Police in Baton Rouge have arrested a teenager in connection with Thursday’s shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in which a 17-year-old girl was killed. Police Chief T.J. Morse says he’s confident that 17-year-old Markell Lee is one of the shooters.

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Police are searching for a second suspect. Four other people were detained shortly after the shooting but were later released.

The Louisiana Department of Health this week confirmed a case of measles in the New Orleans area. LDH says the patient is a child who became exposed during international travel and was partially vaccinated. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says those who are *fully* vaccinated are 97-percent protected from measles for life. 

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It’s another big weekend of festivals and Festival International is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Andre Champagne has more…

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The NFL Draft continues this weekend with the remaining rounds. The Saints will look to bolster their draft class, which is headlined by Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, who they took Thursday night with their first round selection, the eighth overall.

Authorities have arrested one individual and are searching for a second person who was involved in Thursday’s mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana that killed a 17-year-old girl from Lafayette Parish. Jeff Palermo has more.

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The owner of the Bossier City home where the man who killed eight kids last Sunday died is now facing federal firearms charges. The Justice Department says 54-year-old Michael Mayence had several firearms inside the home while being subject to a domestic violence injunction.

The Louisiana Department of Health this week confirmed a case of measles in the New Orleans area. LDH says on April 17th while infected, the patient visited the Target and Walmart stores in Kenner. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says if you were in either store that day, closely monitor yourself for any symptoms.

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The Louisiana Federation of Teachers is supporting Constitutional Amendment 3 on the May 16th ballot. President Larry Carter says giving teachers a permanent 2,250-dollar pay raise is part of its efforts to get their salaries to the Southern Regional Average, which is critical in ensuring a quality teacher in every classroom.

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Baton Rouge Police have arrested a 17-year-old and are searching for a second suspect in yesterday’s fatal shooting at the Mall of Louisiana that claimed the life of 17-year-old Martha Odom and wounded five others. Baton Rouge Police Chief T.J. Morse says the teen in police custody is Markell Lee.

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Morse says four other people who were detained shortly after the shooting have been released.

The Louisiana Department of Health this week confirmed a case of measles in the New Orleans area. LDH says on April 17th while infected, the patient visited the Target and Walmart stores in Kenner. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says if you were in either one on that day, you should double-check your MMR vaccine history.

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Two of the state’s largest teacher unions are supporting Constitutional Amendment 3 on the May 16th ballot. That would make a current two-thousand-dollar stipend for teachers permanent. Louisiana Federation of Teachers president Larry Carter says it could go away if the state needs to reduce revenue due to tough budget times.

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The Louisiana Association of Educators also supports Amendment 3.

If you’re a fan of music from all around the world, Lafayette is the place to be this weekend, as this is Festival International weekend. Jesse Guidry, the vice president of communications at Lafayette Travel, says Festival International is one of Lafayette’s biggest tourist attractions every year, and visitors do more than attend the festival.

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More than 50 countries are represented, and over 500 musicians are at this weekend’s cultural celebration.

We now know the name of the 17-year-old who died in yesterday’s shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge. Martha Odom attended Ascension Episcopal School in Lafayette. Two of her classmates were injured in the shooting; they were innocent bystanders as an argument between two groups escalated into gunfire. Baton Rouge Police Chief T.J. Morse says five people have been arrested.

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Two of the state’s largest teacher unions are supporting Constitutional Amendment 3 on the May 16th ballot. Louisiana Federation of Teachers president Larry Carter says the measure would provide a permanent salary increase for educators and school employees.

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The Louisiana Association of Educators is also in favor of Constitutional Amendment 3.

The Louisiana Department of Health this week confirmed a case of measles in the New Orleans area. LDH says the patient is a child who became exposed during international travel and was partially vaccinated. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says those who are *fully* vaccinated are 97-percent protected from measles for life. 

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If you want to listen to music from around the world, Festival International in downtown Lafayette is the place to do it this weekend. Jesse Guidry, the vice president of communications at Lafayette Travel, says over 50 countries are represented and over 500 musicians are at this weekend’s cultural celebration.

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Festival International is one of Lafayette’s biggest tourist attractions every year.

The Saints used their first pick in the 2026 NFL draft to give quarterback Tyler Shough another weapon in the passing game by selecting Arizona State receiver Jordyn Tyson. Tyson spoke to the New Orleans media on what he can add to the Black and Gold offense…

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In nine games with the Sun Devils last season, Tyson caught 61 passes for 711 yards and eight touchdowns, but he has battled injuries during his college career.

The draft continues at six this evening with the second round, in which the Saints have the tenth pick. They also have a pick in the third round.

Former LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane went to the Kansas City Chiefs, who traded up to the sixth overall selection to draft Delane. Former LSU safety AJ Haulcy is expected to go in the second round and quarterback Garrett Nussmeier will likely get drafted tonight and linebacker Harold Perkins could go in the third round.

The LSU Tigers are looking to snap a six-game losing streak as they are playing Mississippi State in Starkville as we speak. The Bulldogs have lost six straight SEC home games.

With just four series remaining, Louisiana Tech sits fifth in the Conference USA standings at 11-and-7 in league play. Coach Lane Burroughs says the Bulldogs will need to start playing their best baseball to put themselves in a strong position heading into the postseason, especially with a tough stretch still ahead.

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Tech is hosting Missouri State this weekend. The Bears are 14 and 4 and in second place in Conference USA Standings. First pitch at  6 p.m.

ULM hosts James Madison, the Ragin Cajuns are at Arkansas State. Northwestern State faces Stephen F Austin, McNeese takes on UTRGV and Grambling hosts Alcorn.

The Louisiana Department of Health this week confirmed a case of measles in the New Orleans area. All we know about the patient is that the patient is a child who became exposed during international travel. LDH says on April 17th while infected, the patient visited the Kenner Target and Walmart stores. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says if you were at either store that day, closely monitor yourself for any symptoms.

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LDH says the patient was partially vaccinated.

The LSU baseball team will look to turn its season around starting this afternoon as the Tigers travel to Starkville for a three-game series against 15th-ranked Mississippi State. Coach Jay Johnson says the Bulldogs present another tough test for his team.

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First pitch has been moved up to 3 p-m because of the potential of severe weather in Starkville tonight.

A measure to crack down on marijuana use near school facilities advances to the Senate. The full House passed Pollack Representative Gabe Firment’s bill on a vote of 59-to-34. It would increase the penalty for smoking marijuana within two-thousand feet of a school facility to up to a year in prison and a fine of up to one-thousand dollars. Firment said marijuana use near schools is getting out of control.

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The bill heads to the Senate for more discussion.

Festival International which has music groups from around the world will create great vibes in downtown Lafayette this weekend. Vice President of Communications at Lafayette Travel, Jesse Guidry, says Festival International is not just a music festival…

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Governor Landry and Baton Rouge law enforcement will hold a press conference at 2 PM to provide an update on yesterday’s fatal shooting at the Mall of Louisiana that killed a 17-year-old student from Lafayette Parish and injured five others. Baton Rouge police chief T.J. Morse says at 1:22 yesterday afternoon, two groups of people got into an argument, and gunfire erupted.

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The 17-year-old girl who was fatally shot has been identified as Martha Odom and she attended Ascension Episcopal.

Two of the state’s largest teacher unions are supporting Constitutional Amendment 3 on the May 16^th ballot. Louisiana Federation of Teachers president Larry Carter says the measure would provide a permanent salary increase for educators and school employees….

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Early voting for this election begins May 2^nd.

It’s another big weekend of festivals and Festival International is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Andre Champagne has more…

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The NFL draft got underway last night with the Saints selecting Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson with the eighth overall pick. Tyson has great hands and can play all three wide receiver positions. But the 21-year-old has also battled injuries during his career. The Saints have two draft selections tonight and five more on Saturday.

The Saints selected wide receiver Jordan Tyson out of Arizona State with the eighth overall pick last night, which adds another weapon to quarterback Tyler Shough’s arsenal. Tyson caught 61 passes for 711 yards and eight touchdowns in nine games with the Sun Devils last season. Coach Kellen Moore says Tyson has several skills that stood out.

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The draft continues at six this evening with the second round, in which the Saints have the tenth pick.

The Kansas City Chiefs moved up three spots to number six to take former LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane. He becomes the second-highest LSU DB selected in the draft and the ninth defensive back in program history to be selected in the first round. According to Spotrac, Delane’s rookie contract is worth $41.9 million with $26.9 million guaranteed.

Former Tigers Garrett Nussmeier, Harold Perkins Jr. and AJ Haulcy will all await to hear their names being called tonight.

The LSU baseball team will look to turn its season around starting this afternoon as the Tigers travel to Starkville for a three-game series against 15th-ranked Mississippi State. Coach Jay Johnson says the Bulldogs present another tough test for his team.

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First pitch has been moved up to 3 p-m because of the potential of severe weather in Starkville tonight.

Louisiana Tech baseball opens a pivotal three-game home series against Missouri State tonight. The Bears rank second in Conference USA and 11th nationally with 76 home runs and counting. Head coach Lane Burroughs says his team must do a good job of limiting the long ball this weekend.

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First pitch in Ruston is set for 6 p.m.

The teenager killed in yesterday’s shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge is identified as 17-year-old Martha Odom. She attended Ascension Episcopal School in Lafayette. She was shot in the chest, and two of her classmates were among five wounded. FMOL Health President Chuck Spicer:

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Baton Rouge Police will hold a news conference at two this afternoon to update the investigation.

Legislation to mandate five-day school weeks, with exceptions, is now just one House vote away from landing on Governor Landry’s desk. It comes amid a string of school districts, including East Feliciana, which are moving to four-day school weeks. East Feliciana Superintendent Keisha Netterville says the length of the school week should be determined by local officials.

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If you’re a fan of music from all around the world, Lafayette is the place to be this weekend, as this is Festival International weekend. Jesse Guidry, the vice president of communications at Lafayette Travel, says Festival International is one of Lafayette’s biggest tourist attractions every year, and visitors do more than attend the festival.

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More than 50 countries are represented, and over 500 musicians are at this weekend’s cultural celebration.

The Saints used the eighth overall pick in the NFL Draft to select Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson. Tyson says he can’t wait to team up with Chris Olave to give Tyler Shough an added target.

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In nine games with the Sun Devils last season, Tyson caught 61 passes for 711 yards and eight touchdowns. The draft continues at six this evening with the second round, in which the Saints have the tenth pick.