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 it happened in her district.

Cut 9 (10) “…our community” 

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

Three men in their 30s died of suspected drug overdoses in 24 hours over the weekend. St. Tammany Parish Coroner Dr. Charles Preston says while he’s no expert on the importation and dissemination of illegal drugs, the likelihood is that the three overdoses were Fentanyl related and from a single source.

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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.”

He credits the school’s affordability and degree programs for the uptick in enrollment.

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. Bankston says this will be his first visit to DC.

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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..:

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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…:

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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…:

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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…:

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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…:

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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…:

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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…:

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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…:

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

There is now a declared Democrat in the race to be Louisiana’s next governor. He is Danny Cole, a professional educator, and Pentecostal minister.  Cole, a teacher at Bolton High in Alexandria, feels Louisiana does not invest enough in education…:

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Cole says he’ll also stand up for the common man.

Governor John Bel Edwards is expected to sign into law a bill that sets up an incentive fund to bring more insurers into the state to help property owners struggling with soaring premiums. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon expects the fund will attract eight to ten companies who will write policies south of I-10, and also provide homeowners in central and north Louisiana with more options…

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A Chalmette man faces negligent homicide charges after he fatally shot an acquaintance at his home Sunday. The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office says investigators determined 22-year-old Frankie Morello was handling a weapon he assumed was not loaded when the incident happened. The male victim was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The parade season is about to ramp up and Super Bowl Sunday is this weekend. Michelle Southern reports crawfish prices have dropped just in time…

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After three apparent overdose deaths in 24 hours, St. Tammany Parish Coroner Dr. Charles Preston is sounding the alarm. Since Saturday night three men in their 30’s have died of suspected overdoses.  Toxicology is pending but Fentanyl is a possibility.

We now have an announced Democrat in the 2023 Governor’s race. Kevin Gallagher reports on the first Dem to jump in…:

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Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says the legislative approval of a 45-million dollar incentive fund to attract more insurance companies will provide relief sooner than later for residents struggling with soaring premiums for property coverage. Donelon says the goal is to reduce the number of policyholders who have Citizens Insurance with a private insurer…

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The first incentive program was established after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Allowing infants to watch tablets and TV could impair their emotional well-being and academic achievement once they reach the age of 9, that’s according to a Harvard University Study. But Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Pediatrician Dr. Susan Fielkow says there’s a question of whether or not it’s screen time that’s affecting development…

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