The deadline for a petition to recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has arrived. More from Teiko Foxx…:

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Congressman Garret Graves. Will he or won’t he run for Governor this fall? He says he IS close to a decision, because he’s asked about it all the time…:

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Graves has been District 6 Congressman since 2015.

If your cell phone was pickpocketed during Mardi Gras in New Orleans, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s office says it may be one of the over 160 stolen phones they recovered when they arrested a pickpocket gang from Miami. Chief Deputy Jimmy Travis says the thieves would use Faraday bags to prevent tracking the phones…:

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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser was angry with Attorney General Jeff Landry and the state Republican Party over the 2023 governor’s race. Landry is running and the GOP fully backs him. Nungesser was going to run, but was upset the party tossed early support behind Landry. He’s decided to run for re-election instead, and says he and Landry have met and mended fence…:

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Nungesser seeks his third term as Lt. Governor.

Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says he’s getting closer to a decision on whether he’ll run for governor this year. Graves says he was busy during the first six weeks of the year with issues in Washington D-C, but he’s had more time lately to contemplate a possible run.

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Graves has represented Louisiana Sixth Congressional District area since 2015.

After criticizing Attorney General Jeff Landry and his gubernatorial run Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says they’ve mended fences. He says they’ve pledged to work together if Landry is elected, and Landry told him he would listen to both sides of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project.

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The primary is October 14^th.

50,000 signatures will be submitted to the Orleans Parish of Registrar of Voters today, from a petition to remove New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. UNO Political Science Professor, Ed Chervenak says nearly 20% of recall signatures are declared invalid across the nation, but petition organizers came in and did what they had to do.

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The signatures must be validated before the process moves forward.

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested 11 people this week involved in the theft of dozens of cell phones from individuals who were in New Orleans for Mardi Gras. And Chief Deputy Jimmy Travis says they are trying to return stolen phones to the owners and while they might have your phone, the case is gone…

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Check the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Facebook page to see if your phone number is listed.

Counting begins as nearly 50,000 signatures must be validated by the Orleans Parish of Registrar of Voters from a petition to remove New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. UNO Political Science Professor, Ed Chervenak says the process moves forward if they have the required number of validated signatures.

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Once approved the governor has nearly a week and a half to set a date for an election.

New Orleans police have identified 15-year-old Roderick Tobias as the shooting victim that was killed during the Bacchus Parade Sunday night. Four others were injured.

After criticizing Attorney General Jeff Landry and his gubernatorial run Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says they’ve mended fences. Nungesser says they also discussed projects that are important to him.

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If your cell phone was stolen while partying in New Orleans, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office may have it. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Counting begins as nearly 50,000 signatures must be validated by the Orleans Parish of Registrar of Voters from a petition to remove New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. UNO Political Science professor, Ed Chervenak says the number of signatures may be invalid.

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Nearly 20% of recall signatures are declared invalid across the nation.

After criticizing Attorney General Jeff Landry and his gubernatorial run Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says they’ve mended fences. Nungesser who’s decided to run for re-election instead of governor had some harsh words against Landry and the state GOP for endorsing Landry, but the two met recently and made amends.

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The primary is October 14^th.

Alexandria Senator Jay Luneau will reintroduce legislation to keep auto insurance companies from unfairly discriminating price-wise against one’s gender because he says women are often charged more than men. Luneau says it’s really hard to get some legislators to consider the cost involved in paying for coverage and that it could be a product of the insurance company as well as any other factor.

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The bill failed to make it out of committee last time.

Lent begins today, and many Louisianans will be eating mostly seafood for the next 40 days. Gulf Seafood Institute chairman Harlon Pearce says he and fellow seafood professionals are excited for what looks to be an abundant year ahead.

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Easter is April 9^th.

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested 11 people this week involved in the theft of dozens of cell phones from Mardi Gras revelers in New Orleans. Chief Deputy Jimmy Travis says the suspects are members of a Colombian theft ring and they are trying to return stolen phones to the owners…

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Phone numbers are listed on the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Facebook page.

Alexandria Senator Jay Luneau is reintroducing legislation to keep auto insurance companies from unfairly discriminating against one’s gender. He says in Louisiana women often pay more than men. Last time the bill failed to make it out of committee because some members thought the legislation would cause insurance rates for men to increase.

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The regular session begins on April 10^th.

Morgan City Police arrest a New York man, who’s also convicted sex offender after he was selling candy and novelty items along the Hera (Hair-ah) Parade route. Thomas Devaul did not have a permit and he also failed to report his move to St. Mary’s Parish. Among his are charges of soliciting without a permit, and failure to register as a sex offender.

With the start of Lent today, we look in on the Louisiana seafood industry. How ready are they for the additional demand…?

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Legislation to will be presented by Alexandria Representative Jay Luneau to keep auto insurers from charging female drivers more in an upcoming session. Brooke Thorington explains.

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A two-vehicle in Calcasieu parish claimed the life of two people around 8:20 pm on Feb. 21. According to Louisiana State Police Troop D, the accident involved a pickup truck and a motorcycle near the intersection of Victoria Drive and Hwy 171. A male and female occupant driving the motorcycle was pronounced dead on the scene.

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Organizers of the recall petition to oust New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell have enough signatures to move forward. Cantrell’s controversies have plagued her leadership while in office. Vice Chair of Nolatoya Recall, Eileen Carter, says they are ready to move forward with the recall.

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Once the petition is certified, it will move forward to Governor John Bel Edwards.

Today is the first day of lent. Many will feast on seafood, fruits, and vegetables over the next 40 days. With Louisiana being the seafood capital, how will supply keep up? Gulf Seafood Institute chairman and owner Harlon’s LA Fish, in Kenner. Harlon Pearce…:

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Was you phone stolen during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans? Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff deputies have discovered 282 stolen phones at short-term rental complex in the Tickfaw Area. Chief Jimmy Travis says they arrested four individuals and found more than 160 cell phones on Sunday and then made a second round of arrests on Monday…
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Travis says they are working to determine the phone numbers for the stolen devices and posting those numbers on the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Facebook page.

This afternoon organizers of an effort to recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell will turn over what they say are the necessary number of signatures needed to force a recall election. Vice chair of the recall effort Eileen Carter says the residents of New Orleans are fed up with Cantrell’s administration…
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Alexandria Senator Jay Luneau has once again filed a bill that would prohibit auto insurance companies from setting rates based on the gender of the driver. Luneau’s legislation has yet to receive legislative support..
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Luneau says there are no competent studies that indicate females are worse drivers.

Today is Ash Wednesday, the start of the Lenten Season. Many Catholics will stay away from eating meat today and Fridays during the Lenten Season. Gulf Seafood Institute chairman Harlon Pearce says whatever you prefer, you’ll have no trouble finding your seafood favorites…:
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Pearce says wild-caught catfish is “exploding”, crawfish are big and abundant and crabs are about to start coming ready to harvest.

Organizers say they’ve garnered enough signatures to force a recall election to oust New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Teiko Foxx reports today is the deadline to turn over the signatures to the Orleans Parish Registrar of Voters…
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LSU’s leading receiver last season Malik Nabers is facing gun charges. Records show he was booked into the Orleans Parish Jail on a charge of illegal carrying of a weapon. The LSU athletics department says they are aware of the arrest and working to gather more information. Last season, Nabers caught 72 passes for 1,017 yards and three touchdowns.

Alexandria Senator Jay Luneau is once again looking to pass legislation to prohibit auto insurance companies from using gender as a factor in setting rates. Luneau says over the years they’ve found some providers charge females more than they do male drivers.
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Luneau has a bill filed for the upcoming regular season. Last year it failed to get out of committee.

Hundreds of smart phones were stolen from revelers in New Orleans and many of them have been found at an apartment complex in the Tickfaw areas. Tangiaphoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Jimmy Travis says the suspects are part of an organized crime group that came to Louisiana to take advantage of Carnival…
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The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office has on its Facebook page the phone numbers of the phones they’ve recovered.

At least 49,976 signatures will be submitted to the Orleans Parish Registrar of voter’s office today to recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Cantrell, the first black woman elected as Mayor of New Orleans, has faced constant accusations and impropriety while in office. Vice Chair of the No-Latoya Recall, Eileen Carter, says the time is now to be held accountable.
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Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff deputies arrest eleven members of a Colombian Theft Ring for stealing at least 282 cell phones taken from individuals who were enjoying Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans. Chief Deputy Jimmy Travis says the phones were found at an apartment complex in Tickfaw…
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Travis believes the thieves were preparing to ship the phones out of the country.

With the start of 40 days of Lent, we look in on the Louisiana seafood industry. How ready are they for the additional demand…?
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Windy and warm today and rain chances are above 50-percent in north Louisiana.

It was 33 years ago when 15-year-old Tammy Call disappeared from Leesville High School and seven years later, her remains were found in the Sandy Hill area. On the anniversary of her disappearance, Vernon Parish Sheriff Sam Craft made a post on social media to encourage anyone with information to contact them.

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He says one clue could help them find a break in this cold case.

Its Fat Tuesday, a tradition like no other in the world here in Louisiana. There are parades across south Louisiana and in New Orleans, the party will go until midnight and these revelers on historic St. Charles Avenue are ready….

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And if you missed out, you won’t have to wait as long next year with Fat Tuesday on February 13^th.

Shreveport Police and State Police have been fast and transparent in the recent officer-involved shooting death of 43-year-old Alonzo Bagley; releasing body cam footage & other evidence to the public quickly. This contrasts with the 2019 case of Ronald Greene, wherein body cam footage was suppressed for over a year before it leaked to the public. Baton Rouge criminal defense attorney Franz Borghardt says there’s no comparison…:

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Borhardt can only speculate but says quite possibly lessons learned from the Greene case have inspired law enforcement to be more forthcoming with information going forward.

LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers was arrested on a weapons-related charge in New Orleans Monday. Details of the arrest are yet unavailable, but we do know the charge was “illegally carrying a weapon” and that he has been released from jail as of this afternoon. So far no comment from the university.