The mother of Ronald Greene will attend the President’s State of the Union tonight and police brutality is expected to be among his talking points…:

CUT 01(29)      “…Thorington.”

Congressman Steve Scalise’s guest tonight will be Jefferson Parish Coroner Dr. Gerry Cvitanovich, who’s well aware of the state’s fentanyl overdose crisis. Scalise says the majority of the deadly drug enters the U.S. via the southern border, which President Biden refuses to control.

Attorney General Jeff Landry released the Protecting Innocence Report today. Landry says it’s an examination of sexually explicit material at public libraries that may not be age appropriate for children. Landry urges parents to read the report at his website, “AGJeffLandry.com”…:

CUT 09(10)      “…in public libraries.”

Turkey Creek Senator Heather Cloud has filed legislation calling on public libraries to implement policy to limit minors’ access to sexually explicit material…or lose public funding.

A Leesville man is in jail, after a local mom caught him sexually molesting her 7-year-old daughter. 35-year-old Thomas McCartney was arrested in Harris Country, Texas and will be brought back to Vernon parish to face justice. McCartney is also a convicted sex offender, with arrests from 2006 and 2010.

Tonight at 8 pm, the president’s State of the Union address. District 2 Congressman Troy Carters’ guest will be Mona Hardin, the mom of Ronald Greene, who died in 2019 in State Police custody after a severe beating. Carter says Hardin was honored to be invited and is still grieving the loss of her son…:

CUT 05(08)      “…has felt.”

Senator Bill Cassidy says he hopes to hear something of substance as to how the white House proposes tackling big problems, like Social Security’s looming insolvency, crime, inflation and illegal immigration. However, he says he doubts Mr. Biden will…:

CUT 08(08)      “…will make tonight.”

Cassidy’s guest is East Baton Rouge Deputy Will Bankston, who saved a car crash victim from drowning last month.

Police in Monroe offer a reward for information that leads to the arrest of 18-year-old Isszvian (ih-SAHV-ian) Webb. Webb is accused of opening fire at law enforcement officers with a semi-automatic rifle on February 5^th. When caught, he’ll face three counts of attempted murder. Folks with tips are asked to call Monroe Police at (318) 329-2600.

A Florida woman, armed with a blowtorch and a repurposed graffiti’ed school bus, led authorities in St. Tammany Parish on a chase during rush hour that ended in downtown Covington when she crashed on a school campus. St. Tammany Sheriff’s Sgt. Suzanna Carboni says 37-year-old Natalie Jarvis was involved in a domestic dispute a month ago, in which her boyfriend was taken into custody and a child removed from the bus, where the three were living as campers…:

CUT 13(06)      “…was arrested.”

No one was seriously hurt. Carboni now faces a long list of charges.

Attorney General Jeff Landry releases the Protecting Innocence Report today. He says it has guidelines for libraries to assure kids cannot access adult materials. At his press conference, Turkey Creek Senator Heather Cloud, who’s filed a bill to require that of public libraries…:

CUT 11(09)      “…a Penthouse magazine.”

Her bill proposes that libraries who fail to follow the law could lose public funding.

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy says he hopes President Biden will discuss things Americans are sincerely worried about during tonight’s State of the Union address. Over the last several days, Americans watched a Chinese spay balloon cross the entire country before the White House ordered it shot down. Cassidy says they also watch tens of thousands cross the Mexican border weekly, without restriction or regulation…:

CUT 07(07)      “…the southern border.”

He says Americans are losing hope in government to solve these issues.

An Opelousas man has been arrested in connection with the late January break-in at Zoosiana in Broussard, and the theft of several squirrel monkeys. 61-year-old Joe Randall is charged with burglary and animal cruelty. No monkeys have been recovered.

A weird story out of St. Tammany Parish this morning, as a Florida woman, armed with a blowtorch, led police on a high speed chase in a graffiti’ed school bus before crashing it on a parochial school campus. St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Sgt. Suzanne Carboni says it all started at 6 AM when they received a call from a Mandeville gas station…:

CUT 12(08)      “…child welfare office.”

That led to her fleeing from deputies and eventually crashing the bus into a fence at the school. 37-year-old Natalie Jarvis, a resident of Florida, faces numerous charges including flight, terrorizing, hit & run and more.

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy says he hopes President Biden will discuss things Americans are sincerely worried about during tonight’s State of the Union address. During his weekly press teleconference, Cassidy says Social Security is on track to go insolvent within 12 years if nothing is done to fix it, and millions of mature Americans want an answer…:

CUT 06  (11)        “…will be there?”

He says taxpayers want to hear what Biden proposes doing about crime, inflation, China and illegal immigration.

The mother of Ronald Green will be Congressman Troy Carter’s guest at the State of The Union tonight. Carter says Greene’s roadside beating at the hands of lawmen – and events like it – need to stop…:

CUT 04  (11)        “…protect and serve.”

The President’s address starts at 8pm.

State Attorney General Jeff Landry releases a report on the ability of children to access sexually explicit material at public libraries…:

CUT 02  (32)        “…Palermo.”

The Bogalusa Police Department says their officers have arrested five juveniles in connection to the December homicide of a 15-year-old at a birthday party. The victim, Ronnie King, was a guest at the party

The mother of Ronald Greene will attend the President’s State of the Union tonight and police brutality is expected to be among his talking points…:

CUT 01(29)      “…Thorington.”

A Leesville man is in jail, after a local mom caught him sexually molesting her 7-year-old daughter. 35-year-old Thomas McCartney was arrested in Harris Country, Texas and will be brought back to Vernon parish to face justice. McCartney is also a convicted sex offender, with arrests from 2006 and 2010.

Attorney General Jeff Landry released the Protecting Innocence Report today. Landry says it’s an examination of sexually explicit material at public libraries that may not be age appropriate for children. Landry hastens to say the report does NOT advise censorship, but rather offers advice as to how libraries can prevent kids from accessing inappropriate materials…:

CUT 10(08)      “…and guardians allow.”

Also, Turkey Creek Senator Heather Cloud filed legislation today calling on public libraries to implement a policies to limit minors’ access to sexually explicit material. Her bill proposes that libraries who fail to follow the law could lose public funding.

…and now a look at today’s commodities with Neal Melancon…

An East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputy, who saved a car crash victim’s life last month, will be Senator Bill Cassidy’s guest at this year’s State of the Union speech. Will Bankston, an EBRSO Detective, was off duty and driving through Baton Rouge, when he saw the crash, stopped and pulled a male victim from under water and rendered first aid to get him breathing again. He says not long after he heard from the senator’s office..:

CUT 07(11)      “…have imagined honestly”

Bankston flew to DC today and will be at the Capitol Tuesday night for the President’s address.

LSU–Alexandria announces record enrollment for the spring semester. Director of Admissions Joshua Perrodin says they have 3992 students enrolled this semester, which is the biggest spring class in LSUA history. He says it’s a great place to get a four-year degree or for a students to begin their college careers…:

CUT 13(07)      “…other opportunities.”

Three suspected overdose deaths in a 24-hour period in St. Tammany Parish have authorities concerned. Brooke Thorington has more…:

CUT 01(34)      “…Thorington.”

The city of Monroe announced the route and street closures for the annual Krewe of Janus Mardi Gras Parade this Saturday night. Louisville Avenue, plus Walnut Street, Washington and North 3^rd will be closed for the parade to take place. Janus has paraded in the Twin Cities since 1984.

State Police are now investigating an officer-involved shooting in Shreveport that left one man dead. Very little is known about what happened last Friday night at the Villa Norte apartments. Police Chief Wayne Smith assures a thorough investigation and says his heart goes out to the family of the deceased, 43-year-old Alonzo Bagley…:

CUT 11(11)      “…in Shreveport.”

23-year-old Officer alexander Tyler has been placed on administrative while the investigation continues.

St. Tammany Parish sees three men overdose – quite probably on fentanyl – within 24 hours over the weekend. All of them relatively healthy men in their 30’s. Parish coroner Dr. Chuck Preston says it’s unusual to see a cluster of such cases like this..:

CUT 04(08)      “…most likely fentanyl.”

He urges drug users to get the rescue drug Narcan and keep it handy.

LSU-Alexandria announces record enrollment for the spring semester. Director of Admissions Joshua Perrodin says they have 3992 students enrolled this semester, which is the biggest spring class in LSUA history…:

CUT 12(10)      “…at the university.”

The class reflects the largest spring-to-spring increase in students LSUA has ever seen; nearly 13-percent. Perrodin says LSUA wants to hit 5000 student classes by 2025.

Lafayette TV station KLFY is peacock-proud of its morning and noon news anchor, Sylvia Masters, being crowned Miss Louisiana USA 2023. Masters was crowned Saturday night at the pageant in Metairie. She’s a native of Houma and has been competing in pageants for about 15 years. During her reign, she hopes to bring more awareness to early detection and screenings for cancer

Three suspected overdose deaths in a 24-hour period in St. Tammany Parish have authorities concerned. Brooke Thorington has more…:

CUT 01(34)      “…Thorington.”

LSU–Alexandria announces record enrollment for the spring semester. Director of Admissions Joshua Perrodin says they have just under 4000 registered and will not stop there…:

CUT 14(07)      “…by 2025.”

An East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputy, who saved a car crash victim’s life last month, will be Senator Bill Cassidy’s guest at this year’s State of the Union speech. Will Bankston, an EBRSO Detective, was off duty and driving through Baton Rouge, when he saw the remains of half of a car on a bridge. He stopped and saw the front half over the side – in the water below – with the driver still inside…:

CUT 06(11)      “…breathing again.”

Cassidy has flown Bankston to DC to tour the Capitol with him, and be his guest tomorrow night for the President’s address.

State Police are investigating an officer-involved fatal shooting Friday night in Shreveport. Authorities have released very few details. Shreveport Police Chief Wayne Smith promises a thorough investigation…:

CUT 10(13)      “…will take place.”

No cops were injured, but one man died in that incident.

State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place at an apartment complex in Shreveport on Friday night. The Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office has identified the deceased male as 43-year-old Alonzo Bagley. Shreveport City Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor says the incident occurred in her district..:

CUT 09(10)      “…our community.”

No Shreveport Police officers were injured during the incident. A thorough investigation is underway.

In St. Tammany Parish, three men died of suspected t fentanyl overdoses over the weekend. Coroner Dr. Charles Preston says actual blood toxicology results will take a few weeks, but one of the victim’s meds field-tested positive for Fentanyl…:

CUT 03(12)      “…I’m concerned.”

The male victim were 34, 37 and 39.

An East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputy – lauded as a hero last month – will be Senator Bill Cassidy’s guest at the State of the Union address Tuesday in D.C…:

CUT 02(32)      “…Palermo.”

…and now it’s time for today’s commodities…

Senator John Kennedy wants Louisiana to develop a new methodology to grade public schools. Kennedy says 70-percent of the state’s high schools have received A and B grades, but in reality, we know many of these schools do not deserve such a high rating…:

CUT 04(11)      “…new system.”

A Louisiana National Guard unit held a deployment ceremony at New Orleans’ World War II Museum Friday morning, before they head to the Middle East on a classified mission. Lt. Colonel Ira Jones is Battalion Commander of the 3-6-7-3 Support Maintenance Company. He says they’ll be out-of-country for quite a while…:

CUT 08(07)      “their families.”

The 3-6-7-3 does maintenance of military vehicles and equipment. Where they’re going is classified.

In Baton Rouge, the special session on the state’s insurance crisis has ended with the Senate passing the $45-million Insure Louisiana Incentive Fund package. The measure reached final passage by a 37-to-1 vote and goes to the Governor.

If you’ve got a sweet tooth, you’ll want to head for Thibodaux to attend a festival dedicated to the state’s favorite pastry, the King Cake…:

CUT 02(32)      “…Thorington…”