Governor Landry says one-thousand Louisiana National Guard troops need to be deployed to urban centers throughout the state because of elevated crime rates in Shreveport, Baton Rouge and New Orleans. But crime data analyst Jeff Asher says after New Orleans had the nation’s highest murder rate in 2022, homicides are now the lowest since 1970 and other violent crimes are down.

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Asher says murders are also down in Baton Rouge and Shreveport.

Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux says he welcomes any assistance in dealing with crime but has several questions about the possibility of National Guard troops teaming up with city police to combat crime.

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Scary moments outside a Montessori school in Alexandria as a deputy shoots towards a driver trying to run him over. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Avoyelles High School was on a soft lockdown yesterday in response to social media threats and a 13-year-old has been arrested for making them. The nature of the treats was not specified, and Avoyelles Parish Sheriff David Dauzat says the juvenile has been charged with four counts of terrorizing. Five juveniles were recently arrested in Rapids Parish for social media threats that caused the shutdowns of schools and cancelation of homecoming events.

No progress on Capitol Hill; thus, the federal government is shut down due to a lack of funding. Senator Bill Cassidy says Democrats are proposing spending cuts that he says are untenable.

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Democrats say they’re trying to preserve the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits.

Two men are arrested in connection with this weekend’s shooting on Bourbon Street that killed a woman in town celebrating her birthday. 20-year-old Mekhi Jarius Andry was arrested in Metairie, while Dontrell Bradley was arrested on scene. 33-year-old Jessica Williams was an innocent bystander who was caught in the crossfire. NOPD Deputy Superintendent Hans Ganthier expressed his sorrow to her mother and stepfather.

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Governor Landry says one-thousand Louisiana National Guard troops need to be deployed to urban centers throughout the state because of elevated crime rates in Shreveport, Baton Rouge and New Orleans. But crime data analyst Jeff Asher says crime rates are declining in all three cities.

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A driver who tried to run over a deputy in a Rapides Parish Montessori school parking lot is arrested. The driver sped into the parking lot and drove straight towards the deputy, who dodged out of the way and shot at the vehicle. Tommy Carnline with the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office says amid the recent social media threats and other incidents across the country, everyone is on edge these days.

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Two men are arrested in connection with a shooting on Bourbon Street over the weekend that killed a Chicago woman. 33 Year old Jessica Williams was in town celebrating her birthday when she was hit in an exchange of gunfire.  In a news conference yesterday, Chief Deputy Superintendent Hans Ganthier with a stern message for those who would put lives in danger in New Orleans.

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Meanwhile experts are reacting to Governor Landry’s call for National Guard troops due to rising crime.  Crime data analyst Jeff Asher says the number of homicides this year in New Orleans is actually the lowest it’s been since 19-70 and other crimes are down too

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LSU’s offense has struggled to be effective through the first five games of the season, and it could get worse before it gets any better. Andre Champagne has the story.

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New National Advanced Placement data shows Louisiana high school students are making real progress.  The share of AP exams that qualify for college credit is up almost 25 percent since 2021.  Students who score a 3 or better on their AP exams are eligible to earn college credit.

Governor Landry says the national guard is needed to help local enforcement combat a rise in crime. But is violent crime really on the rise? Jeff Palermo has more.

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New Orleans police have arrested two men in the death of a 33 year old Chicago woman over the weekend.  Jessica Williams was killed in an exchange of gunfire on Bourbon Street early Sunday. Chief Deputy Superintendent Hans Ganthier expressed his sorrow to Williams’ family.

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Some scary moments outside a Montessori school in Alexandria. A Rapides Parish deputy opened fire at a vehicle that sped towards him in the parking lot of Peabody Montessori School yesterday. Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office  spokesperson Tommy Carnline says security was already beefed up at all schools throughout the parish amid all the online threats, when the deputy noticed the driver speeding into the parking lot shortly after nine A-M…

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The US government is officially shutdown after lawmakers were unable to come to a funding agreement to keep the lights on by midnight last night.  One of the biggest sticking points relates to the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits, which are set to expire at the end of the year. Democrats want Republicans to commit to extending them now. Louisiana Congressman Troy Carter.

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The federal government is officially shut down after a deadlocked congress failed to pass a funding measure to keep it going.. Democratic Congressman Troy Carter, who represents New Orleans, says unlike shutdowns in the past, where federal employees were furloughed, employees this time around will lose their jobs altogether with no guarantee of being rehired.

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Republican Senator Bill Cassidy says even if you’re not a federal worker, you could experience some major inconveniences thanks to the shutdown.

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This is the first government shutdown in the United States since 2019.

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Governor Jeff Landry says one-thousand Louisiana National Guard troops need to be deployed to urban centers throughout the state because of elevated crime rates in Shreveport, Baton Rouge and New Orleans. But crime data analyst Jeff Asher says crime rates are actually declining.

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Two men are under arrest in connection with a shooting on Bourbon Street over the weekend that left a 33-year-old Chicago woman. Chief Deputy Superintendent Hans Ganthier announced the arrests of those they say are responsible for Jessica Williams death, during a news conference yesterday.

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