Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill went to Washington, D-C, to urge the Food and Drug Administration to end its mail-order abortion pill policy. Murrill says out of state doctors are dispensing the abortion pill mifepristone through the mail to pregnant women in Louisiana, and the results in many cases are devastating.

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In Louisiana, Mifepristone can only be prescribed in hospital settings.

New Special Envoy to Greenland, Governor Jeff Landry will be in Washington to discuss his role in the U.S. acquiring the Danish territory. President Trump says the U.S. needs the territory for security and is in a better position to protect it from Russia and China. Officials from Greenland and Denmark with Vice President Vance yesterday. Earlier this month Landry said he was interested in getting to know the people of Greenland and would visit in March as he accepted an invitation to a prestigious dog sled race there. The Greenland Dog Sledding Association says they want to know who invited a Foreign political actor and called the invitation inappropriate.

If you need to sign up for or renew your health insurance through HealthCare-dot-gov, time is running out for this year. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A bill that included over 350 million dollars for 51 Louisiana projects is up for discussion in the Senate today. One of the projects provides 137-million dollars for Atchafalaya River basin flood control. Senator Bill Cassidy says it’s critical and is part of the greater infrastructure project to protect the coastal parishes of St. Mary, Terrebonne and Lafourche.

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If you need to sign up or renew your health insurance through HealthCare-dot-gov, you have until midnight tonight to do so. Mike Bertaut, a healthcare economist with Louisiana Blue, says for some people, there’s a very important change that will have a major impact on their budgets.

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This week, the Senate is expected to take up a bill that includes more than 350-million dollars in earmarks for 51 projects in Louisiana. One of those projects would dedicate over 137-million dollars for flood control work in the Atchafalaya River basin. Senator Bill Cassidy says preventing high water in the Atchafalaya River basin is critical.

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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill says it’s time for the F-D-A to tighten its rules on the mailing of abortion drugs. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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A memorial service takes place today for former Louisiana State Senator Robert Kostelka, who passed away Saturday at age of 92. Kostelka also served as a district attorney and judge for Ouachita and Morehouse parishes. Kostelka was in the state senate from 2003 to 2016 and served alongside longtime Francis Thompson, who is now a House member. Thompson calls Kostelka a good man.

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Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments over lawsuits filed by coastal parishes against oil and gas companies for damages to the coastline caused by drilling. These arguments come in the wake of a Plaquemines Parish jury awarding the parish almost 745-million dollars against Chevron last year. Loyola Law Professor Dane Ciolino says Chevron wants to move the cases to federal court, because those courts tend to be more conservative and defendant-friendly.

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When you vote in the primary election this year, in some races, you will only be allowed to vote for candidates in your own party because federal offices, the State Supreme Court, the Public Service Commission and BESE races are now closed primaries. Steven Procopio, with the Public Affairs Research Council, says if you’re registered “no party affiliation,” then you can choose which your ballot.

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If you’re registered any party other than Republican or Democrat, you’re not allowed to vote in those primary races.

Not only did LSU land the top quarterback in the transfer portal yesterday but Sophomore running back Caden Durham announced he’s withdrawing his name from the portal to return to LSU. Tiger Rag magazine editor Glen Guilbeau says LSU’s new coaching staff had to repair their relationship with Durham after they went after Kewan Lacy of Ole Miss.

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It’s not too late to get a flu shot. Though according to the latest data compiled by the Louisiana Department of Health, rates flu cases are decreasing, flu activity is still high. On WRKF radio in Baton Rouge, Dr. Julio Figueroa, an infectious disease expert at LSU Health New Orleans, says one of the dominant strains infecting people is called H3N2.

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Figueroa says the vaccine may not prevent you from getting the flu, but it can prevent serious symptoms and with Mardi Gras parades and balls coming, it’s still a good idea.

Closed party primaries are coming to this year’s elections for the State Supreme Court, the Public Service Commission and BESE races. Steven Procopio, the president of the Public Affairs Research Council, says double-check your party affiliation because.

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If you’re registered “no party affiliation,” then you can choose the ballot you vote. Those registered Independent or any party other than Democrat or Republican cannot vote in the primary.

Argument in lawsuits filed by coastal parishes against oil and gas companies for damages to the coastline caused by drilling were heard by the U.S. Supreme Court yesterday. The state says the cases should remain in state court. Chevron argued that those cases belong in federal court, citing 80-year-old federal contracts but Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino says

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LSU football has one of the top transfer portal classes in the country. Andre Champagne has more.

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The Louisiana Department of Health says the rates of flu cases is down, but flu activity is still high. On WRKF radio in Baton Rouge, Dr. Julio Figueroa, with LSU Health New Orleans, says the H3N2 strain is more severe but it’s still a good idea to get a flu shot with coming Mardi Gras parades and balls.

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The Supreme Court heard arguments yesterday over lawsuits filed by coastal parishes against oil and gas companies for damages to the coastline caused by drilling. Chevron argued that those cases belong in federal court, citing federal contracts. Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino says they’re citing the Federal Officer Removal Statute.

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According to the latest data compiled by the Louisiana Department of Health, case rates for the flu are decreasing, but flu activity is still high. On WRKF radio in Baton Rouge, Dr. Julio Figueroa, with LSU Health New Orleans, says if you think you have the flu, it’s best to get tested right away, because the prescription drugs available to combat the flu are more effective when taken shortly after the onset of symptoms.

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He also says it’s not too late to get the flu shot.

Closed primaries are coming so you may want to verify party affiliation. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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LSU has signed the top-rated quarterback in the transfer portal, Sam Leavitt of Arizona State. The Tigers also received a commitment from redshirt freshman quarterback Landen Clark of Elon over the weekend and they’re still going after redshirt freshman quarterback Husan (HOO-san) Longstreet of USC, who’s rated as the number six transfer quarterback. Tiger Rag magazine editor Glenn Guilbeau says it would be major if Kiffin can land all three.

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The Supreme Court hears oral arguments over lawsuits filed by coastal parishes accusing oil and gas companies of causing erosion by drilling and exploration activity. Jeff Palermo reports.

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The Louisiana Department of Health reports flu case rates are decreasing, but flu activity is still high. On WRKF radio in Baton Rouge, Dr. Julio Figueroa, with LSU Health New Orleans, says one dominant strain this year is H3N2.

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Figueroa says if you think you have the flu, it’s best to get tested right away

Lane Kiffin is off to a hot start as the head coach at LSU. Yesterday, Kiffin landed a commitment from redshirt sophomore Sam Leavitt of Arizona State, who’s the top-rated quarterback in the transfer portal. Tiger Rag magazine editor Glenn Guilbeau says Leavitt is the full package.

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In addition to Leavitt, LSU also received a commitment from redshirt freshman quarterback Landen Clark of Elon over the weekend. And LSU sophomore running back Caden Durham announced that he’s withdrawing his name from the transfer portal and returning in 2026 to play for the Tigers.

When you vote in the primary election this year, you will be limited to voting for members of your own political party for federal offices, the State Supreme Court, the Public Service Commission and BESE which are now in closed primaries. Steven Procopio, with the Public Affairs Research Council says if you have no party affiliation and vote in one party’s primary, you cannot vote in the other party’s runoff. And for those registered with so called third parties Procopio says…

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The number one-rated Q-B in the transfer portal, Sam Leavitt, has committed to LSU after a lengthy visit to Baton Rouge last week that was followed up by Kiffin visiting him in Tennessee. Leavitt led Arizona State to a Big 12 Championship and a College Football Playoff berth in 2024. Michelle Gardner with the Arizona Republic covered Leavitt at A-S-U…

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LSU fans hope history repeats itself. Jayden Daniels also transferred from Arizona State to LSU and ended up winning the Heisman in 2023.

A heartbreaking tragedy in Lafayette, a four-year-old boy is shot to death over the weekend. Lafayette Police Corporal Ashley Wood says police were called to the home shortly before six Saturday afternoon.

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Blaze Rubin, died from his injuries. The two- and four-year-olds were related. Another young relative 17-year-old Jenarius Johnson has been charged with negligent homicide and illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile

New Orleans has a new mayor. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Helena Moreno was sworn in by former Vice President, Kamala Harris. She says Moreno is up for the challenge of serving as New Orleans’ 63rd mayor.

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Helena Moreno was sworn in this morning as the 63rd mayor of the City of New Orleans. The one theme she repeated in her roughly 13-minute inaugural address was that she’s “all in” for New Orleans. The former TV news anchor, state legislator and city councilwoman said she knows that she has a very tall task ahead of her.

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The new mayor asked everyone to come together to lead New Orleans into a new chapter. She said this is a turning point; and in these challenging times, failure is not an option.

Helena Moreno was sworn in by former First Lady Kamala Harris, who said she first crossed paths with Moreno many years ago.

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We’re getting more reaction to the new federal nutrition guidelines released last week. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Former Arizona State quarterback, Sam Leavitt will reportedly sign with LSU. Head Coach Lane Kiffin dubbed the portal king by some, was able to bring in Leavitt, the number one quarterback in the transfer portal. Leavitt considered Tennessee, Miami, and Kentucky before deciding to join the Tigers. Leavitt is in good company. The last quarterback from Arizona State to transfer to LSU was none other than Heisman trophy winning, Jayden Daniels. Arizona Republic’s Michelle Garner covered him at ASU talked about his value.

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After eight years, the people of New Orleans have some new terminology to get used to – “Mayor Moreno.” Helena Moreno was sworn in this morning as the 63rd mayor of the City of New Orleans. In her inaugural address, Mayor Moreno says today represents not only a new beginning, but also a new direction.

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A recent audit of 24 New Orleans-area restaurants by SeaD Consulting found that nearly one-third of them were lying about the source of their shrimp, in violation of a state law that went into effect a year ago. Marrero State Senator Pat Connick says lack of enforcement has led to a decrease in compliance and he’s calling on the Louisiana Department of Health to step up its enforcement of the law and to hold non-compliant restaurants accountable.

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Looks like LSU has their starting quarterback. Former Arizona State quarterback, Sam Leavitt will reportedly sign with the Tigers. After a recent visit to Baton Rouge didn’t go as well as expected, Leavitt visited Knoxville and Miami and considered Kentucky, then reconsidered LSU. In 2024 Leavitt was the Big 12 Freshman of the Year and in 2025 he led the Sun Devils to defeat Texas Tech in the Red Raiders only regular season loss. Leavitt is in good company. The last LSU transfer quarterback from Arizona State was Heisman trophy winning, Jayden Daniels. Arizona Republic’s Michelle Garner covered him at ASU.

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Amtrak is boosting capacity on the Mardi Gras line for Carnival Season. Knox Ross, the chairman of the Southern Rail Commission, says at certain times, capacity will increase by about 62 riders.

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Ross says the Mardi Gras line has boosted tourism along the entire route.

And he says, they would have preferred to add even more cars, but the one additional car during those peak times is all the inventory would allow

The pilot of the plane that went down in Jefferson County Texas yesterday was recovered this morning.  According to authorities, Jennings businessman, 71-year-old Carl Krielow died when his plane crashed around 3:00 yesterday. He was reportedly traveling to Galveston after taking off from Thibodaux and briefly stopping in Jennings. The tracking of his flight ended around 3 p.m. near Sabine Pass. Krielow, was a former commissioner of the Port of Lake Charles. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are working to determine the cause of the crash.

Some emotional testimony at the final meeting of the Hazing Prevention Task Force. The task force was assembled following last year’s hazing death of Southern University Student Caleb Wilson. Wilson’s father, Corey Wilson Sr., urged lawmakers to put their biases aside and pass common-sense legislation.

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According to CDC data, Louisiana currently has one of the highest rates of flu infections in the country. Deputy Surgeon General Dr. Wyche Coleman says one of the best things you can do to keep yourself, your loved ones, and your community healthy is wash your hands.

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After delays in beginning construction, the Bucees in Lafayette is expected to open by mid-2027. The new 74-thousand-square-foot store will be one of the chain’s largest. Mandi Mitchell with the Lafayette Economic Development Authority says it’s expected to create as many as 200 new jobs.

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