A Colorado man and woman planned to smuggle contraband into a Federal prison using a cannon. An investigation by the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office says Jose Francisco Herrera Munoz and Angel Gonzales Gutierrez planned to launch over $100,000 worth of tobacco and almost $90,000 worth of methamphetamine onto the prison grounds using a compressed air cannon with a range of over 350 feet. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement assisted in the investigation as they have a detainer on Munoz and say he is in the country illegally.

We had a round of severe weather earlier in the week and State Climatologist Jay Grymes says Saturday’s weather could top that.

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A local advocacy group is speaking out against the Department of Health’s new approach to vaccines. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The Louisiana Family Forum has named Mr. Ira Milan and Mrs. Margery Milan of New Orleans as Louisiana’s Longest Married Couple for the third straight year, celebrating 83 years of marriage. LFF President Gene Mills says they will be inducted into LFF’s 2025 Marriage Hall of Fame alongside nine other honored couples.

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Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says the average wholesale price for medium sized eggs is seven dollars a dozen; and until they get the bird flu under control, those prices will continue to go up.

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Some grocery stores are putting limits on how many eggs you can buy, because of a shortage of eggs.

LDWF confirmed new captive Chronic Wasting Disease cases, raising concerns about the potential spread to wild deer.  Surveillance of harvested deer is essential for early detection and disease control.  LDWF Veterinarian Dr. Jonathan Roberts cited a recent case where two mule deer were illegally harvested and transported from Colorado to Louisiana.

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Hunters can contact their local LDWF field offices for sample testing.

The Saints officially introduce their new head coach. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Disappointing economic development news for Louisiana as International Paper announces the closure of its containerboard mill in Natchitoches Parish. It’s one of four facilities International Paper is closing across the country and here in Louisiana it means the loss of 300 permanent jobs. State Representative Jack MacFarland says the Louisiana Workforce Commission will help the impacted workers find a new job…

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International Paper says it needs to streamline its footprint to focus investments on facilities that will best serve customers.

A report of a student in possession of a vape on a school bus led to the discovery of alleged organized crime activity. During an investigation, Detectives with DeRitter Police Department and the Beauregard Sheriff’s office, with the school resource officer discovered a firearm that was to be delivered to another student and a plan to fight another juvenile group outside school.  Eight students aged 13 to 18 have been arrested and more are expected. While searching for a home reported to be a hangout for the juveniles, authorities found 27 firearms. The owner of that home has an outstanding warrant for possession of firearms for persons convicted of domestic abuse battery.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says it has found three more positive captive cases of chronic wasting disease in deer. The recent detections were in Concordia, St. Landry and Tangipahoa Parishes and they are linked to a CWD positive deer pen in Jefferson Davis Parish. LDWF Veterinarian Doctor Jonathan Roberts says CWD has not been shown to be contagious to humans…

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Northwest Louisiana is losing hundreds of jobs as International Paper announces it’s closing its containerboard mill in Natchitoches Parish. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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36-year-old Kellen Moore is the Saints 19th head coach. He will be the youngest head coach in the NFL next season, but he’s already had success in the Superdome as the Eagles Offensive coordinator for their win of Super Bowl 59 this past Sunday. As for the team’s quarterback going forward, Moore also a former quarterback had great praise for the team’s current quarterback, Derek Carr.

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LDWF confirmed new captive Chronic Wasting Disease cases, raising concerns about the potential spread to wild deer. LDWF Veterinarian Dr. Jonathan Roberts says five additional positives were detected this season.

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CWD is a fatal neurodegenerative disease affecting animals in the deer family. Hunters can contact their local LDWF field offices for sample testing.

Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says one reason for the high price of eggs is bird flu. He says that’s because there are fewer hens laying eggs.

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Strain says to keep egg prices from spiraling out of control, they have to stop the spread of bird flu.

The Saints officially introduce their new head coach. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A large employer in northwest Louisiana is closing, resulting in hundreds of people losing their jobs. International Paper announced this morning it’s closing three of its plants, including the containerboard mill in the Natchitoches Parish town of Campti. State Representative Jack McFarland says the mill will cease operations by the end of April…

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International Paper is one of the largest employers in Natchitoches Parish as it employs 300 people.

The cause of Adan Manzano’s death has not yet been determined but the police found the Kansas City Sports reporter’s phone and credit cards in Danette Colbert’s Slidell residence. She is being held in the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center and now Investigators are trying to determine if she might be connected other deaths that occurred under similar circumstances. Colbert was seen on surveillance entering Manzano’s hotel room with him and later leaving alone. Kenner Police Chief Keith Conley referenced a December unsolved death on Dauphine Street. Currently Colbert is only accused of stealing Manzano’s phone and credit cards.

A Flood Watch is in effect for northern Louisiana. The National Weather Service says Monroe, Jonesboro and Natchitoches could see as much as six inches of rain. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim has advice…

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The Saints have a new head coach! 36-year-old Kellen Moore will have his challenges as a first-time head coach and he takes over a team where the better players are older, and it’s unclear who the long-term quarterback will be. Luke Johnson, who covers the Saints for NOLA.com, expects the Saints to be patient…

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The Port of Iberia will soon host a major development, bringing nearly 600 jobs to the region. Baton Rouge-based Cajun Industries has chosen the port for its new 60-acre assembly yard, Port Executive Director Craig Romero highlighted the importance of the local workforce, praising their skill, ingenuity, and tenacity.

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We’re getting local reaction to President Trump’s executive order halting new development of wind energy. LaRose Republican Representative Joseph Orgeron says Trump’s order does not affect any current wind farms.

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Orgeron adds, Trump is a longtime critic of wind farms, and it may be personal because a wind farm was put up near a golf course that he had purchased in Scotland.

A Flood Watch is in effect for northern Louisiana due to heavy rainfall expected through Wednesday afternoon. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says much of the watch area will see 2-4 inches of rain.

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Baton Rouge-based Cajun Industries is bringing 600 jobs to the Port of Iberia with a new assembly yard. Sean Richardson has more.

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The Saints have named Kellen Moore as the team’s new head coach. Moore just helped the Eagles win the Super Bowl as the team’s offensive coordinator. Luke Johnson who covers the Saints for NOLA.com says Moore could be bringing Eagles quarterback coach Doug Nussmeier with him to New Orleans and of course Nussmeier has Louisiana connections…

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Johnson says it’s expected former Chargers head coach Brandon Staley will be the Saints new defensive coordinator.

Governor Jeff Landry must produce text messages he sent to LSU Board Chair, Scott Ballard about law professor, Ken Levy who was suspended after he made critical remarks about Landry to his students.  Levy testified Monday that he was told and believes a student reported his comments to Landry who then reached out to Balland. Levy’s attorney, Jill Craft, says Levy’s comments are protected free speech. Nineteenth Judicial District Judge Tarvald Smith ordered Landry to produce the messages after Craft requested them.

A Flood Watch is in effect for northern Louisiana due to heavy rainfall expected through Wednesday afternoon. The National Weather Service says there will be a 50-75% chance that rainfall totals will be greater than three inches for the area. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says there’s also the chance for severe weather…

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The Saints have named a Super Bowl champion as their next head coach, Jeff Palermo has more on the hiring of Kellen Moore…

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Baton Rouge-based Cajun Industries has chosen the Port of Iberia for its new 60-acre assembly yard, where heavy industrial modules will be built. Port of Iberia Executive Director Craig Romero says Cajun Industry says, at full capacity, the facility will employ over 600 skilled workers, including crane operators, pipefitters, and welders.

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Kenner Police release new evidence in last week’s death of Kansas City sports reporter Adan Manzano, who was in New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl.  Sean Richardson has more.

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Lafayette Police say a murder-suicide happened on Johnston Street last night and the couple’s two children were present in the vehicle.  Corporal Ashley Wood says the two victims from New Iberia were found in a white SUV, 47-year-old Shentell Brown and her husband 60-year-old Kevin Brown

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Wood says she died from her wounds and then Brown turns the gun on himself.

It was quite a performance for Super Bowl 59 champions Philadelphia Eagles and Mark Romig, the chief marketing officer of New Orleans and Company says the city has gotten great feedback on its performance in Super Bowl 59.

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Louisiana was represented well on the field Sunday. A former Saint, Zack Baun returned to New Orleans as a Philadelphia Eagle and intercepted a Patrick Mahomes pass late in the 2nd quarter to set up a touchdown that put the Eagles up 24-nothing at halftime. Baun a former special teams player with the Saints, blossomed with the Eagles, earning Pro Bowl honors. He says he’s going to take time to decompress and reflect on the breakout season he had.

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DeVonta Smith from Amite High School caught a 46-yard touchdown pass in the 3rd quarter that put the game away. And former Louisiana Tech Bulldog Milton Williams forced a fumble when he sacked Patrick Mahomes in the 4th quarter and recovered that fumble.

More people have come forward to Kenner police claiming Danette Colbert, the woman linked to the suspicious death of Kansas City sports reporter Adan Manzano, also victimized them. Police Chief Keith Conley says they seized three cell phones one possibly belonging to Manzano and Conley says Pending toxicology results, charges could be upgraded to homicide.

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Lafayette Police say a murder-suicide happened last night and the couple’s two children were present in the vehicle.  Corporal Ashley Wood says, 47-year-old Shentell Brown died after being shot multiple times by her husband 60-year-old Kevin Brown and then Kevin Brown turned the gun on himself.

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Two children in the backseat exited the vehicle; one flagged down a passing motorist for help.

The Eagles dethroned the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs, 40-22, to win Super Bowl LIX. It was an especially big game for Eagles players with Louisiana ties. Former Saint Zack Baun returned to his old stomping grounds and intercepted a Patrick Mahomes pass late in the 2nd quarter to set up a touchdown that put the Eagles up 24-nothing at halftime.

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With the Saints, Baun was used almost exclusively on special teams. He blossomed with the Eagles, earning Pro Bowl honors and was a finalist for Defensive Player of the Year.

During Kendric Lamar’s halftime show, security personnel ran onto the field and tackled a man who was running around holding up a Sudanese-Palestinian flag. “Sudan” and “Gaza” were written on it. The NFL says the person detained was one of Lamar’s performers, but no one involved with the production knew that this individual would do this. The NFL is not pressing charged but he has now been banned from any future involvement with Super Bowl events.

Evidence linking Danette Colbert of Slidell to the suspicious death of Kansas City sports reporter Adan Manzano is piling up says Kenner Police. Chief Keith Conley says three cell phones were seized, and one is believed to be the victims. Conley says more potential victims of Colbert have contacted Kenner PD claiming Colbert victimized them.

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Pending further investigation and toxicology results, charges against Colbert could be upgraded to homicide.

Lafayette Police say the children of a couple were in the vehicle when 60-year-old Kevin Brown fatally shot his wife 47-year-old Shentell Brown multiple times then turned the gun on himself last night. Corporal Ashley Wood says they were from New Iberia. The two children in the backseat at the time of the shooting one flagged down a passing motorist for help.

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New Orleans has just hosted its 11th Super Bowl and is now looking to host a 12th. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Louisiana death penalty sentences may soon be carried out. A statement released by the Governor’s office says updated protocols including the use of the recently approved nitrogen hypoxia method have been finalized.  Governor Jeff Landry said, “The time forbroken promises has ended; we will carry out these sentences and justice will be dispensed.” He called on DAs to finalize cases that have already been reviewed and them quickly through the courts.