The Orleans Parish DA’s refusal to prosecute 15 illegal gun possession cases from Mardi Gras has created an uproar. More from Brooke Thorington…:

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Now a resident of Holden, in Livingston Parish, actor John Schneider is mourning the death of his wife, Alicia Allain Schneider, who passed away after a battle with breast cancer. The couple were married in 2019. They worked together on music and film projects at Schneider’s studio home in Livingston Parish.

A six-year-old was fatally shot around 8:00 last night in Raceland. Police say the 6-year-old and his brother – the same age – were playing with a loaded gun in the living room of a residence, when the firearm discharged. State Police Trooper Brennan Matherne…:

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This story will be updated as the investigation continues. Firearms are among the top causes of death for kids ages 1 to 19.

Record highs are possible today. State Climatologist Barry Keim says temperatures are running about 15-degrees above normal…:

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While Louisiana is enjoying comfortable temperatures, a large portion of the country is impacted by a huge winter storm.