The Saints have their man. Jeff Palermo has more on the hiring of Kellen Moore as their new head coach…

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Governor Landry must produce text messages he sent to LSU Board Chair Scott Ballard about law professor Ken Levy. Levy was suspended after he made critical remarks about Landry to his students. Levy testified Monday that he was told and believes a student reported his comments to Landry who then reached out to Balland.

A Flood Watch is in effect for northern Louisiana due to heavy rainfall expected through tomorrow afternoon. The National Weather Service says there will be up to a 75% chance that rainfall totals will be greater than three inches for the area. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says there’s also the chance for severe weather…

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The Port of Iberia will soon host a major development, bringing nearly 600 jobs to the region. Baton Rouge-based Cajun Industries has chosen the port for its new 60-acre assembly yard, where heavy industrial modules will be built. Port of Iberia Executive Director Craig Romero says Cajun Industries isn’t wasting any time.

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The Saints have their guy. Kellen Moore has agreed to be the team’s next head coach. The 36-year-old will have his challenges as a first-time head coach as he takes over a team where the better players are older, and it’s unclear who the long term quarterback will be. Luke Johnson, who covers the Saints for NOLA.com, expects the Saints to be patient with Moore…

Cut 13 (11)  “…they are.”

A Flood Watch is in effect for northern Louisiana. The National Weather Service says Monroe, Jonesboro and Natchitoches could see as much as six inches of rain. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says heavy rain may lead to flooding of low-lying areas, rivers, creeks and roads…

Cut 10 (09) “…risks out there.”

The Port of Iberia will soon host a major development, bringing nearly 600 jobs to the region. Baton Rouge-based Cajun Industries has chosen the port for its new 60-acre assembly yard, where heavy industrial modules will be built. Port of Iberia Executive Director Craig Romero says Cajun Industries isn’t wasting any time.

Cut 3 (08) “…for their customers.” 

We’re getting local reaction to President Trump’s executive order halting new development of wind energy. LaRose Republican Representative Joseph Orgeron says there are many benefits of wind energy, saying it helps provide an alternative revenue stream and stability, including in the boating industry.

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This just in to the LRN Newsroom – we’re getting reports that the Saints are hiring Kellen Moore as their new head coach. Moore just helped the Eagles win a Super Bowl championship as the team’s offensive coordinator, winning the title on the very same field where he will be coaching his home games next season. Luke Johnson covers the Saints for NOLA.com says it appears to be a solid hire for the Black and Gold…

Cut 12 (14) “…charismatic guy.”

A Flood Watch is in effect for northern Louisiana due to heavy rainfall expected through Wednesday afternoon. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says much of the watch area will see two to four inches of rain.

Cut 9 (11)  “…the whole area.”

We’re getting local reaction to President Trump’s executive order halting new development of wind energy. LaRose Republican Representative Joseph Orgeron says Trump is a longtime critic of wind farms, and it may be personal.

Cut 7 (15) “…along the coast.”

Orgeron says there are many benefits of wind energy, saying it helps provide an alternative revenue stream and stability, including in the boating industry.

And now, a look at today’s commodities.

Registration for the next round of grants through the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program opens at eight tomorrow morning. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says homeowners can apply for a chance to receive up to 10-thousand dollars in grants to upgrade their roofs.

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We’re getting local reaction to President Trump’s executive order halting new development of wind energy. LaRose Republican Representative Joseph Orgeron says Trump’s order does not affect any current wind farms.

Cut 6 (12) “…their construction plans.”

Orgeron says Trump is a longtime critic of wind farms, possibly because a wind farm was put up near a golf course in Scotland that he had purchased.

Baton Rouge-based Cajun Industries is bringing 600 jobs to the Port of Iberia with a new assembly yard. Sean Richardson has more.

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A sheriff’s deputy in Evangeline Parish finds himself on the other side of the law. The sheriff’s office there says 36-year-old Joshua Uhlman is charged with several counts of indecent behavior with juveniles. Investigators say he would provide them money and alcohol if they allowed him to take indecent photos. Uhlman is being held on 150-thousand dollars bond.

Registration for the next round of Louisiana Fortify Homes Program grants opens at eight tomorrow morning. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says homeowners living in the coastal areas including the Lake Charles area are eligible.

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Homeowners selected will receive a ten-thousand-dollar grant for a fortified roof. The application window closes at five Sunday night.

The Department of Health is launching a pilot program aimed at reducing the unnecessary use of an emergency room by Medicaid recipients. Brigadier General Cindy Haygood says Acadian Health will launch an urgent mobile care unit to patients’ homes for treatment of non-life-threatening medical conditions.  

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The Louisiana Wildlife Commission is looking at extending the alligator hunting season amid an explosion in the population. Colleen Crain reports.

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Life on the run for a New Orleans celebrity of sorts is over. A terrier mix named Scrim escaped months ago after being adopted from Zeus’ Rescues, leading to a massive city-wide effort to find him. Sightings were reported in several neighborhoods, including Mid-City and the Lower Garden District. Zeus’ Rescues announced Scrim’s capture on social media, thanking an organization called Trap Dat Cat.

Super Bowl 59 is in the books. Mark Romig, the chief marketing officer of New Orleans and Company, says New Orleans literally welcomed the world to the city.

Cut 5 (12) “…around the world.”

Romig says New Orleans will be bidding to host another Super Bowl, but the earliest that can happen is 2030. The next three Super Bowls will be in Santa Clara, Los Angeles and Atlanta, and the 2029 Super Bowl would coincide with Mardi Gras.

As for the game itself, the Philadelphia Eagles thoroughly dominated the Kansas City Chiefs, 40-22, to win their second Super Bowl in franchise history. Eagles running back Saquon Barkley celebrated a birthday yesterday by winning a title…

Cut 12 (12) “…world champs.”

Kenner Police have uncovered additional evidence linking Danette Colbert of Slidell to the suspicious death of Kansas City sports reporter Adan Manzano. Manzano was found unresponsive in a Kenner hotel room and later pronounced dead. Police Chief Keith Conley says they seized three cell phones.

Cut 6 (08) “…some nature.”

Security footage from Project NOLA shows Colbert with Manzano together in the Quarter and later leaving his hotel room alone. Pending further investigation and toxicology results, charges could be upgraded to homicide. Those tests could take several weeks.

A murder-suicide in Lafayette, and police there say the couple’s two children were present at the time. Corporal Ashley Wood says they exited the SUV, and one of them flagged down a passing driver for help.

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LSU Alexandria ranked #4 in Niche’s 2025 Best Colleges in Louisiana, placing it among the state’s top institutions in the state.  Sean Richardson has more.

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Families will be able to start applying for education grants through the L-A GATOR program starting March First. Colleen Crain reports…

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A new NFL champion was crowned at the Superdome last night. Andrew Greenstein reports from the site of Super Bowl 59.

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Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) is ranked #4 in Niche’s 2025 Best Colleges in Louisiana. Chancellor Paul Coreil says this recognition reflects LSUA’s increasing reputation and coincides with a record-high Spring enrollment of nearly seven-thousand undergraduates, a 28% surge, the highest growth rate among Louisiana universities.

Cut 4 (08) “…interest in LSUA.”

Coreil says a key factor driving LSUA’s expansion is its online programs, which have grown 46-percent in one year, now serving nearly 4,000 students. On-campus enrollment also…

Cut 5 (07) “…Universities have declines.”

Coreil emphasized LSUA’s commitment to high-quality, accessible education and workforce readiness.

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The REAL ID enforcement date is approaching, with the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) urging residents to prepare before May 7. OMV Public Affairs Director Matthew Boudreaux says visit express-lane-dot-org for a REAL ID checklist of what drivers need.

Cut 7 (8) “…your current address .”

OMV encourages residents to upgrade to a REAL ID when renewing their license or by applying for a duplicate. Boudreaux says to avoid a last-minute rush and advises residents to act early.

Cut 8 (11) “…if you act now.”

Boudreaux says Louisiana’s digital ID, LA Wallet, is accepted at TSA checkpoints but requires a REAL ID-compliant credential.

Cut 9 (09)  “…that white star.”

After May 7th, to fly domestically you’ll need a REAL ID or a passport. Also a REAL ID will be needed to enter many federal buildings.

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There’s a new school choice program in Louisiana, and the application window opens March 1st. The website for the Louisiana Giving All True Opportunity to Rise, or L-A Gator, program has launched, providing families with all the information they need about the program. Germain Gilson, the assistant superintendent of school choice, says families can use the money to customize their children’s education.

Cut 10 (13) “…courses and uniforms.”

Gilson says while this program is now open to everyone of all income levels, not just low-income families under the previous Louisiana Scholarship Program, those in the previous program shouldn’t worry about being left out.

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The legislature is only going to set aside a limited amount of money for L-A GATOR, so it’s unclear at this time how many additional families the state will accommodate.

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For more information, the website is lagator.la.gov.

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Fly, Eagles, Fly! Fans who attended Super Bowl 59 at the Superdome no doubt had that song stuck in their heads last night. They played it often, as the Philadelphia Eagles dethroned the Kansas City Chiefs, 40-22, to win their second Super Bowl in franchise history. The game was much more lopsided than the final score indicated – the Eagles jumped out to a 34-0 lead before the Chiefs even crossed midfield late in the third quarter. Jalen Hurts passed for 221 yards and two touchdowns, including a 46-yard bomb to Amite’s very own DeVonta Smith that effectively ended the competitive phase of the game. Hurts was named Super Bowl MVP and said afterwards it was the culmination of a long journey that included a benching in the 2018 College Football Playoff Championship game while at Alabama, a subsequent transfer to Oklahoma and a loss to the Chiefs in the Super Bowl two years ago.

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Hurts said his journey to Super Bowl champion and Super Bowl MVP is unprecedented.

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Eagles Coach Nick Siriani said his team fought through adversity all season long

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Chiefs Coach Andy Reid said his team had no answers for the Eagles until it was way too late and complimented the Eagles on a hard-fought win.

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Another player with Louisiana ties, former Saint Zack Baun, intercepted a Patrick Mahomes pass late in the first half that set up a touchdown that put the Eagles up 24-0 at halftime.

Kenner Police arrest a woman in connection with the death of a Kansas City TV reporter in town covering the Super Bowl. Police Chief Keith Conley says 48-year-old Danette Colbert was seen on surveillance video at a Comfort Suites hotel entering Adan Manzano’s room Wednesday morning.

Cut 12 (10) “…entering that room.”

Chief Conley says the credit card that Manzano used to check into the hotel was missing from his wallet. Investigators found it a short time later inside Colbert’s Slidell home.

The Super Bowl weekend crawfish boil will be relatively cheap this year. Crawfish App founder Laney King says crawfish is averaging about $4.79 a pound, which is much less than the price at this time last year.

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You can bet on just about anything at the Super Bowl. You can bet on whether Saquon Barkley will record ten rushing yards in each quarter or how long it will take for New Orleans native Jon Batiste to sing the national anthem. Bookies-dot-com’s Adam Thompson says even diehard Swifties might want to make a bet on the big game.

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But the big question on everyone’s mind is – who’s going to win? I asked people that question at the NFL Experience at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, and there seems to be at least some consensus.

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One woman says she thinks one team will make Super Bowl history.

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Police in Kenner arrest a woman in connection with the death of a Kansas City TV reporter in town covering the Super Bowl. Jeff Palermo reports.

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A Baton Rouge doctor will get to go to the Super Bowl for free. The NFL selected Dr. Jonathan Roberts as its Saints fan of the year. Roberts says he’s been a Saints fan since their days in Tulane Stadium. Along with Sunday’s game, Roberts also gets free admission to various events leading up to the big game.

Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest sports betting event of the year, and Super Bowl 59 is expected to break records. Adam Thompson with bookies-dot-com says one notable prop bet is Saquon Barkley to record 10 plus rushing yards in each quarter.

Cut 9 (07)  “…yards per quarter.”

Just about anything associated with Super Bowl Sunday is subject to prop bets. Thompson says another angle focuses on the national anthem, performed by New Orleans native Jon Batiste, and he says you can check past performances to do some studying before placing your bet.

As for the game itself, who are people betting on to win? At the NFL Experience, I went around and asked some people for their opinions. While most predicted a close game, some expect the Eagles to win by double digits.

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Just in to our newsroom – we’re getting new details on the death of a Kansas City TV reporter who was in New Orleans covering the Super Bowl. Kenner Police found Adan Manzano unresponsive in his hotel room yesterday, and they have arrested Danette Colbert of Slidell, who they say had been using his credit card at several New Orleans-area stores. Police say Colbert’s arrest record includes prior allegations of drugging men and using their credit cards.

Everywhere you go on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, you will see concrete and steel barricades and law enforcement in tactical gear. These Super Bowl visitors are thankful for the steel and concrete barricades.

Cut 6 (08) “…a lot safer.”

Even though Bourbon Street is completely blocked off, traffic along intersecting streets can get through. When crowds swell to the point that makes that unsafe, police will block those off too.

A decorated Army veteran from South Dakota, who did cleanup work in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina, returns to the city for the first time today and she is also going to the Super Bowl. Colleen Crain has the story…

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Southern University’s Human Jukebox will take the field for a five-minute performance during pregame. Marching Band Director Kedric Taylor says this is a way for the school to showcase itself – and the state – to the world.

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