At the special session, the first map to receive approval from the House Governmental Affairs Committee is a redesign of the seven-district Louisiana Supreme Court district map. Pineville Representative Mike Johnson’s proposal adds a second majority-minority district, which the courts have suggested is needed…..

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25 years ago was the last time Louisiana’s Supreme Court map was drawn.

Three Natchitoches police officers are recovering from injuries after attempting to arrest 25-year-old Lakendra Bolton who allegedly tried to steal from Super One Foods yesterday afternoon. Natchitoches police spokesperson John Greely says two of the officers were injured when trying to arrest her in the parking lot

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The suspect, Bolton was not injured

State Transportation crews are working to keep motorists safe after an artic cold front blanketed Louisiana with frozen perception. Brooke Thorington has more…

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Hundreds of vehicles were stranded on the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge after a single vehicle wreck led to a massive traffic jam. Westlake Police Chief Chrstopher Wilrye says the driver involved in the single vehicle wreck lost his life after either jumped or fell off the bridge. The accident blocked a portion of the westbound lanes. And while some drivers were able to move to the next lane to avoid the accident, one vehicle traveling west…

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Two adults and a minor have been arrested in connection with the shooting outside Bogalusa High School that took the life of a 14-year-old body and left a 13-year-old hospitalized last week. Bogalusa Police say a 16-year-old has been charged with first degree murder. 21-year-old Jamichael Spikes has been charged with several offenses including principal to attempted second degree murder. 18-year-old Caleb Moss was arrested on several charges including accessory after the fact of first-degree murder. The investigation is ongoing.

An arrest has been made in the weekend murder of a mother and her young child in Gonzales over the weekend.  Investigators are calling the shootings of Christina Lynn Artus, 41, and Kaylee Forcell, 1 year a domestic violence situation.The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested Kalvin N. Forcell, 39, of Donaldsonville, on two counts of first-degree murder; simple burglary (vehicle); unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling; theft of a vehicle over $25,000; illegal use of weapons; and possession of a firearm by persons convicted of certain felonies.

Snow sleet and freezing rain has been falling across northern parishes of Louisiana. For south Louisiana light rain is expected to turn to freezing rain into tomorrow morning but only a glaze of ice is possible on roads and the ground. LRN meteorologist Bill Jacquemin

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Louisiana and the world of Cajun and Country music morns Jo-El Sonnier, the man who took the music of South Louisiana to the world. Saturday, while on tour in Texas, Sonnier received a standing ovation for one of his biggest hits, Tear-Stained Letter, before he left the stage to rest before signing autographs. Minutes later he suffered a fatal heart attack. Cajun Music Historian, Wade Falcon…

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Sonnier had a reputation for generosity. He performed and collaborated with many well-known Cajun and Country artists.

The Louisiana Legislature begins a special session at 4 PM today with the main priority of redrawing the Congressional boundaries with two majority minority districts. Senate President Pro Tem and Baton Rouge Senator Regina Barrow says House Democrats are proposing a second district that covers a significant portion of the Baton Rouge area, the Felicianas, Avoyelles Parish, the Mississippi River Delta parishes and northeast Louisiana…

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Snow sleet and freezing rain has been falling across northern parishes of Louisiana. LRN meteorologist Bill Jacquemin says it’s been a light dusting so far…

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Jacquemin says there’s a hard freeze warning out for most of the state…

Louisiana and the world of Cajun and Country music morns Jo-El Sonnier. He died while on tour in Texas Saturday doing what he had done his whole life, bringing joy to his audience with his songs like No More One More Time, Come on Joe, Raining in My Heart and others. Cajun Music Historian, Wade Falcon says the Emmy award winning Cajun brought music to the world on local and national record labels and stages, and his remarkable career started early…

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With the extreme Winter weather expected this week and lows predicted to be in the teens. Humane Society of Louisiana urge pet owners not to leave pets outside. Director Jeff Dorson says When it comes to larger animals like livestock, put them in stalls, sheds, or barns and give them enough food. He says its important for owners to bring pets inside when the temperature dips to freezing conditions.

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Arrests have been made after a violent weekend in Louisiana. In Shreveport 70-year old Joan Johnson, and 29-year old Jasmine Johnson died after being shot in the early morning Sunday. A male victim was also shot and remains hospitalized. Shreveport police have arrested 30 year old Donald White with whom Jasmine Johnson had had a romantic relationship. White has been charged with 2 counts of 2^nd degree murder, one count of attempted 2^nd degree murder.

Louisiana and the world of Cajun and Country music morns Jo-El Sonnier, the man who took the music of South Louisiana to the world. Saturday, while on tour in Texas, Sonnier received a standing ovation for one of his biggest hits, Tear-Stained Letter, before he left the stage to rest before signing autographs. Minutes later he suffered a fatal heart attack. Cajun Music Historian, Wade Falcon…

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State lawmakers begin a special session at 4 PM today. Teiko Foxx reports the top priority is drawing new boundaries for the state’s Congressional map…

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Winter weather is expected this week with the low predicted to be in the teens. Humane Society of Louisiana urge pet owners not to leave pets outside especially overnight. Director Jeff Dorson says if it’s too cold for you to be outside, its probably too cold for your furry friends.

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Forecasters say an artic blast will invade the Bayou State around Sunday into Tuesday. Teiko Foxx has more.

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Governor Jeff Landry issues his first state of emergency. Landry signed an executive order Friday ahead of the severe cold weather expected to impact Louisiana between Sunday January 14^th and Wednesday the 17^th. He and his administration are encouraging Louisianans to prepare and offering preparedness guides at GetAGamePlan Dot Org The Governor’s office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is on standby to assist local areas. Road Crews are also on stand by. For the latest on road conditions check 511LA Dot org

Pipes and pets are on our minds as frigid weather heads toward the Bayou State but we should also be preparing our autos for the freezing temperatures. Triple A Spokesperson Don Redman says to make sure you’re not stranded with a dead car battery…

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Redman says your mechanic and some auto parts stores can check your battery’s health for you.

Entergy Louisiana is temporarily suspending their disconnections for non-payment from Monday January 15^th through Friday January 19^th. Entergy says they are taking the action out of an abundance of caution for customer safety in the expected prolonged freezing temperatures in Louisiana. Beyond January 19^th, Entergy says they will take a day by day approach. For cold weather safety and energy tips, visit EntergyNewsRoom dot com slash storm dash center slash extreme dash cold.

A former Baton Rouge police officer was charged Friday with third-degree rape and has been fired. 30-year-old Demichael Robertson was fired last month. He had been arrested by Zachary Police twice last August, First accused of inappropriately touching a young girl. The second arrest was on a count of third-degree rape stemming from a December 2022 incident. According to an affidavit, The victim said she had been afraid to report it sooner, “due to Demichael being a well-known Baton Rouge Police Officer,”

A basketball game turned deadly Thursday night after a shooting in the parking lot at Bogalusa High School. Acting Bogalusa Police Chief Percy Knight says it happened but before 9 pm during the game against Covington.

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As Louisiana prepares for the coldest temperatures we’ve seen in years. Don’t forget to prepare your automobile.

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LSU Ag Center Horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard says to protect your immovable plants, cover them with plastic, a sheet, or a frost cloth so they can trap in the heat from the day.

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A basketball game in Bogalusa turned deadly Thursday night after a shooting in the parking lot at Bogalusa High School. Acting Bogalusa Police Chief Percy Knight says it happened but before 9 pm during the game against Covington. They do not have any suspects at this time and are asking for the public’s help. Knight says they believe the two victims were together and the shooting happened near a car that was in a parking lot located outside of a fence near the school.

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A 14-year-old boy was killed, and a 13-year-old boy was shot in the leg.

Extreme cold for Louisiana is blowing in. The National Weather Service says, by Sunday, the coldest weather the state has seen in years. Temperatures drop as low as thirteen degrees north of I-20 next week. Shreveport Meteorologist Carly Kovacik says the cold front will drop temperatures across the state and by the end of next week, temperatures will start to warm a bit into the 50s. but, she says don’t put away those coats just yet.

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With a deep freeze in the forecast, you’ll want to be sure to protect your tropical plants. LSU Ag Center Horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard says if they are in containers move them indoors like a garage or your porch. But if those tropical plants are in the ground…

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Don Redman with Triple A says it’s time to check the fluids in your vehicle. Wiper fluid should be winter-appropriate and anti-freeze is especially important. If you find it low, it’s important to remember…

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Your mechanic or auto parts store can recommend the appropriate fluids for your vehicle. Redman says the cold is a challenge for tires and batteries so before the cold hits, check your tires including your spare, and have your battery checked too especially if it’s 3 years or older.

Forecasters say an artic blast will invade the Bayou State around Sunday into Tuesday. Teiko Foxx has more.

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A basketball game turned deadly Thursday night after a shooting in the parking lot at Bogalusa High School. Acting Bogalusa Police Chief Percy Knight says after multiple gunshots the suspects fled the scene. As for a motive, investigators do not believe the shooting was random.

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Triple A Spokesperson Don Redman says Batteries that are 3 years old or older are at risk of failing in extreme temperatures so have them checked by your mechanic or auto parts store so you’re not stranded by a dead battery. Signs of a weak battery include slow or sluggish starting and dim interior lights or headlights. Redman says a dead battery isn’t the only thing that could leave you stranded.

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Redman says don’t get caught with a flat spare. Check it out before the weather turns cold.

A statewide search is underway for this year’s Longest Married Couple in Louisiana award. Louisiana Family Forum President Gene Mills says in addition to being featured in the Hall of Fame the top ten nominees also receive prizes.

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Soon it’s not going to feel like Louisiana weather. The National Weather Service urges Louisianans to prepare for the coldest weather the state has seen in years by Sunday. Shreveport Meteorologist Carly Kovacik says snow, sleet, and freezing rain cannot be ruled out for areas north of the I-20 corridor by Monday. By Tuesday morning, she says not much change in peak temperatures are expected…

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Pipes and pets are on our minds as frigid weather heads toward the Bayou State but we should also be preparing our autos for the freezing temperatures. Triple A Spokesperson Don Redman says make sure you’re not stranded with a dead car battery…

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Redman says your mechanic and some auto parts stores can check your battery’s health for you.

We’ve already learned that the 2024 crawfish season is going to be one of the worst ever. LSU Crawfish Specialist Mark Shirley says Any chance to increase the number of crawfish in the Atchafalaya Basin, depends on snowmelt from the north flowing down the Mississippi River and…

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The debate over moving to closed-party primary elections versus the current open process in Louisiana continues and JMC Analytics and Polling estimates a change would cost the state an extra $90 million annually. But Brent Littlefield, longtime political advisor to Governor Jeff Landry, says such numbers are speculative and exaggerated…

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LSU Ag Center crawfish specialist Mark Shirley is predicting this could be the worst season ever. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says they’ll have a better idea in three weeks on how bad the season might be…

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Strain remains optimistic there will be a good supply of crawfish once Easter rolls around.

The News is out, Nick Saban is retiring. It’s not the first time he’s left college football, He left LSU to coach the Miami Dolphins before returning to college coaching at Alabama. Marcus Randall, LSU’s starting quarterback in Saban’s final season in Baton Rouge. says if Saban had stayed at LSU, the Tigers would have had a dynasty…

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Parts of Northwest Louisiana may have noticed the earth move this morning. An earthquake measuring a magnitude of 2.8 centered near Hall Summit in Red River Parish struck just before 9:00 this morning. While not a very large one. Some area residents took to social media to say their house shook.

The Miss America Pageant airs Sunday evening and Louisiana will be represented by Northwestern State Dance major, Makenzie Scroggs. Before being crowned Miss Louisiana, Scroggs was crowned Miss Natchitoches city of Lights. At 15, Scroggs began a social impact initiative, Being True to Being You and she hopes to the raise the confidence of young women and girls.