A University of New Orleans poll finds almost half of Louisiana residents surveyed are pleased with Governor John Bel Edwards job performance. UNO Pollster Ed Chervenak says the survey also finds women are more approving of the governor than men.
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The UNO survey found that just over one third of the respondents gave a negative review of the governor’s job performance

A Luling man, who is a Army Veteran, has been charged with attempted murder after shooting his estranged father-in-law in the chest. St. Charles Sheriff Greg Champagne says 30-year-old William Canada’s wife filed for divorce 10 days ago…
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Champagne says Canada fired around 40 shots into the home of his in-laws. One of the bullets struck the victim in the chest, but he was released from the hospital.

27 fatal shootings have taken place in Shreveport so far this year, which is one less than what was reported for 2016. Shreveport police spokesperson Corporal Marcus Hines says most of these slayings are NOT random acts of violence….
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The latest murder victim is 15-year-old Desmon Bell. No one has been arrested in his death.

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. GOHSEP spokesperson Mike Steele says you’ll be asked about evacuation plans in the event of a hurricane…:
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Steele says LSU will perform the survery over the next three months.

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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East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner Beau Clark says his office’s autospy report on the death of Alton Sterling has been sealed by a federal judge. Clark announced last month that Sterling, a 37-year-old black man, died of multiple gunshot wounds after a confrontation with two white police officers, but did not release any other information.

An Army veteran who is apparently struggling with depression 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 facing three counts of attempted first degree murder. He says Canada showed up at the victim’s home at around 4 in the morning…:
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The father-in-law was treated and released at a local hospital.

A new school year is fast approaching. 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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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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