There’s been plenty of speculation about a special session before the regular one to address the state’s property insurance crisis next year. But at a recent NOLA-dot-com town hall meeting, Insurance Commissioner-elect Tim Temple says it’s highly unlikely…

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An important step has occurred in bringing passenger rail service to north Louisiana. The Federal Railroad Administration has awarded a 500-thousand dollar planning grant to the Southern Rail Commission. Commissioner Knox Ross says this money will determine what’s needed to bring passenger rail service to the I-20 Corridor…

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Number one-ranked Ochsner Children’s Hospital will build a new 343 thousand square foot facility thanks to a historic donation from New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson. Teiko Foxx has the story…

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With more parties this time of year there are more impaired drivers on the road, especially at night. And Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says for some the holidays can be difficult…

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After the worst wildfire season on record, proactive steps are being taken to help reduce the impact of future wildfires in the Bayou State. Teiko Foxx has more…

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The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign runs through New Year’s Day and Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says it’s making a difference.  According to the Center for Analytics and Research in Transportation Safety at LSU for every 1,000 hours of impaired driver patrol, there are four fewer fatalities…

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The LHSC helps pay for overtime so more law enforcement officers can stop impaired drivers.

The Ragin Cajuns will face Jacksonville State in tomorrow’s R-and-L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. Kick-off is set for 1:15. U-L Lafayette Coach Michael Desormeaux says Motivation is a big part of who wins bowl games and he says his guys should be excited to play…

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This is the Cajuns seventh appearance in the New Orleans Bowl and they are five and one in this game.

Ochsner Children’s Hospital is Ranked the number one hospital for kids in Louisiana, and their plans to build a new 343 thousand square foot facility with a large donation from New Orleans Saints Owner Gayle Benson will expand the new pediatric cardiovascular unit from 12 to 20 beds. The 14-bed intensive care unit will expand to 20 beds.

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Ochsner Children’s Hospital is building a new 343 thousand square foot facility with a large donation from New Orleans Saints Owner Gayle Benson. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Butch Adolph says the new five-story structure helps support its commitment to the pediatrics program and treat critical conditions such as pediatric heart and liver transplants.

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It’s likely LSU will have three players from the NFL draft selected in the first round. Quarterback Jayden Daniels, and receivers Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Junior. WWL sports talk show host and draft analyst Mike Detillier says Daniels is one of the top players this draft….

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Detillier says Nabers should hear his name called in the 2024 draft a few names after Daniels gets picked…

A documentary about the reality of human sex trafficking in Louisiana airs tonight on LPB. Brooke Thorington has more.

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LSU has three potential first-round picks in Jayden Daniels, Malik Nabers, and Brian Thomas Jr. WWL sports talk show host and draft analyst Mike Detillier says that Daniels has always been a first-round pick and his draft stock is rapidly increasing.

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The NFL draft will take place next year on April 25th through the 27th in Detroit.

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The ULL Rajin Cajuns will face Jacksonville State Gamecocks tomorrow in the R-and-L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. ULL Head coach Michael Desormeaux has his team prepared for the matchup and he says that motivation is a key factor in who will be crowned the New Orleans Bowl champion.

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The game will kick off tomorrow at 1:15 pm on ESPN.

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The Pelicans will travel to face the Charolette Hornets tonight, but even with the home crowd advantage New Orleans is still favored to beat Charolette by six and a half points. Zion Williamson is not expected to play for the Pelicans, but Brandon Ingram will be on the court for New Orleans and he is expected to be a key part of their offense, after his 40-point performance against Washington.

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In hunting news, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries State Deer Program Manager Johnathan Bordelon says that 14 positive cases for chronic wasting disease (CWD) have been confirmed in Tensas Parish and that the LDWF has set up 13 free CWD collection sites throughout the region. Bordelon says that the process is free and relatively simple.

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The process normally takes about two to three weeks and hunters must match their sample I-D number to data online to receive test results.

The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is underway. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says for over the past five Christmas holidays in Louisiana 26 people were killed and 452 injured in vehicle crashes involving alcohol.

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The LHSC helps pay for overtime so more law enforcement officers can stop impaired drivers.

Ochsner Children’s Hospital is building a new 343 thousand square foot facility with a large donation from New Orleans Saints Owner Gayle Benson. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Butch Adolph says this will help advance the growing need to help children throughout the region.

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The Board of Regents approves the Statewide Universal Transfer Pathways to reduce the time and money needed to complete a bachelor’s degree when transferring from one of the state’s two-year colleges. Deputy Commissioner for Academic Affairs and Innovation, Tristan Denley…

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On Louisiana Public Broadcasting tonight a documentary about human sex trafficking, Turning the Tide: A Story of Hell, Hope, and Healing profiles three survivors, and features First Lady Donna Edwards She says we all need to understand the harsh reality of what’s going on right here in Louisiana and how we can help.

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It airs tonight on LPB at 8 PM, it’s also available to watch online you can find a link at Louisiana Radio Network.

After the worst wildfire season on record, proactive steps are being taken to help reduce the impact of future wildfires in the Bayou State. Teiko Foxx has more…

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According to a Universal Drugstore survey, Louisiana ranks fourth nation for smoking, drinking, illicit drug use, and e-cigarettes. The percentage of excessive drinkers is 22 percent, more than one million residents.  When you look at the numbers by parish Lafourche topped the list with 24%, followed by Livingston at 23 percent.

Deer hunters in northeast Louisiana are urged to bring the head of any deer they harvest to one of 13 collection points after cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) have been confirmed. LDWF Deer Program Manager Johnathan Bordelon says 14 positive cases have been detected in Tensas Parish.

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Visit LDWF’s website for more information.

On Louisiana Public Broadcasting tonight a documentary about human sex trafficking, Turning the Tide: A Story of Hell, Hope, and Healing profiles three survivors, along with First Lady Donna Edwards who’s helping raise awareness…

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The program airs at 8 pm tonight but you can also watch online, visit Louisiana Radio Network dot com for a link.

To mitigate future impacts of future wildfires in the Bayou State, Louisiana Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain says he’s already taking proactive measures. Strain says the 2023 wildfires placed many lives at risk. Though forces of nature like lightning can’t be controlled…

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This year alone, wildfires in the Bayou State destroyed $71 million in forestland from August through October.

After cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) have been confirmed in the Bayou State, the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries urges deer hunters in northeast Louisiana to bring the head of any deer they harvest to be tested. State Deer Program Manager Johnathan Bordelon…

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The testing process typically takes two to three weeks. 14 positive cases have been detected all in Tensas Parish.

The Board of Regents just improved the road to a bachelor’s degree for students transferring from a two-year college with the approval of Universal Transfer Pathways. Colleen Crain has the story…

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A 34-year-old Chauvin man is facing sex crimes involving a victim under the age of six this morning.  Terrebonne Parish investigators say they conducted an extensive investigation into James Paul Naquin after learning of allegations that he committed “sexually motivated crimes.”  Authorities say when questioned by authorities, Naquin admitted to the abuse.

On Louisiana Public Broadcasting tonight a documentary about human sex trafficking, Turning the Tide: A Story of Hell, Hope, and Healing profiles three survivors, and will feature First Lady Donna Edwards, who’s championed the cause since learning of autistic woman who was held captive for a year in Amite.

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The documentary airs tonight at 8 on LPB..

A 34-year-old Chauvin man is facing for sex crimes involving a victim under the age of six this morning. Terrebonne Parish investigators say they conducted an extensive investigation into James Paul Naquin after learning of the allegations.  Deputies arrested Naquin, and authorities say when questioned, he admitted to the abuse.

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After the state’s worst wildfire season in history, Louisiana Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says he’s already taking proactive measures to mitigate future impacts of future. Strain says he’ll ask lawmakers next year to approve 43 million dollars for new firefighting equipment and personnel, and that’s not all.

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The Ragin Cajuns will face Jacksonville State in tomorrow’s R-and-L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. Kick-off is set for 1:15. U-L Lafayette Coach Michael Desormeaux says his team has been preparing to play a good team…

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The Board of Regents has approved Statewide Universal Transfer Pathways to reduce the time and money needed to complete a bachelor’s degree when transferring from one of the state’s two-year colleges. Tristan Denley, Deputy Commissioner for Academic Affairs and Innovation…

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14 positive cases of Chronic Wasting Disease have been detected in deer harvested in Tensas Parish this season. That’s why the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has set up 13 free collection sites throughout the region. L-D-W-F State Deer Program Manager Johnathan Bordelon…

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After the worst wildfire season on record, proactive steps are being taken to help reduce the impact of future wildfires in the Bayou State. Teiko Foxx has more…

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On Louisiana Public Broadcasting tonight a documentary about human sex trafficking.  It profiles three survivors, along with First Lady Donna Edwards who’s helping raise awareness…

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