The mourning continues in St. Landry Parish for Leonville Elementary School teacher Katelyn LeBlanc, who was killed in a head-on crash on I-49 on Sunday. One of her former students, Andre Champagne, says LeBlanc was a beloved mentor and many hearts are broken over her death…

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LeBlanc also leaves behind four children. The investigation into the fatal wreck is ongoing.

A Thibodaux man is facing sex crime charges for alleged inappropriate behavior with a girl who was under ten years old at the time. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Captain Brennan Matherne says 61-year-old Gregory Leblanc faces a slew of charges…

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Mathene says at this time they are only aware of one victim.

The U-S Energy Department has identified Louisiana as one of five states for a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus. Utah, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Idaho are the other finalists. Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy spokesperson Patrick Courreges says the federal energy department chose the five states after reviewing applications from 26 states…

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The campuses would help the U-S grow it nuclear energy production.

Work is underway on the New Pelto Island Reef Project in coastal Terrebonne Parish. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Artificial Reef Coordinator Mike McDonough says the agency is partnering with ConocoPhillips to restore the popular fishing destination known as the Sulphur Mine…

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The habitat will attract speckled trout and redfish.

Louisiana is one of five states still in the running to host a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus. Jeff Palermo has more…

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A head-on crash on LA Highway 434 killed 74-year-old Milda Capponi of Slidell. Capponi was unrestrained in the front passenger seat of one of the two vehicles that collided while turning into a parking lot. The driver of the vehicle also sustained serious injuries, and the other driver was unharmed.

The Saints reported for training camp today. There is optimism for year two under head coach Kellen Moore after a strong end to last year. WWL’s Mike Detillier says the Saints added a lot of offensive help through free agency and the draft, but it all comes down to second-year quarterback Tyler Shough.

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Conservation groups and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries are working to restore a popular fishing area in Terrebonne Parish. The project is expanding habitat at the historic “Sulphur Mine” site. Coastal Conservation Association Louisiana Chief Marketing Officer Ryan Page says crews are installing 650 NATRX exoform reef structures to enhance the area…

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Louisiana is one of five states under consideration for a new Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus as the Trump Administration looks to expand the nation’s nuclear energy industry. Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy spokesperson Patrick Courreges says the campus would support every stage of the nuclear fuel cycle…

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Utah, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Idaho are the other finalists. The Energy Department says the campuses would create thousands of high-paying jobs.

It’s back to work for the Saints who report to training camp today. New Orleans is looking to improve on last year’s six and 11 season.  WWL Radio Saints analyst Mike Detillier expects the Black and Gold to win a couple more games this season…

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Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis and head coach Kellen Moore will speak this afternoon.

The state education superintendent has a message for school district leaders – crack down on unruly kids.

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The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested 61-year-old Gregory Leblanc of Thibodaux for alleged inappropriate behavior with a female that occurred several years ago when the victim was a child. Sheriff’s Captain Brennan Matherne says investigators do not know of any other victims…

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A Thibodaux man is charged with sex crimes involving a child. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Captain Brennan Matherne says juvenile detectives began investigating 61-year-old Gregory Leblanc last month after allegations surfaced about inappropriate behavior years ago with a girl who was under ten years old at the time.

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Leblanc is charged with multiple counts of indecent behavior, video voyeurism, child pornography and child molestation.

A beloved St. Landry Parish elementary school teacher was killed in a head-on crash on I-49 Sunday. Leonville Elementary School confirmed the death of Katelyn LeBlanc in a Facebook post yesterday. Andre Champagne was one of her students and says she taught him life lessons like patience that prepared him for life beyond the classroom.

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LeBlanc’s four daughters attend Leonville Elementary. 

The economic impact of Meta’s 50-billion-dollar A-I data center is already being felt across northeast Louisiana. Grow NELA President and CEO Rob Cleveland says the economic boom is fueling residential development, and local restaurants and other businesses are seeing increased customer traffic.

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The Hyperion data center is expected to become operational in 2030, and final completion is expected by 2032.

State Education Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley is urging school districts to crack down on unruly student behavior this upcoming school year. Brumley is calling on districts to make a commitment to stand firm on inappropriate behavior.

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Brumley is also calling on school systems to enforce the state’s anti-bullying laws.

Louisiana Superintendent of Education Doctor Cade Brumley is urging school leaders to take a firm stance against student misbehavior and bullying. Brumley says maintaining orderly classrooms is critical to keeping student achievement on the rise. He says state law already provides consequences for students who repeatedly disrupt learning…
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Beginning August first, students convicted of assaulting a school employee will face a mandatory two-semester expulsion.

St. Landry Parish is mourning the loss of Leonville Elementary teacher Katelyn LeBlanc, who was killed in a head-on crash on I-49 this weekend. Former student Andre Champagne says LeBlanc cared deeply about every child…
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LeBlanc leaves behind four daughters who attend Leonville Elementary.

The search for the remains of 15-year-old Ja’Derrius Minnieweather has entered its third week at a Baton Rouge-area landfill. East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore says the search is difficult…
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Investigators say 51-year-old Maurice Parms killed Minnieweather, put his body in a garbage can, and it was later taken to the landfill by a garbage truck.

Meta’s $50 billion AI data center is already boosting northeast Louisiana’s economy. Grow NELA President and CEO Rob Cleveland says the project is attracting new businesses…
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Cleveland says the growth is also driving new housing construction and bringing more customers to local restaurants and businesses.

Leonville Elementary School teacher Katelyn LeBlanc was killed in an I-49 crash Sunday. One of her former students, Andre Champagne, says LeBlanc was a beloved mentor in the tight-knit Leonville community. He says she made students look forward to coming to class each day and cared about them inside and outside of the classroom.

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It’s week three of the search for the remains of 15-year0old Ja’Derrius Minnieweather in the Baton Rouge North Landfill. Investigators say 51-year-old Maurice Parms killed the teen and put his body in a dumpster, and those contents were subsequently dumped in the landfill. East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore says the searchers are not giving up.

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Meta’s 50-billion-dollar Richland Parish data center project has skyrocketed sales tax revenues in the region. Grow NELA President and CEO Rob Cleveland says the economic boom is fueling residential development, and local restaurants and other businesses are seeing increased customer traffic.

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The Saints report for training camp today. With quarterback Tyler Shough returning and big free agent additions like running back Travis Etienne (AY-chan), guard David Edwards and linebacker Kaden Ellis, Nola.com’s Luke Johnson says there will not be as many preseason battles to earn a starting spot. He’s more intrigued by depth battles like in the running back room.

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Northeast Louisiana is already seeing an economic boost from Meta’s artificial intelligence data center — and the facility isn’t even open yet. Jeff Palermo reports.

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Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office officials are investigating an in-custody death.  Authorities say a deputy was making rounds yesterday when they found an inmate unresponsive in his cell.   We’re told medical staff began life-saving measures until EMS arrived, but efforts were unsuccessful.  It’ll be up to the Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office to determine the cause of death.

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A beloved St. Landry Parish elementary school teacher was killed in a head-on crash on I-49 Sunday. Leonville Elementary School confirmed the death of Katelyn LeBlanc in a Facebook post that remembered her fondly.  One of her former students, Andre Champagne, says she was a teacher who cared about her students and prepared them for life beyond the classroom.

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State Education Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley is urging school districts to crack down on unruly student behavior in the new school year. In the most recent legislative session, lawmakers adopted a House resolution urging school systems to comply with and enforce the state’s anti-bullying laws. Brumley says students have made tremendous strides in the classroom in recent years, and anything that takes away from that should be discouraged.

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The St. Landry Parish community is mourning the death of a Leonville Elementary School teacher, killed in a head-on car crash on I-49 Sunday. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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State Education Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley is urging school districts to crack down on unruly student behavior in the upcoming school year. Brumley is calling on districts to make a commitment to stand firm on inappropriate behavior.

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The search for the remains of 15-year-old Ja’Derrius Minnieweather is now in its third week at a landfill near Baton Rouge. East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore says the heat and humidity are making it hard for searchers who are sifting through thousands of cubic yards of material, some of it hazardous..

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The economic impact of Meta’s 50-billion-dollar A-I data center is already being felt across northeast Louisiana. The Hyperion data center is under construction in Richland Parish, where Grow NELA President and CEO Rob Cleveland says first-quarter sales tax collections are six times higher than this time last year. And he says Meta’s investment is also attracting new businesses.

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