metairie yesterday. Authorities say inside the vehicle with 41-year-old Michael Pierce and his 34-year-old wife, Melanie, were there children, ages 4 and 11 months. They say, when questioned, the couple admitted to injecting heroin earlier in the day. The suspects were charged with child endangerment and several drug related charges.

Education Superintendent John White told the Baton Rouge Advocate the education department’s website was shut down today because the Jindal administration refused to make a payment. A spokesperson for the division of administration says that was not the case and called it a technical glitch. Executive director of the Associated Professional Eductators of Lousiana, Keith Courville, says either way it’s disappointing…

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Jindal’s office and the Department of Education are involved in a legal battle over Common Core.

Louisiana State Police say a traffic accident on Louisiana Highway 421 in Ascension Parish has claimed the life of a pedestrian. Authorities say the incident happened before noon today and they have confirmed one fatality, so far. Highway 421 has been shut down in both directions between LA 934 and LA 621 in St. Amant while police investigate.

The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s office says they are still looking for the person or persons responsible for the death of a 7-year-old child who was shot while traveling in a car with his family. Spokeswoman Casey Hicks says two children in the back seat of the car were shot — one was grazed with a bullet and she’s expected to be okay…

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The family has identified the little boy who suffered fatal injuries in the shooting as Terrez Coleman.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s office says a Denham Springs couple is under arrest after being found passed out in a vehicle with their two young children in the back seat. Col. John Fortunato says investigators were called out by concerned citizens to the parking lot of a closed restaurant in Metairie Sunday afternoon…

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When questioned, 41-year-old Michael Pierce and his 34-year-old wife, Melanie, each admitted to injecting heroin earlier in the day. Both were charged with child endangerment and several drug related charges.

A Shreveport woman is facing a charge of second-degree murder after she allegedly stabbed a 40-year-old man. Shreveport Police Corporal Marcus Hines says the victim, Isaac McClain, had a verbal dispute with his live-in girlfriend. Hines says the girlfriend called her friend, 36-year-old Valerie Bass, to the residence. He says when Bass arrived at the home, she too engaged in a verbal confrontation with McClain during which time Bass reportedly produced a knife…

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If convicted, Bass faces life in prison.

Figures released today show two different stories about Louisiana’s job market. In July, the state’s unemployment rate was at 5.4 percent, up from 5 percent in June. However, in a separate survey, Louisiana employers reportedly added 7,700 workers to their payrolls, which is a record high.

The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s office says they are still looking for the person or persons responsible for the death of a 7-year-old child who was shot while traveling in a car with his family. Spokeswoman Casey Hicks says it happened after a shopping trip over the weekend when the family of five was in motion and another car passed in the other lane…

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The family has identified the little boy who suffered fatal injuries in the shooting as Terrez Coleman. Hicks says the other child was grazed with a bullet and is expected to be okay.

A Rayville tax preparer is facing 18 felony counts of suspected fraud associated with his work. Donald Ray Jackson was arrested accused of filing fraudulent income tax returns containing fabricated business losses. In fact, seven of his clients told authorities that they didn’t own businesses. Jackson’s alleged crimes cost state taxpayers more than $325,000 in fraudulent income tax refunds.

A Shreveport woman is facing a charge of second-degree murder after she allegedly stabbed a 40-year-old man during an argument. Shreveport Police Corporal Marcus Hines says the victim, Isaac McClain, had a verbal dispute with his live-in girlfriend. Hines says the girlfriend called her friend, 36-year-old Valerie Bass, to the residence and that’s when the homicide occurred…

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Hines says Bass was detained at the scene of the crime and arrested.

Louisiana Economic Development has launched a new, free website to help meet recruitment needs of employers and to serve as a 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 is free for both job seekers and employers.