Authorities are investigating how Iberia Parish Jail inmate Kristian Broussard was able to escape Wednesday. Spokesperson Katherine Breaux says they want to know what security lapses, if any, may have occurred.

Cut 11 (09) “…situation like this.”

Broussard’s initial incarceration stemmed from his alleged involvement in a shooting that occurred in New Iberia in January 2019. Breaux says authorities worked diligently to ensure public safety during the manhunt that lasted several hours before Broussard was captured.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser along with the Louisiana Office of Tourism leave tomorrow (Friday) for India. A $300,000 grant from the U.S. Commerce Department is paying for the trip and Nungesser says the goal is to increase tourism from India to Louisiana…

Cut 3 (10) “…coming to Louisiana.”

The delegation’s goal is to showcase Louisiana’s rich culture, heritage, and tourism opportunities to boost international visitors to the state.

Louisiana’s state government has accepted its first cryptocurrency payment, signaling a step toward modernizing the state’s financial systems. State Treasurer Dr. John Fleming aims to modernize both the state government and the Louisiana economy. By incorporating cryptocurrency, Louisiana seeks to embrace emerging technologies that can enhance convenience, efficiency, and transparency in its transactions.

Cut 10 (09) “…bitcoin lightning.”

St. Tammany Parish is responding in a big way to help shelter pets after the parish animal shelter became overcrowded. Shelter Director Rob Bremer says people are showing up in droves to adopt animals during the shelter’s extended hours.

Cut 8 (08)  “…over capacity anymore”

Bremer says the key to ensuring that shelters don’t get overrun is responsible pet ownership, which includes spaying or neutering them.

There has been a second arrest in the murder of the 12-year-old girl shot on Cypress Street in Alexandria Saturday.  31-year-old Deroyce May II turned himself into the Alexandria Police Department Thursday morning. 38-year-old Kayla Wooten of Alexandria was arrested Wednesday. APD are searching for a 3^rd suspect, Latraykus May who is considered armed and dangerous. Little information has been released regarding the shooting that sent another victim to the hospital Saturday morning.

Iberia Parish jail inmate Kristian Broussard escaped custody on Wednesday evening. Broussard was being held on charges of second-degree murder for his alleged involvement in a 2019 shooting in New Iberia. Spokesperson Katherine Breaux says the manhunt lasted several hours while authorities worked diligently to ensure public safety during the search.

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Breaux says authorities are now investigating how Broussard managed to escape from the facility.

The St. Tammany Parish Animal Shelter puts out an urgent request, and the community responds in a big way. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser along with the Louisiana Office of Tourism leave tomorrow (Friday) for India. The delegation’s goal is to showcase Louisiana’s rich culture, heritage, and tourism opportunities to boost international visitors to the state. Nungesser says India and the Middle East are emerging markets for tourism, and Louisiana’s unique offerings present a compelling case for international travelers.

Cut 4 (10) “…business here.”

A $300,000 grant from the U.S. Commerce Department is paying for the trip.

An Iberia Parish jail inmate’s run for freedom comes to a quick end. Kristian Broussard escaped at about 5:30 yesterday evening. Jail spokeswoman Katherine Breaux says deputies deployed resources within four minutes to track him down, and Broussard was captured shortly before midnight.

Cut 9 (10)  “…aggravated escape.”

Broussard is being held on charges of second-degree murder.

The St. Tammany Parish community rallies behind shelter pets after the parish animal shelter became overcrowded. Shelter Director Rob Bremer says it’s seen a spike in animals being surrendered.

Cut 6 (13) “…the perfect storm.”

Bremer put out a warning to the community that if the problem wasn’t solved soon, the shelter might have to start euthanizing them tomorrow morning. People responded by showing up in droves to adopt those pets.

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Office of Tourism, are set to embark on a mission to India to promote Louisiana tourism internationally.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

Two men face more than 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to a double murder in Jefferson Davis Parish. In a plea deal, 29-year-old Javari Guidry and 27-year-old Jordan Legros pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2018 shooting deaths of 72-year-old Walter Gotreaux and his 70-year-old wife, Darlene.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill clarifies some points of a new law concerning a pair of abortion-inducing medications. As of October 1st, mifeprestone and misoprostol will be classified as Schedule Four controlled substances. Murrill says that will not prevent doctors from prescribing them, and they have nothing to worry about in doing so.

Cut 9 (14)  “…actions or prosecution.”

Other Schedule Four controlled substances in Louisiana include Valium, Xanax and Ambien.

The Public Service Commission selects Aptim Environmental and Infrastructure to run its new statewide energy efficiency program. Commissioner Davante Lewis says Louisiana will set the example through this move.

Cut 14 (08) “…in the nation.”

State government has accepted its first cryptocurrency payment. The digital currency paid for a hunting license according to State Treasurer John Fleming who says cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum (uh-theh-ree-uhm) offer the potential for faster and more secure transactions. Fleming says in today’s digital age, government systems must evolve and embrace new technologies.

Cut 11 (09) “…by 2028.”

The first cryptocurrency payment paid for a hunting license.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser along with the Louisiana Office of Tourism leave tomorrow (Friday) for India. A $300,000 grant from the U.S. Commerce Department is paying for the trip and Nungesser says the goal is to increase tourism from India to Louisiana…

Cut 3 (10) “…coming to Louisiana.”

The delegation’s goal is to showcase Louisiana’s rich culture, heritage, and tourism opportunities to boost international visitors to the state. 

The Louisiana government accepts its first cryptocurrency payment, signaling a step toward modernizing the state’s financial systems. State Treasurer Dr. John Fleming says by adopting such technologies, Louisiana could set a precedent for other states looking to innovate within government operations.

Cut 12 (10) “…government-controlled digital currency.”

The first purchase was a hunting license using Bitcoin Lightning.

The Memphis Zoo successfully breeds the first Louisiana Pine Snake using artificial insemination. Conservation and Research Director Steve Reichling says this opens new possibilities for breeding programs aimed at species which are difficult to breed naturally.

Cut 5 (12) “…probably declining.”

The Louisiana Pine Snake is a federally threatened species.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill clarifies some points of a new law that makes abortion-inducing drugs mifepristone and misoprostol Schedule Four controlled substances on October 1st. Murrill says it is NOT an outright ban.

Cut 8 (13) “…for emergency purposes.”

Lawmakers passed the law after the ex-husband of a state senator’s daughter unsuccessfully tried inducing an abortion by lacing her drink with an abortion-inducing drug.

Two people are under arrest and one remains on the loose in connection with the murder of a 12-year-old Alexandria girl. 38-year-old Kayla Wooten and 31-year-old Deroyce May are each charged with second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder in the shooting death earlier this month of Hope Alexandria. Police are still looking for 32-year-old Latraykus May.

The Public Service Commission selects Aptim Environmental and Infrastructure to run its new statewide energy efficiency program. Commissioner Davante Lewis says Louisiana will set the example through this move.

Cut 14 (08) “…in the nation.”

Not everyone is on board with the model. Commissioner Eric Skrmetta says it will significantly raise the budget and, in turn, will raise people’s utility rates.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill clarifies some points of a new law concerning a pair of abortion-inducing medications. As of October 1st, mifeprestone and misoprostol will be classified as Schedule Four controlled substances. Murrill says that will not prevent doctors from prescribing them, and they have nothing to worry about in doing so.

Cut 9 (14)  “…actions or prosecution.”

Other Schedule Four controlled substances in Louisiana include Valium, Xanax and Ambien.

Researchers at the Memphis Zoo breed the Louisiana Pine Snake with artificial insemination for the first time.  Sean Richardson has the story.

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A Louisiana Army National Guard soldier died while on a training mission. The National Guard says 32-year-old Mitchell Benham of Folsom was in Title 32 status conducting inactive duty training at Fort Johnson on Sunday when he died. The incident is under investigation.

If you live in the coastal zone, you have today and tomorrow to register for the Fortify Homes grant program. Under a new lottery system, 300 people will be selected.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill clarifies some points of a new law concerning a pair of abortion-inducing drugs.

Cut 7 (10) “…substances in Louisiana”

Murrill says the new law, which goes into effect October 1st, does not prevent doctors from prescribing those drugs, and it will not hold doctors criminally or civilly liable for doing so. Other drugs classified as Schedule Four controlled substances in Louisiana include Valium, Xanax and Ambien.

Researchers at the Memphis Zoo breed the first Louisiana Pine Snake using artificial insemination. Conservation Director Steve Reichling says this breakthrough could serve as a model for other endangered or threatened species.

Cut 6 (09) …they’re valuable.”

Reichling’s method involves the use of frozen sperm samples instead of fresh ones.

The Public Service Commission selects Baton Rouge-based Aptim Environmental and Infrastructure to run its new statewide energy efficiency program. Commissioner Davante Lewis hailed the choice.

Cut 13 (12)  “…1st of 2026.”

Not everyone is on board with the statewide energy efficiency model. Commissioner Eric Skrmetta says it will significantly raise the budget and, in turn, will raise people’s utility rates.

Cut 16 (09)   “…towns in Louisiana”

Aptim has experience in this – it has run Wisconsin’s statewide program since 2011.

A Bossier Parish middle school student is arrested for allegedly making threats against his school on social media. Sheriff Julian Whittington says a concerned parent notified the school. The 13-year-old is charged with one count of terrorizing.

Louisiana government has accepted its first cryptocurrency payment, signaling a step toward modernizing the state’s financial systems. State Treasurer Dr. John Fleming says cryptocurrency can enhance convenience, efficiency, and transparency…

Cut 10 (09) “…bitcoin lightning.”

Fleming says the first cryptocurrency payment to state government was for a hunting license.

 Memphis Zoo Director of Conservation and Research Steve Reichling has successfully bred the first Louisiana Pine Snake using artificial insemination, marking a significant conservation achievement, as the Louisiana Pine Snake is a federally threatened species.

Cut 4 (10) “…calling it a breakthrough.”

Reichling says there are very few Louisiana Pine Snakes left because of the loss of the long leaf pine forest.

 The Public Service Commission unanimously selects an outside firm to run its upcoming statewide energy efficiency program. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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 The founder and CEO of Raising Cane’s, Todd Graves, will be one of 16 guest Sharks on the Emmy-winning reality TV show “Shark Tank.” The 16^th season of Shark Tank will debut on ABC on October 18^th. Graves, who opened his first Raising Cane’s in 1996 near the LSU campus, will have the opportunity to help entrepreneurs build their brand.