Multiple agencies including the FBI and the National Bureau of Investigation are working the case of the horrific kidnapping and murder of three-year-old girl Erin Brunett from Loranger. 36-year-old Daniel Callahan allegedly killed her mother Callie Brunett and abducted her, and her 6-year-old sister Jalie then fled to Jackson, Mississippi. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade says they believe the crime scene is possibly linked to human trafficking and they want to know why Callahan brought the young girls to Jackson.

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An alleged accomplice, 32-year-old Victoria Cox has also been arrested.

Distracted driving continues to be a safety concern in Louisiana. Dashcam footage of a June 10 accident in Slidell seems to show an SUV driver distracted by dogs in the vehicle crash into a motorcycle Fortunately, the motorcyclist escaped with minor injuries.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) boating law administrator Major Clay Marquez is reminding boaters to stay safe this summer and participate in a free boating safety course before their next outing. Kace Kieschnick has more…

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Work resumes on the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion but Opponents say any benefits the diversion would bring are outweighed by the introduction of non-salty water into brackish and saltwater areas. Houma Representative Jerome Zerengue says even if that’s the case, something has to be done to save our coasts.

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The FBI is now the lead agency in the horrific kidnapping and murder of a three-year-old girl from Loranger. Erin Brunett and her 6-year-old sister Jalie were taken from their home by 36-year-old Daniel Callahan, who allegedly killed their mother Callie Brunett, and took them to Jackson, Mississippi. It now appears Callahan had an accomplice. 32-year-old Victoria Cox has been arrested in connection with the case. While detectives work the scene, Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade… questions why Callahan brought them to Mississippi.

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Jackson TV Station WLBT reports that Callhan’s last known address was Lincoln County and that he has a previous criminal record which includes sexual battery.

Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards expressed frustration over the Amber Alert issued for the girls Thursday. He says the alert issued by Louisiana State Police came three hours after it was requested Thursday morning.

While Governor Jeff Landry accomplished many of his goals in the first regular legislative session of his term, he was not able to gain enough support for the constitutional convention he wanted. Political analyst, Bernie Pinsonat says the only way he believes it would happen is if the Governor can drum up enough public support to pressure the Senate to go along with the House and call the convention.

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After months of legal disputes, preparatory work on the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion is set to resume. Houma Representative Jerome Zerengue (rhymes with merengue) says the diversion, which would redirect some of the Mississippi’s sediment-heavy water into a new channel and guide it into the Barataria Basin, has years of research behind it.

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An Amber Alert has been issued for two missing girls whose mother was found murdered inside their home. Trooper William Huggins with State Police says the two girls were abducted from a home in Loranger before 8 AM this morning. LSP issued the Amber Alert on behalf of the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office.

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An unknown white male is wanted for questioning for the domestic incident and the abduction. Huggins says he’s believed to be driving a black 2012 Chrysler 200 with a missing back right hubcap. Louisiana license plate 859 GML.

BESE approves a new performance plan “Grow.Achieve.Thrive”. BESE President Ronnie Morris says the new system also allows schools to build relationships with businesses and community partners to provide internships for students.

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Even though LSU isn’t in the College World Series, fans can still participate in the Jell-o Shot Challenge remotely. Brooke Thorington has more.

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The Community Lighthouse Project that provides solar powered refuge during power outages is set to open more facilities. Representative Troy Carter of New Orleans, who donated almost 4 million dollars to the project last year, says community members could refrigerate medicine, shelter from a storm, and avoid heatstroke.  There are currently six lighthouses, and more are in the works…

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A mother was found slain and an Amber Alert has been issued for two young girls missing from Loranger. Authorities say 4-year-old Erin Brunett and 6-year-old Jalie Brunett were abducted before eight o’clock Thursday morning during a domestic violence incident in which authorities say their mother 35-year-old Callie Brunett was “brutally murdered” in her home in the 56000 block of  N. Cooper Road. Tangipahoa sheriff’s office is looking for an unknown white male driving a black 2012 Chrysler 200 with a Louisiana license plate bearing 859GML and missing the hubcap on the back right tire with possible damage to the rear of the vehicle. He is believed to be armed and dangerous. If you see them call 911. If you have information call the Tangipahoa Parish

The Community Lighthouse Project that provides solar powered refuge during power outages is set to open more facilities across Louisiana and just in time for hurricane season. Representative Troy Carter of New Orleans…

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BESE approves a new performance plan for schools and students, it’s called the “Grow.Achieve.Thrive” plan and it will start in the 2025-2026 school year. BrookeThorington has more.

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This time last year in Omaha LSU baseball fans also showed up for the CWS Jell-o Shot Challenge. Last year the Purple and Gold faithful far and away won the title. Rocco’s Pizza and Cantina Manager Pat McAvoy says while they are missing Tigers fans this year…

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You may want to pay extra attention to your mailbox beginning Thursday, June 13^th. The Louisiana State Treasury will begin mailing checks to residents who have unclaimed cash property. State Treasurer John Fleming says since his department began sharing information with the department of Revenue through a legislative act in 2018, finding the rightful owner of property is easier…

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The first tropical wave of the 2024 Hurricane season has formed over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico, and while it’s not an immediate threat to Louisiana LSU Climatologist Barry Keim says it’s forecasted to bring torrential rain to southern Florida.

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Former LSU Beach Volleyball players Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss were selected to represent Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics this summer. Kace Kieschnick has the story…

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The Saints three-day mandatory minicamp started yesterday, and the camp saw many players absent from the Saints OTAs report to their facilities like Alvin Kamara. He says he is hoping to see a lot more in the Saints offense under new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak (Coo-bee-ack).

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Colorado State University researchers have confirmed predictions of an above-average hurricane season this year in an updated report. CSU meteorologist Phil Klotzbach (clots-bock) says while it’s important to stay hurricane-ready, it’s just as important to remember these predictions could over- or underestimate the actual number of hurricanes.

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Klotzbach recommends coastal residents start preparing now before any hurricanes make landfall.

President Biden’s son Hunter Biden was found guilty of federal gun charges Tuesday, Hunter Biden faces up to 25 years in prison for; lying on a federal screening form about drug use, lying to a gun dealer, and possessing a gun. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says Hunter Biden shouldn’t have been abusing drugs, shouldn’t have been buying a gun while using drugs, and shouldn’t have been lying to the FBI.

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When President Biden was asked last week if his son was convicted would pardon him, President Biden said no

Governor Jeff Landry signed into law a bill that allows the Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council to design, manufacture, and sell commemorative stamps with the proceeds supporting spay and neuter programs around the state. Humane Society of Louisiana Executive Director Jeff Dorson says “Animal Friendly” proceeds from license plates help fund spay and neuter programs and the stamps will be a companion piece.

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Former LSU Beach Volleyball stars Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss were officially selected to represent Team USA at the Paris Olympics this Summer. Kloth and Nuss put together a perfect 36-and-0 record in their final season at LSU in 2021. Olympic competition kicks off July 27. The duo said they didn’t celebrate too much after earning a selection because they have their eyes set on bringing home the gold. No matter what happens, Nuss says representing Team USA in Paris is a dream come true…

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President Biden said last week that he would not pardon his son Hunter if he was found guilty on federal gun charges and Tuesday, the verdict was guilty on three charges, Hunter Biden faces up to 25 years in prison for lying on a federa screening form about drug use, lying to a gun dealer, and possessing a gun. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy…

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In an updated report, Colorado State University researchers are predicting 11 hurricanes this season with 5 major hurricanes. CSU meteorologist Phil Klotzbach (clots-bock) says the prediction is based on several factors including record rise in ocean temperature and an untimely appearance of La Niña, which decreases wind shear that could potentially break up hurricanes.

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Governor Jeff Landry signed East Baton Rouge Representative Lauren Ventrella’s bill allowing the Overpopulation Advisory Council to sell commemorative stamps to support spay and neutering programs around the state. Sean Richardson has more.

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Funeral services will be held in Lafayette today for Richard Zuschlag, the founder of Acadian Ambulance Service who passed away June 5^th from cancer-related complications. Porter Taylor, Director of Operations with Acadian Ambulance for Louisiana and Mississippi says Zuschlag made an impact on many lives…

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The service at St. Pius X Catholic Church will begin at 10 AM, with a burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery.

President Biden’s son Hunter Biden was found guilty of federal gun charges Tuesday, Hunter Biden faces up to 25 years in prison for; lying on a federal screening form about drug use, lying to a gun dealer, and possessing a gun. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says Hunter Biden shouldn’t have been abusing drugs, shouldn’t have been buying a gun while using drugs, and shouldn’t have been lying to the FBI.

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When President Biden was asked last week if his son was convicted would pardon him, President Biden said no

Colorado State University researchers have confirmed predictions of an above-average hurricane season this year in an updated report. CSU meteorologist Phil Klotzbach (clots-bock) says not much has changed since the initial predictions.

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Former LSU Beach Volleyball players Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss were selected to represent Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics this summer. Kace Kieschnick has the story…

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Funeral services will be held in Lafayette today for Richard Zuschlag, the founder of Acadian Ambulance Service. Zuschlag started Acadian Ambulance with two ambulances in 1971 and grew the company into the country’s largest privately held medical transportation company. Porter Taylor, Director of Operations for Louisiana and Mississippi says Zuschlag was a driven and amazing person…

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Zuschlag passed away June 5^th from cancer-related complications.

President Biden’s son Hunter Biden was found guilty of federal gun charges Tuesday, a historic first for the child of a sitting president. Hunter Biden faces up to 25 years in prison for three charges; lying on a federal screening form about drug use, lying to a gun dealer, and possessing a gun. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy…

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Funeral services will be held in Lafayette today for Richard Zuschlag, the founder of Acadian Ambulance Service who passed away June 5^th from cancer-related complications. Porter Taylor, Director of Operations with Acadian Ambulance for Louisiana and Mississippi says Zuschlag will be remembered by those whose lives he enriched.

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Colorado State University researchers have doubled down on predictions for an above-average Atlantic hurricane season this year in an updated report. Mel Bridges has more.

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Governor Jeff Landry signed into law a bill that allows the Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council to design, manufacture, and sell commemorative stamps with the proceeds supporting spay and neuter programs around the state. Humane Society of Louisiana Executive Director Jeff Dorson…

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Governor Jeff Landry has signed a bill to reorganize Louisiana Economic Development. House Commerce Committee Chair, Marksville Representative Daryl Deshotel says his bill restructures LED to run at the pace of businesses instead of government, and

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The act also makes sure every business is fairly represented in government.

Another bill recently signed by Governor Landry aims to curb the state’s pet overpopulation. The bill allows the Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council to sell commemorative pet stamps with the proceeds supporting spay and neuter programs around the state. The stamps cost a minimum of $15 and will be decorative, not used for postage. The Humane Society of Louisiana says the obvious selling point is that the proceeds go to programs that reduce the burgeoning pet overpopulation.

The tragic drowning of a child in Ascension Parish serves as a reminder of knowing how to swim. Brooke Thorington has more.

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The University of South Carolina shocked the baseball world by selecting Paul Mainieri to be the Gamecocks next baseball head coach. The move comes after South Carolina fired their head coach Mark Kingston after his seventh season with the program. Tiger Rag editor Todd Horne…

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