State lawmakers have convened a 17-day special session focused on crime issues. Governor Jeff Landry told lawmakers this afternoon that he made a pledge to Louisiana residents on campaign that he would make this a safer state…

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A measure to allow people who are 18 or older to carry a concealed gun without a permit will be discussed in the special session on crime that begins today. New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry believes training should be required to carry a gun.

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In 2021, the bill passed the House and Senate, but Governor John Bel Edwards vetoed the measure.

On Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster this morning, DCFS Secretary David Matlock defends the state’s refusal of Summer EBT dollars that equates to $70 million in federal match from a state investment of $7 million. Matlock says this summer the state will provide 1.8 million more meals than before the pandemic to children in a congregate setting, he says that’s more ideal than adding funds to an EBT card.

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LSU running back Trey Holly has bonded out of jail, He is one of three people charged with attempted second-degree murder. Holly maintains his innocence but has been suspended indefinitely from all LSU football team activities. Holly’s Attorney Kelvin Rodgers says the former Union Parish star running back is cooperating fully with the authorities.

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Texas has officially requested Border Security help from Louisiana. The request came through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, a state-to-state assistance program. Governor Jeff Landry approved sending Louisiana National Guard troops to the Southern Border earlier this month and Brig. Gen. Thomas Friloux says, “We’re ready to provide trained and professional Soldiers to assist Texas with protecting the Southern Border of the United States.” Texas request is for 50 personnel  to help with security points, roving patrols, and engineer operations along 1250 miles of border.

LSU running back Trey Holly is one of three people charged with attempted second-degree murder that left one woman seriously injured and another man wounded.  Holly’s attorney Kelvin Rodgers says Holly was at home at the time of the shooting and the shooting occurred outside of his apartment.

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Louisiana lawmakers begin a special session on crime today that will tackle a measure that would allow Louisianans 18 or older to own and carry a gun without a permit. Teiko Foxx has more…

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DCFS Secretary David Matlock defended the state’s refusal of Summer EBT dollars On Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster this morning. The $70 million in federal match would require a seven-million-dollar investment by the state that would be split between DCFS and state education.  Matlock says the seven million would be for administrative costs and he’s trying to budget dollars for more child welfare caseworkers to meet the department’s main goal.

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In a social media post, suspended LSU running back Trey Holly says he’s been falsely accused in a shooting that injured two others on February 9th.

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The special session on crime is underway at the state capitol and Governor Jeff Landry will give his opening remarks at 1:45 this afternoon. He’s asking lawmakers to pass 24 pieces of legislation that range from adding additional methods to be used when carrying out the state’s death penalty to increasing the penalties when one commits a carjacking.

A bill to allow those 18 or older to carry a concealed gun without a permit will be debated in the special session. Former Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards vetoed the measure in previous sessions and Republican River Ridge Senator Kirk Talbot believes the bill will advance this year without any pushback.

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DCFS Secretary David Matlock defends the state’s refusal of Summer EBT dollars that equates to $70 million in federal match from a state investment of $7 million. He says the department faces an internal fiscal cliff of $35 million annually and the answer to child poverty is workforce and job development.

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Matlock says the state will feed more children with existing programs, but Louisiana Democrats are criticizing the Landry Administration for refusing to accept more federal funds to feed the poor.

State lawmakers begin a two-and-a-half-week session today that will address crime. Legislation approved in 2017 resulted in many 17-year-old offenders going through the juvenile justice system instead of being charged as adults, but Vernon Parish Republican Mike Reese says 17-year-olds have caused problems at the state’s juvenile justice facilities…

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Louisiana lawmakers will once again address a bill that would allow people 18 or older to carry a concealed gun without a permit in the special session  that begins today. New Orleans Democratic Representative Mandie Landry…

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DCFS Secretary Davis Matlock defends the state’s refusal of Summer EBT dollars that equates to $70 million in federal match from a state investment of $7 million. Matlock says this summer the state will provide 1.8 million more meals than before the pandemic to children in a congregate setting, he says that’s more ideal than adding funds to an EBT card.

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LSU running back Trey Holly, who faces three felony charges, says he’s been falsely accused in a shooting that took place in Farmerville on February ninth that injured two people. Holly released the statement on social media. His attorney Kelvin Rodgers says Holly was at home at the time of the shooting…

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Holly is  one of three people charged with attempted second degree murder.

State lawmakers begin a two-and-a-half-week session today that will address crime. Emotional debate is expected on legislation that will give the state more options to carry out a death sentence, such as the electric chair and nitrogen gas. La-Politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says different groups have differing opinions…
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Another major topic is how to handle 17-year-olds who commit crimes, most non-violent offenders are charged as juveniles, but there’s a push to charge them as adults.

A new Tulane University study using data collected from hundreds of monitoring sites along Louisiana’s coast is giving researchers a glimpse at what the state’s coastal wetlands will be like 50 years from now. Tulane Geology Professor Torbjorn (Tor Be urn) Tornqvist (Torn Quist) says expect major losses if things continue as they are.
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The first of three Antiques Roadshow episodes filmed in Louisiana last spring airs tonight on LPB. You’ll see an array of family heirlooms and even sports memorabilia. Brooke Thorington has more.
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The West Monroe Police Department is investigating a shooting at Lazarre Park on Sunday. Two people were critically injured. Authorities say the investigation is in the early stages and there is no suspect information at this time.

A special session on crime begins at 1 PM today and there are two-dozen items for the Louisiana Legislature to consider. One of the bills would address an eleven member board that oversees the public defense system. Governor Jeff Landry would like to eliminate the board and replace it with a public defense czar appointed by the governor. Vernon Parish Republican Senator Mike Reese…
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A measure to allow people who are 18 or older to carry a concealed gun without a permit will be discussed in the special session on crime that begins today. New Orleans representative Mandie Landry believes training should be required to carry a gun.
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In 2021, the bill passed the House and Senate but Governor John Bel Edwards vetoed the measure, Landry expects the measure will pass this year.

A new Tulane study paints a sobering picture of the state’s coast as the report says if nothing is done about the rising sea level over the next 10 to 20 years, then the state would lose a vast majority of its wetlands by the end of the century. Tulane Geology Professor Tornbjorn Tornqvist says there is hope for a more favorable outcome, if immediate action is taken…
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For those who love the P-B-S show Antiques Roadshow, they will likely enjoy tonight’s episode as it was shot last spring at the LSU Rural Life Museum in Baton Rouge. L-P-B program director Jason Viso says you can always count on Louisiana episodes to be colorful and unique…
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The first of three episodes from Louisiana airs tonight at 7 PM.

State lawmakers convene a special session at one PM today dealing with crime. There are two dozen items on the call that range from restricting parole eligibility, tougher penalties for carjackers, and lowering the age teenage offenders can be charged in adult criminal court. Lapolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says Landry got most of what he wanted in the redistricting special session, he could have more success in this session…
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The wait is over for fans of Antiques Roadshow who’ve been patiently waiting to see Louisiana featured on the beloved series. Louisiana Public Broadcasting Programming Director Jason Viso (Vee-so) says besides seeing how distinctive items from the Bayou State appraise, the LSU Rural Life Museum in Baton Rouge is also featured.
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The first of three episodes filmed last May will air tonight at 7 pm.

A new Tulane University study is offering a glimpse at what the state’s coastal wetlands will be like 50 years from now if nothing is done to counter the rise in sea levels. Colleen Crain has the story…
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LSU running back Trey Holly posted on social media on Saturday night that he is 100-percent innocent of the charges that he faces. Holly is one of three people facing an attempted second-degree murder charge for a shooting that injured two others in Farmerville on February ninth. Holly says he was not involved in this shooting.

Louisiana lawmakers convene at 1 pm today to begin a special session that’s designed to pass legislation to reduce crime. Jeanne Burns has more…
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LSU running back Trey Holly, who faces three felony charges, says he’s been falsely accused in a shooting that took place in Farmerville on February ninth that injured two people. Holly released the statement on social media. He’s one of three people charged with attempted second degree murder.

A new study out of Tulane finds the state could probably lose the vast majority of its wetlands if nothing is done over the next 10 to 20 years to slow the rate of sea level rise. Geology professor Torbjorn Tornqvist (Tor Be Urn Torn Quist) says some areas will be almost entirely flooded toward the end of the century…
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Tornqvist says reducing carbon emissions would reduce the rate of wetland loss.

The first of three episodes of the popular PBS show Antiques Roadshow that were taped in Louisiana will air tonight at 7 PM. Next Monday they’ll have a special Behind the Scenes Episode. L-P-B program director Jason Viso says it’s an exclusive treat for fans….
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The episodes were shot at the LSU Rural Life Museum in Baton Rouge.