As required by a new law, cameras are being installed inside every public and charter school special education classroom. Bill author, Representative Shane Mack, says it’s to help everyone when incidents occur but the cameras are only part of what the law does to help parents and school faculty and staff.

Cut 12 (07) “…handle the situation.”

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says his department is working to establish a property insurance discount for homeowners with fortified roofs. He says information on the discount benchmarks will soon be available, but he says, if you have a fortified roof and if you believe your homeowners insurance premium should be lower, shop around

Cut 6 (07) “…say a lot.”

When the Mardi Gras parades are over, participating horses will again be put up for adoption. Jeanne Burns reports.

Cut 3 (35) “…I’m Jeanne Burns.”

Every parish in Louisiana will be showcased in a new travel series that debuts tonight at 8 PM on Louisiana Public Broadcasting. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says the L-A 64 series will take viewers off the beaten path to experience local traditions and all things make each community distinctive…

Cut 7 (11) “…in each parish.”

Public broadcasting stations in Mississippi, Alabama, and Arkansas plan to air the series this summer.

At the beginning of this month, all public and charter school special education classrooms in Louisiana are required to have cameras installed inside them. Author of the bill signed into law last year, Livingston Representative Shane Mack, says the purpose is to help parents or guardians get involved if there’s an incident.

Cut 11 (11) “…in the classrooms.”

With 11,000 installed, Louisiana is the fastest growing state for Fortified roofs in America. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says his department is working to establish a benchmark range on discounts for homeowners’ property insurance when they have a fortified roof. He says this regulation would require Louisiana insurance companies to either meet the minimum benchmark or provide justification for not doing so.

Cut 5 (11) “…our state.”

Louisiana residents can learn what makes each parish unique in a new original travel series that debuts tonight on L-P-B. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The Humane Society of Louisiana is again implementing the Mardi Gras Horse Adoption Program to keep horses from being sold for slaughter after the parades are over. Executive Director Jeff Dorson says since they launched the program in 2017, every horse that it has taken in has been adopted into permanent homes. He says they’re careful with their application process.

Cut 15 (09) “…a good fit.”

Gunfire was reported at another small-town Mardi Gras parade over the weekend. Jeanerette Police chief Terrence Moore says no one was injured by the gunshots at the parade Saturday afternoon. Authorities immediately arrested a man who was reportedly firing randomly into the air. A child did sustain minor injuries when an officer riding an ATV, responding to the shots fired call was unable to avoid hitting the child who had stepped into the street to retrieve Mardi Gras throws. That incident is under investigation. On January 31^st, gunfire at a Clinton parade put several people in the hospital some with probable life-altering injuries.

When all the Mardi Gras parades are over, the horses will be put up for adoption. The Humane Society of Louisiana is again implementing the Mardi Gras Horse Adoption Program. Executive Director Jeff Dorson says they launched the program to break the cycle of uncertainty.

Cut 13 (10)  “…sold for slaughter.”

Some horses have already been adopted; Dorson says he hopes to have all of this year’s horses adopted by March 4th.

A law passed last year, requiring special education classrooms be equipped with cameras, is now in effect. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says his department is working to establish a benchmark range on the discount a homeowner should receive on their property insurance for having a fortified roof. Temple says these benchmarks are being thoughtfully developed to help consumers receive the discounts they deserve for fortifying their homes…

Cut 4 (07) “…mandatory discount.”

Louisiana is the fastest growing state for Fortified roofs in America with over 11-thousand Fortified roofs installed.

Qualifying for Louisiana’s federal elections will take place next week. Incumbent Bill Cassidy could face three well-known challengers in the Republican U.S. Senate primary — John Fleming, Julia Letlow and Eric Skrmetta. LaPolitics publisher Jeremy Alford says President Trump’s endorsement of Letlow will help with fundraising.

Cut 10 (12) “…to Julia Letlow.”

Legendary Saints quarterback Drew Brees is a Pro Football Hall of Famer. Bress said it was a privilege to play and he was honored.

Cut 22 (05) “…everyday”

He said the honor was still surreal.

State Treasurer John Fleming presented the largest unclaimed property checks in Louisiana history to a Shreveport native and his son Tuesday at a Logansport Chamber of Commerce meeting. It was two checks totaling more than 400 thousand dollars and Fleming said he wanted to present them publicly to increase public awareness of the state’s unclaimed property fun which currently stands at about 1.2 billion dollars.

Cut 9 (09)  “…not the legislature.”

He says one in six people in Louisiana has unclaimed property, averaging about 900 dollars

Louisiana Tech and head football coach Sonny Cumbie have agreed on a new three-year contract worth 760-thousand dollars a year. It’s a 155-thousand dollar annual pay cut for Cumbie. Athletic Director Ryan Ivey says 155-thousand dollars will go towards revenue sharing deals with the players, which will help with recruiting efforts and roster retention.

Cut 14 (12) “…character as well.”

Ivey says Cumbie could earn more per year if he reaches several different performance-based incentives.

The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign begins today and runs through Mardi Gras, February 17^th. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says Carnival is on of four times per year that the state receives federal funding to pay law enforcement overtime to look for impaired drivers.

Cut 5 (09) “…enforcement units available.”

Primaries in Louisiana’s federal elections are quickly approaching with qualifying happening next week. President Trump has endorsed State Senator Blake Miguez to represent the 5^th Congressional district though Miguez does not live in the 5^th district. La Politic editor Jeremy Alford says it remains to be seen whether the president’s endorsement can overcome the issue of the Acadiana lawmaker wants to represent a district that’s based in northeast Louisiana and stretches to Baton Rouge.

Cut 12 (06) “…of that chatter.”

Louisiana Tech football coach Sonny Cumbie has agreed to a three-year reconstructed contract. Andre Champagne reports.

Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

Power has been restored to all 130,000 North and Central Louisiana Entergy Customers who can safely receive it after the widespread damage from the recent ice storms.  Entergy says many customers had to have their power restored multiple times as the ongoing ice damage continued to cause outages and delay assessments. Rural and heavily wooded areas were hardest hit.

Qualifying is next week and the Republican primary for the fifth district congressional race has announced candidates as they look to replace U.S. Senate candidate, Julia Letlow, who currently represents a district that stretches from northeast Louisiana to Baton Rouge. State Senator Blake Miguez is running, though he doesn’t live in the district. LaPolitics publisher Jeremy Alford says we’ve seen this before.

Cut 11 (10) “…anchored House district.”

Legendary Saints quarterback Drew Brees is a Pro Football Hall of Famer. Brees was elected on his first ballot, and says it’s an absolute honor…

Cut 19 (11) “…I would say”

Another enhanced drunk driving enforcement operation begins today. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

State Treasurer John Fleming presented two unclaimed property checks totaling more than $400,000 to Shreveport native James Willett and his son Tuesday – for the largest unclaimed property award in state history. Fleming says he was simply returning their unclaimed property

Cut 7 (10) “…he passed away.”

Qualifying for Louisiana’s federal elections will take place next week, and there are two interesting races to watch. Incumbent Bill Cassidy could face three well-known challengers in the Republican U.S. Senate primary — John Fleming, Julia Letlow and Eric Skrmetta. LaPolitics publisher Jeremy Alford says President Trump’s endorsement of Letlow will help with fundraising.

Cut 10 (12) “…to Julia Letlow.”

Another enhanced statewide drunk driving enforcement operation gets underway today. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over goes from now through Mardi Gras, February 17th. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says Carnival is traditionally one of the deadliest periods in Louisiana.

Cut 4 (12) “…an impaired driver.”

State Treasurer John Fleming was in a giving mood this week. Jeff Palermo reports.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Louisiana Tech and head football coach Sonny Cumbie have agreed on a new three-year contract worth 760-thousand dollars a year. It’s a 155-thousand dollar annual pay cut for Cumbie, but Athletic Director Ryan Ivey says Cumbie could earn more per year if he reaches several different performance-based incentives.

Cut 13 (10)  “…that moving forward.”

The city of Monroe, which has debris all over the place from the ice storm, is waiting to see if the disaster will be classified as Category A Emergency Work. This designation would mean Monroe and other communities will be reimbursed by the federal government at a higher rate for debris removal. Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis is confident this disaster will receive the Category A designation…

Cut 9 (11)  “…designation.”

Ellis estimates the cost of debris removal for Monroe is 15-million dollars.

Tomorrow afternoon officials will break ground on the new River Parishes Community College Donaldsonville campus. Louisiana Community and Technical College System president Richard Nelson says this facility will train workers for the Hyundai Steel mill that will be built over the next few years on the Westbank of the Mississippi River in Donaldsonville….

Cut 3 (04) “…advanced manufacturing.”

Construction on the Hyundai Steel Mill is expected to be completed by 2029. It will employ 13-hundred workers with an average salary of 95-thousand dollars a year.

President Trump makes another endorsement, and one analyst says this one’s a jaw-dropper. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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When it comes to recruiting, LSU Football Coach Lane Kiffin doesn’t like to take no for an answer. When top transfers Sam Leavitt and Jordan Seaton left Baton Rouge without committing, Kiffin hopped on a plane. Kiffin told the media yesterday that he’s willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done.

Cut 13 (13) “…how I work.”

A groundbreaking tomorrow for the new River Parishes Community College Donaldsonville campus. Louisiana Community and Technical College System president Richard Nelson says this facility will train workers for the Hyundai Steel mill which when complete will employ 13-hundred workers with an average salary of 95-thousand dollars a year. The college also will expand other technical training opportunities, strengthen the regional talent pipeline and support future workforce needs of industry partners in the River Parishes…

Cut 4 (06) “…these jobs.”

President Trump has endorsed State Senator Blake Miguez in the District Five U.S. House race, just one day after Miguez announced his withdrawal from the U.S. Senate race to run for the House. ULM political science professor Joshua Stockley says when he heard that, his jaw dropped to the ground.

Cut 6 (09) “…crowded Republican field.”

Ouachita Parish and the city of Monroe took a heavy blow in the recent ice storms. More than 45-thousand customers were without power across the parish and hundreds are still without power but Monroe Mayor, Friday Ellis, says despite the lengthy power outages, the cleanup and the cold weather last week, the people of Monroe have kept a positive attitude….

Cut 11 (09) “…spirits are up.”

LSU football’s roster underwent a massive turnover after this last season. 38 football players from the 2025 football team entered the transfer portal. Speaking to the media yesterday, Coach Lane Kiffin says after a 7-6 season, the personnel needed to change.

Cut 12 (14) “…needed to be changes.”

State Senator Blake Miguez has received President Trump’s endorsement in the race for the District Five U.S. House seat but Miguez lives in New Iberia, which is not in the 5th district. Interestingly, candidates do not have to live in the district they represent as long as they live somewhere in the state. But ULM political science professor Joshua Stockley says…

Cut 8 (10) “…in that district?”

Stockley believes Trump’s endorsement of Miguez will thin the crowd of candidates.

The recent ice storm knocked out power to more than 45-thousand customers in Ouachita Parish. Today there are still hundreds without power. Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis once the power is fully restored, they will begin talking with utility providers about a more resilient power grid…

Cut 10 (12) “…start there.”

A groundbreaking ceremony takes place tomorrow in Ascension Parish for the construction of the River Parishes Community College Donaldsonville campus. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will be introduced during tonight’s NFL Honors program. And beloved former Saints quarterback, Drew Brees, is expected to be inducted into the Hall of Fame tonight. Luke Johnson covers the Saints for the Advocate and says it would be shocking if Brees is not a first ballot hall of famer.

Cut 13 (05)  “…Drew Brees’ name.”