Who Dats turned off the Super Bowl in record numbers. The New Orleans market had a rating of 26.1. LSU Assistant Professor of Digital Advertising Jun Heo, says it’s a huge drop off from last year’s rating of 53.
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Nationally, the Super Bowl hit a 10-year low.

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy has filed legislation that would allow the federal government ot use illegal drug money seized at the border to build a physical barrier along the Southern border. Congressional leaders have been debating for weeks on how to fund a border wall, Cassidy says this legislation could break the logjam…
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Another federal government shutdown is looming in a couple of weeks, if funding is not secured for a Southern border wall.

The first batch of medical marijuana grown in Louisiana has been approved by the state department of agriculture, but the grower working with LSU, G-B Sciences, wants to have a steady stream of the product, before it’s available at pharmacies around the state. There’s hope the product can be available in the summer, but LSU Vice President for Agriculture, Doctor Bill Richardson, says he can’t commit to a date just yet…
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The legislature approved legislation in 2015 that opened the doors for medical marijuana to be legally distributed.

A Shreveport mother received a 30-day jail sentence because she allowed her two children to miss for a year a and a half. Caddo parish prosector Wilbert Pryor says the kids are in the custody of a family member and attending schools, trying to catch up with their classmates…
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Pryer says 35-year-old Fathimah Slack was arrested in November.

It’s been a long road for medical marijuana in Louisiana, but LSU AgCenter Dean of Agriculture Dr. Bill Richardson says the first batch of medical marijuana grown by GB Sciences and the AgCenter has passed testing. Advocates have voiced displeasure with a series of delays to the release date, but Richardson says it’s an extensive safety process that cannot be rushed.

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Last night’s Super Bowl is in the books, and it’s only five years until the big game makes it’s return visit to the big easy. Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation CEO Jay Cicero says technology will likely be a bit different in five years, but says the fundamentals of hosting tens of thousands of football’s biggest fans won’t change…
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TV ratings in New Orleans reflect an all time low for people watching the game, with a 26.1.

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy files legislation that would take money seized from drug cartels and us it to pay for a southern border wall. Cassidy says instead of having Americans pay for the wall, let it be Mexican cartels

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Cassidy says the more they secure the border, the more illicit money they will capture.

A Shreveport mom pleads guilty to improper supervision after authorities learned she allowed her kids to play hooky from school.  Caddo Parish Chief Deputy District Attorney Wilbert Pryor says 35 year old Fathimah Slack’s 13 and 14 year-old children missed over a year and a half of school.

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Slack was sentenced to 30 days behind bars, the maximum sentence for the crime, but received credit for time served and is now out of prison.  Pryor says the children are in the custody of a family member and attending school.

The first batch of medical marijuana grown in Louisiana has been approved by the state department of agriculture, but the grower working with LSU, G-B Sciences, wants to have a steady stream of the product, before it’s available at 10 specific licensed pharmacies around the state. There’s hope the product can be available in the summer, but LSU Vice President for Agriculture, Doctor Bill Richardson, says he can’t commit to a date just yet…
cut 5 (09) “…we hope”
The legislature approved legislation in 2015 that opened the doors for medical marijuana to be legally distributed.

Super Bowl 53 only received a television rating of 26.1, which according to NOLA-dot-com’s Jeff Duncan is the lowest of any market and the lowest ever in New Orleans. Nationally, the overnight rating was 44.9, which was the lowest for a Super Bowl since the Steelers beat the Cardinals in 2009.

A Shreveport woman received a 30 day prison sentence after she allowed her kids to play hooky from school for over a year….
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The San Diego Zoo kids channel is now available at the Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge. It’s closed-circuit television adventure channel and San Diego Zoo kids spokesperson Debra Erickson says the animal-oriented shows help with the healing process…
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The first batch of medical pot from GB Sciences and the LSU AgCenter has passed muster, and the program is set to begin full scale production soon…
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The Boycott Bowl in New Orleans turned out to be a great success as thousands took to the streets for second-line parades, producing a Mardi Gras like atmosphere. Many were waving yellow towels in response to the missed pass interference call in the NFC Championship game. Many analysts say the Saints would have given the Patriots a better game.

The San Diego Zoo kids channel is now available for patients at the Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge. It’s a closed-circuit television adventure channel produced for hospitals that serve pediatric patients and their families. San Diego Zoo Global spokesperson Debra Erickson says the channel is also producing content at the Baton Rouge Zoo with animals native to the Bayou State…
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Super Bowl 53 in Atlanta is in the history books and 2024 is the next time New Orleans will host the NFL’s championship game. But Greater New orleans Sports Foundation President and CEO Jay Cicero says New Orleans will play host to several big sporting events between now and then…
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The first batch of medical marijuana grown in Louisiana has passed the state agriculture department’s extensive testing process and now the grower, G-B Sciences, will work to produce a large quantity of the medicinal cannabis. Advocates have expressed frustration in the long process, but Doctor Bill Richardson with the LSU Ag Center says it’s necessary…
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Some have estimated medical marijuana will be available to the public in the summer.

Super Bowl 53 was far from Super as New England defeated the Rams 13-3 in the lowest scoring Super Bowl ever. In 2024, New Orleans will host its 11th Super Bowl and Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation President and CEO Jay Cicero was in Atlanta to see how it was put together…
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A Shreveport mom received a 30-day prison sentence because her two children didn’t attend school for a year and a half. Caddo Parish Chief Deputy District Attorney Wilbert Pryor says 35-year-old Fathimah Slack was arrested in November living a questionable lifestyle…
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Pryor says the children are in the custody of a family member and attending school.

The San Diego Zoo Kids Channel is now available for patients at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge. It’s a closed circuit TV adventure channel that offers family friendly, animal oriented content that’s both entertaining and educational. Spokesperson for the Zoo, Debra Erickson, says parents say it gives families hope.
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The channel is currently available in 203 facilities, including the children’s hospital in New Orleans.

It’s been a long road for medical marijuana in Louisiana, but LSU AgCenter Dean of Agriculture Dr. Bill Richardson says the first batch of medical marijuana grown by GB Sciences and the AgCenter has passed testing. Advocates have voiced displeasure with the delays, but Richardson says the extensive testing process can not be rushed.
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Richardson says he can not commit to date on when medical marijuana will be available, there have been projections for this summer.

The Atlanta Super Bowl is in the books, and it’s only five years until the big game makes it’s return to the Big Easy. New Orleans has hosted 10 so far, tied with Miami for the most. Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation CEO Jay Cicero says it’s a half decade away but they’re already preparing…
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Thousands of Who Dats took to the streets in New Orleans on Super Bowl Sunday for Second Line parades as many in the Black and Gold nation turned their back on the Super Bowl. Many were waiving yellow towels in reference to the missed pass interference call in the NFC Championship game.

Patients at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge have new television programming to watch with the introduction of the San Diego Zoo Kids Channel.
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Bossier Parish Schools Superintendent Scott Smith is the target of a federal investigation that he illegally received controlled dangerous substances in a shipment from overseas. While it’s still under investigations, reports say anti-anxiety drugs that had been ordered over the internet were intercepted in the mail. A delivery was arranged by postal inspectors and investigators from homeland security, which led to Smith.  Smith, who was hospitalized Thursday after he became extremely upset when federal agents approached him as part of their investigation, is expected to resign as superintendent.  No criminal charges had been filed Friday.

Food delivery service Waitr says they’ve scheduled extra drivers for Super Bowl Sunday, Waitr spokesperson Whitney Savioe recommends placing a “future order” to ensure you get your food exactly when you need it.

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Kickoff is set for 530PM Sunday.

It’s a fun twist on Punxsutawney Phil’s Groundhog’s Day celebration.  Today marked the 20^th year that the nutria rat, Pierre C. Shadeaux, exited his home in downtown New Iberia, and he saw his shadow. The swamp rat was brought to Louisiana about 100 years ago, and has since infested the bayous, eating roots vital to the marshland’s existence.  Zoosiana Zoo of Acadiana spokesperson Lea Loftin says they hope to use the event to educate kids on the dangers of invasive species, but also to just throw a great party for everyone who attends.

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Pierre did in fact see his shadow this morning, meaning there will be an early summer, rather than longer spring weather.

Anthony Davis addressed the media Friday, speaking on his trade aspirations to leave the Pelicans in favor of playing for a team with the ability to win more consistently.  Davis says he feels that it’s just the right time to leave the Big Easy,adding the conversation about leaving the Pels was a tough one to have.

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