Three people died in a horrific and tragic scene on I-12 in Livingston Parish yesterday. Authorities say a small sedan used the westbound exit ramp and entered the interstate in the wrong direction near Albany and collided head-on with an RV and caught fire on impact. All three occupants of the sedan including a 9-year-old child were pronounced dead at the scene. The occupants of the RV were able to exit the RV and suffered minor injuries.

A free app that allows drivers to be notified of police pursuits is being rolled out in Iberville Parish. It was on LA 1 on New Year’s Eve 2022 where 17-year-old Maggie Dunn and 16-year-old Caroline Gill were killed by Addis Police Officer who was driving 86 miles an hour while pursuing the driver of a stolen vehicle. Gill’s father, Jason, is thankful that the Iberville Sheriff’s office is rolling out this technology.

Cut 4 (04) “…in those pursuits.”

A 12-foot, one-thousand-pound, great white shark was recently tracked off of Louisiana’s coast, near the Chandeleur Islands east of New Orleans. Doctor Sean Powers, director of the Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences at University of South Alabama, says it’s rare to see a great white shark near the Northern Gulf coast, but not unprecedented

Cut 9 (12)  “…over fishing.”

Legendary football coach Pat Collins will be remembered during funeral services tomorrow in Monroe. Collins led Northeast Louisiana University, now known as ULM, to the Division One-Double-A Championship in 1987 and was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2015/ Collins also coaches at local high schools, West Ouachita and Ouachita. Former N-L-U receiver and assistant coach, Tag Rome …

Cut 8 (08) “…were his family.”

Another death is being attributed to the January Ice storms in North Louisiana. Last week a young Pineville man was killed while clearing damaged trees in Ouachita Parish. Authorities say 26-year-old Hunter Ray was struck by a tree that fell in an unintended direction as Ray was trying to get out of the way. It happened in the backyard of a residence.

The Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office rolls out new technology aimed at notifying drivers of nearby pursuits. Vehicles in the department are being equipped with the Pursuit Alert Digital Siren. Sheriff Brett Stassi says it allows deputies to press a single button to notify drivers of pursuits.

Cut 3 (10) “…ahead of them.”

The app is available for free on Apple and Android devices.

Starting next year LSU will wear jersey patches sponsored by an Australian Company that’s building an L-N-G production and export terminal in southwest Louisiana. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Funeral services honoring Legendary football coach Pat Collins will be held tomorrow in Monroe. Collins led Northeast Louisiana University, now known as ULM, to the Division One-Double-A Championship in 1987 and was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2015. Former NLU receiver Tag Rome was an assistant coach on the ‘87 national championship team and says Coach Collins was tough on his players, but was a strong leader…

Cut 7 (11) “…was spirtual.”

LSU Athletic jerseys will be sporting a new patch in the 2026/2027 season. In a multi-year precedent-setting deal, 21 of the Tiger’s competition apparel will sport the Woodside Energy Logo. No specific details about what the Australian based company is going to be paying for the privilege.  It’s reported to be a multimillion-dollar deal and covers every sport. The NCAA is allowing the patches but they will not be allowed on jersey’s during championship games.

Funeral services for Legendary football coach Pat Collins is tomorrow in Monroe. Collins led Northeast Louisiana University, now known as ULM, to the Division One-Double-A Championship in 1987. Former N-L-U receiver Tag Rome was an assistant coach on that national championship team and says Coach Collins was a father figure, and you knew where you stood with him…

Cut 6 (07) “…he was.”

The Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office rolls out new technology to warn drivers of oncoming pursuits. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

The town of Oberlin is morning an 8^th Grade Student of the Year. 14-year-old Kulyn Brooks was killed in a hit-and-run over the weekend. Investigators say the teen was crossing Hwy 165 on an electric bicycle Saturday when he was hit by a white dully truck that was pulling a horse trailer. Allen Parish Authorities are looking for the driver of the truck they observed on footage from a nearby camera and that they believe hit the teen and drove away. In October, Kulyn was named eighth-grade Student of the Year at Oberlin High School. He was an alter boy at his church and a multi-sport athlete. Crime Stoppers is offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in the case.

There are 89 days between now and the Senate Republican Primary. Will Senator Bill Cassidy’s vote  to convict then-former President Trump in his second impeachment trial in the aftermath of the attack on the Capitol on January 6th, 2021 cost him his seat in the Senate? He says he’s confident that won’t be a factor….

Cut 7 (13) “…of my opponents.”

The Louisiana Department of Health has partnered with 11 hospitals around the state to help mothers affected by substance use disorder. Overdose deaths have been leading the cause of pregnancy-associated deaths in Louisiana since 2018. L-D-H Secretary Bruce Greenstein…

Cut 5 (10) “…of her child”

The hospitals they’ve partnered with have committed to treat substance use disorder in pregnancy as a medical condition and it reduces stigma.

Louisiana’s longest serving U-S House member, Steve Scalise, is seeking a tenth term. The Republican from Jefferson Parish, who also serves as the U-S House majority leader, is heavily involved in national politics. But Scalise says he’s played a crucial role in securing funding for roads and bridges and flood control projects…

Cut 10 (10) “…their home .”

Only one challenger to Scalise is raising money according to the Federal Elections Commission and that’s Democrat Lauren Jewett from Metairie. Jewett has spent more than 17 years as a special education teacher. She says she will bring practical experience, compassion, and accountability to Congress…

Cut 13 (09)  “…this country.”

The field is set for the Louisiana Republican Senate primary as incumbent Bill Cassidy has drawn two major challengers. Congresswoman Julia Letlow got into the race after President Trump endorsed her.

Cut 8 (09) “…make Louisiana stronger.”

Cassidy’s other major challenger is State Treasurer John Fleming, who had previously served in the House of Representatives and in Trump’s cabinet during his first presidency.

Cut 9 (12)  “…my conservative beliefs.”

For his part, Senator Cassidy has said he believes his overall record speaks for itself and voters will see that. The primary is set for May 16th; if no one gets 50-percent-plus-one of the vote, the top two advance to a runoff on June 27th.

Steve Scalise is seeking a tenth term in Congress in District One, and his most formidable challenger is a special education teacher from Metairie. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The sixth-ranked LSU women’s basketball team lost to third-ranked South Carolina, 79 to 72, Saturday. Coach Kim Mulkey says the difference was LSU’s nine missed free throws.

Cut 14 (13) “…you win.”

Flau’jae Johnson led LSU with 21 points, but she missed two free throws with 45 seconds left that could have given the Lady Tigers their first lead of the second half.

Louisiana’s longest serving U-S House member, Steve Scalise, is seeking a tenth term in office. The Republican from Jefferson Parish who also serves as the U-S House majority leader, faces only one challenge who’s raised any money so far. Lauren Jewett from Metairie has spent more than 17 years as a special education teacher. She says she will bring practical experience, compassion, and accountability to Congress…

Cut 13 (09)  “…this country.”

Scalise, who’s been heavily involved in national politics for years, says he’s played a crucial role in securing funding for roads and bridges and flood control projects here at home.  He says he’d like to keep doing that and continue working to reduce inflation.

Cut 11 (09) “…national debt.”

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Big disappointment over the weekend as the sixth ranked LSU lady Tigers lost to third ranked South Carolina for the 18^th straight time on Saturday. Flau’jae Johnson led LSU with 21 points, but she missed two free throws with 45-seconds left that could have given the Lady Tigers their first lead of the second half.  The senior was dejected after the game, but says they need to learn from this loss…

Cut 16 (16) “…Big dance.” 

The top-ranked LSU baseball team opened the 2026 season with a three-game sweep over Milwaukee. The Tigers set a school-record with 49 strikeouts in the series.

Louisiana Tech completed a four-game sweep of Houston Christian by blanking the Huskies 11 to 0 in seven innings.  The Bulldogs scored 39 runs in the four-game series.

Since 2018, accidental overdose has been the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths in Louisiana. Colleen Crain has more on what the Department of Health is doing to address it.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

The top-ranked LSU baseball team opened the 2026 season with a three-game sweep over Milwaukee. After a sluggish win on Saturday, the Tigers dominated on Sunday, winning 21-7. The Tigers set a school-record with 49 strikeouts in a series. Coach Jay Johnson …

Cut 18 (11)  “…a strength.”

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The field is set for the Louisiana Republican Senate primary as inclumebt Bill Cassidy has drawn two major challengers.  Congresswoman Julia Letlow got into the race after President Trump endorsed her.

Cut 8 (09) “…make Louisiana stronger.”

Cassidy’s other major challenger is State Treasurer John Fleming, who had previously served in the House of Representatives and in Trump’s cabinet during his first presidency.

Cut 9 (12)  “…my conservative beliefs.”

For his part, Senator Cassidy has said he believes his overall record speaks for itself and voters will see that.

Accidental overdose has been the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths in Louisiana since 2018.  But Project Maternal Overdose Mortality has arrived to change that, by creating more effective pathways to care. Secretary of Health, Bruce Greenstein says eleven hospitals around the state are participating.

Cut 6 (12) “…sustain recovery.”

The field is set for the Louisiana Republican Senate primary. After voting to convict then-former President Trump in his second impeachment trial, Incumbent Bill Cassidy is in a political fight for his life as he faces two major challengers in in Julia Letlow and John Fleming. But Cassidy says it’s a fight he thinks he can win.

Cut 7 (13) “…of my opponents.”

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Louisiana’s longest serving U-S House member, Steve Scalise, is seeking a tenth term. The Republican from Jefferson Parish who also serves as the U-S House majority leader, is heavily involved in national politics. But Scalise says he’s played a crucial role in securing funding for roads and bridges and flood control projects…

Cut 10 (10) “…their home .”

Scalise is facing one challenger in the Republican primary, and there are two Democrats who have signed up in the Democratic party. Only one of Scalise’s challengers has raised money, and that’s Lauren Jewett from Metairie. Jewett says improving public education is one of her main campaign platforms

Cut 12 (13) “…great educators.”