This year had its share of big stories in Louisiana with the investigation into the 2019 State Police custody death of Ronald Greene ranked as our top story of 2022. Federal prosecutors refused to pursue charges against the officers involved, but five officers are facing state charges. Greene’s mother Mona Hardin felt some relief…

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A special legislative committee held several hearings looking at how State Police attempted to cover up the investigation into Greene’s death. There are questions of what Governor John Bel Edwards knew and when did he know about the beating Greene took from officers before he died….

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A 98-year-old woman from Alexandria and her 69-year-old daughter were killed in a two-vehicle crash on U-S 190 in Pointe Coupee Parish on Thursday. State Police Trooper Christian Reed says the victims were traveling in an S-U-V that slammed into the back of a parked tractor-trailer on the side of the road…

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The victims have been identified as 69-year-old Barbara Dobard Rigby and 98-year-old Maynette Dobard of Alexandria.

If you are going to celebrate the New Year with fireworks, State Fire Marshal’s Office spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says don’t handle fireworks if you are impaired and keep them away from young children.

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And have a source of water or an extinguisher nearby in case things get out of control.

New statistics show that New Orleans is on track for having the highest homicide rate in the U.S. this year; over 70 homicides per 100 thousand residents, which tops any other city. Rafael Goyeneche with the Metropolitan Crime Commission says lack of cops is the reason. Because so many cops have left the force, the homicide rate is up 132 percent since 2019…:

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He says the city council finally agreed to pay cops more, offer signing and retention bonuses, and hire more police.

In 2021 the Louisiana Office of Tourism says 41 million people visited the Bayou State, not quite the pre-pandemic levels of 53 million in 2019. But Lt Governor Billy Nungesser is optimistic numbers this year’s numbers.

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Five people, four adults, and a juvenile have been arrested following the death of an infant in Winnfield. Jeff Palermo has the troubling details…

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New statistics show that New Orleans is on track for having the highest homicide rate in the U.S. this year; over 70 homicides per 100-thousand residents, which tops any other city. Rafael Goyeneche with the Metropolitan Crime Commission says a lack of cops is the reason. Because so many cops have left the force, the homicide rate is up 132-percent since 2019…:
cut 28 (09) “…are up 21-percent.”

A 98-year-old mother and her 69-year-old daughter from Alexandria were killed in a two-vehicle wreck on U-S 190 in Pointe Coupee Parish on Thursday. State Police Trooper Christian Reed says their S-U-V slammed into a parked 18-wheeler on the side of the road. He calls it a tragic incident…
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The victims have been identified as 69-year-old Barbara Dobard Rigby and 98-year-old Maynette Dobard of Alexandria

For some finding a new job in 2023 is a personal goal. UNO professor of Economics and Finance Mark Rosa advises you not to leave a job, just to have a different job. He says to choose your job move wisely because your current employer will get along without you…
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Rosa says look at the skills and knowledge you’ve acquired as an investment in your career and livelihood; not just a way to pay the bills.

If you are going to celebrate the New Year with fireworks, the state Fire Marshal’s office says keep them at least 200 feet away from houses or anything else that can catch fire. Spokeswoman Ashley Rodrigue says the embers can start fires.
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She says don’t handle fireworks if you are impaired, and keep a close eye on young children.

One of the new laws taking effect New Year’s Day requires carbon monoxide detectors in one or two-family homes sold or newly leased in Louisiana….
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The state fire marshal’s office says two people died in a house fire in Winnsboro yesterday. The victims are an elderly male and a middle-aged woman. Investigators are looking into unattended cooking as a potential cause of the deadly fire.

The U-S Coast Guard has suspended its search for four individuals who were on a helicopter that crashed into the Gulf of Mexico ten miles off of Southwest Pass, Louisiana.

2022 ends with New Orleans as America’s Murder Capital with the most killings per capita. Violent crime in the Crescent City has reached levels not seen in more than 25 years. Morale with the New Orleans Police Department is low and the number of cops has fallen below 900. Metropolitan Crime Commission President Rafael Goyeneche says low pay has been an issue…
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A 98-year-old mother from Alexandria and her 69-year-old daughter were killed in a two-vehicle crash on U-S 190 in Pointe Coupee Parish on Thursday morning. State Police Trooper Christian Reed says the victims were traveling in a S-U-V that slammed into the back of a parked tractor-trailer on the side of the road…
cut 13 (09) “…at the scene”
The victims have been identified as 69-year-old Barbara Dobard Rigby and 98-year-old Maynette Dobard of Alexandria.

Federal crime statistics place New Orleans at the top of the list for homicides in the country. Whitney Thomas reports on the Murder Capital of the USA…:

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A shocking story out of Winn Parish; a 5-month-old baby girl who died last week was determined to be a murder victim…and the suspect is the child’s 11-year-old sibling. The baby died of blunt force to the head and body. The pre-teen was taken into custody. Four adults in the Winnfield home were also charged with cruelty to a juvenile. More as this story develops.

A new law taking effect January 1^st requires carbon monoxide detectors in one or two-family homes sold or newly leased in Louisiana. Metairie State Representative Stephanie Hilferty is the law’s author. She says she brought the bill after a close call with CO fumes following Hurricane Ida. She says CO detectors are simple to install and don’t cost a lot…:

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Hilferty says one can even find combination CO AND smoke detectors at almost ANY home improvement or hardware store.

With the New Year may come the resolution to find a new job. UNO economics professor Mark Rosa says before you make an impulsive move, ask yourself “am I moving JUST to make the move?” He says choose your job move wisely because your current employer will get along without you…:

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Rosa says make the move if it means better income, furthering your chosen profession or moving INTO a profession you prefer.

After searching for more than 8 hours yesterday the Coast Guard suspended the search for four men who went down in the Gulf when a helicopter crashed about 10 miles offshore. The chopper was en route from an offshore rig to land. The search for survivors of that crash resumes this morning. This is the third chopper crash in the Gulf in 2022.

Some may have a New Year’s Resolution to find a new job in 2023. Brooke Thorington seeks some tips on doing that…:

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A shocking story out of Winn Parish; a 5-month-old baby girl who died last week was determine to be a murder victim…and the suspect is the child’s 11-year-old sibling. The baby died of blunt force to the head and body. The pre-teen was taken into custody. Four adults in the Winnfield home were also charged with cruelty to a juvenile. More as this story develops.

Starting January 1^st, all one-and-two family homes sold or leased in Louisiana MUST have working carbon monoxide detectors. The state health department says six people in Louisiana died from carbon monoxide poisoning after Hurricane Ida, and nine after Laura. Metairie state lawmaker Stephanie Hilferty sponsored the bill – which passed the legislature last spring – after her own close call with CO fumes. She says it can cause fatigue, headaches and more…:

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The law does not apply to your already-owned home, but she says it’s a good idea to get a CO detector anyway.

New statistics show that New Orleans is on track for having the highest homicide rate in the U.S. this year; over 70 homicide per 100-thousand residents, which tops any other city. Rafael Goyeneche with the Metropolitan Crime Commission says lack of cops is the reason. Because so many cops have left the force, the homicide rate is up 132-percent since 2019…:

CUT 08(09)      “…are up 21-percent.”

He says the city council finally agreed to pay cops more, offer signing and retention bonuses and to hire more police.

The heavy rains we say yesterday will persist into part of today across Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim says go ahead make those outdoor plans for celebrating New Year’s Eve…:

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Have a safe and Happy New Year…

A new law taking effect January 1^st requires carbon monoxide detectors in one or two-family homes sold, or newly-leased in Louisiana. Metairie State Representative Stephanie Hilferty, who authored the law passed last spring, says she has personal experience with the matter. When she and other family members were staying in her mother-in-law’s home after Hurricane Ida, her portable carbon monoxide detector went off…:

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This law will affect any home that is sold or leased after the first of the year. Hilferty recommends everyone get working CO detectors for their homes.

With the New Year may come the resolution to move to a new job. UNO professor of Economics & Finance Mark Rosa has some tips. First, make sure your resume is up to date and truthfully reflects your work history. Rosa says employers are eager to hire new talent right now…:

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Rosa says don’t make a move JUST to move. Make sure the move will help advance your career and your earnings potential.