One person is dead and four others injured after a shooting along the Bacchus Mardi Gras parade route in uptown New Orleans on St. Charles Avenue. Authorities say a man died at a hospital. One of the injured victims is a juvenile girl, who reportedly is in stable condition. Police say a suspected shooter has been arrested.

In northwest Louisiana, Plans to build a privately-funded toll bridge across the Red River, connecting south Caddo and Bossier parishes, are moving right along. Kevin Gallagher has a report…:
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For the first time in more than a decade, the Louisiana Legislative Women’s Caucus held a weekend retreat. Baton Rouge Senator Regina Barrow says they discussed issues they want to address in the upcoming session. Among the topics is the lack of beds for pregnant women who have addiction issues.
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Barrow says they also discussed the impact of fentanyl on the state and ways to leverage resources for more women to receive treatment.

LSU AgCenter health researchers say sitting for long periods can contribute to heart disease and long-term health problems. AgCenter Nutrition Specialist, Elizabeth Gollub says the more you sit the less likely you are to increase your life expectancy.
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Gollub says even if you stand every 45 minutes at work, if will be beneficial for your body. She says you can stand during online meetings or while on the phone and walking faster is also beneficial.