After eight years, an arrest is made in the killing of a Washington Parish mother of three. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

A LaPlace woman was arrested for setting fire to a home with a minor still inside Friday night. State Fire Marshal spokesman Ken Pastorick says investigators determined that the blaze was intentionally set.

Cut 6 (08) “…intentionally set.”

Many details of the incident have not been made public but thanks to a working smoke alarm, Pastorick says no one was hurt.

Now that Governor Landry has been named special envoy to Greenland, questions about how those duties will impact his gubernatorial duties have arisen. LaPolitics-dot-com editor Jeremy Alford says the capital of Greenland is almost three-thousand miles from Baton Rouge, but distance may not be the only issue.

Cut 10 (09) “…would be receiving.”

Last year Louisiana lawmakers passed a legislative package aimed at improving the insurance market for Louisiana homeowners and a year into the changes only one company has taken advantage of the repeal of the “three-year rule” that had prohibited insurance companies from dropping policyholders who had been with them for at least three years. Representative Gabe Firment, who authored the 2024 bill, says one of the goals of his bill was to help stabilize the market.

Cut 26 (06) “…or two carriers.”

President Trump is enlisting the help of Governor Landry in escalating his quest for Greenland. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis was accused of DUI over the weekend. According to State Police, Lewis was pulled over because he was driving without headlights on Saturday. Lewis was issued a citation for driving under the influence but was not taken into custody since West Baton Rouge does not book those accused of first offence DWI. Lewis serves as public service commissioner for District 3 which includes New Orleans, the River Parishes, and part of Baton Rouge.

In what could be their final game in the Superdome, Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan and tight end Taysom Hill both posted stellar, emotional performances yesterday. Hill, an x-factor for the Saints offense for nearly a decade, became the only player in the Super Bowl era to total over 1,000 yards rushing, receiving and passing. He says he reflected on his time in New Orleans on his drive to the stadium.

Cut 9 (14)  “…special day.”

Day 2 of winter is here and this season, it’s highly unlikely you’ll be strapping on ice skates to play a pickup game of shinny or building a snowman like last January. LSU Health Climatologist, Barry Keim…

Cut 14 (10) “…warm air.”

By naming Governor Landry special envoy to Greenland, President Trump is again ramping up efforts to wrest the island from Denmark. In a social media post thanking Trump, Landry said, “It’s an honor to serve you in this volunteer position to make Greenland a part of the U.S.” Jeremy Alford, the publisher of LaPolitics-dot-com, says the choice of Landry is an interesting one.

Cut 3 (10) “…least very entertaining.”

But Alford says by tapping Landry as special envoy, Trump is telling the world he’s  serious in his quest to capture Greenland.

The last of the three inmates who escaped from the St. Landry Parish Jail earlier this month has been captured. Major Mark LeBlanc says narcotics detectives and SWAT officers acted very quickly on a tip received late last week and found 24-year-old Keith Eli.

Cut 6 (11) “…coming to anybody.”

The winter solstice arrived yesterday and LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says “La Nina,” is bringing us a mild winter but because it will cause the jet stream to be displaced to the north, areas north of Louisiana won’t have it as pleasant as we do.

Cut 13 (11)  “…here in Louisiana.”

Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan and tight end Taysom Hill both posted stellar, emotional performances in what could have been their last game in the Superdome yesterday. Both remain focused on the final two weeks of the season and have yet to make any public decisions about their futures, but both remain dedicated to the team, franchise, and city they’ve made home. Jordan says

Cut 11 (13) “…let’s go.”

Acting on a tip, Narcotics detectives and SWAT officers captured the last of the three inmates that escaped the St. Landry Parish Jail earlier this month. Major Mark LeBlanc says 24-year-old Keith Eli was found hiding in a structure behind a residence. Authorities are investigating how the happened.

Cut 7 (13) “…investigation on that.”

President Trump is once again ramping up efforts to wrest Greenland away from Denmark and He’s named Governor Jeff Landry as special envoy to the island. Jeremy Alford, the publisher of LaPolitics-dot-com, says…

Cut 4 (12) “…force to diplomacy.”

Alford says by tapping Landry as special envoy to Greenland, Trump is telling the world he is very serious in his quest to capture Greenland.

A pair of Saints legends may have stepped off the Superdome field for the last time Sunday. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

You wouldn’t know it by stepping outside, but it is now officially winter. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says at least in the early part of winter, the operative words are “La Nina,” which will make for a rather mild winter.

Cut 12 (11) “…than normal temperatures.”

President Trump is enlisting the help of Governor Landry in escalating his quest for Greenland. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis was accused of DUI over the weekend. According to State Police, Lewis was pulled over because he was driving without headlights on Saturday. Lewis was issued a citation for driving under the influence but was not taken into custody since West Baton Rouge does not book those accused of first offence DWI. Lewis serves as public service commissioner for District 3 which includes New Orleans, the River Parishes, and part of Baton Rouge.

The last of the three inmates who escaped from the St. Landry Parish Jail earlier this month has been captured. Major Mark LeBlanc says 24-year-old Keith Eli was found hiding in a structure behind a residence. An investigation into the escape is underway and LeBlanc says Sheriff Bobby Guidroz has offered to fund the replacement of the locks at the jail.

Cut 8 (12) “…exceeding 40 years.”

Staffing has been beefed up at the jail.

Beloved Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan has been a star on the Black and Gold for 15 years and his 130 sacks ranks 17^th in NFL history. Two of those came in back-to-back plays Sunday as the 36-year-old remains as impactful as ever. Jordan says he doesn’t know what the future holds, but even without a contract for next season, he’s all-in on New Orleans.

Cut 10 (11) “…or not”

Add Shreveport to the list of Louisiana cities building large data centers. Following two hours of passionate debate Thursday, the Shreveport City Council unanimously voted to overturn a decision by the Metropolitan Planning Commission and approve the building of a center. Supporters spoke about increased tax revenue and more education and training for the future. Others voiced concerns…

Cut 10 (10) “…of this project?”

The Louisiana Department of Economic Development says 2025 was a record-breaking year. Secretary Susan Bourgeois says 2025 saw the largest investment and job creation in Louisiana history.

Cut 3 (09) “…93-hundred direct jobs.”

Those jobs pay an average salary of 90-thousand dollars a year.

In their first-ever College Football Playoff appearance Tulane will meet Ole Miss or the second time this season, Saturday. The first matchup was in September, and the Green Wave lost by five touchdowns. The Rebels totaled nearly 550 yards of offense. Senior linebacker Sam Howard says the Green Wave’s defense has to do a better job of getting off the field this time around.

Cut 13 (11)  “…make a play.”

Kick off Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

With the transfer portal set to open January 2nd, ten LSU football players are expected to enter. One of the most surprising names expected to enter the portal is freshman offensive lineman Carius Curne. Curne played in seven games and had starts at both left and right tackle. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says Curne is the only big loss so far.

Cut 16 (09) “…are significant.”

As large data centers are being built in Richland and West Feliciana parishes, the City of Shreveport is looking to be next. After two hours of passionate debate Thursday, the City Council unanimously voted to overturn a decision by the Metropolitan Planning Commission and approve the building of a center there. Councilman Jim Taliaferro explained that he understood everyone’s concerns but…

Cut 11 (11) “…safeguards in place.”

Tulane is set to play in its first-ever College Football Playoff game on Saturday as it faces Ole Miss for the second time this season. Head coach Jon Sumrall says his team is one that’s led by the players.

Cut 12 (14) “…and their approach.”

Kick off is scheduled for 2:30

2025 was a banner year for economic development in Louisiana. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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If you still have Christmas shopping to complete on Super Saturday, Leah Long, the director of the Louisiana chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business says, to benefit your own community, consider shopping local, even if you prefer to do your shopping online.

Cut 8 (08) “…it to you.”

Long points out that when you shop at a local business, 67 cents out of every dollar you spend stays in your local community.

The Louisiana Department of Economic Development says 2025 was a record-breaking year. Secretary Susan Bourgeois says 2025 saw the largest investment and job creation in Louisiana history.

Cut 5 (14) “…locate here coming.”

She says the projects resulted in the announcement of over 9,000 direct jobs and they pay an average salary of 90-thousand dollars a year.

On the heels of data centers being built in Richland and West Feliciana parishes, the City of Shreveport has given the green light for a data center in that city. The vote overturns a decision by the Metropolitan Planning Commission that denied the data center. The vote came following more than two hours of passionate public comment, with several people speaking out in favor of the project…

Cut 9 (09)  “…of the future.”

If you have some last-minute Christmas shopping to do, why not do it at a local business? Andre Champagne reports…

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

The National Retail Federation is expecting almost 160 million shoppers to hit the stores on the last Saturday before Christmas. LSU marketing professor Dan Rice says even though there are more shoppers than ever, the most money is being spent by one group more than the others.

Cut 26 (11) “…to spend more.”

2025 was a record-breaking year for economic investment and job creation in Louisiana. Louisiana Department of Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois says they have announced 61 billion Dollars in capital investments with projects that will create over 9000 direct jobs and she points out that those jobs pay an average salary of 90-thousand dollars a year, which dwarfs the current state average.

Cut 4 (11) “…current state average.”

Director of the Louisiana chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business, Leah Long is touting the benefits of shopping local on Super Saturday. She says not only will you get a more personalized experience, but you’ll also support a business that is an integral part of the community.

Cut 7 (14) “…at your business.”

Tulane is set to play in its first-ever College Football Playoff game on Saturday facing Ole Miss for the second time this season. The first matchup was in September, and the Green Wave lost by five touchdowns. The Rebels totaled nearly 550 yards of offense. Senior linebacker Sam Howard says the Green Wave’s defense has to do a better job of getting off the field this time around.

Cut 13 (11)  “…make a play.”

The Green Wave and Rebels kick off Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

With the transfer portal window set to open on January 2nd, ten LSU football players are expected to enter. Among them is redshirt freshman quarterback Colin Hurley, who enrolled at LSU as a 16-year-old. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says the move isn’t surprising as head coach Lane Kiffin is expected to shop for multiple quarterbacks in the portal.

Cut 15 (08) “…going to be missed.”

“Operation Access Denied” in North Louisiana resulted in the arrests of 67 previously convicted sex offenders who are accused of committing additional disturbing crimes against children. Attorney General Liz Murrill says these arrests underscore the importance of diligently supervising kids’ online activity.

Cut 15 (08) “…to your child.”

The Baton Rouge Advocate is reporting that a man with a large knife was seen outside Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards’ office around 11:00 Thursday morning. An Edwards’ spokesperson said employees saw the man enter a bathroom and was then apprehended by Edwards’ security officer, Lt Chuck Karrias. They said the man appeared mentally ill and intoxicated. BRPD Chief TJ Morse said no one was attacked and no criminal charges were filed. Since it was determined that he was not an immediate threat to himself or others, the man was released to his family so he could receive proper treatment.

A new rule aimed at streamlining access to energy needed for large projects like data centers has been approved by the Public Service Commission. Utilities looking to build infrastructure to power those massive projects will no longer have to prove that the generation is the cheapest and most reliable way available. Commissioner Jean-Paul Coussan proposed the rule to accelerate the timelines for these projects. But Alaina DiLaura with the Alliance for Affordable Energy says everyone else will end up paying the price.

Cut 9 (12)  “…and industrial ratepayers.”

Louisiana is expected to make access to high-speed internet available to every Louisiana resident by 2028, two years earlier than initially expected. Connect LA executive director Veneeth Iyengar says state and parish officials have come together to speed up the process.

Cut 6 (14) “…ahead of schedule.”