The LSU Lady Tigers defeated the Texas A&M Aggies 87 to 70 last night. The game was highlighted by Angel Reese’s 20 points and 18 rebounds against Texas A&M’s no.1 nationally ranked point allowed defense. Reese also had 7 assists on the night and says that she is willing to sacrifice her personal statistics for the team’s gain.

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LSU will travel to take on Auburn on Sunday where tipoff will be at 2 pm on ESPN.

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The Pelicans are on a roll as they have won 6 of their last 7 games after a 141 to 105 win against the Warriors on Wednesday. New Orleans will take on the Nuggets tonight at 9:00 pm on ESPN in an effort to build their lead for the Southwest Division crown. Currently the Pelicans are a half a game ahead at 23 and 15.

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In Louisiana basketball news, LA Tech returned to its defensive identity as the Bulldogs defeated Middle Tennessee 60 to 52 last night. LA Tech improved to 1 and 1 in Conference USA play by holding Middle Tennessee to only 38.9 percent shooting from the field and forcing 18 turnovers on the night. The Bulldogs will take on Liberty at 2 pm on Sunday and the game will be broadcast on ESPN 2. ULM was also in action yesterday, but the Warhawks fell to Southern Miss 71 to 58 after going back and forth with the Golden Eagles during the first half in which 8 point leads were exchanged.

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The NFL playoffs will start tomorrow as Dak Prescott, the former Haughton high school star, is looking to lead the Cowboys to their first Super Bowl since 1996. In order to reach that goal, the Cowboys will need to defeat the Green Bay Packers on Sunday and the game will kickoff at 3:30pm on FOX. Dereck Stingley Jr will take the field in his first playoff game when the Browns play the Texans on Saturday at 3:30 pm on NBC. The Steelers will also have a former Tiger on defense, as Patrick Peterson will play against the Bills in their Wild Card matchup.

The National Weather Service urges Louisianans to prepare for the coldest weather the state has seen in years by Sunday, bringing temperatures as low as thirteen degrees north of I-20 next week. Shreveport Meteorologist Carly Kovacik (Co-vah-check) expects temperatures to be dangerously cold in some parts of the state by Monday.

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Kovacik expects the northern part of the state will experience a hard freeze. She says snow, sleet, and freezing rain cannot be ruled out by Monday morning into Tuesday night.

In Bogalusa police are investigating a shooting that killed on student outside of Bogalusa High School’s basketball game last night. Police say both students involved were under the age of 18, they were taken to a local hospital where one died and as of this morning the other student was still being treated for injuries.

We’ve already learned that the 2024 crawfish season is going to be one of the worst ever in terms of supply and prices due to the severe drought. And now LSU Agent Crawfish Specialist Mark Shirley warns the outlook for next year isn’t promising either.

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He says the fields that don’t have crawfish this year will have to be restocked and with limited availability, it creates issues for the 2025 crop.

With the anticipated cold weather, the State Fire Marshal is encouraging you to practice space heater safety. And spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says a working smoke detector has proven to be the difference between life and death in a fire emergency.

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If you’re unable to afford a smoke detector visit Operation Save a Life at the Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office website or call your local fire department.

A 25-year-old woman attempting to sell electronics to a man who contacted her through social media became the victim of violence Thursday. Colleen Crain has the story…

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A West Monroe High School teacher has been charged with indecent behavior with a minor. The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office 32-year-old Tatum Hatch allegedly had an improper relationship with one of her students and sent the victim inappropriate messages via Instagram.

Governor Jeff Landry is pushing for closed primary elections. Voters would have to be registered with a political party to vote in that party’s primary. Landry believes if voters want their vote to county they should register with the party of their choice.

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While redrawing the state’s congressional districts at the special session lawmakers could also debate changing to closed primary elections.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office issues a call to action for home heating safety following a fatal house fire in Washington Parish. Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires.

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Firefighters responded to a house fire in Mt. Hermon Tuesday where the 82-year-old bedridden homeowner was trapped inside.

Governor Jeff Landry believes Louisiana should have closed primary elections and he’s asking lawmakers to debate it in the special session Brooke Thorington has more.

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Two students were shot last night outside a Bogalusa High School Basketball game. One fatally. Police there say the deadly shooting happened around 8:45 at the game against Covington High. Both students, under the age of 18, were taken to Our Lady of The Angels Hospital, where one later died. according to the Bogalusa Police Department. The shooting remains under investigation this morning.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding residents of home heating safety following a fatal house fire in Washington Parish. Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says common heating-related causes of fires are preventable. She suggests plugging space heaters into wall outlets…

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And if using open flames like candles, or fireplaces to stay warm, put them out before going to sleep and never leave them unattended.

A statewide search is underway for this year’s Longest Married Couple in Louisiana award. Louisiana Family Forum President Gene Mills says he wants to showcase couples who’ve been married 70 years or more.

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Ira and Margery Milan of New Orleans won the title in 2023 as they’ve been married for 81 years. To nominate yourself, or a loved one, visit the Family Forum’s website to submit your story. The deadline for nominations is February 7th.

A strong line of storms is moving through the northern part of our state and the national weather service has issued a tornado watch for Northeast Louisiana, including Monroe that will remain in effect until eleven this morning. The next big weather change isn’t expected until Monday with temperatures expected to dip below freezing throughout the state along with wintry precipitation.

A 25-year-old woman attempting to sell electronics to a man who contacted her through social media became the victim of violence Thursday. Colleen Crain has the story…

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Governor Jeff Landry believes shifting to a closed-party primary election system is at the core of making fundamental changes to advance Louisiana. the Bayou State. The state has closed party primaries for the president and did for Congress in 2008 and 2010. Landry, who was elected to Congress in 2010 says now it’s a problem because our representation in DC could be decided as late as December.

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With below freezing temperatures headed our way, the state fire marshall’s office is raising a red flag over heater safety, especially after the state’s first fatal house fire of the year. Spokesporson Ashley Rodrigue reminds us all that that a working smoke detector can be the difference between life and death in a fire emergency.

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Governor Jeff Landry believes Louisiana should have closed primary elections and he’s asking lawmakers to debate it in the special session Brooke Thorington has more.

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The State Fire Marshal’s Office issues a call to action for home heating safety following a fatal house fire in Washington Parish. Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires.

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Two students were shot last night outside a Bogalusa High School Basketball game. One fatally. Police there say the deadly shooting happened around 8:45 at the game against Covington High. Both students, under the age of 18, were taken to Our Lady of The Angels Hospital, where one later died. according to the Bogalusa Police Department.

The shooting remains under investigation this morning.
A violent morning Thursday in St. Bernard Parish ended with the death of the alleged perpetrator after he attacked a 25-year-old woman in Violet and fled in her car. St. Bernard Parish Sheriff James Pohlman says the suspect was 27 year old Deiondre Brock and says they don’t believe Brock and the victim knew each other.

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The national weather service has issued tornado watch 10 for that now includes ten parishes in north central Louisiana. That watch includes the northern third of our state including Monroe and Shreveport and will remain in effect until eleven this morning.

Of course there’s still more very cold weather on the way next week and now the state’s first deadly house fire of 2024 in Washington parish has prompted heating safety warnings from the state fire marshal. Teiko Foxx has more…

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Governor jeff Landry believes shifting to a closed-party primary election system is at the core of making fundamental changes to advance the bayou state. Landry says other states do it and he defended his stance on the moon griffon show.

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A violent morning Thursday in st. Bernard parish ended with the death of the alleged perpetrator after he attacked a 25-year-old woman in violet and fled in her car. St. Bernard parish sheriff James Pohlmann…

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The alleged attacker has been identified as 27-year-old Deiondre Brock. Authorities are still collecting information, but Sheriff Pohlmann says the victim and Brock did not know one another.

Governor Jeff Landry believes Louisiana should have closed primary elections and he’s asking lawmakers to debate it in the special session Brooke Thorington has more.

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 The state’s first deadly house fire of 2024 in Washington Parish prompts heating safety warnings from the State Fire Marshal. Teiko Foxx has more…

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 A 25-year-old woman attempting to sell electronics to a man who contacted her through social media became the victim of violence Thursday. Colleen Crain has the story…

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Governor Jeff Landry believes shifting to a closed-party primary election system is at the core of making fundamental changes to advance the Bayou State. Landry says other states do it and he defended his stance on the Moon Griffon Show.

Cut 4 (08) “…share ideas.”

The state has closed party primaries for the president and did for Congress in 2008 and 2010. Landry, who was elected to Congress in 2010 says now it’s a problem because our representation in DC could be decided as late as December.

Cut 5 (12) “…us back.”

But Senator Bill Cassidy says it hasn’t hindered the state’s current congressional clout whatsoever.

In a closed primary election, voters would have to be registered with a political party to vote in that particular primary. Landry believes if voters want to vote in either for example the Republican or Democratic primaries then they register with the party.

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While redrawing the state’s congressional districts at the special session lawmakers could also debate changing to closed primary elections.

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The State Fire Marshal’s Office issues a call to action for home heating safety following a fatal house fire in Washington Parish. Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires.

Cut 7 (11) “…(x2) a catalyst.”

Firefighters responded to a house fire in the 38 thousand block of Bill Simmons Road in Mt. Hermon Tuesday where the 82-year-old bedridden homeowner was trapped inside.

Rodrigue says common heating-related causes of fires are preventable. If your home doesn’t have adequate heating and you plan to use a space heater, she suggests plugging it into a wall outlet…

Cut 8 (11) “…a fire.” 

Space heaters should also be placed three to five feet away from anything that can catch fire easily. And if using open flames like candles, or fireplaces to stay warm, put them out before going to sleep and never leave them unattended.

Rodrigue urges you to practice space heater safety. She says a working smoke detector has proven to be the difference between life and death in a fire emergency.

Cut 9 (09)  “…get one.”

If you need a smoke detector, visit Operation Save a Life at the Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office website or call your local fire department.

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A violent morning Thursday in St. Bernard Parish ended with the death of the alleged perpetrator after he attacked a 25-year-old woman in Violet and fled in her car. St. Bernard Parish Sheriff James Pohlmann…

Cut 10 (11) “…the victim.”

The alleged attacker has been identified as 27-year-old Deiondre Brock. Authorities are still collecting information, but Sheriff Pohlmann says the victim had not met Brock before today …

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After authorities responded to the victim’s report, they identified the vehicle and attempted to stop Brock unsuccessfully several times. A pursuit ended in a three-vehicle crash in New Orleans on the Claiborne Ave Bridge. Pohlmann says deputies approached the vehicle on the bridge…

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Brock died at the scene.

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A statewide search is underway for this year’s Longest Married Couple in Louisiana award. Louisiana Family Forum President Gene Mills says he wants to showcase couples who’ve been married 70 years or more.

Cut 13 (12) “..and family.”

Ira and Margery Milan of New Orleans won the title in 2023 as they’ve been married for 81 years.

Mills says every year the stories behind the winner’s longevity provide some truths that people need to learn.

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Mills says they get a lot of entries and every year the contest is highly competitive.

Since the forum began the Marriage Hall of Fame, one of the longest-married couples honored in Louisiana was 86 years.  Mills says in addition to being featured in the Hall of Fame the top ten nominees also receive prizes.

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To nominate yourself, or a loved one, visit the Family Forum’s website to submit your story. The deadline for nominations is February 7th.

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Talk of Louisiana changing from an open-party primary election to a closed one is being met with controversy. Some believe because politically unaffiliated voters wouldn’t be allowed to vote in a primary they aren’t represented.  But a longtime political advisor to Governor Jeff Landry, Brent Littlefield says otherwise…

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Legislation to change to a closed-party primary could be introduced at next week’s special session.

Parts of Northwest Louisiana may have noticed the earth move this morning. An earthquake with a magnitude of 2.8 centered near Hall Summit in Red River Parish struck just before 9:00. While not a very large one. Some area residents took to social media to comment on their homes shaking as a result.

There’s a crawfish crisis ongoing because of last year’s drought. LSU Ag Center crawfish specialist Mark Shirley is predicting this could be the worst season ever. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says he’s spoken to a few farmers who have pressed pause on fishing…

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Strain says they’ll have a better idea in three weeks on how bad the season could be.

Nick Saban is heading into retirement after winning seven national championships, six of them at Alabama and one at LSU in 2003. Former LSU quarterback Marcus Randall played for Saban and there’s a reason why he’s considered the greatest college football coach of all time.

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