The legislature is set to vote today on several of Governor Jeff Landry’s crime-focused bills. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says it looks like the state will soon have a much stricter criminal justice code that would give inmates fewer options to get out of jail before their sentence is up…
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For the third straight year, the number of Louisiana high school students taking college courses while in high school is up. More than 32 thousand students were dually enrolled for the 22-23 school year, up 13 percent from the previous year. Higher Education Commissioner Doctor Kim Hunter Reed says more students are seeking early pathways to success.

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LSU men’s basketball took down another Top 25-ranked team last night as the Tigers rallied from 15 points down in the second half to beat 17th-ranked Kentucky 75-74 on the buzzer-beating shot by Tyrell Ward. Coach Matt McMahon says it’s a great character win…

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LSU is now 6-7 in the SEC after back-to-back wins over nationally ranked South Carolina and Kentucky.

Stonewall State Representative Larry Bagley’s proposal to eliminate the state’s vehicle inspection sticker will be debated in the upcoming regular session. He says his measure has become a favorite among Louisianans.

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Stonewall Representative Larry Bagley says he’s bringing back a bill in the regular session that failed to pass in the past. This proposal would put an end to the requirement that motorists have to get a vehicle inspection sticker….
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Are you having trouble making a phone call this morning? AT&T and several other cell phone providers are reporting service outages and it’s a nationwide problem. AT-and-T encourages Wi-Fi calling until service is restored.

During this special session on crime, House and Senate committees have been approving bills that seek to limit parole opportunities for offenders, stronger penalties for car jacking and expanding the methods to execute a death row inmate. There’s also a bill that would give non felon adults the ability to conceal carry without a permit. ULM political science professor Pearson Cross…
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The state health department has confirmed two measles cases in the Greater New Orleans area. The individuals were diagnosed after returning from an out of state trip. LSU Health New Orleans Infectious Disease expert Doctor Fred Lopez says measles symptoms usually appear seven to 14 days after an infection…
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Lopez says get vaccinated against the measles if you are not already immune.

Governor Jeff Landy’s tough on crime proposals are facing little opposition in the special session. Brooke Thorington has more.
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Two criminal justice advocacy groups believe the public is not having enough of an opportunity to have their say on Landry’s criminal justice proposals and they’ve filed a restraining order in the hopes a judge will stop the Legislature from voting on these measures on the House floor.

45-year-old George Mosely of Oak Ridge faces hundreds of dollars in fines and possible jail time in connection with the killing of a Black Bear and other hunting violations. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries spokesperson Adam Einck details what agents found in Mosley’s Morehouse Parish home….
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Einck says Mosely admitted to killing the black bear with a bow and arrow in Richland Parish last October.

Stonewall Representative Larry Bagley will ask lawmakers in the regular session if the state should remove the requirement that motorists have their vehicles inspected every year or every other year. Bagley says it serves no purpose because law enforcement can stop you if you’re driving an unsafe vehicle…
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The bill will be heard in the upcoming regular session.

Today the Louisiana House and Senate will vote on several of Governor Jeff Landry’s tough on crime proposals….
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That’s U-L M political science professor Pearson Cross. The Senate convenes at 9 AM and they’ll vote on a bill that would require 17-year-olds accused of a felony to be prosecuted as an adult.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife agents have charged a Morehouse Parish man for killing a black bear. L-D-W-F spokesperson Adam Einck says 45-year-old George Mosely confessed to harvesting the bear with a bow and arrow in Richland Parish last October…
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Mosely faces hundreds of dollars in fines and could spend a few months in prison.

The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed two cases of measles in the Greater New Orleans area. Colleen Crain has the story…
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Two elderly residents from Saline were killed when their vehicle struck a tree that had fallen across both lanes of Louisiana Highway nine at the Bienville-Natchitoches Parish line on Tuesday night. State Police troopers say 82-year-old Clois Williams and 78-year-old Mary Williams were not buckled up and died at the scene.

The House and Senate are scheduled to vote today on several of Governor Jeff Landry’s proposals that attempt to reduce crime in Louisiana. The Republican controlled legislature is in support of these measures and ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says it appears the state will soon have much stricter criminal justice code that will not allow for many options for an inmate to get out of jail before their sentence is up…
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Louisiana has two confirmed cases of measles. The state health department says two New Orleans area residents who recently returned from an out of state trip were diagnosed with the viral infection. LSU Health New Orleans Infectious Disease expert Dr. Fred Lopez says it’s a wake-up call to get vaccinated if you’re not immune…
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Could Louisiana’s vehicle inspection stickers become a thing of the past? A state lawmaker hopes his proposal to get rid of inspection stickers passes in the upcoming regular session. Teiko Foxx has more….
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In his first special session on crime, Governor Landry’s legislation is met with little opposition. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Could Louisiana’s vehicle inspection stickers become a thing of the past? A state lawmaker hopes his proposal to get rid of inspection stickers passes in the upcoming regular session. Teiko Foxx has more….

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The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed two cases of measles in the Greater New Orleans area. Colleen Crain has the story…

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Today begins the fourth day of Governor Jeff Landry’s special session on crime and ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross believes the hard-nosed conservative with the help of the legislature will be able to honor his tough-on-crime campaign promises.

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After Democrat Governor John Bel Edwards’ passage of criminal justice reforms, Cross says the Landry administration is a sharp contrast from the last eight years in Louisiana. Cross says it appears the state will soon have a much stricter criminal justice code and less eligibility for the commutation of sentences.

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Cross is quick to point out that while most of the bills increase penalties and keep criminals behind bars longer, legislation to allow concealed carry without a permit can be deemed ironic.

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Among the bills progressing in the session are measures to increase the carjacking penalties and the addition of other methods to be used to carry out the death penalty.

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Stonewall State Representative Larry Bagley’s proposal to eliminate the state’s vehicle inspection sticker once again will be debated in the upcoming regular session. He says his measure has become a favorite among Louisianans.

Cut 7 (11) “…taken away.”

Under current law, Louisiana drivers are required to get an inspection every other year. Drivers can pay for a one-year inspection tag for $10 and $20 for two years.

Bagley says a driver with an expired sticker could be fined up to $124. He says it serves no purpose because law enforcement has the ability to stop you if you’re driving in an unsafe car.

Cut 8 (12) “…each year.” 

The state loses five to six million dollars a year due to illegal vehicle inspection stickers. Louisiana car owners pay a 20-dollar fee for a one-year inspection sticker and the money goes to Louisiana State Police.

With a new tax on vaping products, Bagley says there will be no loss in revenue for LSP. He says the inspection sticker is an unnecessary nuisance especially if you forget to renew.

Cut 9 (12)  “…that again.”

If approved, the measure would go into effect July 1^st.

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Louisiana has two confirmed cases of measles. The Louisiana Department of Health says the two New Orleans area individuals had returned from an out of state trip when diagnosed. LSU Health Infectious Disease Dr. Fred Lopez says though the number is small it’s a wake-up call to get vaccinated if you’re not immune…

Cut 10 (10) “…has measles.”

Lopez says symptoms of measles typically appear seven to 14 days after infection and generally start with high fever, cough, runny nose and red watery eyes, sometimes followed by white spots in the mouth and then a very red rash with very high fever. Complications could include ear infections and diarrhea and sometimes…

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Though very contagious, measles is rare in the U.S., Lopez says, because of the effectiveness of vaccines.

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If you’re not sure of your vaccination status, Lopez says, your healthcare provider can help you determine if you are immune and he says, if you need to get the vaccine later in life, that’s okay.

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45-year-old George Mosely of Oak Ridge faces numerous penalties in connection with the killing of a Black Bear and other hunting violations. Adam Einck with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries details what agents found in Mosley’s Morehouse Parish residence on February 8^th.

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Enick says Mosely confessed to harvesting the bear with a bow and arrow in Richland Parish last October.

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Mosely faces more than $16,000 in civil restitution for the replacement value of the illegally taken black bear, deer, and bobcat.

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LDWF agents and the Morehouse Parish Sheriff’s Office executed the search warrant and they also found methamphetamine in the residence.

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The Louisiana Tech men’s basketball team begins a three-game road trip tonight at UTEP. It’s the second meeting of the season between these two Conference USA foes. The Bulldogs won the first matchup 68-54 in Ruston. Tech Coach Talvin Hester says his team had too many careless turnovers…

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Tip-off is at 8 PM. Tech is 8-3 in CUSA, UTEP is 4-7.

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The 13th-ranked LSU Lady Tigers host Auburn tonight. Auburn upset LSU last month and Coach Kim Mulkey says they are looking forward to the rematch…

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LSU has won four in a row and Mulkey says they are peaking at the right time…

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The second-ranked LSU baseball team will host Northern Illinois today at 2 PM to begin the second weekend of the season. UCLA transfer Gage Jump will get the start. He’s expected to pitch about 40 to 50 pitches after throwing an impressive ninth inning for a save in the season opener

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The Tigers are 4-0 and designated hitter Hayden Travinski says the season is off to a good start…

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Legislation that would allow prosecutors to charge 17-year-olds accused of a felony as an adult is receiving support from state senators. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A bill to protect the  names and drug manufacturers involved in the executions of death row inmates passed on a 12-5 vote today and advances to the House floor.

A proposal to lower the age from 18 years old to 17 years old of a person who could be charged as an adult is moving forward. 17-year-olds can be charged as adults when a violent crime is committed. But for lesser crimes 17 year olds go through the juvenile justice system. University of Louisiana at Lafayette professor Matthew Green…

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Entergy Louisiana announces its renewable power is exceeding coal in energy production for the first time. Director of Resource Planning Laura Beauchamp solar energy reduces carbon emissions and offers many benefits.

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A bill to Repeal the Age Act that went into effect in 2019 is making its way through the legislature. The bill approved in 2017 raised the age to 18 when a person charged with a felony could be charged as an adult. But lawmakers want to lower it back to 17. It has the support of prosecutors. Avoyelles Parish District Attorney Charles Riddle

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Lawmakers debated the privacy portion of a bill to protect the names and drug manufacturers involved in the executions of death row inmates. In House Governmental Affairs, Hammond Representative Nick Muscarello says the state can’t get the drugs needed because the manufacturers receive threats so he’s sponsoring the bill.

Cut 9 (12) “…novel content.” 

The bill passed on a 12 to 5 vote and heads to the House floor.

For the first time in the company’s history, Entergy Louisiana has reached a new milestone in its commitment to using sustainable energy solutions. Teiko Foxx has more…

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The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting two cases of measles in the Greater New Orleans area. A press release from LDH says the two individuals recently returned from a trip out of state and that more information will be provided when they’ve gathered more information about the two cases.

A Senate committee has approved legislation that would allow non felon adults to possess a concealed handgun without a permit or training. A New Orleans Police Department official told the panel permits help ensure gun owners receive firearm safety training, but West Monroe Senator Jay Morris says criminals in New Orleans do not care about safety training…
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The measure heads to the full Senate.

A bill that would lower the age juveniles can be charged as adults from 18 years old to 17 years old is making its way through the legislative process. With crimes involving 17-year-olds is on the rise, Lake Charles Senator Jeremy Stine says having 17-year-olds in the juvenile justice system is not working…

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While debating the privacy portion of a bill to protect the names and drug manufacturers involved in the executions of death row inmates, Mandeville Representative Christopher Kim Carver asked Hammond Representative Nick Muscarello about his legislation.

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The bill passed in House Criminal Justice Tuesday and passed favorably in House Governmental Affairs on a 12-5 vote today and advances to the House Floor.

Entergy Louisiana Director of Resource Planning Laura Beauchamp says its renewable power is exceeding coal in energy production for the first time is a significant milestone for the company.

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Current law allows prosecutors to charge 17-year-olds as an adults in cases when a violent crime is committed. But 17-year-olds who commit lesser crimes go through the juvenile justice system. A bill that would Repeal the Age Act that raised the age to 18 is making its way through the legislative process. But University of Louisiana at Lafayette professor Matthew Green says existing law should stay in place…

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A bill that would allow for criminal and civil penalties against those who reveal the identities of those involved with an execution is headed to the house floor. New Orleans Democrat Rep. Delisha Boyd reiterated a goal for truth and transparency in government and she said that bullies should be held liable for their actions.

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If you’re not registered to vote. Today is your last day to register in person if you want to participate in the presidential primary on March 23^rd. If you register online at GEAUXVOTE Dot Com you have until March 2. Geaux vote is G-E-A-U-X vote. Also a reminder, you can only vote in the primary of the party of which you are registered. Libertarians, Independents and others will not be allowed to vote in the primaries. You can also change your party affiliation at GeauxVote dot com.

Entergy Director of Resource Planning Laura Beauchamp says Entergy has approximately 230 megawatts of renewable resources including the Capital Region Solar facility, which began delivering power to the grid in October 2020. She says they’re proud to transition towards cleaner energy sources while delivering reliable and affordable power.

Cut 5 (10) “…in Louisiana.”