Governor Landry is suggesting a policy to take scholarships away from student-athletes who are not present for the national anthem following the absence of LSU women’s basketball team during the national anthem before the game against Iowa. LSU says both men’s and women’s basketball teams have not been on the court for the national anthem for the last several years. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says everyone needs to take a step back.

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Pinsonat says Landry has been flexing his political muscle during his four months in office, but taking scholarships away from collegiate athletes might be too much…

Matthew Baker, founder of Heros Everywhere Animal Rescue, has committed to sleeping outside with their 64 rescue dogs. He’s hoping to raise $250,000 to build an animal shelter in Evangeline Parish. He said his wife Bre is just as committed to the shelter.

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To donate or adopt, visit LouisianaRadioNetwork.com.

Legislation requiring speed cameras to also get a picture of speeding drivers receives approval from the House Transportation Committee. Colleen Crain has the story…

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The Lincoln Parish Journal cites the City of Ruston and the Department of Transportation and Development will sign a memorandum of understanding next week that will clear the way for the start of the construction of a new Buc-ee’s. The city already has $5 million from the state, $6 million from the federal government, and city council approved $15 million to fund the construction of service roads, interchanges, etc. for the toothy beaver superstore.

The House Appropriations Committee has approved a proposal that would provide thousands of dollars to a family to pay for private school tuition or other education expenses.  Once the program gets fully implemented it will cost the state an estimated 500-million dollars annually. Stonewall Representative Larry Bagley is hearing concerns about taking money away from public schools…

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The measure passed on a 13 to 8 vote.

Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell has filed a bill that would mandate a five-day school week. Nine school systems have some or all their schools with four-day weeks. And supporters of a four-day week sayit helps with teacher recruitment. Mizell questions what happens if more schools go to a four-day week.

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After last night’s season ending loss, LSU’s Angel Reese opens up about the hate she’s received since winning the national championship. Beau Gaspard has more…

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For only the fourth time ever Southern beat LSU in baseball 12-7 last night.

After losing to the Lady Tigers last year in the national championship game, Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes got the best of the LSU Lady Tigers last night in a rematch. Jeff Palermo has a recap…

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There’s more controversy with the LSU women’s basketball team. It was noted that the Lady Tigers and coaches were not present during the national anthem before the game started. Coach Kim Mulkey says the team has a pre-game routine and she did not know when the anthem would be played. She says it was not intentional.

The Louisiana Gator Scholarship Program bill goes before House Appropriations today. The proposed legislation would give tax dollars directly to families, allowing them to use the money for private school tuition, online learning, and tutoring. Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio estimates it will eventually cost $520 million annually.

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Procopio says lawmakers need to consider a temporary sales tax that will expire in 2025, which is estimated to create a $400 to $500 million fiscal cliff as they consider funding the ESA program.

Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell has filed a bill that would mandate a five-day school week. Mizell says she is listening to opposition to her bill and considering amending the bill. She says one option is to mandate schools provide additional assistance to struggling students on non-class days. The second option…

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The bill is scheduled to be heard in Senate Education.

The Louisiana House approves a bill that could result in fines of up to $50,000 on hospitals, public agencies, and other employers for mandating the COVID-19 vaccine. Bill sponsor, Monroe Representative Michael Echols…

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Small businesses, defined by the SBA of 500 employees or less, who violate the ban would be fined $10 thousand dollars. Large businesses would face a $50 thousand fine.

LSU Lady Tiger’s coach Kim Mulkey says comments by Los Angeles Times writer Ben Bolch who called the women’s basketball team villains and dirty debutantes, were sexist. LSU guard Hailey Van Lith believes the comments made by the L-A Times reporter were also racist…

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The L-A Times edited the column after it was published saying it did not meet the Times editorial standards.

The Louisiana-based food delivery service ASAP has ceased operations. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Legislation that would require seafood dealers to pay higher fees for importing foreign catch into the state has passed the House Natural Resources Committee with unanimous support. Bill sponsor, Houma Representative Jessica Domangue…

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The bill would increase the annual flat fee of $100 currently collected from processors and distributors of foreign seafood to 0.1% of their annual gross revenue.

Louisiana could hold its first constitutional convention in half a century. The plan calls for 171 delegates, 144 state lawmakers and Governor Jeff Landry would handpick the other 27 delegates. LaPolictics.com Publisher Jeremy Alford says private dollars would pay for the convention.

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New Iberia Representative Beau Beaullieu proposes the convention begins May 20^th and ends July 15^th.

Folks across Louisiana and elsewhere will be entertained by a total lunar eclipse Monday, April 8th. LSU Planetary Astrophysicist Dr. Natalie Hinkel says Louisianans can view the eclipse around 12:30, with the best view around 1:45, and it will end by 3:10.She warns you not to look directly at the sun unless you have specialized eyewear, not your average sunglasses.

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Mansfield Mayor Thomas Jones says 12-year-old “DJ” Daniel of Houston as an honorary officer last week. Daniel has a rare form of terminal brain and spine cancer. The reason DJ’s father, Theodis Daniel, chose Mansfield is that his family, who had been there since the early 1900s, left after his great-uncle was lynched. Jones says the visit was an emotional and significant one.

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New Iberia Representative Beau Beaullieu’s has filed legislation that would result in lawmakers rewriting the state’s constitution by removing certain items and putting them in state law. LaPolictics.com Publisher Jeremy Alford says Louisiana could hold its first constitutional convention in half a century, but there are concerns about completing the work that needs to be done in the regular session.

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The House Natural Resources Committee passed legislation to increase fees on processors and distributors importing seafood from foreign countries. Bill’s author, Houma Representative Jessica Domangue is the bill’s author. The daughter of a commercial fisherman says it’s important the state does supplemental testing because the feds do not do enough.

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Domangue says the fees currently collected by the Louisiana Department of Health only partially fund needed screening. The bill now heads to the full House for consideration.

If you would like to view the total eclipse next week, LSU Planetary Astrophysicist Dr. Natalie Hinkel says the northwest corner of Louisiana will have the best view. Followed by the Lake Charles and Alexandria areas at 90% view. The Baton Rouge and Lafayette regions will have an 85% view. And if you haven’t purchased your certified eclipse glasses yet, Hinkel suggests visiting Eclipse.aas.org.

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You can also find a link and map at LouisianaRadioNetwork.com. The next solar eclipse for continental U.S. will be 2044.

Mansfield, Louisiana Mayor Thomas Jones says he will never forget last week’s council meeting as the small town deputized 12-year-old “DJ” Daniel of Houston.  Jones says meeting DJ and the magnitude of his family’s return to the small DeSoto Parish city, was better than any church service he’s ever attended.

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It was the 821^st time the young man with a rare form of terminal brain and spine cancer had been sworn in as an honorary officer.

The LSU Lady Tigers are gearing up for their Sweet 16 matchup against UCLA on Saturday at noon. Jeff Palermo has a preview…

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Two 16-year-olds and one 14 year old student at Captain Shreve High School campus in Shreveport have been arrested in connection with bringing firearms on campus Thursday. Authorities say a school resource officer found a fully automatic rifle in a student’s backpack. The students are facing multiple gun related charges.

A Bossier City woman faces charges of attempted kidnapping after she told her estranged boyfriend that another family’s baby at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital was hers. BRPD spokesperson Darren Ahmed says 21 year old Dinesty Selmon made multiple visits to case the hospital but the child was never taken from the room. As for her intentions…

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Selmon also faces seven counts of unauthorized entry of a business.

Proposed legislation introduced during the regular session aims to ease the workload of educators. But some concerns loom regarding its potential repercussions on school curriculums. Vernon Parish Representative Charles Owen believes this is a step in retaining qualified educators.

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The measure heads to Senate for more debate.

The LSU women’s basketball team head to their Sweet 16 matchup against UCLA in Albany, New York on Saturday. The Tigers are taking an underdog mentality with the Bruins. LSU guard Flau’jae Johnson says they are not ready to go home yet…

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Tip off is at noon on Saturday.

21 year old Dinesty Selmon has been charged with attempted kidnapping after telling her former boyfriend an infant at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge was their child. BRPD spokesperson Darren Ahmed says Selmon told her boyfriend she gave birth in Alexandria and that their premature child was being treated in Baton Rouge. And she even gave it a fake name.

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Selmon also faces seven counts of unauthorized entry of a business. The investigation is ongoing.

Proposed legislation that aims to ease the workload of educators pass the House in a 94-9 vote. But some concerns loom regarding its potential repercussions on school curriculums. Vernon Parish Representative Charles Owen…

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Owen believes this is a step in retaining qualified educators in Louisiana. The measure heads to Senate for more debate.

A measure that calls for a constitutional convention has been filed. Author of the bill, New Iberia Representative Beau Beaullieu says the goal is to streamline the state constitution. He says when the state faces a budget deficit certain areas are constitutionally protected…

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Proposed legislation to ease the workload of educators pass the House in a 94-9 vote last week. But some concerns loom regarding its potential repercussions on school curriculums. Vernon Parish Representative Charles Owen says instead of state lawmakers deciding if these life skills are worthy subjects …

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Owens wants to limit disruptions so that teachers can focus on classroom instruction. The measure heads to Senate for more debate.

The LSU women’s basketball team hopes to move closer to defending their NCAA championship title in their Sweet 16 matchup against UCLA on Saturday. The Lady Tigers are the three-seed, while the Bruins are the two seed and led by six-foot-seven Lauren Betts. LSU guard Flau’jae Johnson says they are not ready to go home yet…

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Tip off is at noon on Saturday.

A Bossier City woman’s ploy to fool her boyfriend that she’d birthed their child ends with attempted kidnapping charges in Baton Rouge.

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The defending national champion LSU women’s basketball team is taking an underdog mentality into its Sweet 16 matchup against UCLA on Saturday. The Lady Tigers are the three-seed, while the Bruins are the two seed and led by six-foot-seven Lauren Betts. But LSU Coach Kim Mulkey says UCLA has more than just Betts…

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Tip off is at noon.

Pontchatoula based candy maker Elmer’s chocolate has been producing sweet treats since 1855, and Easter baskets are being filled this weekend in Louisiana. Elmer’s CEO, Rob Nelson says there’s usually a big rush on the South Louisiana treats and Louisiana has its favorites.

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Nelson says the three days leading up to the Easter holiday, that this year is coming early, are the busiest of the year.

Three individuals are facing attempted murder charges in connection to the non-fatal overdose of a Southeastern student. Brooke Thorington explains.

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Two 16-year-olds and one 14 year old student have been arrested in connection with bringing firearms on at Captain Shreve High School campus in Shreveport Thursday. Authorities say a school resource officer found a fully automatic rifle in a student’s backpack. The students are facing multiple gun related charges.