Four people have been arrested for their roles in the fatal drive- by shooting of a 65-year-old Lake Charles woman. Two juveniles and two adults were taken into custody yesterday and the search continues for one more person. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff-elect Stitch Guillory says multiple rounds were fired from the vehicle and one of the bullets struck Annette Touvelll…

Cut 9 (08) “…bullets came through.” 

18-year-old Jordan Jones of Lake Charles has been charged with second-degree murder

Governor Jeff Landry has signed an executive order issuing a disaster declaration for the crawfish aquaculture industry. Landry says the declaration should result in federal assistance for farmers struggling to catch crawfish because of last year’s historic drought. Acadia Parish crawfish farmer Brent Lamm says it’s been rough…

Cut 12 (06)  “..surviving”  

Tragedies in Caddo and DeSoto Parishes have prompted the State Fire Marshal’s Office to urge Louisianans to have working smoke alarms. Colleen Crain has more…

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

State Police say a double traffic fatality in Sabine Parish Tuesday night claimed the lives of 17 -year-old-Sylvonte Aldredge and Elijah Cundiff, both of Many. Troopers say another vehicle tried to overtake the victim’s vehicle and that driver failed to yield on Highway 6. Toxicology samples of the other driver were taken and it remains under investigation.

After his sister in Texas was poisoned by her husband who used an abortion-inducing medication and was only sentenced to 180 days. Shreveport Senator Thomas Pressly is introducing legislation for stiff penalties for such a crime. Louisiana already has penalties against physicians who perform abortions and Pressly says he wants to go a step further for domestic situations like his sister’s.

Cut 6 (09) “…sentence to.”

He’s proposing five to ten years.

Legislation to ban live streaming illegal activities on social media has been filed by Representative Dixon McMakin.  Current law prohibits posting images or videos, but his proposal extends to recording crimes in real time. He says they would have to identify the difference between a recording in real-time and a pre-taped.

Cut 8 (12) “…was live.” 

Congressman Garret Graves says a project that could have provided significant protection from floods in Louisiana may finally be completed. He says The Comite project creates a 12-mile New River connecting the Amite/Comite Basin to the Mississippi to provide relief for East Baton Rouge, Ascension, and Livingston Parishes…

Cut 11 (10) “…more floodwaters.” 

Former state representative and current assistant Commissioner of the Office of Motor Vehicles, Austin Badon, has announced he’s now a Black Republican. Badon says he was a conservative Democrat when serving in state legislature, but he believes the Republican Party better represents his views…

Cut 15 (09) “…better alignment.”
Badon also says he is a pro-life Catholic.

After the high-profile case where the man accused of poisoning his wife with an abortion pill in Texas and was only sentenced to 6 months, the brother of the victim is calling for stiffer penalties here in Louisiana

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

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Currently, it is not a crime to livestream illegal activities on social media platforms, but one lawmaker wants to change that. Teiko Foxx has more…

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 Louisiana has been devastated by floods and storms over the last several years but after decades of delays, The Comite and West Shore projects are receiving funding. Colleen Crain has the story…

Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Colleen Crain”

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After his sister in Texas was poisoned by her soon-to-be ex-husband who used an abortion-inducing medication and was only sentenced to 180 days in Texas, Shreveport Senator Thomas Pressly is introducing legislation to change that in Louisiana. He says people who do something like this should be held accountable.

Cut 4 (09) “…$75,000.”

The bill is referred to as the Abortion by Fraud Criminalization Act.

Pressley says with the help of an abortion pill reversal regimen his 18-month-old niece is alive and healthy.

He says his brother-in-law Mason Herring’s plea deal that imprisoned him for only six months is unacceptable.

Cut 5 (04) “…not just.” 

While Louisiana already has penalties against physicians who perform abortions, Pressly says he wants to go a step further and place stiff penalties on those who face similar domestic situations like his sisters.

Cut 6 (09) “…sentence to.”

Louisiana Right to Life issued a statement in support of Senate Bill 276.

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Legislation that would ban live streaming illegal activities on social media has been filed for the regular session. Representative Dixon McMakin wants to crack down on people who chase fame by live streaming crimes for entertainment.

Cut 7 (08) “…prevent that.”

The current law prohibits posting images or videos, but McMakin says his proposal extends to recording crimes in real time. He points out the proposal would have to identify the difference between a recording in real-time and a pre-recorded video.

Cut 8 (12) “…was live.” 

McMakin says more people are live streaming criminal behavior from minor misdemeanors to serious felonies for attention and gratification. And those who record criminal behavior to become famous should be held responsible.

Cut 9 (12)  “…them accountable.”

The regular legislative session begins March 11th.

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Decades-long stalls in projects that could have provided significant protection from storms and floods in Louisiana may finally be completed says U. S. Congressman Garret Graves. He says delays tripled projected costs because of inflation and supply chain issues but $575 million in reallocated funds have been secured to finish construction of the Comite project and provide funds for the West Shore project…

Cut 10 (08) “…really excited.”

Waters all the way from St. Francisville to Lake Maurepas drain into the Amite and Comite Rivers. Graves says the Comite project creates a 12-mile New River that will connect the Amite/Comite Basin to the Mississippi River to provide relief for East Baton Rouge, Ascension, and Livingston Parishes…

Cut 11 (10) “…more floodwaters.” 

Hurricanes like Ida, Issacc, and Katrina have caused repetitive flooding in St. John, St. Charles, and St. James parishes but the decades-long delays to The Westshore Hurricane Protection Project designed to provide protection has driven the cost up.  Graves says the recently reallocated funds will help to continue the project as he works to secure the funds needed to complete the project.

Cut 12 (06) “…I was born.” 

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Former New Orleans Representative Austin Badon, who’s been appointed by Governor Jeff Landry to serve as Assistant to the Commissioner of the Office of Motor Vehicles, switched political parties and says he’s one the state’s newest Black Republicans. When asked if Landry asked him to join the GOP…

Cut 13 (09)  “…at all.”

But Badon says he did text Landry and let me know that he’d changed parties last week.

The driving factor to why he chose to leave the Democratic Party, Badon says was the immigration issue at the Texas border.

Cut 14 (08) “…many years.”

Badon says when he lived in Houston and applied for jobs he found himself at a loss because so many jobs required employees to be bilingual.

He says the Republican Party has welcomed him with open arms and he even received a call from Congressman Steve Scalise. Badon says when he served in the legislature, he was a conservative Democrat but has chosen to change parties to one he feels better represents his views.

Cut 15 (09) “…better alignment.”

Being a pro-life Catholic, Badon says was another reason he changed parties.

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The LSU baseball team will take the field tonight in Hammond against the Southeastern Lions. The Lions have gotten out to a strong start under first year coach Bobby Barbier and the 2nd-ranked Tigers have started the season 11-and-1. LSU Coach Jay Johnsohn says this game between I-12 rivals was the last one added to the schedule but he’s glad they were able to fit it in…

Cut 16 (19) “…right now.” 

Tickets for the game at Pat Kenelly Diamond at Alumni Field have already sold out as the Tigers will look to have another home away from home as they did in Houston this past weekend. Johnson says the fans were a big reason they were able to sweep the Astros Foundation Classic and help energize the team all season…

Cut 17 (20) “…super regional.” 

Johnson has juggled outfielders to start the season with Paxton Kling, Josh Person, Jake Brown, and Mac Bingham all seeing quality playing time. The start of the season is always a time for testing players and finalizing the rotation but Johnson says this trend could continue all season and he doesn’t want to limit himself to a set nine starters……

Cut 18 (18)  “…abilities.” 

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The LSU men’s basketball team will make their final road trip tonight versus Arkansas. The Razorbacks have had a disappointing season after starting the season as a top 15 team in the country to 11th in the SEC, but LSU Head Coach Matt McMahon says they aren’t the same team they beat by 21 earlier this year largely thanks to senior guard Khalif Battle whose averaging over 37 points the last three games…

Cut 19 (23) “…high-level.”

The Tigers have had an unexpected season of their own after being picked to finish second-to-last in the SEC preseason poll. McMahon says he’s proud of the resilience of his team and what they’ve been able to accomplish in what he says is year one of his program in Baton Rouge…

Cut 20 (18) “…as a team.”

Tip-off in Fayetteville is at 6:00

Governor Landry signed several bills today approved in the crime special session. Among them was the permitless concealed carry bill which will go into effect on July 4th. The New Orleans Police Department has expressed concerns this law will make it more difficult on law enforcement as they try to reduce gun violence. But Landy disagrees and says 27 other states have similar laws…

Cut 10 (13) “…in Texas”

A bill to allow the Department of Child and Family Services to restrict the purchase of unhealthy foods with SNAP benefits has been filed for the regular session. Jennings Representative Troy Romero says because Louisiana is among the unhealthiest states in the country, he’s hoping his legislation will change that.

Cut 6  (08) “…those things.” 

The Louisiana Workforce Commission has a new process for employers to report people who receive unemployment benefits and are no-shows or decline a job offer. Teiko Foxx has more…

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Teiko Foxx.”

Governor Jeff Landry will a sign a bill today that would allow nonfelon adults to conceal carry without a permit. The legislation would go into effect on July 4th. New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry would like to see legislation approved in the regular session that clarifies where you can and cannot carry a firearm…
cut 12 (11) “…bring it”

The Louisiana Workforce Commission says employers can now report job candidates who do not show up for interviews or refuse job offers on its website. LWC Secretary Susana Schowen says employers want to know if potential job seekers are acting in good faith when they apply for positions.

Cut 4 (12) “…to them.”

March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month and colorectal cancer is on the rise among adults under 55. GI Alliance Gastroenterologist Doctor Charles Berggreen says while the cause of the uptick in under 55 is unknown he says it could be a variation of factors.

Cut 14 (11) “…is changing.”

It’s recommended that adults 45 and older get screened for colon cancer.

It’s said that with age comes wisdom and if last year’s election of Police Juror Dixie Ramirez is any indication, the voters of St. John Parish must agree…

Cut 7 (10) “…the votes.”

Ramirez, a former business owner and Notary Public previously worked in government in the Clerk of Court’s Office and for the parish heading the Jobs Training program.

Louisiana Workforce Commission has a new process for employers to report people who receive unemployment benefits who are no-shows or decline a job offer. Teiko Foxx has more…

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Teiko Foxx.”

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There was a saying that life begins at 50. For St. John Parish Police Juror, Dixie Ramirez, Political life began at 90. Colleen Crain has the story…

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After debate over concealed carry without a permit that passed in the crime special session, a bill to clarify gun-free zones has a gun has been filed for the regular session. Brooke Thorington

Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Brooke Thorington”

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The Louisiana Workforce Commission says employers can now report job candidates who do not show up for interviews or refuse job offers on its website. LWC Secretary Susana Schowen says employers want to know if potential job seekers are acting in good faith when they apply for positions.

Cut 4 (12) “…to them.”

Schowen says employers are required to submit job applicants’ information on two forms. She says it’s a simple process and once the report is filed LWC will investigate the claim within three business days.

Cut 5 (12) “…from there.” 

Typically, the maximum weekly unemployment benefits someone would be eligible for is around $275. Schowen says this initiative helps to identify unemployment recipients who are abusing the system.

Cut 6 (12) “…they’re calendar.”

Anyone found avoiding job opportunities while collecting benefits could face disqualification from the program.

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It’s said that with age comes wisdom and if last year’s election of Police Juror Dixie Ramirez is any indication, the voters of St. John Parish must agree…

Cut 7 (10) “…the votes.”

Ramirez attended the 100^th Louisiana Police Jurors Convention in Lake Charles.

Ramirez, a former business owner and Notary Public previously worked in government in the Clerk of Court’s Office and for the parish heading the Jobs Training program. But when a group of people asked her to run for office, Ramirez wasn’t sure she wanted to…

Cut 8 (09) “…to be doing.” 

Ramirez says there’s much to be done and things are changing fast. And she has something to say to women about getting involved in local politics…

Cut 9 (09)  “…is thriving.”

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After a bill to allow non-felon adults to conceal carry without a permit in Louisiana passed in the special session, a lawmaker wants to provide more clarification to the law. New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry says her bill would clearly define where one can and cannot carry instead of multiple laws she says can be conflicting.

Cut 10 (10) “…the language.”

Current law prohibits firearms in a bar or near a school, and then another law bans guns at parades, but Landy says vague language doesn’t define what “near” means and there are also concerns about one of the state’s most popular tourist destinations.

Cut 11 (11) “…French Quarter.” 

Landry says private businesses have always been allowed to prohibit employees and patrons from carrying firearms on their property.

But with the new concealed carry law, which doesn’t require training on how to use a gun nor education on state laws going into effect July 4^th, Landry wants to provide clarification on where you can and cannot carry a firearm before Independence Day.

Cut 12 (11) “…bring it.” 

House Bill 627 would define that a firearm is prohibited within 1,000 feet of a parade or a demonstration at a government entity, for example, a rally at the state capitol.

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March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month and colorectal cancer is on the rise among adults under 55. GI Alliance Gastroenterologist Doctor Charles Berggreen says more millennials develop abnormal growths called polyps in the ascending portion of the colon.

Cut 13 (11)  “…left side of the colon.”

Cancer rates in people younger than 50 years of age have been increasing by one percent to two percent a year since the mid-1990s, according to the American Cancer Society.

Berggreen says colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men under 55. While it’s unknown why there is an uptick in colorectal cancer in adults under 55, Berggreen says it could be a variation of factors.

Cut 14 (11) “…is changing.”

The ACS estimates nearly 153 thousand new cases of colorectal cancer in 2024. Men will account for more than 81 thousand cases, and women will account for more than 71 thousand.

Berggreen says colorectal cancer is a very treatable and beatable disease. He says there are mail-in tests available to detect colon cancers, but the most effective method is getting a colonoscopy.

Cut 15 (12) “…called ColoGuard.”

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LSU returns to the football practice field today as Spring Practice kicks off. New defensive coordinator Blake Baker will begin installing his system and linebacker Harold Perkins will move back to inside linebacker. The Advocate’s Wilson Alexander says Baker probably wants Perkins to play a similar role that Ty’Ron Hopper played at Missouri last season…

Cut 16 (10) “…plays ou.t” 

LSU is thin at defensive tackle as Mekhi Wingo, Maason Smith, and Jordan Jefferson are preparing for the NFL draft. Jacobian Guillory and Jalen Lee are the only returning defensive tackles. JUCO transfer Shone Washington is expected to participate in spring football and Alexander says some offensive linemen are switching sides to provide added depth

Cut 17 (16) “…Ahmad Breaux.” 

Garrett Nussmeier enters spring as the starting quarterback. He’ll face competition from Vanderbilt transfer A.J. Swann and redshirt freshman Rickie Collins. Alexander says getting Nussmeier to be more accurate will be a focus during the spring…

Cut 18 (17)  “…passer.” 

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The Ragin Cajuns softball team pulled off a stunning victory on Sunday, ending Oklahoma’s NCAA record 71-game winning streak. U-L Lafayette won seven to five in eight innings. Despite the big victory, the Cajuns have a losing record at 10-12. Coach Gerry Glasco says a losing record is unacceptable…

Cut 19 (14) “…my responsibility.”

Glasco says the historic win over Oklahoma shows how much talent they have, but consistency is lacking…

Cut 20 (16) “…work to do.”

The Cajuns will be in Conway, Arkansas this weekend to take on Stephen F Austin and Central Arkansas.

18-year-old Jaylon Joiner, a student at Carencro High School, was fatally shot while getting off at a bus stop in Lafayette Parish Friday. Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Valerie Ponseti (pon-set-tee) says Joiner was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds outside the Carencro city limits.

Cut 9 (06) “…Bradford Drive.” 

Ponseti says 19-year-old Malikai Doucet was arrested and charged with second-degree murder of Joiner.

Among the bills filed for the regular session that gets underway next week, is one to codify the right to contraception. Public Policy Professional Mary Patricia Wray says because Louisiana has a very high rate of domestic abuse and other sex-related crimes that can lead to pregnancy and disease…

Cut 7 (10) “…not wanted.”  

The bills also define what methods of birth control are included.

LSU men’s basketball coach Matt McMahon announced today that Jalen Cook is suspended from the team for failure to meet the standards of the program. Cook is averaging 16 points a game but has not played since February 13th because of a hamstring injury. The Tigers are 8-8 in the SEC and at Arkansas Wednesday.

The U-L Lafayette softball team ended Oklahoma’s NCAA record 71-game winning streak on Sunday. Jeff Palermo has more…

Cut 2 (24)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo” 

The special session ends with Governor Jeff Landry’s tough-on-crime agenda receiving approval from the Republican-controlled Legislature. I’m Jeff Palermo.

Cut 2 (30)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Among the bills passed in the legislature is one expanding methods used to carry out executions, lowering the age one can be charged with a felony from 18 to 17 years old. Limits on early release from prison, and fewer opportunities to appeal convictions

Dr. Joe Kanter, who led Louisiana during the COVID-19 pandemic stepped down from his role as state health officer Monday. On WWL Radio Newell Normand’s show, Kanter reflected on his tenure as the state’s top doc and said he’s looking forward to the next step in his career.

Cut 4 (13) “…need it.”

Iowa women’s basketball player Cailtin Clark is 18 points away from surpassing LSU legend Pete Marvaich’s Division one career scoring record of 3,667 points. Clark could pass Pistol Pete when the Hawkeyes host Ohio State on Sunday. Maravich’ s eldest son, Jaeson Maravich, doesn’t see it as Clark breaking his dad’s record….

Cut 6  (07) “…5,000 points” 

Maravich is also very complimentary of Caitlin’s game and says her style reminds him a lot of his Dad’s.

The special session ended yesterday, seven days earlier than scheduled and the Republican-controlled legislature approved Governor Jeff Landry’s tough-on-crime agenda. Landry is expected to have a bill signing ceremony next week and La-Politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says it’s a big political victory for the new governor.

Cut 10 (07) “…we’ll see.”

Among the bills that passed is one allowing non-felon adults to conceal carry firearms without a permit. Owner of Concealed Carry NOLA, Dave Newman says it’s important for gun owners to know the law. People are charged with crimes and it’s not as simple as saying you were in fear for your life…

Cut 15 (10) “…like prison.”

The law goes into effect July 4^th.

Dr. Joe Kanter, who led Louisiana during the COVID-19 pandemic stepped down from his role as state health officer Monday. On WWL Radio Newell Normand’s show, Kanter who grew up in Illinois and Florida, became a daily fixture during the pandemic said he considers New Orleans home now.

Cut 5 (11) “…I was.” 

Kanter declined to announce his next career move but he remains on staff at University Medical Center, LSU Health New Orleans and Tulane School of Medicine.

A new Amazon distribution center will be constructed in the town of Boyce in Rapides Parish. President and CEO of Central Louisiana Jim Clinton says site prep for the 65,000-square-foot facility located along Highway 1 off Rapides Station Road is already underway.

Cut 8 (11) “… part-time jobs.” 

After announcing his resignation this week, Dr. Joe Kanter reflected on his time as the state’s top doc during the pandemic.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

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The special session ends with Governor Jeff Landry’s tough on crime agenda receiving approval from the Republican-controlled Legislature. I’m Jeff Palermo.

Cut 2 (30)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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Governor Jeff Landry is expected to sign the bill allowing non-felon adults to carry a concealed firearm without a permit which means training required to receive those permits will no longer be required. Colleen Crain has more…

Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Colleen Crain”

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Dr. Joe Kanter, who led Louisiana during the COVID-19 pandemic stepped down from his role as state health officer Monday. On WWL Radio Newell Normand’s show, Kanter reflected on his tenure as the state’s top doc and said he’s looking forward to the next step in his career.

Cut 4 (13) “…need it.”

Kanter remains on staff at University Medical Center and is a faculty member at LSU Health New Orleans and Tulane School of Medicine. Kanter, who grew up in Illinois and Florida, became a daily fixture during the pandemic said he considers New Orleans home now.

Cut 5 (11) “…I was.” 

Louisiana was among the hardest hit early in the pandemic and when the state’s death rate rose to one of the highest in the nation Kanter worked 21-hour days.

Before entering the next phase of his career, the emergency room physician said he plans to reflect on the last few years. Kanter said at the peak of the pandemic when they were counting down hospital beds and ventilators to the single digits…

Cut 6 (07) “…unpack that.”

Kanter was also a fierce proponent of vaccines and was among the first healthcare providers to be vaccinated.

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A new Amazon distribution center will be constructed in the town of Boyce in Rapides Parish. President and CEO of Central Louisiana Jim Clinton says while many companies tend to set up distribution hubs along Interstates 10 and 20, they are beginning to see breakthroughs in the past year with Lowes and now Amazon for Central Louisiana.

Cut 7 (08) “…of sense.”

Clinton says site prep for the 65,000-square-foot facility located along Highway 1 off Rapides Station Road is already underway.

Cut 8 (11) “… part-time jobs.” 

Clinton says they are excited to have Amazon, one of the most recognized brands in the world coming to Boyce and they hope others follow their lead.

Cut 9 (07)  “…want more.”

Louisiana Central along with the Boyce Chamber of Commerce will share hiring information for Amazon when it becomes available on their website and social media pages.

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The special session ended yesterday, seven days earlier than scheduled and the Republican-controlled legislature approved Governor Jeff Landry’s tough-on-crime agenda. Landry is expected to have a bill signing ceremony next week and La-Politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says it’s a big political victory for the new governor

Cut 10 (07) “…we’ll see.”

The bills approved in the special session include concealed carrying of firearms without a permit, expansion of methods to administer the death penalty, changes to the age of juvenile offenders, and restrictions to parole and probation. Democrats argued against these proposals, but Alford says they never had a chance to stop them from passing…

Cut 11 (07) “…in this process.” 

There were bills that received near unanimous approval, the expansion of drug courts, and increased penalties for carjacking and distribution of fentanyl. Will these changes actually lead to less crime? Alford says the state legislature has a history of swinging back and forth between smart on crime and tough on crime…

Cut 12 (11) “…policymaking” 

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Non-felon adults will soon be able to carry a concealed firearm without a permit as Governor Landry is expected to sign the bill that passed in the special session. Owner of Concealed Carry NOLA, Dave Newman believes the training that will no longer be required is still important to protect the gun owner and he hopes they will still seek training.

Cut 13 (10)  “…clean it.”

Training is important to keep yourself and others safe, says Newman. It’s not enough to be proficient at hitting targets at the gun range. He says it’s important to train under pressure.

Cut 14 (11) “..your chest.”

Newman is concerned that many who may know how to safely use and care for a gun are confused about when it’s legal to use a gun, putting them at risk for lawsuits and prison. He says it’s important for gun owners to know the law not just think they know it.  People are charged with crimes and it’s not as simple as saying you were in fear for your life…

Cut 15 (10) “…like prison.”

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Saints Head Coach attended the first Day of the NFL Combine today. Coaching staffs from across the league will have a chance to gauge top draft prospects live and in person over the next three days in Indianapolis. While some fans see the practice as obsolete given the volume of film and team workouts prospects have, Allen says the combine allows scouts attach a name and face to the film…

Cut 16 (16) “…evaluation process.” 

Former All-Pro Right Tackle Ryan Ramczyk was rumored to be considering an early retirement after dealing with a nagging knee injury the past couple of seasons. The 29-year-old underwent a minor knee procedure and Allen expects him to be back in time for training camp…

Cut 17 (17) “…month and a half ago.” 

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Louisiana Tech welcomed new Athletics Director Ryan Ivey to campus Thursday. Ivey, who has more than 18 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics, has served as Stephen F. Austin’s Athletics Director since 2018. He guided the school through a conference change, increased ticket sales by more than 189 percent, and completed more than $30 million of facility improvements, but Ivey says student athletes will always be his top priority…

Cut 18 (16)  “…in our society.” 

Ivey brings over 11 years of experience as Athletics Director to Ruston. Ivey says he’s seen firsthand the support and commitment the university and community have for one another and hopes the Bulldogs and Lady Techsters can help to do their part…

Cut 19 (22) “…without a house.”

With the uncertainty of NIL deals and transfer portal decisions, many universities have been left behind by the power conferences. Ivey says he recognizes the unique challenges Louisiana Tech will face in the coming years…

Cut 20 (19) “…Louisiana Tech athletics.”