You might notice how great it feels outside this morning and that’s because yet another cold front has moved in. Temperatures aren’t down all that much but humidity is says State Climatologist Barry Keim. He says this is the fourth major front we’ve had pass through Louisiana in the last six weeks…:
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He says we’ve been seeing this pattern set up this year that’s causing the humidity to push down into the Gulf of Mexico.

The recent death of actor-comedian Robin Williams has opened a discussion about suicide across the country. The 63-year-old is said to have been battling severe depression. LSU Mental Health expert, Dr. Howard Osofsky, says treatment in these cases is important but it doesn’t mean suicide can always be prevented…:
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In one week, candidates will begin signing up for the November federal election. Jeff Palermo looks at how the races are shaping up…:
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The U.S. Coast Guard says a 623-foot-long bulk freighter lost power and steering control and crashed into an oil tanker and a barge early this morning in Gretna. The say a vessel carrying grains acted up near the Gretna ferry landing and struck another vessel that was fueling up. They say some oil spilled into the river but there is no threat to water supply. The incident is under investigation.

In one week qualifying begins and that’s where candidates officially sign up to run in the upcoming election in November. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says a large field of candidates is expected in the 5th congressional district race. He says former Governor Edwin Edwards is the favorite to make a run-off…:
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Pinsonat says the fifth district congressional race will also have a large field as challengers see Vance McAllister as a vulnerable incumbent because of his kissing scandal earlier this year.

According to figures from the World Trade Center of New Orleans, Louisiana exports are up 9.3 percent during the first half of the year. That’s to $32.1 billion. This keeps Louisiana in 6th place in the US in exports having accounted for 3.6 percent of the $804 billion nationwide through midyear.

NOPD is asking for the public’s help in locating the gunman who were in a vehicle when they opened fire on a house in the 9th ward over the weekend. The shooting killed 2 and injured 5 including two young children. Police Chief Ronal Serpas says they now believe they know who was in the vehicle with the shooter…:
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The investigation is ongoing.

Yet another cold front has settled over Louisiana. Scott Carwile reports…:
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State Climatologist Barry Keim says we’ve had northerly breezes move into Louisiana causing the humidity levels to drop dramatically. He says the weather outside is feeling much more comfortable that what you’d expect in The Bayou State for the middle of August…:
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Keim says this is the fourth major front we’ve had pass through Louisiana in the last six weeks.

The New Orleans Police Department is still searching for the gunman who opened fire on a house in the Lower Ninth Ward that killed two and left five people injured. 33-year-old Terrance McBride and 16-year-old Jasmine Anderson were killed in the shooting. Mayor Mitch Landrieu says they need your help finding the shooter…:
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Three of the victims, a mother and her two young children, remain in critical condition.

The recent death of actor-comedian Robin Williams has opened a discussion about suicide across the country. The death of the 63-year-old entertainer has been officially ruled a suicide. LSU Mental Health expert, Dr. Howard Osofsky, says the actor showed several risk factors for suicide…:
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He says if you notice a loved one’s behavior changing, you may want to seek help.

The politically-heated dispute over Louisiana’s use of the Common Core education standards was heard in a state district courtroom Tuesday. The case involves a lawsuit filed by parents and teachers who support Common Core and accuse the governor of violating the state Constitution in his actions against the multi-state standards. Judge Todd Hernandez will rule on the motions after he weighs out everything. No date was given on when a ruling is expected.

We’re a week away from the start of the three-day qualifying period, where candidates officially sign up to run in the November election. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat does not expect any surprise candidates to enter the US senate race…:
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Pinsonat says democratic incumbent Mary Landrieu will face two main republican challengers, Bill Cassidy and Rob Maness. A large field of candidates is expected in the fifth and sixth congressional district races.

The Coast Guard says they are investigating a multiple vessel collision on the Mississippi River near Gretna that happened late Tuesday evening. They say the incident caused oil to spill into the river. One of the ships carrying grain lost power and struck another vessel which was docked and the vessel that was hit leaked the oil. No injuries were reported and Jefferson Parish officials say there is no concern for the water supply.

The recent death of actor-comedian Robin Williams has opened a discussion about suicide across the country. Eric Gill has more…:
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According to Louisiana Oyster Task Force Chairman John Tesvich, since the BP spill, oyster production along Louisiana’s coast has reached lows that have not been seen in decades. Last year, just under a million pounds of oyster meat was produced and Tesvich says early numbers for this year are only slightly better…

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Prior to the BP spill, Louisiana public reefs would produce three to seven million pounds of oyster meat a year. As of now, there is no scientific evidence citing the oil spill as the sole factor for the decline in oyster populations.

Jefferson Parish President John Young announces he’s running for Lt. Governor in 2015. Young joins previously announced candidates Baton Rouge Mayor President Kip Holden and Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser. Young says he wants to be an ambassador for economic development and the film industry…

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The seat is being left open by Jay Dardenne who intends to run for Governor next year.

The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office says a teenage girl is under arrest for allegedly stealing a pizza delivery guy’s car. Spokesman Glenn Springfield says when 17-year-old Shaquillea Hunter of Monroe was questioned about the incident, she told the deputy to just take her to jail. Springfield says Hunter was booked into the Ouachita Correctional Center…

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A BESE board committee has voted down a proposal to eliminate Common Core from Louisiana public schools. A bid to use LEAP and iLLEAP exams in the current school year was rejected by a 3 to 6 vote. Although this was technically a committee vote, all but two board members voted.

In addition to the big super-moon we’ve got in the sky right now, the most explosive meteor shower of the year is underway. Lee Sawyer, Director of Chemistry and Physics at Louisiana Tech University, says we’re approaching the peak of the annual Perseid Meteor Shower. Sawyer says if you’d like to see some beautiful shooting stars, early tomorrow morning, when it’s still dark out, would be the best time…

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Sawyer says sometimes the meteors will look like little fireballs.

There’s a new candidate for Lt. Governor in 2015, and he is Prepublican Jefferson Parish President John Young. Young says a top priority for him as Lt. Governor would be making sure funds are secure to continue to market Louisiana…:
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Young will be on the ballot along with Republican Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser and Baton Rouge Mayor President Kip Holden, who is a Democrat.

The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in locaing a missing teen-aged boy from Donaldsonville. Fifteen year-old Brandon Augusta was last seen Sunday at about 1 pm at his house, then getting into a gray car. Anyone with information on Brandon’s whereabouts are asked to call Crimestoppers or the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office.

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Oyster production has been way down since the 2010 BP oil spill. Jeff Palermo with more…
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A Monroe teenager is arrested for allegedly stealing a pizza delievery guy’s car…:
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That’s Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Glenn Springfield who says seventeen year-old Shaquillea Hunter was booked into the Ouachita Correctional Center.

Jefferson Parish President John Young announces he’s running for Lt. Governor in 2015. The seat is being left open by Jay Dardenne who intends to run for Governor next year. Young says the Office of Tourism is a major growth industry for Louisiana…:
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Young joins already announced candidates Baton Rouge Mayor President Kip Holden and Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser.
In the Common Core hearing this afternoon, the attorneys for the Jindal administration argued that parents and educators have no authority to file a lawsuit against him for blocking Common Core. The argument was also made that – in case Judge Todd Hernandez rules against Governor Bobby Jindal-that the administration cannot be forced to testify, or give depositions. Hernandez says he will issue his written ruling soon.

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Since the BP spill, oyster production along Louisiana’s coast has reached almost record lows. That’s according to Louisiana Oyster Task Force Chairman John Tesvich, who says it’s a challenging time for the industry…;
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Prior to the oil spill, Louisiana reefs would produce 3 to 7 million pounds of oyster meat a year. Last year, it was just under a million pounds.
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s office says a teenage girl is under arrest for allegedly stealing the pizza delivery guy’s car. Spokesman Glenn Springfield says-once they got a report of the stolen vehicle -it was fairly easy to spot with the Pizza Hut sign on top…:
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The accused is 17-year-old Shaquillea Hunter of Monroe.

Louisiana’s oyster production has hit almost record lows, that have not been seen in decades. Many are blaming the BP oil spill, although BP quotes government studies that says conditions– other than the oil spill– have led to the decline, like hurricanes and an influx of fresh water. Louisiana Oyster Task Force Chairman John Tesvich says the industry is hopeful for improving conditions…:
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In fact, 2014 is showing only a very slight improveent over the low numbers of 2013.

The hearing today over a parents and teachers lawsuit filed against Governor Bobby Jindal for overstepping his power to block Common Core in schools has ended this afternoon, with no decision in the case. There’s another scheduled hearing Monday on this case, unles Judge Todd Hernandez reaches a decision before then.
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Jefferson Parish President John Young announces he’s joining the 2015 race for Lt. Governor. Michelle Southern has more..:

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There’s a supermoon in the sky right now, and with a chance of a meteor shower tomorrow morning. The Perseid meteor shower to be more specific…:
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That’s Lee Sawyer, the Director of chemistry and Physics at Louisiana Tech.

Oyster production has been on a downward spiral since the 2010 BP oil spill. Jeff Palermo reports…

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The Common Core dispute had its first hearing before a judge today. Judge Todd Hernandez heard motions involving a lawsuit filed by teachers and parents accusing Governor Jindal of violating the Louisiana Constitution when blocked tests associated with Common Core. No date was given on when Judge Hernandez will rule on the motions.

Jefferson Parish President John Young announces he’s joining the 2015 race for Lt. Governor. He joins already announced candidates Baton Rouge Mayor President Kip Holden and Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser. Young says he wants to be an ambassador for economic development and the film industry…

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The seat is being left open by Jay Dardenne who intends to run for Governor next year.

In addition to the big supermoon we’ve got in the sky right now, the most explosive meteor shower of the year is underway. Lee Sawyer is the Director of Chemistry and Physics at Louisiana Tech University. He says we’re approaching the peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower…

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He says if you’d like to see some beautiful shooting stars, early tomorrow morning when it’s still dark would be the best time to see them.

Jefferson Parish President John Young announce he’s joining the 2015 race for Lt. Governor. The seat is being left open by Jay Dardenne who intends to run for Governor next year. Young says, if elected, a major focus would be on economic development and creating jobs and opportunity for our children and grandchildren. He says a top priority as Lt. Governor is making sure funds are secure to continue to market Louisiana…

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Young joins already announced candidates Baton Rouge Mayor President Kip Holden and Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser.

Authorities have identified the Westin New Orleans hotel shooter who allegedly shot his 24-year-old friend before turning the gun himself Sunday morning. They believe 20-year-old Bajkanwar Aulakh is the one who pointed the gun at officers before a three hour long standoff ended with the man killing himself. Aulakh reportedly was set to appear in a Lafayette courtroom Monday on charges of felony cyberstalking.

According to Louisiana Oyster Task Force Chairman John Tesvich, since the BP spill, oyster production along Louisiana’s coast has reached lows that have not been seen in decades. Last year, just under a million pounds of oyster meat was produced and Tesvich says early numbers for 2014 are only slightly better than last year…

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Prior to the BP spill, Louisiana public reefs would produce three to seven million pounds of oyster meat a year.

The Mansfield Police Department have a 28-year-old man in custody accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old child. Letyrrus Carter was booked into the DeSoto Parish Detention Center for aggrivated rape. The child’s parents recently reported the alleged incidents which they say happened around a year ago.