New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick spoke to city council committee members in a plea for a new facility. She described the wretched building conditions with inoperable elevators, air conditioning, plumbing, and high marijuana evidence eating rats in the 60-year-old headquarters.

Cut 5 (12) “…not acceptable.”

A 10-year lease for a proposed building would cost $7.6 million.

Governor Jeff Landry has told lawmakers Louisiana is failing its students and cited a report that ranks the state 46th in education. Council for a Better Louisiana president Barry Erwin says Landry is asking legislators to create an Education Savings Accounts program, which would use taxpayer dollars to help families send their child to a different school.

Cut 6  (08) “…other options” 

Agile Cold Storage announces plans to invest 46 million dollars in the first cold storage facility in St. Tammany Parish. St. Tammany Corporation CEO Chris Masingill says it will create dozens of jobs…

Cut 9 (09) “…particular project.” 

The company estimates the project will result in a total of 195 potential new jobs. The new facility, will be located in Pearl River, will prepare fresh food for transportation by blast-freezing and packing it for shipment.

More is known about the fatal shooting involving a Calcasieu Parish Sherriff’s deputy last week. Louisiana State Trooper Derek Senegal says during a traffic stop on I-10, 37-year-old Quinton Baker of Alabama, was killed when he drove off with the deputy while he was inside the SUV conducting a search. The vehicle struck a concrete barrier, crossed three lanes of traffic before striking several trees. Baker was pronounced dead at a Lake Charles hospital. Senegal says the deputy responded appropriately.

Cut 13 (05) “…incident.”  

Approximately two kilos of cocaine were recovered from the vehicle.

State Police has provided more information on a fatal shooting involving a Calcasieu Parish Sherriff’s deputy. Trooper Derek Senegal says during a traffic stop last Thursday on I-10 between Lake Charles and Iowa, 37-year-old Quinton Baker of Gadsden, Alabama, was killed when he attempted to drive off while a deputy was searching inside his SUV.

Cut 12 (05)  “…struck Baker.”

While addressing the New Orleans city council committee members in a plea for a new facility, Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick described the wretched building conditions and reminded members of a recent tour of the evidence room.

Cut 3 (13) “…all high.”  

Kirkpatrick stressed the need to move to another building and their proposal to lease two floors of the DXC building on Poydras Street.

Get ready to hear about Education Savings Accounts during the legislative session. Jeff Palermo explains what they do…

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Friday is senior night for the 2^nd ranked LSU Gymnastics squad including Olivia Dunne who Dunne only competed in four meets last year because of injuries, but she says a more focused approach to all of her responsibilities has led to better results.

Cut 16 (15) “…on it” 

LSU hosts North Carolina Friday.

On the opening day of the legislative session, Governor Jeff Landry laid out his agenda for lawmakers. He began his speech by encouraging legislators to make his reforms in public education. The governor says he wants parents in control of a child’s education and take away some of the burdens affecting teachers…

Cut  14 (14) “..can teach”

La Politics dot com editor Jeremy Alford says legislators also have to approve a budget for next fiscal year. He says lawmakers will look at reducing state spending with an eye towards 2025 when a temporary sales tax expires

Cut 11 (12) “…tough decisions”

A package of bills aimed to make Louisiana number one in the country regarding election integrity will be addressed in the regular session. Teiko Fox has more.

Cut 1 (30)  “…I’m Teiko Foxx.”

After one day of early voting, the number of mail-in ballots for the presidential primary is the third highest in Louisiana’s election history and it’s possible it could eclipse the 2022 Senate primary for mail-in votes. JMC Analytics pollster John Couvillon…

Cut 8 (09) “…it happening.” 

According to La Politics dot com editor Jeremy Alford, Insurance and education will be the big topics in the legislature this session and he says new Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple is pushing a package of bills that are considered pro industry. Alford says Temple will make the argument to legislators that there are too many regulations on insurance companies…

Cut 10 (10) “…pro industry ideas.”

LSU and South Carolina battled each other hard yesterday and tempers flared late in the game which resulted in both benches clearing after Lady Tigers guard Flau’jae Johnson was pushed down to the ground.  LSU ended up losing in the SEC Tournament title game 79 to 72, but Coach Kim Mulkey feels good about her squad

Cut 12 (11)  “…this point  

Poa was taken off on stretcher on Saturday night after banging her head on the floor. Mulkey expects Poa to be ready for the NCAA Tournament which begins next week.

After one day of early voting, the number of mail-in ballots for the presidential primary is the third highest in Louisiana’s election history. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 2 (31)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

As the regular legislative session starts today, Secretary of State Nancy Landry is pushing a package of bills that would further boost the state’s election integrity policies. Among them is one that she says will ensure that Louisiana’s voter rolls are accurate. After 10 years, voters would not be removed from the non-active voters list automatically. instead, she says notification would be mailed out and if a voter does not respond…

Cut 5 (12) “…active rolls.”

Texas has asked for the assistance of Louisiana National Guardsmen. Soldiers from the 2-108^th Cavalry Squadron in Shreveport will participate in the first rotation and soldiers from the 61^st Troop Command, based in Carville will round out the two remaining rotations.  Louisiana National Guard Spokesperson, Lt. Col. Noel (No-elle) Collins…

Cut 4 (09) “…to Texas.” 

Early voting for the March 23rd presidential primary begins Saturday. Secretary of State Nancy Landry says Democrats and Republicans will only be allowed to vote for presidential candidates in their respective party. Landry expects a 20 – 25 percent of voter turnout for this election.  A higher turnout is expected for the hotly contested Caddo Parish Sheriff race.

Cut 10 (13) “…that turnout.”

Surrounded by family, friends, and fellow troopers, a select of group of men and women achieved their goal of completing the Louisiana State Police Training Academy this morning. Teiko Foxx has more…

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The Saints have re-signed veteran and former LSU safety Tyrann Mathieu to a two-year contract. The Honey badger is happy he’s staying with the Black and Gold…

Cut 12 (12)  “…to me”  

It’s a big day for the Louisiana State Police.  The 103^rd cadet class graduated 33 new troopers. Captain Nick Manale says the cadets began their journey nearly six months ago.

Cut 6  (12) “…leadership skills.” 

President Joe Biden has already locked up the Democratic Party’s nomination and former President Donald Trump has secured the Republican Party’s nomination. Secretary of State Nancy Landry still expects Republicans and Democrats will want to have their voices heard.

Cut 11 (09) “…should be.”

Early voting for the March 23rd presidential preference primary begins tomorrow (Saturday).

The Louisiana National Guard is preparing to assist in Operation Lone Star. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 1 (31)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

The Honey badger will be back as the Saints re-signed veteran and former LSU safety Tyrann Mathieu to a two-year contract. Mathieu was selected as the Saints nominee for the 2023 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year for his community service work. He’s also playing at a high level. In his two seasons in New Orleans, he’s started all 34 games and intercepted seven passes. But he wants to lead the Black and Gold to the playoffs.

Cut  14 (12) “..opportunity”

Louisiana State Police have been asked to investigate a shooting involving Calcasieu parish Sheriff’s Deputy who was kidnapped while searching the vehicle of a suspect during a traffic stop Thursday morning. According to authorities, a deputy with the Combined Anti-Drug Task Force made the stop on I-10 and discovered illegal narcotics. While in the deputy was in the suspect’s car for the search, the suspect got in the driver’s side and drove off. The deputy made verbal commands to stop. When he did not comply, the deputy shot the driver and they crashed. Both the suspect and deputy were transported to a local hospital.

New Orleans Representative Delisha Boyd wants health insurers to provide mental health coverage for victims of rape. The legislation is personal for Boyd. She says if someone had intervened and helped her mother deal with the trauma of being raped at age 15 and the following post-partum psychosis, she might be alive today.

Cut 13 (06) “…had me.”  

House Bill 302 is pending.

Starting next year, high school seniors will not have to apply for FAFSA to graduate. Teiko Foxx has more…

Cut 1 (33)  “…I’m Teiko Foxx.”

Should there be term limits on all statewide elected offices? Marrero Representative Kyle Green has filed legislation seeking to change the state’s constitution so that lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, state treasurer, ag and insurance commissioner are all limited to two terms.

Cut 6  (09) “…term limit.” 

A Bastrop man is facing attempted murder and aggravated arson after he allegedly set a house on fire with several people inside following a domestic dispute. 34-year-old Broderick Lee was arrested Wednesday. Police say he was involved in a domestic dispute Tuesday evening and an hour later firefighters found the exterior of the home on fire. The flames were quickly extinguished and the three adult occupants were able to escape safely.

According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, one in six women and 1 in 33 men are victims, of rape or an attempted rape in their lifetime. New Orleans Representative Delisha Boyd wants health insurers to provide mental health coverage for victims. She says no matter their age, rape victims deserve mental health services and when the perpetrator is someone, they trust it’s another layer of difficulty.

Cut 12 (09)  “…the family.”  

House bill 302 is pending in the House Insurance Committee

BESE has removed the requirement for high school seniors to complete FAFSA in order to graduate. The new policy goes into effect next school year. The board believes requiring a student to apply for federal aid for college is an unnecessary burden on parents. And BESE President Ronnie Morris says some families do not want to give out their tax and income information.

Cut 3 (12) “…for everybody.”  

AAA is rolling out new technology that will cause an alert to automatically update motorists when the tow truck arrives at the location to help the stranded driver. Spokesperson Don Redman says this gives motorists more time to slow down or move over. And provides a safeguard for those responding to provide assistance to stranded motorists.

Cut 9 (12) “…so dangerous.” 

Following a carjacking in Lafayette which resulted in the stolen vehicle slamming into a police vehicle in Acadia Parish, a suspect fled from the vehicle and a foot pursuit began. Lafayette Police Lieutenant Jace Quebedeaux says officers arrested a male teen. And following the search of the vehicle.

Cut 5 (08) “…back seat.”

Quebedeaux says no officers were injured in the pursuit. Police are looking for a second unknown male suspect.

Two juveniles and two adults were taken into custody yesterday for their roles in the fatal drive by shooting of a 65-year-old Lake Charles woman and the search continues for one more person. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff-elect Stitch Guillory says a 17-year-old stole the vehicle used in the drive by shooting from a family member. He says 18-year-old Jordan Jones of Lake Charles was firing the weapon and he’s been charged with second-degree murder…

Cut 10 (04) “…at houses”

Guillory says they also arrested 36-year-old Chelsea Hyatt of Sulphur because her daughter was in the vehicle and she never reported it to law enforcement. The search continues for 25-year-old Tyler Lewis of Bridge City, Texas.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office is urging Louisianans to have working smoke alarms after firefighters responded to two fatal house fires hours apart on Friday. State Fire Marshall Spokesperson, Ashley Rodrigue…

Cut 6  (12) “…the bedroom there.” 

Rodrigue says, later the same morning, firefighters responded to a mobile home fire in Homer where a 68-year-old male victim was discovered.

Governor Jeff Landry has signed an executive order issuing a disaster declaration for the crawfish aquaculture industry. Louisiana Congressman Troy Carter says the declaration will allow for crawfish farmers to access disaster loans through the Small Business Administration. Vermilion Parish crawfish farmer Connor Popeck decided it was not worth the effort to flood his field

Cut  14 (12) “..catching anything”

One juvenile male has been arrested and another suspect is on the run following a carjacking which slammed into a police vehicle in Lafayette on Tuesday. Lafayette Police Lieutenant Jace Quebedeaux says the carjacking happened when the victim was returning home.

Cut 3 (12) “…his vehicles.”  

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.

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

Cut 9 (12)  “…them accountable.”

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.”