Baton Rouge police have arrested the parents of an 11-week-old infant after the child was brought to the Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Baton Rouge Police Sergeant L’Jean McNeely says the child is listed in critical condition and they believe the parents may be at fault.

Cut 6 (07) “…called us”

The child’s parents, Cole Autry and Rachel Flores have been arrested and charged with second-degree cruelty to a juvenile.

A 64-year-old man is arrested on a charge of bigamy that occurred in the Alexandria area.  Rapides Parish Sheriff Lt. Stephen Phillips says Michael Glenn Rennier, formerly of Alexandria, was identified as a suspect after his initial wife had documentation of a Vegas marriage involving her husband that she turned over to authorities, but there was never any push for a divorce before he embarked on his new romance.

Cut 4 (12)_ “…forward with charges.”

Coronavirus is on the radar of the Lt. Governor’s office as tourism in Louisiana could see big losses from the spread of the illness.  Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says one international convention has already decided to pull the plug on their New Orleans event.

Cut 13 (07) “…that convention.”

Some of Louisiana’s biggest festivals, including the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, are happening within the next few months.  While no cases have surfaced in Louisiana yet, Nungesser says an outbreak could be devastating.

Denham Springs Representative Valerie Hodges brings legislation that would mandate all Louisiana public schools to provide students the opportunity to recite the pledge of allegiance as a group. Hodges says if passed students and faculty would not be forced to recite the pledge, but schools must find a time to offer the chance.

Cut 10 (12) “…compulsory.”

Hodges says she brought the bill because American patriotism is being undermined in subtle ways.

A 64-year-old man is arrested on a charge of bigamy that occurred in the Alexandria area.  Rapides Parish Sheriff Lt. Stephen Phillips says Michael Glenn Rennier, formerly of Alexandria, was identified as a suspect after his initial wife made contact with law enforcement in early 2019.

Cut 3 (11)  “…Las Vegas, Nevada.”  

Denham Springs Representative Valerie Hodges brings legislation that would mandate all Louisiana public schools to provide students the opportunity to recite the pledge of allegiance as a group. Hodges says she’s heard of schools in other states that do not recite the pledge but is not aware of any in Louisiana that do not.

Cut 12 (10) “…flag.”

Daylight Saving Time returns this Sunday and if Haughton Republican Dodie Horton had it her way, Louisiana would stay in Daylight Saving Time.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 2 (27) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart” 

UL-Lafayette has canceled its Study Abroad program in Italy for the Sumer 2020 semester. The news comes as the university continues to monitor the ongoing situation concerning the coronavirus.

A bill is introduced that would require all public schools offer students the chance to recite the pledge of allegiance. Matt Doyle has the story.

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Cancer screenings, prevention, and education are at the center of a more than $600,000 grant to a cancer center in Louisiana. The three-year investment will go towards the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. It will help 12 parishes along the Mississippi River Delta with some of the highest rates of cancer and but also some of the latest-stage diagnoses.

Louisiana Tech receives a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to foster computer science education in north Louisiana. Dean of the College of Education at Louisiana Tech Don Schillinger says the money will also help in providing freshmen and sophomore students with internship opportunities to give them a taste as to what it is like to be a STEM educator.

Cut 5 (11)  “…of STEM camps”.

Coronavirus is on the radar of the Lt. Governor’s office as tourism in Louisiana could see big losses from the spread of the illness. Some of Louisiana’s biggest festivals, including the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, begins next month.  While no cases have surfaced in Louisiana yet, Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says an outbreak could be devastating.

Cut 14 (09) “…part of Louisiana.”

A Livingston Parish state lawmaker proposes a bill that would mandate public schools make time for kids to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, should they want to. Denham Springs Republican Valarie Hodges says her motivation for filing the bill is a subtle undermining of patriotism in the USA…:
CUT 11 (11) “…learn it”
Hodges says her bill would NOT make the Pledge compulsory, but would demand schools at least offer the time to recite it.
Ascension Parish state Rep. Kathy Edmonston breaks her silence after her DWI arrest earlier this week. State Police say her sobriety came into question after she rear-ended a vehicle. She reportedly blew a .143 breathalyzer result; nearly twice the legal limit. In a written statement, Edmonston calls the arrest a “wake up call” and asks forgiveness from her constituents.
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How do you feel about Daylight Saving Time? A Bossier parish lawmaker has filed a bill to keep Louisiana on Daylight Time all year long. Haughton Republican Dodie Horton says constituents have requested the change for years and she sees plenty of benefits…
CUT 08 (08) Q:…more family time”
Horton’s bill will hinge of federal approval. Two other states remain on Daylight Saving Time year round.
How is the state handling the possibility of a coronavirus outbreak? Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser approves…:
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Coronavirus is on the radar of the Lt. Governor’s office as tourism in Louisiana could see big losses from the spread of the illness. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says one international convention has already decided to pull the plug on their New Orleans event. While no cases have surfaced in Louisiana yet, Nungesser says an outbreak could be devastating…
Cut 14 (09) “…part of Louisiana.”
Nungesser says the Governor is handling the potential for an outbreak well.
A Baton Rouge man get life in prison for kidnapping and torturing a man in 2017. Almoine Powell was convicted of abducting & tying the victim up, pepper spraying him, waterboarding him, burning him with various objects and sodomizing him with a screwdriver. The judge said he HOPES those are THE worst things Powell has ever done.
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The National Science Foundation awards Louisiana Tech a $1.2 million grant to foster computer science education in north Louisiana. Kevin Barnhart has the story…
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A multi-jurisdictional task force says they’ve made a major drug bust in central Louisiana. The Natchitoches Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force says they worked in cooperation with the Rapides Parish and Grant Parish Sheriffs Offices to take over 8 pounds of suspected meth off the streets. Two people – a 37 year old man and a 35 year old woman were arrested in connection with the seizure.

LSU begins spring drills on Saturday and All-American wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase will be wearing the coveted number seven jersey for the national champs. The biggest playmakers whether it was on offense or defense have worn the number seven jersey in recent history. Last season safety Grant Delpit wore number seven. Chase was the nation’s top receiver last season, setting SEC records for touchdowns and receiving yards.

Also in Lake Charles, it’s the girls state basketball championships this weekend. Tonight is the Class 5A title game between top seeded Ouachita Parish against second-seeded Benton.

Denham Springs Representative Valerie Hodges brings legislation that would mandate all Louisiana public schools to provide students the opportunity to recite the pledge of allegiance as a group. Hodges says if passed students and faculty would not be forced to recite the pledge, but schools must find a time to offer the chance.
Cut 10 (12) “…compulsory.”
Hodges says she’s bringing the bill because American patriotism is being undermined in subtle ways.
Coronavirus is on the radar of the Lt. Governor’s office as tourism in Louisiana could see big losses from the spread of the illness. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says one international convention has already decided to pull the plug on their New Orleans event.
Cut 13 (07) “…that convention.”
Some of Louisiana’s biggest festivals, including the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, are happening within the next few months. Nungesser says an outbreak during that time would be devastating.
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This Sunday, time springs forward by an hour for Daylight Saving Time. If Haughton Republican Dodie Horton had her way, time would never change back. Horton introduced a House bill that would adopt Daylight Saving Time as the standard all year long in Louisiana. Horton says three other states have passed similar legislation, but any sort of change would hinge on federal law.
Cut 7 (09) “…my goal is.”
Livingston Parish Republican Sherman Mack has filed a similar bill.
A new federal rule that takes effect April 1 will require some recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to meet certain work requirements to continue receiving assistance. Essentially, adults between the ages of 18-49 who do not have children and are not disabled will have to work at least 80 hours monthly to qualify for federal assistance. That’s about 10-thousand people in our state.

Daylight Savings Time returns this Sunday and if Haughton Republican Dodie Horton had it her way, Louisiana would stay in Daylight Savings Time. Kevin Barnhart has the story…
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Ascension Parish State Representative ‘Kathy’ Edmonston breaks her silence after her drunk driving arrest Tuesday night. In a written statement, MS. Edmonston called the situation a “wakeup call” that has pushed her to “evaluate … personal choices” and asks forgiveness from her constituents. The legislative session begins next week.

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Senator John Kennedy has asked President Trump for more time for Louisiana drivers’ licenses to become REAL ID compliant. After the October 1st deadline, one will not be able to fly in the U.S. without a REAL ID. Kennedy’s letter to the President asks for an extension to (quote) “…ensure the transition to REAL IDs does not disrupt the lives or livelihoods of hardworking citizens.”
Louisiana Tech receives a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to foster computer science education in north Louisiana. Dean of the College of Education at Louisiana Tech Don Schillinger says the money will help attract students into fields of study to become STEM educators…
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