Governor Landry has called for a special session for Louisiana lawmakers to debate his tough on crime legislation. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says among Landry’s legislation is expanding ways the state can carry out the death penalty and…

Cut 13 (13)  “…on bail approach.”

The session will begin on Monday, February 19^th, and will consist of 24 policies.

The Super Bowl is Sunday and then on Monday it’s the official handoff to New Orleans as the Big Easy will host Super 59 on February 9th. Thousands are in Las Vegas for this year’s Super Bowl and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is there to promote the Bayou State…

Cut 7 (09) “…next year.”

The last Super Bowl played in New Orleans in 2013 produced a total of $480 million in economic impact on New Orleans’ economy. Super Bowl 59 will be played on February 9th at the Caesars Superdome.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana announced their planned acquisition by Elevance Health, raising the concerns of many including State Treasurer John Fleming. Colleen Crain has more…

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Walk Ons Sports Bistreaux, the Baton Rouge based franchise, announced it will move its corporate headquarters from Baton Rouge to Atlanta. The company opened a satellite office in Atlanta in 2022. The company says Atlanta is one of the biggest restaurant industry hubs. And the move represents continued change and growth for the national brand.

Governor Jeff Landry officially announced he’s deploying the Louisiana National Guard troops to the southern border to help keep drugs and human trafficking from flowing into the United States. The deployment is expected to cost the state three-million dollars and Landry says it’s well spent money….

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Landry says several other states have also committed to sending their National Guard troops to the southern border.

Louisiana Congressman and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise plans to return to Washington next week following treatment for multiple myeloma. In a press release Thursday, his office announced he successfully completed his stem cell treatment and is in complete remission.

The Bayou State is already preparing to host Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans next year. Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism is in Las Vegas to learn what’s ahead. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says they’re going over protocols…

Cut 7 (10) “…next year.”

The last Super Bowl played in New Orleans in 2013 produced a total of $480 million in economic impact on New Orleans’ economy.

Two educators in the Bayou State earned the national Milken Educator award. The recipients are Northshore High science teacher Kelly Ryan and Destrehan sixth grade science teacher Lauren Waguespack. Ryan says she could have never prepared herself for such an award.

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Ryan and Waguespack received a $25 thousand dollar cash prize.

Governor Jeff Landry is sending Louisiana National Guard troops to the U-S Mexico border. Jeff Palermo has the details…

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The suspect killed in a fatal officer involved shooting in Caddo Parish on Wednesday has been identified as 19-year-old Javaria Taylor. Authorities say shots were fired as officers attempted to serve an arrest warrant to Taylor, who was in the parking lot of an apartment complex. Deputy Justin Dunn took a bullet but is expected to recover.

Congratulations to Kelly Ryan and Lauren Waguespack! The two Louisiana teachers won the Milken educator award, the nation’s preeminent teachers’ program. Waguespack, a sixth grade teacher at Harry Hurst Middle school in Destrahan hopes to make a lasting impression on the lives of her science students.

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Ryan and Waguespack was awarded a 25-thousand dollars cash prize for their outstanding work as a educators.

Boyce Police Chief Ronald Goudeau is the only officer left in the police department as a result of the town’s budget cuts. Goodeau says the town’s finances could no longer support the salaries of his six officers who were laid off…

Cut 6  (10) “..financial plan” 

LSU Football had a successful signing day yesterday as six players signed through the transfer portal including three defensive backs, two receivers, and former Vanderbilt quarterback AJ Swann, who LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly is excited to have on campus.

Cut 20 (17) “ … quarterback position.”

LSU will begin spring practice on March 5th and their spring game will be on April 13th.

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ULM also had a successful National Signing Day as the Warhawks added 11 players that make its class the highest rated class at ULM in three years. The class ranks fourth in the Sun Belt and is very balanced, including 6 offensive players and 5 defensive players.

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And in baseball news, UL-Lafayette shortstop Kyle DeBarge was picked to be the 2024 Sun Belt Preseason Player of the Year.

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The LSU Lady Tigers take on Vanderbilt tonight after dominating the Florida Gators 106 to 66 on Sunday. After suffering two tough losses to South Carolina and Mississippi State, LSU Head Coach Kim Mulkey says that she’s proud of her team’s grit this season.

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Tip off will be at 8 pm.

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The New Orleans Pelicans extended their three game win streak against the Los Angeles Clippers yesterday winning 117 to 106.

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The Ragin Cajuns men’s basketball team suffered their second home loss of the season against the Georgia State last night, 78 to 69. LA Tech suffered their first home loss of the season to Western Kentucky 81 to 76. ULM defeated Coastal Carolina at home, 79 to 75 and LSU could never get settled in their 88 to 68 loss on the road to Tennessee.

A proclamation/executive order signed by Governor Landry states the Bayou State is in support of the oil and gas industry. President of the Louisiana Mid Continent Oil and Gas Association, Tommy Faucheux….

Cut 4 (12) “…grow in Louisiana.” 

Landry has also signed an executive order that directs the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Environmental Quality to streamline the permitting process with the oil and gas industry

Two Louisiana teachers are $25,000 richer after receiving the national Milken Educator Award. After getting the surprise of her life, New Iberia math teacher, Christine Bayard, says her commitment to invest in education has paid off.

Cut 7 (09) “…just amazing.”  

Derrick Winn, a third-grade math and science teacher at Crestworth Elementary in Baton Rouge, was also recognized for his ability to captivate his young students.

LSU Health Shreveport and Volunteers of America North Louisiana are helping raise awareness and treatment for psychosis with their new EpiCenter. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Two teachers, Lynzi Parker and Claire Wallace, are being recognized by State Fire Marshal Chief Bryan Adams for saving lives of students and faculty at Baskin Elementary. The teachers used a fire extinguisher to put out a A/C unit that was on fire in the teachers lounge on January 12^th.

Governor Jeff Landry would like to send Louisiana National Guard troops to the southern border. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Louisiana’s Lainey Wilson won Best Country Album at the 2024 Grammy’s. That’s the first Grammy for the Franklin Parish native. The fifth-generation farmer’s daughter likened life to planting seeds, nurturing them, and watching them grow. Wilson says success is about finding the right farming community, which leads to the “harvest of a lifetime.”

King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and will be stepping away from royal duties as he undergoes treatment. Even though few details about his cancer were released LSU History Professor Meredith Veldman says it’s notable they went public with his diagnosis.

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The monarch was recently hospitalized for an enlarged prostate that was ruled benign and it was during that time that another issue of concern was found, and he was diagnosed with cancer.

Nominations for Youth Hunter of the Year is underway by the Louisiana Wildlife Federation. One male and female hunter 15 years of age or younger will be awarded the title. Jimmy Fredrick with LDWF says they want hunting stories from last year and its more about the experience.

Cut 4 (12) “…or 15 years old.”

To apply visit LAwildlifeFED-dot-org the deadline to is Wednesday.

Governor Jeff Landry says the Biden administration has failed to stop people from entering the U-S illegally and plans to send the Louisiana National Guard to assist Texas with border enforcement. Landry says the rule of law must be enforced…

Cut 11 (03) “…illegal immigration.”

The U-S Senate has proposed a 118-billion dollar immigration that supporters say will overhaul the immigration system by imposing tougher asylum and border laws.

A man and woman were fatally shot in the front yard of their home following the Krewe of Hercules parade in Houma on Friday.  Lieutenant Blake Tabor with the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office says the shooting happened in the 300 block of Willowdale before midnight …

Cut 6  (11) “…gunshot wounds.” 

The Louisiana Wildlife Federation is looking to honor Youth Hunter of the Year and the deadline to apply is Wednesday. Brooke Thorington has more.

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The LSU men’s basketball team defeated Arkansas yesterday 95 to 74 and a huge factor in their win was the play of Point Guards Jalen Cook and Trae Hannibal. LSU Head Coach Matt McMahon gave Hannibal his first start of the season and he says that his team is still learning the best combinations of players on the court.

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LSU will travel to Knoxville on Wednesday to take on the Volunteers at 6:00 pm and the game will be broadcast on the SEC Network

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The LSU Lady Tigers dominated the Florida Gators yesterday 106 to 66. 106 points is now LSU’s school record for most points scored in an SEC game. Six players scored in double figures on Sunday and the Tigers were led by Hailey Van Lith’s 21 points and Aneesah Morrow’s 20 rebounds.

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The New Orleans Pelicans will look to extend their two game win streak and 2 game Southwest Division lead against the Toronto Raptors tonight at 7pm. The Pelicans are playing in the Smoothie King Center and are currently 11 and a half point favorites against the Raptors.

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The Ragin Cajuns men’s basketball team won their seventh straight game on Saturday against the South Alabama Jaguars 80 to 60. UL-Lafayette had three players record a double-double and Ragin Cajuns Head Coach Bob Marlin says that his team is now firing on all cylinders.

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The Ragin Cajuns will host Georgia State on Wednesday at 7:00 pm.

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And in College Basketball news for tonight, Southeastern will host Incarnate Word at 6 pm, Northwestern State will travel to Nicholls with tip off at 6:30, Alcorn state will host Grambling at 7:30, and Southern will take on Jackson State at 8pm.

Governor Jeff Landry says the Biden Administration is not enforcing the immigration laws and he wants to send Louisiana National Guard troops to help secure the southern border. Landry claims open borders allow drugs and human trafficking to flow into our communities and it’s putting Texas, Louisiana and every other state at risk…

Cut 10 (10) “…this country”

Landry says when in trouble, Texas has always opened their arms to Louisiana, it’s time the Bayou State returns the favor.

Tax time is here, and CPA Kevin Willis says standard deduction has gone up and if use your vehicle for work and can deduct your milage there’s welcome news…

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The NAACP Legal Defense Fund believes a map with two majority-Black districts will be used for the fall election. Brooke Thorington has more…

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A man and woman were fatally shot in the front yard of their home following the Krewe of Hercules parade in Houma on Friday. Terrebonne Parish authorities says the shooting happened before midnight in the 300 block of Willowdale Drive. The age and identities of the victims were not immediately available. The investigation is ongoing.

Governor Jeff Landry wants to send Louisiana National Guard troops to Texas to help with southern border security. Landry made the statement following a visit to Eagle Pass, Texas and receiving a briefing from Texas public safety officials…

Cut 9 (11) “…protect our citizens”

Landry claims the Biden Administration is not enforcing the immigration laws on the books and it’s resulting in illegal crossings and an increase in drugs and human trafficking into the United States.

Louisiana’s new Department of Transportation Secretary Joe Donahue says the state faces a $19 billion backlog due to the state’s gasoline tax and an increase in infrastructure projects.

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Last year, DOTD received $210 million, the largest amount on record, in federal highway funding and hopes to secure more funding this year.

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness has implemented a change to help parishes and local governments receive an extra ten percent of eligible reimbursement from their agency and going forward 90-percent versus 80-percent. Director Jacques Thibodeaux says the change will also speed up an estimated 500 requests.

Cut 10 (10) “…dollar count.”

Thibodeaux says the policy change is retroactive and it is welcome news for those that incurred large expenditures from Hurricanes Laura and Delta.

NAACP Legal Defense Fund attorney Jared Evans believes the redrawn congressional map giving the state a second majority-black district or a previous map will be used for the fall election. He says the previous map reflected the re-districting principles of compactness and communities of interests together.

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