Governor John Bel Edwards has faced a lot of different issues in his first 8 months in office and a new poll shows almost half of the voters approve of the job he’s doing. UNO Pollster Ed Chervenak says an approval rating near 50-percent isn’t bad for a Democrat in a red state…:
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During his first year in office, the governor has had to tackle a huge budget deficit, historic flooding and police shootings.

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is asking residents in southeast Louisiana to partcipate in a phone survey, where they’ll be asked questions about evacuating from a hurricane.
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GOHSEP spokesperson Mike Steels says LSU will show up as the caller ID and the survey will take about 22 minutes to complete.

As parents are loading up backpacks with supplies for the new school year, health experts say what students really need is a good night’s sleep. Halen Doughty has more…
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The US Coast Guard and other agencies are attempting to clean-up 42-hundred gallons of crude oil that spilled near the mouth of the Mississippi River. A well owned by Texas Petroleum Investment Company dischared the oil. A Coast Guard spokesperson says they are trying to collect as much oil as possible with skimmers.

According to a UNO poll, nearly half of Louisianans think Governor John Bel Edwards has done a good job in his first 8 months in office. UNO pollster Ed Chervenak sys the governor’s favorability rating seems to be on the rise.

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Chervenak says that’s not a bad rating for a Democrat in a Red State.

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is urging Louisianans to participate in a phone survey on hurricane preparedness. Mike Steele with GOHSEP says LSU will perform the survey over the next three months, and the results will help agencies prepare for possible evacuations.

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A Luling man has been charged with attempted murder after shooting his estranged father-in-law in the chest. St. Charles Sheriff Greg Champagne says after 30-year-old William Canada and his wife separated, he went into depression. He says Canada was treated for an oxycodone addiction after suffering head trauma while serving in the military, and he quit his job at an oil refinery two weeks ago.

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Champagne says Canada fired around 40 shots into the home of his in-laws.

27 shootings have taken place in Shreveport so far this year. Cpl. Marcus Hines says that’s a high number, but most of them aren’t just random acts of violence.

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A University of New Orleans polls finds almost half of Louisiana residents surveyed give Governor John Bel Edwards a positive review of his performance in office. UNO Pollster Ed Chervenak says a poll in February found Edwards had an approval rating of 43-percent. He says in this latest survey, women were more approving of the governor than men.
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With the new school year right around the corner, it’s time for kids to get back into their school routine. LSU Health New Orleans Clinical Pediatrics professor Dr. Cory Hebert says to limit the amount of caffeine your child has, especially before bed to make sure they’re getting enough sleep. He says the amount of sleep a child needs depends on their age.
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A Luling man has been charged with three counts of attempted first degree murder after firing more than 40 shots into his estranged wife’s parent’s home. St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne says 30-year-old William Canada shot his father-in-law in the chest but the bullet didn’t penetrate his chest cavity because it first went through a door and sofa. He says they’re searching Canada’s residence because they found a makeshift Molotov cocktail and an accelerant at the scene.
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Champagne says after Canada and his wife separated, he went into a depression.

The US Coast Guard and other agencies are responding to an oil spill at the mouth of the Mississippi River. It’s estimated that the 42-hundred gallons of oil came from a well owned by Texas Petroleum Investment Company. Multiple oil spill response organizations have been contracted by the company to help clean up. Aerial assessments are now being conducted and the investigation is on-going as to how the spill happened.

Governor John Bel Edwards hasn’t had an easy 8 months in office, but a new poll shows almost half of voters approve of the job he’s doing. UNO Pollster Ed Chervenak says an approval rating near 50-percent isn’t bad for a Democrat in a red state…:
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As parents are loading up backpacks with supplies for the new school year, health experts say what students really need is a good night’s sleep. Halen Doughty has more…:
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A Luling man has been arrested after shooting his estranged father-in-law in the chest. St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne says 30-year-old William Canada, Jr is charged with three counts of attempted first degree murder for shooting into the home of his estranged wife’s parents where she was staying. He says Canada showed up at their home at around 4 in the morning as the father-in-law was watching TV in the living room…:
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He said Canada had been suffering from depression following he and his wife’s separation.

WAFB in Baton Rouge is reporting the autopsy results of Alton Sterling have been sealed on a federal court order. When asked, the East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner’s Office said they have been issued a second Federal Court Order prohibiting the release of the first order as well.

In a UNO poll of 600 likely voters, about one half of people approve of Governor John Bel Edwards job performance. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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A phone survey on hurricane preparedness is being conducted by LSU, and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is urging residents of southeast Louisiana to participate. Mike Steele with GOHSEP you’ll be asked about evacuation plans in the event of a hurricane…:
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There have been 27 shooting deaths in Shreveport this year. Corporal Marcus Hines says the latest victim is 15-year-old Desmon Bell, who was found dead inside a home from a gunshot wound to the head. He says they still don’t know the shooter and witnesses aren’t cooperating…:
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A $1,000 reward is being offered for information on this crime.

Experts have some tips for parents when it comes to transitioning your kids from summer to the school year. SU Health New Orleans Clinical Pediatrics professor, Dr. Cory Hebert, says getting adjusted to a new bedtime soon is important as sleepy kids could act out in class…:
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A poll from the University of New Orleans finds that 49-percent of Louisiana residents surveyed give Governor John Bel Edward positive marks in his performance for his nearly eight months in office. UNO Pollster Ed Chervenak says they surveyed 600 likely voters and his favorability rating seems to be rising…:
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He says the latest numbers are about 6 percent higher than they were in February.

Hundreds of new laws are now in effect including one that would double the fine for not wearing your seat belt. Interim Director of the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission Ken Trull says the fine for a first offense has went from $25 to $50. He says this is not about money, it’s about driver safety…:
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Kids and parents are gearing up for the start of the new school year, and that means getting back in the school routine. LSU Health New Orleans Clinical Pediatrics professor, Dr. Cory Hebert, says if parents haven’t started getting their kids adjusted to a school sleep schedule, they should…:
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He says it’s a good idea to avoid caffeine before bedtime, and parents can help their kids adjust to new bedtimes by going to bed the same time they do.

The National Hurricane Center announces Tropical Storm Earl has formed, and Jamaica is on alert. They say the threat to the U.S. is very low. Earl, the fifth named storm of this hurricane season, has maximum sustained winds from 45 mph.

A UNO poll shows that 82-percent of likely voters in Louisiana disapprove of US Senate candidate and former KKK leader David Duke. The survey found that 13-percent of the respondents said they would vote for Duke and UNO pollster Ed Chervenak says young voters were twice as likely to rate him favorably…
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Duke is one of 24 candidates in the US Senate race.

Hundreds of new laws are now in effect including one that doubles the fine for not wearing your seat belt. Interim Director of the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, Ken Trull, says the fine for a first offense went from $25 to $50. He says this is not about money, it’s about driver safety…:
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This new law applies to everyone in a vehicle, not just the driver.

A study from the personal finance website WalletHub finds Louisiana has the worst school system in America. WalletHub analyst Jill Gonzales says that’s disappointing when you consider Louisiana ranks in the middle pack of other states when it comes to state spending on public education, which means the state might not be spending is money wisely when it comes to schools…
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In response to the report, the state department of education says public school students have made tremendous growth. They point to improving reading and math scores from 4th graders and the graduation rate is at an all-time high.

There have been 27 shooting deaths in Shreveport this year. That’s one less then what was reported for all of 2016. The latest victim is 15-year-old Desmon Bell, who was found dead inside a home from a gunshot wound to the head. Authorities are looking for suspects in the case.

One of the hundreds of laws that went into effect for August doubles the fine for not being buckled up. Interim Director of the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission Ken Trull says it’s now $50 for a first offense. He says they hope the new law will resonate with people who normally don’t wear a seat belt, because it’s very important…:
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According to a UNO poll, 82% of Louisiana voters disapprove of US Senate candidate David Duke. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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About 48-thousand Louisiana residents will receive a check as a result of a $310 million settlement with the manufacturers of dynamic random access memory devices, or DRAM (dee-ram), for overcharging customers. Attorney General spokesperson Ruth Wisher says they are glad this money is coming back to people…:
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Louisiana and many other states filed a lawsuit in 2007 to get back the money consumers lost.

There is a ribbon cutting ceremony taking place this morning for ULM’s new four-point-one million dollar end zone facility. It’s the first athletic facility in ULM history to be funded completely by private donations and it’s the first athletic facility to be built on campus since 1983. The facility contains a new locker room, new coaches offices and a Hall of Fame area.