The United Cajun Navy is assisting with recovery efforts in Mississippi where tornadoes leveled the small towns of Rolling Fork and Silver City, killing at least 21…
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It was a violent weekend in Shreveport as 16 people were shot in multiple shootings. One person was killed in an early morning shooting on Saturday at the intersection of Texas Street and Market Street. We are also waiting to hear from Minden Police about shooting that injured four people last night at the Ewell Park Recreation Center.

Louisiana U-S Representative Julia Letlow’s Parents Bill of Rights Act is waiting for discussion in the Senate after it passed out of the House by a slim margin. The Republican from Richland Parish says the legislation is a vehicle by which parents and educators can have a productive dialogue over what’s taught in public schools…
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The legislation needs 60 votes in the Democratic-majority U-S Senate. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says the legislation faces a dead end.

LSU basketball coach Kim Mulkey is receiving praise for leading the Lady Tigers to their first Final Four in 15 seasons. Mulkey gives credit to the players and says the addition of assistant coach Bob Starkey is also big as he was on the staff when the Lady Tigers went to the final four five consecutive sesons in the 2000s….
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The United Cajun Navy is assisting people in the small towns of Rolling Fork and Silver City, Mississippi after tornadoes leveled the communities Friday night. UCN founder and president Todd Terrell says they are asking the public to help by either donating money or supplies and their mission is far from over.

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You can find a list of needed supplies on their Facebook page.

Pollock Representative Gabe Firment has filed a bill requiring insurance companies to offer policyholders an endorsement where the insurance company would pay to upgrade a damaged roof to fortified standards. He believes building stronger homes would allow people to live in the area where the home is located.

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New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry has filed a bill to allow for a ballot initiative. That’s when voters can petition to have a vote of the people on an issue, versus lawmakers always deciding. Even though Landry is a Democrat, she says the bill doesn’t favor either party because the issue could be from one end of the political spectrum to the other.

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But first, the bill must receive a 2/3 majority vote before it goes on a statewide ballot.

Many in Louisiana are amazed the LSU Lady Tigers are in the Final Four in Kim Mulkey’s second season as head coach. Mulkey took over a program that won nine games during the 2020-21 season. Prior to this season, she brought in several new players out of the transfer portal…

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Their next game will be in Dallas Friday night.

An initial report released by the FAA reveals a helicopter appeared to have struck a tree before it crashed into a sugar cane field – killing two officer pilots in West Baton Rouge Parish yesterday. Reports indicate the helicopter took off from the Baton Rouge Metro Airport at 2:26 am and crashed in a field 12 minutes later.  Several hours passed before anyone realized the helicopter was missing and was not found until 11:30 am after the pilots did not return home. The helicopter crew was dispatched to assist with a vehicle pursuit. The names of the officers will not be released until family members have been notified.

Pollock Representative Gabe Firment has filed a bill requiring insurance companies to offer policyholders an endorsement where the insurance company would pay to upgrade a damaged roof to fortified standards. Firment says it’s a way to lower costs and decrease damage.

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Legislators held a special session earlier this year to put $45 million in an incentive fund to attract insurance companies to write policies. 

The United Cajun Navy is assisting people in the small town of Rolling Fork, Mississippi after a tornado leveled the community Friday night. UCN founder and president Todd Terrell says they’ve shifted from search and rescue to distributing supplies and food.

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At least 26 people were killed in Mississippi by the EF4 twister.

The FAA’s initial analysis of the fatal Baton Rouge Police helicopter crash indicates the tail rotor struck a tree before crashing in a sugar cane field in West Baton Rouge Parish around 2:30 Sunday morning. The two officers’ names have not been released BRPD Chief Murphy Paul is asking for prayers…

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The crash was discovered at 11:30 Sunday morning.

New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry wants voters to have the option of a ballot initiative. It allows voters to petition for a vote from the public on an issue instead of lawmakers. A constitutional amendment is required for the option and must have a two-thirds majority of the legislature, then it would go before voters.

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Will lawmakers rely on modified fossil fuel energy production or jump-start renewable energies? LRN spoke with Congressman Garret Graves on the topic.

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The LSU Lady Tigers are headed to the Final Four in the NCAA tournament, after defeating Miami Sunday 54-42. It will be the sixth Final Four appearance for the women’s basketball team and their first since 2008. The Tigers will play the winner of tonight’s game between Virginia Tech and Ohio State in the national semi-finals Friday night in Dallas.

Data released by the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics shows employment level is at an all-time high statewide.

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A Baton Rouge Police helicopter crashed early Sunday killing two police officers near Port Allen, Louisiana. The helicopter was assisting with a car pursuit leading out of Baton Rouge into West Baton Rouge Parish around 3 a.m. The Federal Aviation Administration says the Robinson R-44 helicopter went down in a sugar cane field. Officials are withholding the names of the pilots until family members are notified. Chief Murphy Paul is asked for prayers for the officer’s family member.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise’s “Lower Energy Costs Acts” – a bill to restore energy independence instead of relying on foreign countries – is in negotiations by congressional leaders. Congressman Garrett Graves says there are some outstanding concerns, including offshore oil and wind in the Gulf of Mexico.

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The House will meet this week to choose which amendments will be considered.

LSU Tigers women’s basketball is heading to the final four – it’s first since 2008 as the Lady Tigers beat Miami 54-42 in Greenville, South Carolina yesterday. It will be Coach Kim Mulkey’s fifth Final Four during her 23-year career as a head coach…

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LSU will play the winner of tonight’s game between Virginia Tech and Ohio State in the national semi-finals on Friday night in Dallas.

Congressional leaders from both parties are in negotiations on the “Lower Energy Costs Act” which supporters say would restore energy independence instead of relying on foreign countries. Baton Rouge Congressman Garrett Graves says the measure would mandate offshore lease sales, streamline permitting processes, and increase state shares of federal royalties for offshore oil and gas production and wind farms…:
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The House will meet this week to choose which amendments will be considered.

Two Baton Rouge Police Officers died when their helicopter crashed over the weekend in West Baton Rouge Parish while in pursuit of a vehicle running from cops. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the helicopter was a Robinson R-44 and went down around 3am Sunday. The FAA is investigating why the crash happened.

Should voters be able to put items on a statewide ballot? It’s not an option in Louisiana. Brooke Thorington dives into this…:
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LSU women’s basketball is off to the Final Four after beating Miami last night 54-42. The Tigers shot just 30 percent from the field, with Alexis Morris leading the way with 21 points…:
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Louisiana is putting up record employment numbers with over two million employed for February 2023, according to the Federal Bureau of Labor statistics. Education and Health services saw an increase in 3,400 jobs since January and the leisure and hospitality industry gained 1,200 jobs, which Mark Jones with the Louisiana Workforce Commission says is common:
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New Orleans led the way, adding 2,700 jobs this month especially in the leisure and hospitality industry.

The FAA is investigating the Baton Rouge Police Department helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two officers Sunday morning. The chopper was in pursuit of a vehicle running from BRPD, and it’s reported no one was aware it had crashed for many hours. Chief Murphy Paul is asking for prayers for the families of the victims.

Will lawmakers rely on modified fossil fuel energy production or jump-start renewable energies? We spoke with Congressman Garret Graves on the topic. Teiko Foxx has more…:
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The LSU Women’s Basketball team has punched a ticket to the Final Four following a 54-42 win over Miami last night in the Greenville regional. It’s the Tigers first trip to the Final Four since 2008, and the fifth time Coach Kim Mulkey has made it there during her 23-year career.

Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul is asking for prayers this morning for the families of two fallen officers who died in a helicopter crash in West Baton Rouge Parish. They were in pursuit of a vehicle running from police. Paul says the FAA is the lead investigator..:
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The officers are not being identified at this time.

Should voters have the ability to put an initiative, like raising the minimum wage or legalizing marijuana, on a statewide ballot? New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry says Louisiana does not have any type of ballot initiative protocol so she’s proposing a change..:
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At least 4 people have been shot at a gathering in Webster Parish at a Minden Park. Police Chief Jared McIver said they are still trying to sort out the details of what happened. Minden police are investigating. At least one of the injured was flown to Ochsner LSU Health Hospital in Shreveport.

The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics released data showing Louisiana’s employment numbers are reaching historic levels…:
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