The deadly shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk threatens to turn the heat up on an already volatile political climate. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The first degree murder trial of a man accused of killing a Baton Rouge woman and streaming it live on social media three years ago began yesterday. 34 year old Janice David was stabbed 32 times, choked, and hit with a tire iron.  If convicted, Earl Johnson would spend the rest of his life in prison.

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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell pleaded has not guilty to federal corruption charges. Cantrell was released on her own recognizance and was given a series of pre-trial conditions, including travel restrictions. Cantrell may, however, travel elsewhere within the U.S. with prior approval, and Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino says he doesn’t think that will be a problem in Cantrall’s last four months in office.

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Households with registered voters will soon receive a letter from the Secretary of State informing them about the change to closed party primaries next year. Deputy Secretary for the Secretary of State’s office Joel Watson explains the big change.

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The political world is shaken following yesterday’s shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah. Kirk’s murder, along with the deadly shootings of two Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota this summer, underscore the very tense political climate gripping the country. ULM political science professor Joshua Stockley says people need to stop viewing their fellow Americans as their enemies.

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As expected, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges. Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino says Cantrell was released on her own recognizance and was given a series of pre-trial conditions, including travel restrictions.

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The Secretary of State’s Office is beginning an education campaign to inform voters about next April’s closed party primaries. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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After months of delays, construction is back underway this week on the future Buc-ee’s in Lafayette. The site once again active with dirt work.  The most recent projections project an opening date sometime in 2028.  But once complete, the Lafayette Buc-eyes will be one of the largest locations in the Gulf South at about 74-thousand square feet.

The East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney’s Office is considering seeking the death penalty against a man who allegedly raped a four-year-old child. D-A Hillar Moore says the biggest obstacle in pursuing the death penalty against 25-year-old Anthony Jelks is a Supreme Court decision that ruled that executing someone for a crime in which the victim did not die violates the Eighth Amendment.

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Moore says if the death penalty is off the table, he will also consider castration, in accordance with Louisiana law.

Florida will soon become the first state in the country to exempt all children from routine childhood vaccines as a condition of enrolling in school. Senator Bill Cassidy, who’s a medical doctor by trade, says it’s a bad decision, and he says he’s not the only Republican who feels that way.

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A back-up defensive tackle for LSU is off the team, but the Tigers starting center has a good chance to play this Saturday against Florida. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Sylvia Fowles and Joe Horn are among eight legends who will be inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame next year. Fowles led LSU to four straight Final Fours from 2005 to 2008 and was an eight-time WNBA All-Star in her 15-year career. Horn played seven of his 12 NFL seasons with the Saints and played in four Pro Bowls.

LSU head coach Brian Kelly told the media that starting center Braelin Moore practiced with the team on Tuesday and that he will practice again on Wednesday. Moore is most likely going to be probable heading into the Florida game after injury his ankle versus Louisiana Tech.

Kelly also announced that Texas transfer defensive tackle Sydir Mitchell is no longer with the team after not meeting team standards. Mitchell did not log a snap in the first two games for the Tigers.

Florida coach Billy Napier has a record of 20-and-20 through his first 40 games with the Gators. He’s aware of the criticism he is getting for losing, but he says that it is important that he and his staff respond to adversity.

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The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 induction class. The class will feature Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Sylvia Fowles, NFL stars Joe Horn, Todd McClure and Pat Williams, Major League Baseball All-Star Jonathan Lucroy and legendary basketball coaches John Brady, Mike McConathy and Dewain Strother. The induction will take place from June 25^th to June 27^th of next summer.

Grambling State is coming off of a 70 to nothing loss to the number one ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. Head coach Mickey Joseph said that even though the Tigers did not stay within reach, he is glad that they came  out of the game healthy.

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Grambling returns home this week to hosts its first home game of the season on Saturday at 6 p.m. against the Kentucky State Thorobreds.

New Orleans mayor LaToya Cantrell entered a not guilty plea in federal court today. Cantrell allegedly spent 70-thousand dollars in city funds on personal activities that involved her former bodyguard, Jeffrey Vappie. Paperwork was filed that showed Vappie was working, but prosecutors say they were having an affair.

The East Baton Rouge District Attorney is considering pursing the death penalty in the case of a man accused of raping a four-year-old child.

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Florida will soon become the first state in the country to exempt all children from routine childhood vaccines as a condition of enrolling in school. Senator Bill Cassidy, who’s a medical doctor by trade, says it’s a bad decision.

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Cassidy says the childhood vaccines have been administered for years; and up until now, school districts in all 50 states have required them.

The Humane Society of Louisiana is challenging you to perform at least one random act of kindness to animals over the course of the next 30 days. Founder and Director Jeff Dorson has some ideas.

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Dorson says this is the first year that the Humane Society is doing the “Be Kind To Animals 30-Day Challenge,” and it comes at a time when Louisiana is facing challenges such as overpopulation, stray animals and limited resources for shelters.

All options are on the table for the East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney in the case of a man accused of raping a four-year-old child, including a punishment not carried out for that crime in more than 60 years. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A back-up defensive tackle for LSU is off the team, but the Tigers’ starting center has a good chance to play Saturday against Florida. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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With the blessing of Attorney General Liz Murrill, the East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney’s Office is considering seeking the death penalty against a man who allegedly raped a four-year-old child, infecting that child with a sexually transmitted disease. 25-year-old Anthony Jelks is charged with first-degree rape and is behind bars without bond. District Attorney Hillar Moore says the biggest obstacle in pursuing the death penalty against Jelks is a 2008 Supreme Court decision that ruled that executing someone for a crime in which the victim did not die amounts to cruel and unusual punishment, in violation of the Eighth Amendment.

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Moore says while many states which had statutes on their books allowing for the death penalty in cases of child rape or other crimes in which the victim survived, Louisiana took a different approach.

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Louisiana also allows for chemical castration; and as of last year, the state also allows for surgical castration in certain sexual assault cases. Moore says his office is also considering one of these punishments if the death penalty is off the table.

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Moore says the child contracted chlamydia. It is not a permanent infection, and Moore says the child will make a full recovery. The last time someone was executed in the United States for a rape in which the victim lived to tell about it was 1964.

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Florida will soon become the first state in the country to exempt all children from routine childhood vaccines as a condition of enrolling in school. Senator Bill Cassidy, who’s a medical doctor by trade, says it’s a bad decision.

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Cassidy says he’s not the only Republican who’s concerned about that move by Florida.

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Cassidy says the childhood vaccines, like the ones for measles, mumps and rubella, have been administered for years; and up until now, school districts in all 50 states have required them.

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Cassidy says Florida Senator Rick Scott pointed out that parents in that state cal already opt their kids out of vaccines for religious reasons, although no major religion explicitly prohibits vaccines.

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The Humane Society of Louisiana is challenging you to perform at least one random act of kindness to animals over the course of the next 30 days. Founder and Director Jeff Dorson has some ideas for you.

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Dorson says this is the first year that the Humane Society is doing the “Be Kind To Animals 30-Day Challenge,” and it comes at a time when Louisiana is facing challenges such as overpopulation, stray animals and limited resources for shelters.

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You’re encouraged to take a video and post it onto social media. Dorson says he’s doing the same thing.

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As expected, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell pleaded not guilty this afternoon to federal corruption charges. Cantrell is accused of covering up a romantic relationship with a retired NOPD officer, bilking the city out of 70-thousand dollars in the process. Cantrell was released on her own recognizance. She was ordered to surrender her passport and has had her travel restricted to within the Eastern District of Louisiana. She may travel elsewhere within the U.S. with prior approval.

The East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney is considering pursuing the death penalty against a man charged with raping a four-year-old. The Supreme Court ruled that capital punishment is unconstitutional in cases in which the victim survived, so District Attorney Hillar Moore says he’s also considering castration against 25-year-old Anthony Jelks.

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Senator Bill Cassidy says Florida’s move to do away with the requirement that all children get their childhood vaccinations before enrolling in school is a bad decision, saying there will be children who will become immunocompromised or will die as a result. Cassidy, who’s a medical doctor by trade, says these vaccines have been administered for years; and up until now, school districts in all 50 states have required them.

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The Humane Society of Louisiana is challenging you to perform at least one random act of kindness to animals over the course of the next 30 days. You’re encouraged to take a video and post it onto social media. Humane Society of Louisiana Founder and Director Jeff Dorson says he’s doing the same thing.

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A Baton Rouge man is accused of raping a four-year-old, and the district attorney is considering pursuing the death penalty. East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore says the Supreme Court ruled that the death penalty is unconstitutional in cases in which the victim survived, and most states repealed their statutes. But Louisiana didn’t.

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Moore says if the death penalty is off the table, he’s also considering castration against Anthony Jelks.

Florida will soon become the first state in the country to exempt all children from routine childhood vaccines as a condition of enrolling in school. Senator Bill Cassidy, who’s a medical doctor by trade, says it’s a bad decision. 

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Cassidy says the childhood vaccines have been administered for years; and up until now, school districts in all 50 states have required them.

A back-up defensive tackle for LSU is off the team, but the Tigers starting center has a good chance to play Saturday against Florida. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The Humane Society of Louisiana is challenging you to perform at least one random act of kindness to animals over the course of the next 30 days. Founder and Director Jeff Dorson this is the first year that the Humane Society is doing the “Be Kind To Animals 30-Day Challenge.”

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