Word that mortgage interest rates are decreasing sparks hope the real estate market can rebound this year. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Monday’s inauguration of Louisiana’s 57^th Governor Elect Jeff Landry has been moved to tomorrow due to the threat of severe weather on Monday. The governor will be sworn in at 4:30 tomorrow afternoon on the steps of the State Capitol, though by law he will not officially take office till Monday at noon. The Inauguration Ball will still take place Monday evening at 7.

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Two of the five Neville High students hospitalized after yesterday’s fatal fire at a Mississippi deer camp, have reportedly been released. KNOE TV reports two are still being treated for smoke inhalation and one has been transferred to the burn center at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. A 15 year old died as the result of that fire.
Jefferson County Sheriff James Bailey says his deputies were among the first on scene…

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One of the tastiest seasons in the Bayou State – King cake season kicks off today in Louisiana . Co-Owner of New Orleans Haydel Bakery David Haydel says they have been quite busy between local sales and shipping out orders nationwide.

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By the end of the day on Monday, Louisiana’s new governor and legislature will both have been sworn into office on separate days. Governor-elect Jeff Landry has said he wants to pass legislation to reduce crime, lower property insurance rates and improve public education. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says the new governor will back legislation that he knows can get the necessary votes in the Legislature…

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2023 saw rising interest rates in the real estate market. But experts believe mortgage rates will settle in 2024 between five and six percent. The cost of homeowners insurance in the state is also a bit hurdle for potential buyers. Louisiana Realtors CEO Norman Morris on working with Louisiana lawmakers and new insurance commissioner to make them more affordable.

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Two of the five Neville High students hospitalized after yesterday’s fatal fire at a Mississippi deer camp, have reportedly been released. KNOE TV reports two are still being treated for smoke inhalation and one has been transferred to the burn center at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. A 15 year old died as the result of that fire.

Get ready to consume your favorite carnival treat. King Cake season gets underway on Saturday. Teiko Foxx has more.

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If Monday’s inauguration of Governor Elect Jeff Landry was on your to do list, you know it’s been moved now to tomorrow due to the threat of severe weather on Monday.

Louisiana’s 57^th governor will be sworn in at 4:30 tomorrow afternoon on the steps of the State Capitol, though by law he will not officially take office till Monday at noon.

Louisiana’s new Legislature will be sworn in on Monday. Republicans will be in control of both the executive and legislative branches. You may recall, there was conflict between Governor Edwards and the Republican controlled Legislature. Council for a Better Louisiana president Barry Erwin expects a better working relationship with Republican Jeff Landry as governor, but he says it will not be smooth sailing…

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King Cake season officially kicks of today in Louisiana. With a shorter carnival season, sales are expected to be much lower compared to last year, though places like New Orleans’ Haydel Bakery are filling orders from across the country. Third-generation baker David Haydel says the sweet Mardi Gras tradition comes in many variations, but when it comes to the most popular…

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If you’re looking to buy a house this year, you may be in better luck when it comes the cost. Though the average interest rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage right now is 6.75%, Louisiana Realtors CEO Norman Morris says economists are predicting mortgage rates to stabilize as we get further into the year.

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2023 was not the a great year for real estate with rising interest rates. But Louisiana Realtors CEO Norman Morris believes things will improve this year with mortgage rates expected to settle in between five and six percent.

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Sad news as a 15-year-old student from Neville High School in Monroe is dead and five of his classmates injured after their deer camp caught on fire early Friday morning. Neville Tiger Network identified the student who died as Junior Tarver Braddock who was on the football and baseball teams.
Two of the five Neville High students hospitalized after yesterday’s fatal fire at a Mississippi deer camp, have reportedly been released. KNOE TV reports two are still being treated for smoke inhalation and one has been transferred to the burn center at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

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Louisiana’s new governor-elect Jeff Landry will now be sworn in tomorrow instead of Monday. The inauguration moved to 4:30 Sunday due to expected storms on Monday. State lawmakers will be still be sworn in on Monday. As it all takes shape, republicans will be in control of both the executive and legislative branches. Council for a Better Louisiana president Barry Erwin on what that means for the first regular session that begins in March…

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LSU has hired its new defensive coordinator. Former Tulane football player and La Tech defensive coordinator Blake Baker was defensive coordinator at Missouri last season. He helped the Tigers go 11-and-2 as Mizzou ranked fifth in the SEC in scoring defense. His three-year, two-point-five million dollar contract makes him the highest-paid assistant coach in the country.

Word that mortgage interest rates are decreasing sparks hope the real estate market can rebound this year. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 1 (30)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Monday’s inauguration of Louisiana’s 57^th Governor Elect Jeff Landry has been moved to tomorrow due to the threat of severe weather on Monday. The governor will be sworn in at 4:30 tomorrow afternoon on the steps of the State Capitol, though by law he will not officially take office till Monday at noon. The Inauguration Ball will still take place Monday evening at 7.

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A 15-year-old student from Neville High School in Monroe is dead and five of his classmates injured after their deer camp caught on fire early this morning. The incident happened in Jefferson County, Mississippi and Sheriff James Bailey says his deputies were among the first on scene…

Cut 9 (11) “… burning camp.” 
If you are a king cake connoisseur, get ready to find the baby. One of the tastiest seasons in the Bayou State – King cake season kicks off this Saturday. Co-Owner of New Orleans Haydel Bakery David Haydel says they have been quite busy between local sales and shipping out orders nationwide.

Cut 6 (13) “….on Friday.” 

Six students from Neville High School in Monroe were involved in a tragic accident where their deer camp caught on fire Friday morning. A 15-year-old is dead. The incident happened in Jefferson County, Mississippi and Sheriff James Bailey says the five other teenagers were sent to Mississippi hospitals with burns and cuts from trying to escape.

Cut 10 (11) “..five injuries.”

The cause of the fire has not been determined.

A new governor and Louisiana Legislature will be sworn in on Monday. Republicans will be in control of both the executive and legislative branches. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin on what that means for the first regular session that begins in March…

Cut 12 (12)  “…vetoed.”  

2023 was not the best year for real estate with rising interest rates after an unprecedented hot market during the height of the pandemic. But Louisiana Realtors CEO Norman Morris believes things will improve with mortgage rates expected to settle in between five and six percent.

Cut 3 (10) “…buyers and sellers.”

Morris says the average interest rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage right now is 6.75%.

If you are a king cake connoisseur, get ready to find the baby. The season officially kicks off Saturday and Co-Owner Haydel’s Bakery in New Orleans David Haydel says they’ve been busy with sales and shipping out orders nationwide.

Cut 6 (13) “….on Friday.” 

They’ve been shipping orders as far away as the Vatican also.

Louisiana’s 57^th governor and a new Legislature will be sworn in on Monday. Republicans will be in control of the House and Senate. There was conflict between Governor Edwards and the Republican controlled Legislature. But Council for a Better Louisiana president Barry Erwin expects a better working relationship with Republican Jeff Landry as governor, but it will not be smooth sailing…

Cut 13 (13) “..work together” 

Erwin says the new governor will back legislation that he knows can get the necessary votes in the Legislature…

Six students from Neville High School in Monroe was involved in a tragic fire at a deer camp early this morning. A 15 year old is dead and five of his classmates were injured. The incident happened in Jefferson County, Mississippi and Sheriff James Bailey says his deputies were among the first on scene…

Cut 9 (11) “… burning camp.” 

He says the five other teenagers were sent to Mississippi hospitals with burns and cuts from trying to escape. Social media posts identify the deceased teenager as Tarver Braddock.

Word that mortgage interest rates are decreasing sparks hope the real estate market can rebound this year. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 1 (30)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

The Thibodeaux Police Department has issued a statement in response to the officer-involved fatal shooting of a loose dog on Christmas Day. Thibodeaux Chief of Police Bryan Zeringue says an officer was forced to use lethal force on the dog. The officer did attempt to use OC spray but wind conditions prevented. The officer justifiably used deadly force after being bitten three times.

Tragedy has hit Neville High School in Monroe as one of its students was killed in a deer camp fire in Mississippi that also injured five of his classmates. Jefferson County Sheriff James Bailey says his deputies responded to the overnight blaze….
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Social media posts identify the deceased teenager as Tarver Braddock. He was a junior and a defensive back on the Neville football team and an outfielder on the baseball team.

Republican Jeff Landry will be sworn in as the state’s 57th governor on Monday. Landry is seeking to pass legislation to reduce crime, lower property insurance rates and improve public education. Council for a Better Louisiana president Barry Erwin…
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Republicans have a super majority in both the House and Senate.

Get ready to consume your favorite carnival treat. King Cake season gets underway on Saturday. Teiko Foxx has more.
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A lawsuit seeking to remove Donald Trump’s name from the Louisiana presidential primary ballot has been dropped. The plantiff says the suit contained technical errors and she can not afford an attorney.

Also Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise will be away from Capitol Hill for a month as he’s undergoes surgery for a stem cell transplant. His office says it’s a significant milestone in his battle against multiple myeloma.

Six students from Neville High School in Monroe were involved in a tragic accident where their deer camp caught on fire this morning. A 15-year-old is dead. The incident happened in Jefferson County, Mississippi and Sheriff James Bailey says the five other teenagers were sent to Mississippi hospitals with burns and cuts from trying to escape.

Cut 10 (11) “..five injuries.”

A cause of the fire has not been determined.

A new governor and Louisiana Legislature will be sworn in on Monday. Republicans will be in control of both the executive and legislative branches. Council for a Better Louisiana president Barry Erwin on what that means for the first regular session that begins in March…

Cut 12 (12)  “…vetoed.”  

The official start of king season kicks off tomorrow. Co-Owner of New Orleans Haydel Bakery David Haydel says he ships king cakes nationwide and expects a busy season through the end of Mardi Gras.

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In 2010, Hayden’s Bakery broke two Guinness World Records by creating two giant king cakes that wrapped around the Superdome.

Realtors in the Bayou State believes things will improve with mortgage rates expected to settle in between five and six percent. Louisiana Realtors CEO Norman Morris says economists predict mortgage rates will stabilize around five percent which will make homes more affordable.

Cut 5 (11) “ …in twenty-four.” 

A 15-year-old Neville High School student from Monroe is dead and five of his classmates are injured after their deer camp caught on fire early this morning. The incident happened in Jefferson County, Mississippi, and Sheriff James Bailey says his deputies were among the first on the scene…

Cut 9 (11) “… burning camp.” 

He says the injured teen received cuts and burns while trying to escape. The cause of the fire has not been determined.

Governor-elect Jeff Landry has named former assistant attorney general Terrance “Joe” Donahue to be the next Transportation Secretary. And Landry has also named Conrad Appel, Judy Armstrong, and Simone Champagne to serve as BESE members. Landry will be sworn in on Monday as the state’s 57^th governor.

Word that mortgage rates are decreasing is encouraging news for the real estate market. And Louisiana Realtors CEO Norman Morris is hopeful lawmakers will pass legislation to help homeowners and potential buyers with their property insurance premiums.

Cut 4 (07) “…in 2024.”

He says the rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage today is 6.75%.

King Cake season kicks off tomorrow. Co-Owner of New Orleans Haydel Bakery David Haydel says they are busy baking a variety of different flavored King Cakes but when it comes to the most popular…

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In addition to selling King Cakes locally he says they also ship cakes across the country. Mardi Gras is Tuesday February 13^th.