State Health Officials are investigating two possible Zika cases in Louisiana. Dr. Frank Welch, with the Louisiana Office of Public Health, says officials discovered these cases after the patients complained to their doctors about feeling sick after visiting the Caribbean. Welch says right now, Louisiana residents shouldn’t be worried about getting the Zika Virus, because local transmission is very unlikely at this time….

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Louisiana is in some serious financial trouble right now, but analysts say we aren’t the first or last state to see issues like this. Political pollster Ron Faucheux says many states have improved their fiscal situation since the Great Recession in 2008 and 2009. Faucheux says, unlike Louisiana, other states struggle when gas prices are high…:

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Edwards will speak to the public tonight in a special televised address at 6:30.

Researchers in Louisiana played a role in detecting gravitational waves, which Albert Einstein predicted would happen as part of his general theory of relativity. LSU astronomy professor, Gabriela Gonzalez, says their Livingston Parish observatory observed the ripples in the fabric of spacetime on September 14th. She says a discovery like this can help scientists learn more about how the universe works…

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State Police is partnering with Blue Cross for the safe disposal of prescription medication in central and northwest Louisiana. Trooper Michael Reichardt says in the front of the Troop F station in Monroe they’ve set out a box that looks like to a mail box for people to safely get rid of old or unwanted medication. But He says they won’t take any needles or intravenous drugs..

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Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards and Republican State Treasurer John Kennedy will each give their views on the budget crisis tonight.

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The State Department of Health and Hospitals is investigating two possible Zika cases in Louisiana. Dr. Frank Welch, with the Louisiana Office of Public Health, says officials learned of these two cases after the patients complained to their doctors about feeling ill after visiting the Caribbean.

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A California judge ruled Frank Selas is the former Monroe TV personality “Mr. Wonder” who allegedly sexually abused children in Louisiana in the 1970s. Lt. Tommy Carnline with the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office says everyone is anxious for Selas to be extradited back to Louisiana…

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Mr. Wonder was living in San Diego at the time he was arrested.

Louisiana State Police is working with Blue Cross to help safely dispose of prescription medication in central and northwest parts of the state by placing boxes in front of Troop E and F stations. Trooper Michael Reichardt says the normal methods of flushing old prescriptions down the toilet or throwing them in the trash are still effective. He says this is just another option of getting rid of the medications.

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Governor John Bel Edwards is broadcasting a rare address at 6:30 this evening to inform the public on exactly what Louisiana is facing. The budget deficit is $870 million dollars for this fiscal year, and about $2 billion for the next fiscal year, which begins July 1. Political pollster Ron Faucheux says, unlike Louisiana, other states typically struggle when gas prices are high…:

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State Treasurer John Kennedy will give the Republican response following Governor Edwards’ speech.

Louisiana State Police say they arrested 150 people while assisting the New Orleans Police Department during the two big weekends of the Mardi Gras season. Trooper Melissa Matey says the arrests led to 210 criminal charges and an additional 66 drug charges. She says narcotics agents were busy.

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Matey says they helped to recover 8 stolen vehicles during the two weekends of the carnival season, and LSP arrested multiple people on drug charges on Monday before Fat Tuesday.

Louisiana Researchers have played a role in detecting gravitational waves, which Albert Einstein predicted would occur in his general theory of relativity. LSU astronomy professor, Gabriela Gonzalez says two black holes colliding some one-point-three billion years ago created the gravitational wave that was detected in Livingston Parish and at another facility in Washington…

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Gonzales says this type of discovery can help scientists learn more about how the universe works.

After an identity hearing in California today, a judged has ruled Frank Selas is former Monroe TV personality “Mr. Wonder,” who is accused of committing sex crimes in Louisiana in the 70s. Lt. Tommy Carnline with the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office says now the process of getting Selas back to Louisiana begins…

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Louisiana is in the midst of a financial crisis, but analysts say other states have been through this too. Michelle Southern reports…:

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Fresh off his primary win in New Hampshire, Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump will hold a rally tonight at the Baton Rouge River Center. The doors open tonight at 5pm, and the rally starts at 7. This event is free and open to the public. Analysists say the Trump campaign is working to gain support in southern states. The Louisiana Presidential Primary election is March 5^th.

Louisiana State Police is partnering with Blue Cross to help with the safe disposal of prescription medication. Trooper Michael Reichardt says in the front of the Troop F station in Monroe they’ve set out a box for people to safely discard old or unwanted medication. He says the abuse of prescription medication in teens has become a growing problem…

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Reichardt says drop boxes are outside of Troop E and F stations in Monroe and Alexandria.

Louisiana Researchers have played a role in detecting gravitational waves, which Albert Einstein predicted would occur as part of his general theory of relativity. An observatory in Livingston Parish observed the ripples in the fabric of spacetime on September 14^th.

Louisiana Researchers have played a role in detecting gravitational waves, which Albert Einstein predicted would occur as part of his general theory of relativity. LSU astronomy professor, Gabriela Gonzalez, says their observatory in Livingston Parish saw the ripples in the fabric of space time on September 14th…:
CUT 9 (09) “black holes”
Gonzales says believe the black holes collided some one-point-three billion years ago and this kind of information can help scientists understand the universe.

Louisiana is going through some major financial trouble right now, but analysts say we aren’t the first or last state to see issues like this.
Political pollster Ron Faucheux says most states have improved their fiscal situation since the the Great Recession in 2008 and 2009…:
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Governor John Bel Edwards is broadcasting a rare address this evening to let the public know exactly what Louisiana is facing.

The wife of former New Orleans Pelicans coach Monty Williams died after being involved in a crash in Oklahoma City. Authorities say a woman crossed the center line of a road and struck the vehicle driven by 44-year-old Ingrid Williams. The driver of the other car was killed, and Williams succumbed to her injuries Wednesday evening. Monty Williams was the Pelicans head coach for five seasons, and currently serves as an assistant coach with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He an Ingrid Williams have five children.

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump will host a rally tonight at the Baton Rouge River Center. Emelie Gunn has more on why Trump is making an appearance in the Bayou State…:
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Governor John Bel Edwards will address Louisiana citizens tonight to discuss the state’s historic budget deficit. This comes ahead of the special legislative session that begins Sunday, where lawmakers will have to come up with a plan to combat a budget deficit around 900-million dollars. UL Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross…:
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The address will air at 6:30 pm on television and radio stations.

Also tonight in Baton Rouge, Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump will speak to supporters at a rally in Baton Rouge that’s set to begin at 7 PM. Political analyst John Couvillion explains why Trump is in Louisiana tonight, when the next primary is South Carolina…
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Louisiana’s Presidential Primary is March 5th.

A lawmaker from Baton Rouge files legislation which seeks to allow Louisiana residents to possess a concealed handgun without a permit. Michelle Southern reports…
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Burger King will add hot dogs to its menu later this month. LSU marketing professor Dan Rice says the fast food chain is looking to provide its customers with more variety and decided to offer a classic girlled hot dog and a chili cheese dog…
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Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump will hold a rally tonight at the Baton Rouge River Center. Trump just won the New Hampshire primary, and political analyst John Couvillion says his campaign knows they’ll need to outperform Texas Senator Ted Cruz in the southern states. He expects the Trump Baton Rouge rally turnout will big like the ones in New Hampshire and Iowa…:
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The Louisiana Presidential Primary election is March 5th. Trump’s rally begins at 7pm, doors open at 5.

Governor John Bel Edwards will address Louisiana citizens tonight to discuss the state’s historic budget deficit. UL Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross says Edwards wants to make the public aware of the $870 million dollar current year deficit…:
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The 12 minute address will be aired at 6:30 pm on major television and radio stations.

A Baton Rouge lawmaker has filed a bill for the regular session that seeks to change the state constitution to allow Louisiana residents to possess a concealed handgun without needing a permit. Republican State Representative Barry Ivey says public support will have a huge impact on passing the bill and encourages voters to contact their legislatures…:
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Current Louisiana law allows residents 21 and over to carry a non-concealed handgun without a permit.

Burger King announces they’ll add hot dogs to their menu starting February 23rd. LSU Marketing Professor Dan Rice says it’ll be interesting to be see how well the hot dogs will do, but Burger King is calling it their biggest launch since the chicken sandwich in the 70s…:
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He says McDonald’s just went to all day breakfast and this is Burger King’s way of opening a new market.

A rare televised address to the public by a Louisiana governor will air live tonight at 6:30pm. The Revenue Estimating Conference issued a projection Wednesday indicating the state is looking at about an $850 million dollar shortfall in the current year, and about $2 billion for the budget that begins July 1st. UL Lafayette political science professor Pearson Cross says Governor John Bel Edwards and lawmakers have a tough road ahead…:
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He says Governor Edwards will express to the public the dire budget situation.

A bill that would let Louisiana citizens conceal carry a gun without a permit is set to be taken up in the regular legislative session. Baton Rouge Representative Barry Ivey has brought similar legislation in the past that didn’t get much discussion, but he feels there’s a better shot this year..:
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The regular session begins in March.

New Orleans Pelicans owners Tom and Gayle Benson issued a statement in response to the death of the wife of former Pels coach Monty Williams. 44-year-old Ingrid Williams died after being involved in a car crash in Oklahoma City. The Bensons say Ingrid will be remembered as one of the most generous, kind and humble individuals they’ve ever known. Monty Williams was the coach of the Pelicans for five seasons. He and Ingrid have five children.

Authorities say a man in Jefferson Parish was killed and another injured after an ambulance on a mechanic’s rack fell on top of them. The investigation is ongoing.

Burger King announces they’ll add hot dogs to their menu starting February 23rd. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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