Nathan Millard, the Georgia man who went missing in Baton Rouge nearly two weeks ago while on a business trip, was found early this morning. His body was discovered off Scenic Highway in North Baton Rouge wrapped in a rug and plastic. United Cajun Navy President Todd Terrell says they also participated in the search.

Cut 10 (12) “…those facts.” 

Former DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson has made it official; he will run for governor this fall. On his campaign website “WilsonForLA.com” Wilson, the first high-profile Democrat to jump in the race, says he’s a bridge builder, literally and figuratively…:

Cut 6 (10)  “…to be.” 

One candidate who sounds uncertain about the fall election is Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon. He appeared today on Jim Engster’s “Talk Louisiana” radio show and said he suspended all campaign fundraising efforts right before the holidays…:

Cut 12 (10) “…what that is.”

Donelon has been Insurance Commissioner since 2006. He is 78 years old.

The Saints have a new starting quarterback. Derrick Carr has been signed to a four-year contract worth more than 150-million with the Black and Gold. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says New Orleans is not interested in a rookie leading their offense.

Cut 3 (07) “..veteran quarterback” 

Saints head coach Dennis Allen already has a relationship with Carr, Allen was the head coach of the Raiders when they drafted Carr in 2014.

The so-called miracle drug for diabetes that also helps with weight loss is in short supply. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Governor John Bel Edwards continues to invest in the future of Louisianians in a recent trip. Teiko Foxx has more.

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After leaving his job as Secretary of DOTD last week, will Dr. Shawn Wilson announce he’s running for Governor soon? More from Kevin Gallagher…:

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A request to add nearly 225 megawatts of solar power to its generation mix was filed by Entergy Louisiana with Louisiana Public Service Commission.  The approval includes the purchase, construction, and operation of new solar power resources. Entergy Louisiana Resource Planning Director, Laura Beauchamp says two projects to supplement solar energy have been selected.

Cut 4 (08)  “…Ouachita Parish.”

The demand for renewable energy and clean power is growing. Beauchamp says customers and the economy will benefit under this proposal.

Cut 5 (08) “…solar resources.”

Entergy Louisiana currently has approximately 280 megawatts of renewable resources. Beauchamp is optimistic PSC will move in the right direction.

Cut 6 (08)  “…these resources.” 

PSC is scheduled to meet on March 15th.

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The diabetes medication Ozempic has been making headlines recently, some say it’s a miracle drug for weight loss and it’s on the FDA medication list of shortages. Director of Bariatric Medicine at LSU Health New Orleans, Dr. Catherine Hudson says many patients take the medication for diabetes and others for weight loss.

Cut 7 (09) “…for both.”

Hudson says Ozempic and similar medications target gut hormones and since she’s been treating obesity, these new medications are real game changers. As for shortages of Ozempic and others like it, Hudson says it’s a supply chain issue…

Cut 8 (09) “…this medication.”

She says physicians should only prescribe Ozempic and medications that are FDA approved for patients that truly need it to treat obesity and or diabetes. Hudson says some refuse to see and treat obesity as a disease and another hurdle is insurance providers refusing coverage for the medications.

Cut 9 (11)  “…for weight loss.”

The medications are not ideal for those who’ve had pancreatitis or been diagnosed with or family history of thyroid cancer.

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Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards is in Asia this week to reinforce economic development and trade ties. Edwards is accompanied by LA Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson, LED’s Office of International Commerce, as well as members of the governor’s staff. The Governor’s Deputy Chief of Staff, Eric Holl, says this trip is essential for the state’s economic growth.

Cut 10 (09)  “…in Louisiana.”

The total value of goods imported into Louisiana from Japan last year was nearly $524 million.

Cut 11 (09)  “…four-thousand jobs.”

Edwards will engage in meetings with major companies currently invested in the state and future partners.

Cut 12 (05) “…paying jobs.”

Governor John Bel Edwards is expected to return this weekend.

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After officially leaving his job at the state Department of Transportation Saturday, speculation is building that Secretary Shawn Wilson will announce he is running for Governor this fall – perhaps as early as today. Wilson’s entry would make him the only widely-known Democrat candidate in the race thus far. UL-Monroe political science professor Joshua Stockley says Wilson’s greatest obstacle at this point is statewide name recognition…:

Cut 13 (12) “…running for governor.” 

Still, Stockley feels Wilson’s possible entry will definitely impact the dynamics of the race, as his running will mean less chance that another Republican candidate will make a November runoff. Stockley says, if Wilson does officially enter the race for governor, he is committing to a lot of hard work ahead…:

Cut 14 (10)  “…fundraising.”

Wilson stepped down from his job as head of DOTD last week. Political insiders say an announcement on the fall election could come as early as today. Seen as the frontrunner, Attorney General Jeff Landry has over $5-million in campaign money, and a political action committee with almost $2-million to put behind him. Stockley says Wilson’s entry will shake things up, but his success depends on how he campaigns..:

Cut 15 (12)  “…rest of the field.”

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Cut  16 (11)  “…that really need it.” 

Cut 17 (15) “…match that.” 

Cut 18 (19) “…for us.”

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Cut 19 (20) “…that building.”

Cut 20 (18)  “…this tournament.” 

Lawyers for New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell are expected to take legal action after the number of signatures needed to trigger a recall election of the mayor has been decreased. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin reached an agreement with the NoLaToya campaign on a number of signatures after it was determined there are about 25-thousand inactive voters on the Orleans Parish voter rolls. Cantrell says recall effort is now an attempt to disenfranchise Black voters. Ardoin says that is not true…:

CUT 04(12)      “…be changed.”

The recall now needs only about 45-thousand confirmed signatures to go to the Governor. Organizers says they have over 49-thousand.

Governor John Bel Edwards is overseas for a weeklong series of meetings with business leader and policymaker to assist with foreign trade investments. Edwards departed Friday and it’s Louisiana’s first trade mission to Asia.

Crawfish season is here, and prices are starting to look favorable for the delicious mudbugs.  Crawfish app co-founder Laney King says you can use the free app to find the best prices on crawfish…:

CUT 07(08)      “…ten friends.”

More than 16 hundred vendors across the state are listed on the Crawfish App, and it’s a free download.

State Police have opened up an area of their website and social media presence to make it easy for you to give them feedback. Complaints, compliments or concerns. Trooper Melissa Matey says there are several positive interactions that troopers have with the public and this new link gives them the ability to share those stories with their supervisors and the department.

Cut 15 (06) “…contact us.”

You can find the link on LSP.org or their Twitter and Facebook pages.

Lawyers for New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell are expected to take legal action after the number of signatures needed to trigger a recall election of the mayor has been decreased. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin reached an agreement with the NoLaToya campaign after it was determined there are about 25-thousand inactive voters on the Orleans Parish voter rolls.

Cut 3 (10) “…we did that 

The number of verified signatures needed is now just 45 thousand, it was more than 49-thousand. If verified by March 22 a recall election would be held in October.

As the search for Nathan Millard, the Georgia man who’s been missing over a week now, continues, now the United Cajun Navy is also assisting. TexasEquuSearch is also retracing the 42-year-old contractors steps looking for clues in his disappearance. BRPD is still treating it as a missing persons case but say they haven’t ruled out foul play.

Tax reforms were on the lips of the four Republican candidates for governor at Thursday’s Louisiana Association of Business & Industry event. A.G. Jeff Landry says the state’s tax code is hurting more than helping, and surrounding states have either eliminated, don’t have, or have reduced their state income tax…:

CUT 11(10)      “…about that.”

Another GOP candidate, Slidell state Senator Sharon Hewitt says the state has complicated structures in the tax code, and to level the playing field there are lots of exemptions and credits…:

CUT 12(11)      “…to be successful.”

Also at that meeting Mandeville state Representative Richard Nelson and State Treasurer John Schroder. All agree tax reform is needed.

The process of certifying signatures collected in the effort to recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is underway. Jeff Palermo has more…

Cut 1 (31)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The United Cajun Navy is conducting and search this morning for the Georgia man who went missing in Baton Rouge last week. They are holding an outreach and downtown cleanup event until Four this afternoon searching for Nathan Millard. Volunteers are meeting at the Watermark Hotel. Police are still treating this as a missing persons case, and say they haven’t ruled out foul play.

State Police launch a new feature on their website that lets you interact directly, with complaints, praise, feedback, or concerns. Trooper Melissa Matey says go online to “LSP.org” and look for the Compliments/Complaints tab. You can also get there via social media…:

Cut 14  (10)      “…internal affairs personnel.”

Crawfish season is here, and prices are starting to look favorable for those delicious mudbugs. The crawfish industry is seeing a solid supply of good-sized crawfish. Co-Founder of The Crawfish App, Laney King

Cut 6 (09)  “…last year” 

As supply increases, prices are expected to continue to come down over the next few months.

The process of certifying signatures collected in the effort to recall New Orleans Mayor of LaToya Cantrell is underway. Jeff Palermo has more…

Cut 1 (31)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The National Weather Service says one tornado touched down in Caddo Parish last night, damaging approximately 20 homes and several businesses. One minor injury was reported in Webster Parish and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is working with local government and assessing damage.

Drugmaker Eli Lilly says they will greatly reduce the cost of many older types of insulin to treat diabetes. Lilly says for those with health insurance or Medicare, their monthly cost should be no more than $35. Dr. Daniel Hsia (pronounce: SHAW), with the LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge…

Cut 15 (10)  “…don’t have insurance.”

And the company says they will also make savings cards available for those who do not have health coverage.

Crawfish season is here, and prices are starting to look favorable for those delicious mudbugs. The crawfish industry is seeing a solid supply of good-sized crawfish. Co-Founder of The Crawfish App, Laney King

Cut 6 (09)  “…last year” 

As supply increases, prices are expected to continue to come down over the next few months.

Lawyers for New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell are expected to take legal action after the number of signatures needed to trigger a recall election of the mayor has been decreased. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin reached an agreement with the NoLaToya campaign after it was determined there are about 25-thousand inactive voters on the Orleans Parish voter rolls.

Cut 3 (10) “…we did that 

The number of verified signatures needed is now just 45-thousand, it was more than 49-thousand. If verified by March 22 a recall election would be held in October.

Trina Edwards, the widow of former Governor Edwin Edwards, will marry former legislative leader John Alario June 1^st in New Orleans. She says she is fortunate to be with another man who has such a loving spirit…

Cut 9 (04)  “…love them.”

Four Republican gubernatorial candidates addressed members of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry at their annual meeting yesterday and outlined what their priorities would be if elected. Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt told business leaders she wants to grow the state’s economy and pass tax reforms that respect hard-spent tax dollars.

Cut 10 (07)  “…woke ideology.”

Each candidate also addressed the state’s high crime rate. Attorney General Jeff Landry says he’s got years of experience…

Cut 12 (10) “…seven years.”
Treasurer John Schroder says he wants to close loopholes that allow repeat violent offenders back on the streets and Mandeville Representative Richard Nelson would like to use State Police to supplement local law enforcement in high-crime areas.

Four Republican gubernatorial candidates addressed members of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry at their annual meeting yesterday and outlined what their priorities would be if elected.

Attorney General Jeff Landry says he’s got years of experience…

Cut 12 (10) “…seven years.”
Mandeville Representative Richard Nelson, who’s the youngest candidate says the state needs to make drastic changes to keep Louisiana from the bottom of every list. He says his priorities when elected to represent District 89 will be the same as governor.

Cut 11 (10)  “…have to do.”
Treasurer John Schroder says Louisiana has to restore trust in government and Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt says she would like to see incentives to attract more people into law enforcement.

The widow of ex-Governor Edwin Edwards, Trina, has announced she and her fiancé, 79-year-old former state Senate president John Alario will get married on June 1st. Michelle Southern reports.

Cut 1 (28)  “…Michelle Southern reporting.”

We now have a date on when Alvin Kamara’s battery case will go to trial. A judge in Las Vegas has set the trial date for July 31st. Training camp begins in late July. Kamara has also entered a plea of not guilty. Las Vegas Police say Kamara, Bengals cornerback Chris Lammonds and two others beat a man in a casino near an elevator prior to the 2022 Pro Bowl Game.

The widow of ex-Governor Edwin Edwards, Trina, has announced she and her fiancé, 79-year-old former state Senate president John Alario will get married on June 1st. Michelle Southern reports

Cut 1 (28)  “…Michelle Southern reporting.”

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Four Republican gubernatorial candidates addressed members of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry and what they each would prioritize as governor.

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Drug manufacturer Eli Lilly drastically reduces the cost of many types of insulin. What will this mean for the half-million diabetics in Louisiana…?

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Many households across the state receiving extra benefits through Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will return to regular allotments in March. The pandemic-related emergency funds increased benefits with a minimum allotment of $95 each month for three years. Deputy Assistant Secretary, Monica Brown, says some household adjustments may result in an increase.

Cut 4 (08)  “…benefit amount.”

In 2022, more than 800k Louisiana residents received SNAP to help feed their families. Brown says additional resources are available to families we are in need.

Cut 5 (08) “…help them.”

The continuation of COVID emergency allotments had a major impact on the state’s economy. However, the expiration of allotments is expected to result in an estimated $1.2 billion decline in the state’s GDP and a loss of more than SNAP-associated 16k jobs.

Cut 6 (10)  “…be temporary.” 

Recipients can contact 211 to get information on additional resources.

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Trina Edwards, the 44-year-old widow of former four-term Governor Edwin Edwards, has announced a wedding date for her and her fiancé, 79-year-old former legislative leader John Alario. She says they plan to marry June 1st at the State Supreme Court Building in New Orleans and make it a small affair…:

Cut 7 (09) “…30 or 40 people.”

Edwards says Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice John L. Weimer will officiate the private ceremony. She says she’s very lucky to have such a wonderful man in her life…:

Cut 8 “…couldn’t be luckier.”

The couple was engaged on August 19th of last year. She says she is very much looking forward to this next chapter in her life, and to be with another man who has such a loving spirit…

Cut 9 (11)  “…compassionate.”

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Four Republican gubernatorial candidates addressed members of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry at their annual meeting and outlined what their priorities would be if elected. Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt told business leaders she wants to grow the state’s economy and make tax reforms that work and respect hard-spent tax dollars.

Cut 10 (07)  “…woke ideology.”

Mandeville Representative Richard Nelson, who’s the youngest candidate says the state needs to make drastic changes to keep Louisiana from the bottom of every list. He says his priorities when elected to represent District 89 will be the same as governor.

Cut 11 (10)  “…have to do.”

Attorney General Jeff Landry opened his remarks with stories of individuals leaving the state for better opportunities, education, and employment. Landry says he’s the best candidate to create a better business environment because he’s been a business owner.

Cut 12 (10) “…seven years.”

Treasurer John Schroder says if Louisiana is going to truly prosper, we have to restore faith in our government and earn the public’s trust. As governor, he says he will earn that trust by addressing crime.

Cut 13 (09) “…more and more brazen.” 

As for Democrats a major candidate has not entered the race but DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson, who retires this weekend is expected to run for governor.

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Drugmaker Eli Lilly announces it will greatly reduce the cost of many older types of insulin used to treat diabetes. Lilly says for those with health insurance or Medicare, their monthly cost should be no more than $35. Dr. Daniel Hsia (pronounce: SHAH), with the LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge says this is tremendous news; especially for Type 1 diabetics…:

Cut 14 (09)  “…another huge victory.”

Louisiana has one of the nation’s highest rates of diabetes by state. Dr. Hsai says the disease is especially high among lower-income households. He says Lilly’s move comes at a good time, as inflation makes it tougher to make ends meet…:

Cut 15 (10)  “…don’t have insurance.”

The American Diabetes Association says over a half-million Louisianans suffered with diabetes. That’s over 14 percent of the population. Hsia says he hopes to see Eli Lilly’s example become an industry standard…:

Cut  16 (11)  “…that really need it.” 

Eli Lilly says they will also make savings cards available to diabetics who do not have health coverage.

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The LSU Baseball team returns home tonight after winning the 3rd annual Round Rock Baseball classic last weekend and beating Texas on Tuesday night. The Tigers suffered their first loss of the season to Iowa and it took late-game heroics from Gavin Dugas to get past Texas, but  Johnson says those games were much-needed preparation for SEC play…

Cut 17 (15) “…match that.” 

The Tigers will host Butler and Central Connecticut this weekend. LSU will face the Bulldogs tonight and Monday and the Blue Devils Saturday and Sunday. Johnson says this weekend should be another good test for his top-ranked squad…

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The UL-Lafayette basketball team earned the second seed in the Sun-Belt Conference tournament and will open their tournament in the quarterfinals tomorrow night. The Cajuns made it to the finals as the 8 seed last year but fell short of the Championship. They were preseason favorites to win the conference this year and a Sun-Belt win will get them automatic qualification for the NCAA tournament. Coach Bob Marlin says the double bye will be a big help but it all starts with tomorrow night…

Cut 19 (20) “…that building.”

The Ragin’ Cajuns are led by Junior forward Jordan Brown who’s a Sun-Belt player of the year candidate. Brown leads the Cajuns in points, rebounds, and blocks averaging almost 20 points and more than 8 boards and a block a game. Brown played well in last year’s tournament run and Marlin thinks he’s easily the Sun-Belts’ best talent…

Cut 20 (18)  “…this tournament.” 

Tip-off Saturday night is at 7:30

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