According to the United Nations one million people have fled Ukraine since Russia began its invasion of the country eight days ago. Former LSU basketball player Roman Rubchenko said on Talk Louisiana that he has no plans on leaving yet and says the might of the Russian infantry is overrated…
cut 5 (09) “…to fight”
That being said Russia is escalating its attacks on major cities in Ukraine.

A police department in northeast Louisiana has stopped patrols because it has run out of money. Lake Providence Mayor Jerry Bell says police chief Leroy Threats has overspent his allocated dollars…
cut 14 (11) “….and helping”
Bell says Threats was elected last year and lacks administrative experience. Threats told KNOE-TV he may retire.

After Mardi Gras ended with the shooting deaths of two visitors, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says he will once again back legislation to have the state oversee the French Quarter. Brooke Thorington explains.
Cut 3 (33) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

The city of New Orleans has lifted its indoor mask mandate. Proof of Covid Vaccination or a negative COVID test is still required to enter restaurants, bars and indoor venues. COVID numbers continue to improve. The state health department reports 412 people hospitalized statewide.