At a press conference in Leesville, federal officials announced a Lafayette grand jury returned a 12-count indictment against 11 individuals involved in an alleged multi-parish drug trafficking organization. Assistant US Attorney LaDonte Murphy says the suspects are accused of possessing or conspiring to possess large amounts of meth and cocaine with an intent to distribute…

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Most of the suspects have connections to Vernon Parish.

Every parish in Louisiana will be showcased in a new travel series that debuts tonight at 8 PM on Louisiana Public Broadcasting. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says the L-A 64 series will take viewers off the beaten path…

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Tonight’s first episode is on Vermilion Parish.

During the Super Bowl last night, many fans had one eye on the game and one eye on their phones doing Google searches. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Baton Rouge State Representative Dixon McMakin says he will no longer seek election as the next U-S Representative for the 5^th Congressional district. Meanwhile, Livingston Parish Republican Larry Davis says he’s switching his campaign from the 5^th Congressional District to the 6^th Congressional district and will challenge Democrat Cleo Fields.

A multi-parish drug trafficking investigation in central Louisiana leads to a 12-count indictment against 11 individuals that were allegedly involved in buying and selling large amounts of meth and cocaine. Jeff Palermo has the story..

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In Baton Rouge, one school ended up closing for the day due to a massive sick-out. Classes were cancelled at Sacred Heart of Jesus School after more than 40-percent of students and 41-percent of staffers fell ill. 

Former LSU and current Patriots receiver Kayshon Boutte and his teammates are licking their wounds following their team’s 29-13 loss to the Seahawks in Super Bowl 60 last night. Boutte says he and the rest of the offense had no answers for the Seahawks’ stifling defense.

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While Boutte and fellow LSU Tiger Will Campbell are wondering what could have been, it’s a different story for their former Tigers teammate Anthony Bradford, who’s busy celebrating with his Seahawks teammates today.

Of course, this year, the biggest show besides the game was the Bad Bunny show at halftime. Google Search and Trends expert Jennifer Jones says while there were many memorable moments during Bad Bunny’s 13-minute performance, one stood out in particular among those on Google.

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Super Bowl commercials always get people talking; and this year is no exception. Google Search and Trends Expert Jennifer Jones says a few of them stood out in Google searches during last night’s game.

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As for the action on the field, the Seahawks are celebrating their second Super Bowl title in franchise history, beating the Patriots, 29-13. For the Patriots, it was a bitter end to an incredible turnaround season, one which followed a season in which they went 4-and-13. Wide receiver Kayshon Boutte from LSU says the Super Bowl loss stings.

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For Seahawks fans, the win is sweet revenge, making up for the 28-24 loss to the Patriots in Super Bowl 49.

Louisiana residents can learn what makes each parish unique in a new original travel series that debuts tonight on L-P-B. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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You can cross one name off the list of candidates for the Fifth Congressional District. Dixon McMakin announced on social media that he will not be seeking the seat being vacated by Julia Letlow as she runs for U.S. Senate. McMakin says there’s too much unfinished business at the state level to launch a bid for Congress at this time.

As of the beginning of this month, all public and charter school special education classrooms in Louisiana are required to have cameras installed inside them. Livingston Representative Shane Mack, who authored Act 479, says the purpose is so that parents or guardians can get involved if there’s an incident in the classroom.

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The Humane Society of Louisiana is once again implementing the Mardi Gras Horse Adoption Program. Executive Director Jeff Dorson says ever since launching the program in 2017, every horse that it has taken in after Mardi Gras has been adopted into permanent homes.

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Dorson says he hopes to have all of this year’s horses adopted by March 4th.

While the Seahawks are celebrating a Super Bowl title today, the Patriots are taking pride in what they accomplished this season. Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams of Louisiana Tech, who won the Super Bowl last season with the Eagles, says the team came a long way after finishing 4-and-13 one season ago

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Thanks to modern technology, many fans had one eye on their TVs and one eye on their phones doing Google searches during the Super Bowl. Google Search and Trends Expert Jennifer Jones says while many fans during the game were searching for quarterbacks Drake Maye and Sam Darnold, as well as MVP Kenneth Walker the Third, there was someone else who was also dominating the searches.

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Louisiana has intensified its efforts to make sure families who are receiving food assistance have submitted accurate wages, addresses and household size. The state could be penalized as much as 95-million dollars by the federal government if the error rates for SNAP exceed more than six percent.

Last year, the legislature passed a law requiring special education classrooms to be equipped with cameras. As of the beginning of this month, that law is now in effect. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A new original travel series debuts tonight on Louisiana Public Broadcasting. It’s called LA 64 and it will showcase the authentic stories that make each parish and community truly special. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser…

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Tonight’s first episode at 8 PM will feature Vermilion parish. Each episode will also be uploaded to LPB’s YouTube channel.

When all the Mardi Gras parades are over, many of the horses will be put up for adoption. The Humane Society of Louisiana is once again implementing the Mardi Gras Horse Adoption Program. Executive Director Jeff Dorson says they launched the program to break the cycle of uncertainty.

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Go to the Humane Society of Louisiana’s Mardi Gras Horses Adoption Program facebook page for more information.

Gunfire was reported at another Mardi Gras parade over the weekend. Jeanerette Police chief Terrence Moore says no one was injured by the gunshots at the parade Saturday afternoon. Authorities immediately arrested a man who was reportedly firing randomly into the air. A child did sustain minor injuries when an officer riding an ATV, responding to the shots fired call was unable to avoid hitting the child who had stepped into the street to retrieve Mardi Gras throws. That incident is under investigation. On January 31^st, gunfire at a Clinton parade put several people in the hospital some with probable life-altering injuries.

As of this month, all public and charter school special education classrooms in Louisiana are required to have cameras inside them. Act 479, signed into law last year, is designed to help parents get involved when incidents occur, says bill author, Representative Shane Mack, and he says nearly all cameras have been installed.

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The bill also called for crisis intervention training to help faculty and school staff.

When all the Mardi Gras parades are over, horses are be put up for adoption. Humane Society of Louisiana Executive Director Jeff Dorson says since they launched the program in 2017, every horse that it has taken in has been adopted into permanent homes.

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Some horses have already been adopted; Dorson says he hopes to have all of this year’s horses adopted by March 4th.

A new travel series beginning tonight on LPB will feature the uniqueness of each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes. Lt Gov. Billy Nungesser says every parish has a story worth telling. The first episode features Vermilion Parish and the show has already set new records on LPB’s YouTube Channel. He says L-A 64 will air new episodes over five seasons to cover all 64 parishes…

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As required by a new law, cameras are being installed inside every public and charter school special education classroom. Bill author, Representative Shane Mack, says it’s to help everyone when incidents occur but the cameras are only part of what the law does to help parents and school faculty and staff.

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Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says his department is working to establish a property insurance discount for homeowners with fortified roofs. He says information on the discount benchmarks will soon be available, but he says, if you have a fortified roof and if you believe your homeowners insurance premium should be lower, shop around

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When the Mardi Gras parades are over, participating horses will again be put up for adoption. Jeanne Burns reports.

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Every parish in Louisiana will be showcased in a new travel series that debuts tonight at 8 PM on Louisiana Public Broadcasting. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says the L-A 64 series will take viewers off the beaten path to experience local traditions and all things make each community distinctive…

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Public broadcasting stations in Mississippi, Alabama, and Arkansas plan to air the series this summer.

At the beginning of this month, all public and charter school special education classrooms in Louisiana are required to have cameras installed inside them. Author of the bill signed into law last year, Livingston Representative Shane Mack, says the purpose is to help parents or guardians get involved if there’s an incident.

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With 11,000 installed, Louisiana is the fastest growing state for Fortified roofs in America. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says his department is working to establish a benchmark range on discounts for homeowners’ property insurance when they have a fortified roof. He says this regulation would require Louisiana insurance companies to either meet the minimum benchmark or provide justification for not doing so.

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Louisiana residents can learn what makes each parish unique in a new original travel series that debuts tonight on L-P-B. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The Humane Society of Louisiana is again implementing the Mardi Gras Horse Adoption Program to keep horses from being sold for slaughter after the parades are over. Executive Director Jeff Dorson says since they launched the program in 2017, every horse that it has taken in has been adopted into permanent homes. He says they’re careful with their application process.

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