3:30 PM Newscast Jan 18

58-year-old Kenneth Ary of Walker and 21-year-old Helen Ary of Tomball, Texas were found dead at the scene. Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard says a Walker police officer who lived near the shooting got to the scene quickly…

Cut 13 (10) “…this situation” 

22-year-old Kennetra Ary was arrested for allegedly shooting her father and sister.

Blood donations have dropped to critical levels in Louisiana. Since the pandemic. Ochsner Health has seen a 40% drop in blood donations, with more people working from home and blood drives at schools and the workplace not as routine as they were in the past. Spokesperson for The Blood Center, Paul Adams, says donating blood has its perks; you’ll learn your blood type and they can check your cholesterol and iron levels…

Cut 5 (07) “…three lives.” 

To find a blood drive near you in southeast Louisiana visit TheBloodCenter-dot-org or reach out to your local hospital to find their local supplier.

The Line up for Jazz Fest is out. The dates this year are April 25th through the 28th and May 2nd through the 5th. NOLA.com and Times-Picayune Entertainment Writer Keith Spera says it’s kind of a bonus JazzFest this year with eight days at the Fairgrounds versus seven.

Cut 8 (13) “…top to bottom.” 

Weekend passes and VIP Packages are also on sale now. For the full line-up visit NOjazzfest.org

Tragic House fires are far too common especially in the cold weather. There have been 38 home fires across Louisiana in just the last four days. Regional Disaster Officer for the Red Cross, Ed Bush says, one thing can make the difference in your survival….

Cut 10 (10) “…out safely.” 

The Red Cross will install a smoke detector free of charge if you ask.