Legislation that would result in at least one year of prison time for possessing selling and distributing artificial intelligence-produced nudity of a minor heads to the House floor. The measure increases the penalty from a misdemeanor to a felony for distributing AI produced nudity of a minor. Joseph Daniels says when his daughter was 13, she was the victim of a pornographic deepfake

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The measure is heading to the House floor.

Six oyster leases are closed in Terrebonne Bay because of an oil spill. Mitch Jurisich of the Louisiana Oyster Task Force says this oil spill could contaminate a large portion of the oyster population, putting a significant dent in the oyster supply…

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Some tense moments for some folks in Winn Parish as a wildfire approached their homes. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The Secretary of State’s office says delete any text message that claims to come from them that’s seeking personal information and potentially charge unnecessary fees. The Secretary of State’s Office does not send unsolicited text messages or emails threatening with prosecution or asking for payment.

Last month’s oil spill from a terminal operated by the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port, or LOOP, is threatening the state’s oyster industry. Last month, a cargo transfer hose at the terminal located 18 miles offshore in Terrebonne Bay sprang a leak, spewing more than 31-thousand gallons of Venezuelan crude into the bay. Mitch Jurisich, the chairman of the Louisiana Oyster Task Force, says the oil has now made contact with the coast, which can spell disaster.

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About 250 people in Winn Parish were forced to evacuate as a wildfire threatened their homes. Fire District Three Chief Dustin Parker says the dry weather allowed the fire to grow to about two-thousand acres.

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The fire is fully contained, and everyone who had been evacuated is now back home.

Three Ochsner hospitals are listed among the 250 top hospitals in the country by “Newsweek” magazine. They are Ochsner Medical Center New Orleans, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center and Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge. Regional Medical Director Dr. Quentin Alleva says it’s a tremendous honor.

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It’s that time of year again – the time when workers everywhere focus on their brackets instead of focusing on work. I would say that includes us here at LRN, but following the action on the court is kind of our job – especially when it comes to the 12th seed in the South Region. McNeese is taking on Vanderbilt at this hour, as it looks to pull off a first-round upset for a second year in a row. Tonight in the women’s tournament, Southern takes on Samford in the First Four play-in round.

Last month’s oil spill off the Louisiana coast could be a disaster for the state’s oyster industry.

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Crawfish prices continue to drop as the Easter weekend approaches. That’s according to the Crawfish App, who says based on real-team pricing consumers can expect to pay an average of $3.71 per pound for live crawfish and $6.37 per pound for boiled crawfish. That’s a drop of 50-cents from last weekend.

A wildfire in Winn Parish caused some tense moments yesterday as about 250 people had to be evacuated. Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says it was likely caused by a tractor trailer tire that had caught on fire, and the fire response was tremendous.

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The blaze burned at least 15-hundred acres.

Three Ochsner hospitals are ranked among the Top 250 hospitals in the United States according to Newsweek Magazine. They are Ochsner Medical Center New Orleans, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center and Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge. Regional Medical Director Dr. Quentin Alleva says Ochsner’s success is because it’s a one-stop shop for all of a patient’s medical needs.

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Some tense moments for about 250 people in Winn Parish yesterday, as they had to be evacuated due to a wildfire. Fire District Three Chief Dustin Parker says the fire started along Highway 34 in Dodson shortly before one yesterday afternoon and spread from there.

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Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says it was likely caused by a tractor trailer tire that had caught on fire, and the fire response was tremendous.

A political action committee that supports fifth district Republican congressional candidate Rick Edmonds says it’s produced what it claims is the first-ever A-I political ad in the state’s history. Lionel Rainey with The Louisiana First Victory Fund says the commercial features four A-I generated characters that are worried about Edmonds’ conservative platform.

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Edmonds is one of four well-known Republicans in the May 16th Republican primary election

Louisiana’s film industry is celebrating the four Oscars won by “Sinners.” Andre Champagne reports.

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Will McNeese fans be celebrating later this afternoon as the Cowboys will take on Vanderbilt at 2:15 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament?  Senior guard Javohn Garcia is playing in his fourth NCAA Tournament game…

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The Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana is clearing up what it says are misconceptions about Constitutional Amendment 3, which would give teachers in Louisiana a permanent pay raise. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A teacher in St. Tammany Parish is being accused of putting Band-Aids on seven students who were allegedly talking in class at Riverside Elementary School in Pearl River. The students’ ages range from 8 to 10. Thirty-eight-year-old George Serban faces several charges including simple battery and cruelty to juveniles.

According to a political action committee, the state’s first ever 100-percent A-I generated political advertisement will be seen on television in the fifth Congressional district. The Louisiana First Victory Fund produced the ad, which is supporting Rick Edmonds in the Republican 5^th Congressional District race. Political consultant Lionel Rainey says A-I-generated political ads can cost less than a traditional commercial, and they can be produced faster.

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Three of Ochsner’s hospitals in Louisiana are listed among the top 250 hospitals in the United States in a list comprised by Newsweek. The three hospitals are Ochsner Medical Center New Orleans, Lafayette General Medical Center and Ochsner’s Medical Center in Baotn Rouge. Regional Medical Director Doctor Quentin Alleva says this ranking should give patients peace of mind…

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The Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana, or A+PEL (“AY-pel”), is working to clear up what it says are misconceptions about Constitutional Amendment 3 on the May 16th ballot. A+PEL Executive Director Dr. Keith Courville says Amendment 3 would pay down debt within the Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana to fund permanent pay raises for teachers of at least 2,250 dollars.

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A political action committee that supports Republican Rick Edmonds in the fifth congressional district race says it’s produced the first-ever A-I political ad in state history. Lionel Rainey with The Louisiana First Victory Fund says because it’s so unique, it will get the voters’ attention.

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Louisiana’s film industry is celebrating one of its own. “Sinners,” which was filmed in and around New Orleans, took home four Oscars last weekend, including Best Actor. Film Louisiana President Jason Waggenspack says winning Oscars is nothing new for Louisiana.

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The McNeese men’s basketball team aims for an upset in the NCAA Tournament as it faces fifth-seeded Vanderbilt today at 2:15 p.m. The Cowboys rank second in the nation in turnovers forced, averaging nearly 17 per game, and coach Bill Armstrong says his team will look to frustrate the Commodores on defense.

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A lot of the attention on the May 16^th ballot is on the Senate Republican Primary, but the ballot also includes a measure involving teacher pay. Constitutional Amendment would pay down teacher retirement debt so the state can give teachers a permanent 22-hundred dollars pay raise. It’s currently a stipend….

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That’s Doctor Keith Courville, the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana Executive Director.

According to a political action committee, the state’s first ever 100-percent A-I generated political advertisement will be seen on television in the fifth Congressional district. The Louisiana First Victory Fund produced the ad, which is supporting Rick Edmonds in the Republican 5^th Congressional District race. Political consultant Lionel Rainey says A-I-generated political ads can cost less than your traditional commercial, and they can be produced faster.

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The NCAA Tournament begins in earnest today and for the third straight year the McNeese State men’s basketball team is in the Big Dance. The 12^th seeded Cowboys face 5^th seeded Vanderbilt at 2:15 PM in Oklahoma City. Senior guard Javohn Garcia says it will be critical for McNeese to start the tournament off hot…

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The Southern women’s basketball team plays tonight against Samford in a First Four matchup.

The LSU baseball team plays its SEC home opener tonight against eighth ranked Oklahoma. The Tigers fielding percentage ranks 14^th in the SEC and Coach Jay Johnson says the Sooners like to pressure you with their speed….

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First pitch is at 7 PM.

The Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana, or A+PEL (“AY-pel”), is working to clear up what it says are misconceptions about Constitutional Amendment 3 on the May 16th ballot. There’s been some chatter that some money in the funds that would be retired under this amendment is intended for things like early childhood programs and classroom initiatives. A+PEL Executive Director Dr. Keith Courville says it’s actually not being used at all.

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It’s said to be the first-ever A-I political ad in Louisiana history.  It was produced by a political action committee to highlight Republican Rick Edmonds who’s one of four candidates competing in the May 16^th primary.  Lionel Rainey with The Louisiana First Victory Fund says the commercial is one of only a handful of such adds to run in a congressional race nationwide; so it should get the attention of voters.

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Louisiana’s film industry is celebrating the four Oscars won by “Sinners.” Andre Champagne reports.

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A forest in Winn parish yesterday burned thousands of acres and forced some 250 residents to evacuate.  But crews managed to get the fire contained before bedtime last night. Winnfield Fire Chief Brian Montgomery said the fire started just after noon.  Thankfully no homes were lost and no injuries reported.