With hurricane season now here, the state is urging you to begin making your preparations now instead of waiting until the last minute before a storm approaches. Brigadier General Jason Mahfouz says don’t be dismissive of a storm if it doesn’t rise to the level of a Category One hurricane; even tropical storms can have devastating effects.

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The search continues for the last two inmates who escaped from the Orleans Parish Jail last month. One of them is 32-year-old Antoine Massey, who posted a video onto social media proclaiming his innocence on domestic abuse charges. State Police Superintendent Colonel Robert Hodges says there’s a proper forum where Massey could plead his innocence – the courtroom.

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Pelicans owner Gayle Benson addresses the lawsuit filed against Zion Williamson. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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Just over a week left in the legislative session, and several bills are nearing the finish line. Among them is one that would ban hand-held cell phone use while driving. That’s now one House vote away from landing on Governor Landry’s desk. It comes after several previous attempts to pass similar legislation; this time, supporters say it could contribute to lower auto insurance rates.