District 22 Representative Gabe Firment has proposed a bill where insurance companies would pay policyholders to upgrade a damaged roof to fortified standards. Earlier this year, legislators held a special session to put $45 million in an incentive fund to attract companies to write policies.

Cut 4 (10)  “…the storm” 

Legislators will push for funding for the Fortify Grant Program in the upcoming legislative session.

Residents of Rolling Fork and Silver City, Mississippi affected by the powerful tornado that pummeled communities Friday night are receiving assistance from the United Cajun Navy. UCN founder and president Todd Terrell says a list of needed items can be found on their Facebook page but this is only the beginning.

Cut 7 (11)  “…people up there.” 

More severe weather is forecasted for the area today and throughout the week.

The LSU Lady Tigers are headed to the women’s Final Four after defeating the Miami Hurricanes. This is Coach Kim Mulkey’s second season as head coach for the Lady Tigers and has since brought in several players out of the transfer portal…

Cut 9 (11) “…tough love”

LSU will play the of Sunday’s game Virginia Tech Vs. Ohio State.

The Parents Bill of Rights Act authored by Louisiana Representative Julia Letlow’s – was passed by the House and is waiting a discussion from the Senate. The Letlow says the main goal of the bill is to make sure parents have the right to know what’s taught in Public classrooms.

Cut 12 (10) “…this bill.” 

The legislation needs 60 votes in the Democratic-majority U-S Senate.

The United Cajun Navy is assisting people in the small towns of Rolling Fork and Silver City, Mississippi after tornadoes leveled the communities Friday night. UCN founder and president Todd Terrell says they’ve shifted from search and rescue to distributing supplies and food.

Cut 6 (11)  “…door-to-door.” 

The United Cajun Navy is asking for donations, you can find out more on their Facebook page.

Pollock Representative Gabe Firment has filed a bill requiring insurance companies to offer policyholders an endorsement where the insurance company would pay to upgrade a damaged roof to fortified standards. Firment says it’s a way to lower costs and decrease damage.

Cut 3 (06) “…much less” 

The session begins two weeks from today.

Louisiana U-S Representative Julia Letlow’s Parents Bill of Rights Act was approved by the House last week, but the bill needs 60 votes in the Democratic-majority U-S Senate. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says the legislation faces a dead end in the upper chamber. But Letlow says the bill shouldn’t be partisan…

Cut 13 (09) “…pushing this through.”

The LSU Lady Tigers basketball team are headed to the Final Four in the NCAA tournament. All-American forward Angel Reese came to LSU after leading Maryland to the Sweet 16 last season. The Baltimore native says she needed a fresh start and for Kim Mulkey to coach her hard…

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They’ll play Friday night in Dallas.

According to the FAA, when a Baton Rouge Police helicopter crashed around 2:30 Sunday morning, the air traffic control tower at BTR was most likely unmanned. The two pilots assisting with a search were killed as a result and the crash was not discovered until 11 am. The FAA is leading the investigation.

The state fire marshal’s office is investigating a deadly fire in Monroe that claimed the life of a young boy. Jeff Palermo has the latest….

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The United Cajun Navy is helping tornado recovery in Mississippi that claimed at least 26 people. After seeing the devastation, UCN President Todd Terrell says it’s a miracle there weren’t more fatalities. He credits the ability to use heat sensors in planes and drones.

Cut 8 (10)  “…new technology.” 

To donate visit the United Cajun Navy’s Facebook page.

Pollock Representative Gabe Firment has filed a bill requiring insurance companies to offer policyholders an endorsement that would pay to upgrade a damaged roof to fortified standards.  Firment says keeping wind and rain out of the home decreases damage which makes homes a better risk for the insurance companies.

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The session begins two weeks from today.

The United Cajun Navy is assisting with recovery efforts in Mississippi where tornadoes leveled the small towns of Rolling Fork and Silver City, killing at least 21…
Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

It was a violent weekend in Shreveport as 16 people were shot in multiple shootings. One person was killed in an early morning shooting on Saturday at the intersection of Texas Street and Market Street. We are also waiting to hear from Minden Police about shooting that injured four people last night at the Ewell Park Recreation Center.

Louisiana U-S Representative Julia Letlow’s Parents Bill of Rights Act is waiting for discussion in the Senate after it passed out of the House by a slim margin. The Republican from Richland Parish says the legislation is a vehicle by which parents and educators can have a productive dialogue over what’s taught in public schools…
Cut 12 (10) “…this bill.”
The legislation needs 60 votes in the Democratic-majority U-S Senate. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says the legislation faces a dead end.

LSU basketball coach Kim Mulkey is receiving praise for leading the Lady Tigers to their first Final Four in 15 seasons. Mulkey gives credit to the players and says the addition of assistant coach Bob Starkey is also big as he was on the staff when the Lady Tigers went to the final four five consecutive sesons in the 2000s….
cut 11 (13) “…forget that”

The United Cajun Navy is assisting people in the small towns of Rolling Fork and Silver City, Mississippi after tornadoes leveled the communities Friday night. UCN founder and president Todd Terrell says they are asking the public to help by either donating money or supplies and their mission is far from over.

Cut 7 (11)  “…people up there.” 

You can find a list of needed supplies on their Facebook page.

Pollock Representative Gabe Firment has filed a bill requiring insurance companies to offer policyholders an endorsement where the insurance company would pay to upgrade a damaged roof to fortified standards. He believes building stronger homes would allow people to live in the area where the home is located.

Cut 4 (10)  “…the storm” 

New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry has filed a bill to allow for a ballot initiative. That’s when voters can petition to have a vote of the people on an issue, versus lawmakers always deciding. Even though Landry is a Democrat, she says the bill doesn’t favor either party because the issue could be from one end of the political spectrum to the other.

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But first, the bill must receive a 2/3 majority vote before it goes on a statewide ballot.

Many in Louisiana are amazed the LSU Lady Tigers are in the Final Four in Kim Mulkey’s second season as head coach. Mulkey took over a program that won nine games during the 2020-21 season. Prior to this season, she brought in several new players out of the transfer portal…

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Their next game will be in Dallas Friday night.

An initial report released by the FAA reveals a helicopter appeared to have struck a tree before it crashed into a sugar cane field – killing two officer pilots in West Baton Rouge Parish yesterday. Reports indicate the helicopter took off from the Baton Rouge Metro Airport at 2:26 am and crashed in a field 12 minutes later.  Several hours passed before anyone realized the helicopter was missing and was not found until 11:30 am after the pilots did not return home. The helicopter crew was dispatched to assist with a vehicle pursuit. The names of the officers will not be released until family members have been notified.

Pollock Representative Gabe Firment has filed a bill requiring insurance companies to offer policyholders an endorsement where the insurance company would pay to upgrade a damaged roof to fortified standards. Firment says it’s a way to lower costs and decrease damage.

Cut 3 (06) “…much less” 

Legislators held a special session earlier this year to put $45 million in an incentive fund to attract insurance companies to write policies. 

The United Cajun Navy is assisting people in the small town of Rolling Fork, Mississippi after a tornado leveled the community Friday night. UCN founder and president Todd Terrell says they’ve shifted from search and rescue to distributing supplies and food.

Cut 6 (11)  “…doot-to-door.” 

At least 26 people were killed in Mississippi by the EF4 twister.

The FAA’s initial analysis of the fatal Baton Rouge Police helicopter crash indicates the tail rotor struck a tree before crashing in a sugar cane field in West Baton Rouge Parish around 2:30 Sunday morning. The two officers’ names have not been released BRPD Chief Murphy Paul is asking for prayers…

Cut 13 (09) “…lost today.”

The crash was discovered at 11:30 Sunday morning.

New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry wants voters to have the option of a ballot initiative. It allows voters to petition for a vote from the public on an issue instead of lawmakers. A constitutional amendment is required for the option and must have a two-thirds majority of the legislature, then it would go before voters.

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Will lawmakers rely on modified fossil fuel energy production or jump-start renewable energies? LRN spoke with Congressman Garret Graves on the topic.

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The LSU Lady Tigers are headed to the Final Four in the NCAA tournament, after defeating Miami Sunday 54-42. It will be the sixth Final Four appearance for the women’s basketball team and their first since 2008. The Tigers will play the winner of tonight’s game between Virginia Tech and Ohio State in the national semi-finals Friday night in Dallas.

Data released by the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics shows employment level is at an all-time high statewide.

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A Baton Rouge Police helicopter crashed early Sunday killing two police officers near Port Allen, Louisiana. The helicopter was assisting with a car pursuit leading out of Baton Rouge into West Baton Rouge Parish around 3 a.m. The Federal Aviation Administration says the Robinson R-44 helicopter went down in a sugar cane field. Officials are withholding the names of the pilots until family members are notified. Chief Murphy Paul is asked for prayers for the officer’s family member.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise’s “Lower Energy Costs Acts” – a bill to restore energy independence instead of relying on foreign countries – is in negotiations by congressional leaders. Congressman Garrett Graves says there are some outstanding concerns, including offshore oil and wind in the Gulf of Mexico.

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The House will meet this week to choose which amendments will be considered.

LSU Tigers women’s basketball is heading to the final four – it’s first since 2008 as the Lady Tigers beat Miami 54-42 in Greenville, South Carolina yesterday. It will be Coach Kim Mulkey’s fifth Final Four during her 23-year career as a head coach…

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LSU will play the winner of tonight’s game between Virginia Tech and Ohio State in the national semi-finals on Friday night in Dallas.