After five months on the run, the last escapee from the Orleans Parish jailbreak has been captured. Derrick Groves was taken into custody in Atlanta yesterday. Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams says the public was instrumental in capturing Groves, and the other escapees.

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In addition to a second-degree murder conviction, Groves will also be charged with simple escape and will likely face charges in Georgia and from federal prosecutors.

Video recently released by late Kyren Lacy’s defense attorney caused national outrage and sparked questions about the investigation of the fatal crash that resulted in Lacy being charged with negligent homicide. State Police stood by their findings and released their own video. We’re now learning the Lafourche Parish District Attorney’s report says Lacy’s vehicle was back in his lane before the accident and the driver of the car that swerved and crashed into the victim’s vehicle was following too closely.

In late January, the Superdome will play host to the Biggest Rock Band on Earth. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The Republican Senate primary is in April, and Senator Bill Cassidy is facing strong opposition from within his own party because of his 2021 vote to convict then-former President Trump during his second impeachment trial. The latest to announce her run, St. Tammany Parish Councilwoman, Kathy Seiden, says Cassidy is not a true Republican.

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Derrick Groves, the last of 10 escapees from the Orleans Parish jailbreak in May, was taken into custody in Atlanta yesterday. Attorney General Liz Murrill says these last five months have been taxing for everyone involved in trying to capture Groves.

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Once he’s extradited back to Louisiana, he will be incarcerated in Angola.

St. Tammany Parish Councilwoman Kathy Seiden is the first woman to enter the 2026 Republican primary race for U.S. Senate that already has incumbent Bill Cassidy and three other well-known challengers — Treasurer John Fleming, State Senator Blake Miguez and Public Service Commissioner Eric Skrmetta. Seiden says Cassidy’s challengers have not said how they will help American families.

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Seiden says her platform is rooted in faith, family and America First principles.

A new study gives a clear indication of ULM’s economic impact in Northeast Louisiana. Andre Champagne reports.

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Despite drive-through daiquiris and an abundance of celebratory events, Louisiana ranks 30^th in the number of people who binge drink alcohol says a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We’re tied with Maine with 17% of adults reporting drinking four or more drinks on one occasion for women or five or more for men. The number varies from parish to parish with Ascension and Lafayette parishes reporting the highest number of heavy or binge drinking and East Carroll and Madison the lowest.

And then, there were none. The last remaining escapee from the Orleans Parish jailbreak has been captured. Derrick Groves was taken into custody in Atlanta yesterday following an hours long standoff. He and nine others escaped from the jail back on May 16th. State Police Colonel Robert Hodges told a news conference last night that Groves’ capture marks the end of a five-month ordeal.

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Attorney General Liz Murrill says these last five months have been very taxing for everyone involved in trying to capture Groves.

On January 31st, the Superdome will host the Biggest Rock Band on Earth. The Rockin’ 1000 will take the floor of the Superdome for the rock phenomenon’s first-ever U.S. show. Kelly Schulz with New Orleans and Company says this is a concert like none other.

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The Rockin’ 1000 movement started on July 26th, 2015, when Fabio Zaffagnini gathered one-thousand musicians in a field in Cesena, Italy, to play the Foo Fighters song “Learn To Fly” strictly as a call for the band to hold a concert in the city.

The 2026 U.S. Senate race has its first female candidate. Jeff Palermo has more.

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A new study gives a very clear picture of ULM’s economic impact on Northeast Louisiana. University President Dr. Carrie Castille says the university generates more than 617-million dollars of annual economic impact.

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The Louisiana Attorney General’s Office will be conducting an independent investigation into the State Police investigation of the crash they say was caused by LSU star receiver Kyren Lacy. Louisiana Democratic Party Executive Director Dadrius (“Darius”) Lanus says after viewing the video, it seems that Louisiana State Police investigators have some explaining to do.

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State Police just released video showing Lacy’s car speeding and passing cars in a no passing zone. Body cam footage at the scene shows witnesses saying it was a green charger speeding toward a driver that caused her to hit another vehicle trying to avoid the charger.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says it received 13-hundred applications for the 2025 Black Bear Hunting Lottery. The Louisiana black bear was removed from the Endangered Species list in 2016, and black bear biologist John Hanks…

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An Iberville Parish deputy is fighting for his life and another deputy lost his life after they were shot while interviewing a suspect at the Iberville Courthouse Monday evening. Officials are calling for prayers for the family of Deputy Charles Riley who died and for the other deputy who is the son of Iberville Parish Sheriff, Brett Stassi. He is in critical condition in a Baton Rouge hospital. The shooter also died from a gunshot wound to the head.

River Oaks Private School in Monroe is a finalist for a one-million-dollar sports facility makeover from T-Mobile. Andre Champagne has more.

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The case against Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law will be reheard after the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a previous 3-judge’s panel decision that the law requiring the Ten Commandments be hung in all Louisiana public school classrooms was unconstitutional. No date has been set for the hearing that will now be heard by the full court rather than the 3-judge panel.

State and parish officials are calling for prayers after two deputies were shot at the Iberville Courthouse. Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Charles Riley died after he and another deputy were shot while interviewing a suspect around 8:00 Monday evening. The other deputy is the son of Iberville Parish Sheriff, Brett Stassi. He is in critical condition in a Baton Rouge hospital. The suspect died from a gunshot wound to the head. It’s not yet clear whether it was self-inflicted or not. Parish President Chris Daigle…

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The historic Shreveport Country Club is now ashes, and the future of the property that hosted thousands of weddings and other events is in doubt. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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The Louisiana Attorney General’s Office will be conducting an independent investigation into the State Police investigation of the crash they say was caused by LSU star receiver Kyren Lacy. Newly-surfaced video shows that Lacy’s car 72 feet behind the fatal crash. Lacy died by suicide days before a grand jury was to consider charges of vehicular homicide against him. Louisiana Democratic Party Executive Director Dadrius (“Darius”) Lanus says he wants to know how many other similar instances are out there.

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An Iberville Parish deputy was killed and another seriously injured at the courthouse in Plaquemine last night. The deputies were shot just before 8:00 while interviewing a suspect in a sexual assault investigation. After being rushed to the hospital, Deputy Charles Riley did not survive his injuries. The other deputy is the son of Iberville Parish Sheriff Brett Stassi. He was airlifted to a Baton Rouge hospital where he is listed in critical condition.    Parish President Chris Daigle…

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The shooter died from a gunshot wound to the head.

It took 75 firefighters from Shreveport to put out the fire that destroyed the Shreveport Country Club over the weekend; Shreveport Community Church owns the 115-year-old property. Pastor Denny Duron says they are figuring out what the next steps are.

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The Louisiana Democratic Party is calling for change after video appears to contradict State Police’s assertion that former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy caused a deadly crash. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A small Pre-K-through-12 private school in Monroe is a finalist for a one-million-dollar sports facility makeover from T-Mobile. Ryan Dickson, the assistant principal and assistant athletic director at River Oaks School, says winning the competition could give the school a chance to upgrade multiple football facilities.

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A train collision in Shreveport claimed the lives of two people and a dog Monday morning. SPD says a preliminary investigation shows that a Nissan SUV was hit on the drivers side by a Kansas City Southern freight train around 2:00 am when the driver of the SUV ignored flashing warning lights and went around the lowered warning arm. A passenger who said he was in the front passenger’s seat was taken to the hospital for treatment.

The attorney for former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy says video evidence shows he was not responsible for a fatal crash last December in Thibodaux. On HTV-10 News Friday, Matthew Ory says body camera footage shows Lacy’s vehicle traveling well behind the head-on collision.

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Lacy had been charged with negligent homicide; he died by suicide just before a grand jury was to hear the evidence.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says they received 13-hundred applications for the 2025 Black Bear Hunting Lottery. LDWF black bear biologist John Hanks says the 2024 hunt drew 973 applications. He says interest was higher this year, because more of the state is open to bear hunting during a two week long season in December…

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LSU coach Brian Kelly says quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is a go for Saturday’s game against South Carolina. Kelly says Nussmeier used the bye week to get more mental reps without having to put any pressure on his ab.

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The attorney for former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy says video evidence and other data collected show he was not responsible for a fatal crash that occurred last December in Thibodaux. Matthew Ory made it clear during an HTV 10 interview the evidence he provided was collected by the Lafourche Parish District Attorney’s Office and the last statement of their report, contradicts what State Police has said…

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LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly has commented on the new evidence released over the weekend

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Another company announces plans to invest in Lafayette. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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For Saints fans, the start of this season, along with the end of last season, seemed like a long, national nightmare. The Saints ended an eight-game losing streak dating back to last season with a 26-14 win over the Giants. Not only is it Kellen Moore’s first win as an NFL head coach – but it’s also Spencer Rattler’s first win as an NFL starting quarterback in 11 tries. Fans were thrilled for the former South Carolina Gamecock.

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The Saints will try to make it two in a row this Sunday at the Superdome against New England.

Another company announces an investment in Lafayette. Baton Rouge-based electrical contractor MMR announces that it’s expanding its footprint in Louisiana by investing in a new assembly plant in Lafayette. Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois says it’s a huge win for both Lafayette and the state.

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The Saints picked up their first victory on Sunday, defeating the Giants 26-14 and second-year quarterback Spencer Rattler earned his first win as a starter in the NFL after starting his career 0-10. Rattler says that he isn’t worried about the past and is focused on improving each week to help his team.

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An attorney for former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy says video evidence disputes a State Police’s report that he caused a fatal crash in Lafourche Parish last December. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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UNO may soon return to the name LSUNO, the name it was known by until 1974. Originally part of the LSU System, UNO dropped the Louisiana State part of its name years before it fell under the University of Louisiana System in 2011. This year, lawmakers approved their return to the LSU System to address financial concerns and there’s move to return the name and there are mixed feelings. Some say the LSUNO name is better because of the LSU brand others UNO supports the school’s unique identity.

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple approves Farm Bureau’s request for a nearly 12-percent auto insurance rate decrease. He says Farm Bureau is the first company that told him its rate decrease request is a direct result of the insurance reform package that the legislature passed this year. He says Louisiana is becoming a more attractive state for insurance companies to do business.

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Congressman Cleo Fields is denying allegations of insider trading. The news website NOTUS reports the Democrat is being investigated after he bought a large amount of Oracle stock days before President Trump signed an executive order that gave the company a leading role in TikTok’s pending U.S. spinoff from a Chinese company. Fields says he’s been trading stocks for a long time.

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What does the weather hold in store for you this weekend? It depends on where you are in the state. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says those in Southeast Louisiana could be in for a wet end to the weekend.

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For those in North Louisiana, the much-needed rain will not be forthcoming.

ULM is on the road to play Northwestern out of the Big 10. The Wildcats are 2-and-2, and Warhawks Coach Bryant Vincent says Northwestern is physical, tough and disciplined.

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Kick off from Evanston, Illinois, is at 2 p-m.