Responding to a hostage situation Thursday, a Lafayette SWAT negotiator was killed in the line of duty.  Brooke Thorington

Cut 1 (27) …I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) confirmed four human cases of West Nile neuroinvasive disease in Winnsboro. LDH Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says only 1 percent of people who get West Nile, get the neuroinvasive strain which can kill 1 out of 10 people who develop it.

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There will not be a tax reform special session this year, but House Speaker Phillip DeVillier says the goal for this Legislature is to pass some meaningful reforms in the near future to bring more businesses to the state. DeVillier says he would like to get suggestions from the Louisiana Department of Economic Development

Cut 6 (12) “…and why?”

There are new rules for New Orleans Mardi Gras on what you can’t bring to parade routes. Mardi Gras Guide publisher Arthur Hardy says the devil isn’t just in the details it’s also in enforcement. Among the banned items are…

Cut 3 (10) “…now banned.”

There will not be a tax reform special session this year. House Speaker Phillip DeVillier says before legislators hold a special session on tax reform, they would like to get more input from business leaders and state agencies to learn what’s keeping businesses from coming to or in some cases, staying in Louisiana.

Cut 7 (11) “…don’t know.”

There are new rules for New Orleans Mardi Gras on what you can’t bring to parade routes. Now portable toilets, tents, canopies, grills, BBQ pits, and generators will all be prohibited.  Mardi Gras Guide publisher Arthur Hardy says the new rules will be hard to enforce with big crowds.

Cut 5 (06)  “…buy in.”

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The investigation continues into the fatal shooting of a Lafayette Police Officer on Thursday. Senior Corporal Segus Jolivette was gunned down while conducting a SWAT operation in Jeanerette. The 35-year-old was one of four officers shot. 31-year-old Nyjal Hurst has is facing charges in the shootings. State Police Trooper Peggy Bourque says they need the public’s help with the investigation.

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Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) confirmed four human cases of West Nile neuroinvasive disease in Winnsboro. LDH Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says there’s no vaccine for West Nile so it’s important to practice preventative measures like…

Cut 15 (12)  “…really important.”

LDH has reported a total of eight West Nile neuroinvasive disease cases in the state in 2024.

The investigation continues into the fatal shooting of a Lafayette Police Officer on Thursday. Senior Corporal Segus Jolivette was gunned down while conducting a SWAT operation in Jeanerette. The 35-year-old was one of four officers shot, but his wounds were fatal. State Police Trooper Peggy Bourque says L-S-P is leading the investigation…

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Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) confirmed four human cases of West Nile neuroinvasive disease in Winnsboro. LDH Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says West Nile in the state isn’t unusual…

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Sokol says 80-percent of people who get West Nile show no symptoms at all, 20 percent develop flu-like symptoms known as West Nile fever, and only 1 percent contract the neuroinvasive form of the virus.

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Legislative leaders have announced no special session on tax reform this year, but they want to take a crack at it before their term is up. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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There are new rules for New Orleans Mardi Gras on what you can’t bring to parade routes. Among the items banned on public property: portable toilets, tents, and canopies. And according to Mardi Gras Guide publisher Arthur Hardy so are grills, BBQ pits, and generators.

Cut 4 (07) “…anymore.”

Responding to a hostage situation Thursday, a Lafayette SWAT negotiator was killed in the line of duty.  Brooke Thorington

Cut 1 (27) …I’m Brooke Thorington.”
There are new rules for New Orleans Mardi Gras on what you can’t bring to parade routes. Mardi Gras Guide publisher Arthur Hardy says the devil isn’t just in the details it’s also in enforcement. Among the banned items are…

Cut 3 (10) “…now banned.”

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There will not be a tax reform special session this year, but House Speaker Phillip DeVillier says the goal for this Legislature is to pass some meaningful reforms in the near future to bring more businesses to the state. DeVillier says he would like to get suggestions from the Louisiana Department of Economic Development

Cut 6 (12) “…and why?”
Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) confirmed four human cases of West Nile neuroinvasive disease in Winnsboro. LDH Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says only 1 percent of people who get West Nile, get the neuroinvasive strain which can kill 1 out of 10 people who develop it.

Cut 14 (07)  “…of the disease,”

Responding to a hostage situation Thursday, a Lafayette SWAT negotiator was killed in the line of duty.  Brooke Thorington

Cut 1 (27) …I’m Brooke Thorington.”

33-year-old Rusty Gautreaux was arrested for six counts of Attempted 1^st Degree Murder and one count of Aggravated Arson. Evangeline Parish Ward 4 Fire Department responded and rescued a woman, teenager, and four children from the fire. Gautreaux was taken into custody and booked into the Evangeline Parish Jail on Thursday.

New rules for New Orleans Mardi Gras on what you can’t bring to parade routes. Many revelers are used to bringing many of the banned items for decades. Mardi Gras Guide publisher Arthur Hardy says the new rules will be hard to enforce.

Cut 5 (06)  “…buy in.”

Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for the 2024 presidential election. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan…

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Responding to a hostage situation in Jeanerette Thursday, a Lafayette SWAT negotiator was killed in the line of duty. Interim Lafayette Police Chief, Paul Trouard (Tru ard)…

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Trouard says Jolivette leaves behind a wife and five children, and a legacy of bravery. He served on the Lafayette P-D for nearly 11 years and with Opelousas Police Department. A Friday night candlelight vigil at Jeanerette City Hall honors him.

Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee to challenge former President Donald Trump. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says if the election were held today Trump would win but Trump could get in his own way if he’s not careful.

Cut 11 (08) ” …trashing the opponent.”

Legislative leaders have announced no special session on tax reform this year, but they want to take a crack at it before their term is up. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (31)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo.” 

There’s a new list of what you can’t bring to New Orleans Mardi Gras next year. Mardi Gras Guide publisher Arthur Hardy says to leave your tents, canopies, and portable toilets at home. And he says grills, BBQ pits, and generators are prohibited on parade routes.

Cut 4 (07) “…anymore.

Throw guidelines have also changed. No more confetti, silly string, or anything with a sharp point.

Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the 2024Democratic presidential nominee. The endorsement follows President Joe Biden’s recent withdrawal from the race and his endorsement of Harris, signaling strong party support for her candidacy. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan…

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Responding to a hostage situation in Jeanerette Thursday, a Lafayette SWAT negotiator was killed in the line of duty. Senior Corporal Segus Jolivette was killed, and three other officers were injured when they attempted to extract the suspect and two hostages from the residence. Jolivette was a husband and father of five. He served on the Lafayette P-D for nearly 11 years. A candlelight vigil will be held in his memory tonight (Friday July 26th) at Jeanerette City Hall at 7 pm.

There will not be a tax reform special session this year, but House Speaker Phillip DeVillier says the goal for this Legislature is to pass some meaningful reforms in the near future to bring more businesses to the state. DeVillier says he would like to get suggestions from the Louisiana Department of Economic Development

Cut 6 (12) “…and why?”

There are new rules for New Orleans Mardi Gras on what you can’t bring to parade routes. Mardi Gras Guide publisher Arthur Hardy says the devil isn’t just in the details it’s also in enforcement. He says it will be interesting to see how that’s carried out. Among the banned items are…

Cut 3 (10) “…now banned.”

Responding to a hostage situation Thursday, a Lafayette SWAT negotiator was killed in the line of duty.  Brooke Thorington

Cut 1 (27) …I’m Brooke Thorington.”

A candlelight vigil will be held in his memory tonight (Friday July 26th) at Jeanerette City Hall at 7

State Representative Kendricks Brass was arrested after a traffic stop in Ascension Parish just after midnight and has been charged with DWI and Improper Lane Use. Louisiana State Police say Brass was observed swerving in and out of the travel lane on Hwy 44 near I-10. Field sobriety tests were conducted, and Brass was taken to the Gonzales Police department where he tested over the legal limit in a chemical breath test.

There will be no special session for tax reform this year. House Speaker Phillip DeVillier says instead of holding a tax reform special session, he’s asking the House Ways and Means and Commerce committees to hold meetings over the next several months to get an idea of what changes need to be made

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There are new rules for New Orleans Mardi Gras on what you can’t bring to parade routes. Mardi Gras Guide publisher Arthur Hardy says Many revelers are used to bringing many of the banned items, and he believes the new rules will be hard to enforce especially the closer you get to Fat Tuesday when the crowd sizes increase.

Cut 5 (06)  “…buy in.”

Throw guidelines have also changed, among the banned throws are confetti, silly string, and anything with a sharp point.