Early childhood educators are learning how to respond in the case of an active shooter. Brooke Thorington has more. Cut 1 (31)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

The LSU Lady Tigers left today for Greenville, South Carolina, where they’ll play Utah on Friday afternoon in a Sweet 16 matchup in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. A rally was held on campus for the team before they left for the airport. Coach Kim Mulkey’s team is two wins away from LSU reaching the final four for the first time since 2008… Cut 11 (11)  “…Geaux Tigers” LSU plays Utah in the Regional semi-final on Friday at 4 PM.

All lanes on Interstate 10 leading to the Calcasieu River Bridge were shut down this morning and a shelter-in-place was issued as a result of a chlorine leak from Bio Lab in Westlake. State Police Sergeant James Anderson says I-10 near the Lake Charles bridge was closed for nearly two hours, before re-opening. Cut 10 (06) “…around this.” 

In a press conference earlier today, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell publicly addressed the recall effort to remove her from office.  More than 67,000 signatures were submitted but only 27,243 of the signatures were deemed valid; far below the 45-thousand needed. Cantrell is optimistic that the city will be able to move forward and refocus. Cut 7 (06)  “…serve everyone.”  Cantrell is the first Black female to be elected as Mayor.