1:30 LRN Newscast Feb 9

The Landry Administration has presented state lawmakers with a proposed 44-billion-dollar state budget. Commissioner of Administration Taylor Barras says the proposed budget has more dollars for State Police as the governor wants to form a specific troop to work with the New Orleans Police Department in fighting crime…

Cut 4 (10) “…would be.”

130 Louisiana State Troopers will be in New Orleans assisting NOPD for the last weekend of Carnival. Lt Melissa Matey reminds revelers to use common sense to avoid being a victim of crime, for example, do not carry large amounts of cash, avoid walking in dark areas, and remember there’s safety in numbers.

Cut 10 (10) “…that point.”

And to text the word MARDIGRAS all together, all caps to 77295 for up-to-date info on routes and first aid stations, etc.

Paradegoers will be screaming “throw me something mister” this Mardi Gras weekend in all corners of the Bayou State. Teiko Foxx has more…

Cut 2 (33)  “…I’m Teiko Foxx.” 

 

Walk Ons Sports Bistreaux, the Baton Rouge based franchise, announces they are moving its corporate headquarters from Baton Rouge to Atlanta. The company opened a satellite office in Atlanta in 2022. The company says Atlanta is one of the biggest restaurant industry hubs. And the move represents continued change and growth for the national brand.