A West Monroe state senator is proposing a constitutional amendment that he says would restore accountability for judges and district attorneys who fail to prevent violent crime. Republican Jay Morris’ bill would create a mechanism for the removal of a judge or a district attorney upon the recommendation of the governor.

Cut 13 (11)  “…two-thirds vote.”

The race for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Bill Cassidy is in full swing. Congresswoman Julia Letlow entered the race after President Trump endorsed her. She has now become the target of ads accusing her of being liberal. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross…

Cut 8 (13) “…Trump-endorsed Julia Letlow.”

A survey of nearly 28-hundred parents and caregivers finds that childcare costs more than 10-thousand dollars a year per child, and many parents struggle to pay for it. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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They call it the Superbowl of rodeos and it’s coming to the Caesars Superdome in April. This event in New Orleans is the first time they are holding the Hondo Rodeo Fest outside of Arizona and Hondo CEO, James Trawick, says they chose Louisiana because the state has some of the best rodeo competitors in the U.S.

Cut 11 (06) “…Louisiana than Wyoming.”

A state senator is proposing a constitutional amendment that he says would restore accountability in Louisiana’s justice system. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A recent poll shows Incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy in the fight for his political life, his campaign has come out swinging against Julia Letlow. ULM political science professor Pearson Cross says Cassidy’s messaging has so far been effective.

Cut 7 (07) “…to define herself.”

A poll of nearly 28-hundred parents and caregivers shows how costly childcare is in Louisiana. Mattilyn Karst Batson, with the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children, says parents reported spending an average of 870 dollars per child per month, or more than ten-thousand dollars a year.

Cut 4 (11) “…parents in Louisiana” 

Hondo Rodeo Fest is coming to the Caesars Superdome in April. Each day, there are two hours of rodeo competition, followed by a concert featuring big name acts like Jason Aldean, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Cody Johnson and Creed. James Trawick is the CEO of the Hondo Rodeo Fest. He says they chose Louisiana because the state has some of the best rodeo competitors in the U.S.

Cut 10 (11) “…the perfect fit.”

In unrelated incidents, two Acadia Parish women are accused of giving their children illegal narcotics. Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office says Monesha Mouton of Crowley was arrested for allegedly giving her 3 children methamphetamine and cocaine. Brooke Labouve of Jennings was arrested for allegedly giving her child methamphetamine and marijuana. Both were booked into the Acadia Parish Jail and face cruelty to Juvenile charges.

New data released by Louisiana’s Insurance Department shows private auto insurance rates declined on average nearly six percent in 2025, while homeowners’ insurance rates rose slightly. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says the decrease in auto premiums is due to a reduction in accidents. He believes rates will continue to drop because of tort legislation approved last year…

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The United Cajun Navy sends help where it’s needed. This time it’s in the search for “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Two more forest fires broke out in Beauregard Parish today. Ag and Forestry Commissioner, Mike Strain, says crews have battled more than 40 wildfires in Southeast and Northwest Louisiana since the weekend. He says do not do any outdoor burning even if you are a prescribed burner…

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The killing of a Mexican cartel leader has sparked widespread violence all over Mexico causing flight cancellations and a Baton Rouge couple and their son are among the thousands of stranded tourists. Mandy Apolzan says she and her family were unaware flights had been cancelled on Sunday when they took an eerie drive to the airport on deserted roads with burning vehicles. Inside the airport they ran terrified after hearing gunshots. They had to spend the night in the airport but were later able to stay in a nearby hotel. They are expected to be able to fly out Thursday and Apolzan says many people have been checking on them including Congresswoman Julia Letlow.

The United Cajun Navy is now involved in the search for the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie. Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her home in Tucson, Arizona, during the early morning hours on February 1st. Incident Commander Josh Gill is on the ground in Tucson.

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New data released by Louisiana’s Insurance Department shows private auto insurance rates declined by nearly six percent in 2025, but the insurance trends shows commercial auto insurance increased nearly six-percent on average. Temple says commercial auto insurance rates are still extremely high because the limits on what could be paid out because of a serious accident are still very high…

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Central Louisiana Technical Community College is ranked as the top community college in the state. for the third consecutive year. Chancellor Dr. Heather Poole says all of CLTCC’s programs directly relate to the industries that are prevalent throughout the state, and nearly everyone who graduates lands a high-paying job right away.

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Two more forest fires broke out in Beauregard Parish today and firefighters have also been battling wildfires in northwest and southeast Louisiana. Ag and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says the dead winter grass is helping to fuel these fires and he says firefighters have battled blazes where the burning dead grass was above standing water.

Cut 13 (12) “…willdfires.”

Strain says crews have battled more than 40 wildfires in Louisiana since the weekend.

The Louisiana Insurance Department says private auto insurance rates declined on average nearly six-percent last year, while homeowners’ insurance rates rose slightly. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says the average change for homeowners’ insurance was four-percent, but last year was the first time since 2020 that they had more three insurance providers file for a rate decrease…

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The United Cajun Navy has joined the search for the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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For the third year in a row, Central Louisiana Technical Community College is ranked as the top community college in the state. The ranking comes from Niche (“neesh”), a data-driven college ranking platform. Chancellor Dr. Heather Poole says there are many factors that go into CLTCC’s dominance in the state ranking.

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Dry and windy conditions have increased the fire danger for Louisiana. LRN meteorologist Bill Jacquemin has more..

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One state lawmaker wants to put a stop to threats being made against schools. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The National Weather Service has issued another Red Flag Warning for all of southeast Louisiana today. National Weather Service Meteorologist Mike Efferson says the warning is in effect until six this evening.

Cut 3 (06) “…and spread quickly.”

Efferson says as such – and as witnessed yesterday in St. Tammany and Livingston parishes – today is not the day to be burning anything under any circumstances.

Cut 4 (10) “…very simple things.”

Efferson says you really shouldn’t use a charcoal grill today either; but if you do, make sure you take every precaution necessary.

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Wildfires are also a problem in northwest Louisiana. Caddo Parish under a strict burn ban due to severe drought and high wildfire risks.

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The Red Flag Warning comes a day after high winds and dry conditions whipped up several fires throughout the state. Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says the conditions yesterday made it impossible to be burning anything.

Cut 6 (10) “…on the ground.”

Yesterday, there were several hundred acres that were burning along I-12 in St. Tammany Parish, and Strain says the fire jumped the Interstate, forcing it to be shut down in both directions.

Cut 7 (08) “…of the Interstate.”

Strain says the St. Tammany fire was by no means the only fire burning yesterday.

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A state lawmaker has filed a bill aimed at putting a stop to school threats. Pineville Representative Mike Johnson’s bill would increase the penalties for terrorizing and menacing schools – and parents would be held financially responsible. Johnson says there would be certain instances where parents could face even more severe consequences.

Cut 9 (10)  “…them criminally liable.”

Johnson says under his bill, all students will know about the state law and the consequences surrounding it – all in a way that they can understand.

Cut 10 (15) “…have severe consequences.”

Johnson says school threats are being posted online in increasing numbers in recent years, including a string of them in Rapides Parish last year, and he wants to put a stop to it.

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A year-long narcotics investigation in Terrebonne Parish has resulted in six arrests and the largest methamphetamine seizure in the history of the sheriff’s office. Lt. Blake Tabor says the coordinated operation also resulted in the recovery of significant quantities of other dangerous narcotics…

Cut 12 (06) “…if you will.”

The six people arrested range in ages 25 to 59 and live in Houma, Gray and Schriever. Tabor says if you choose to deal narcotics in Terrebonne, the sheriff’s office will identify you, and build a case that leads to your arrest and conviction…

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Tabor says information provided by concerned citizens helped spark the investigation…

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A year-long narcotics investigation in Terrebonne Parish has resulted in six arrests and the largest methamphetamine seizure in the history of the sheriff’s office. Lt. Blake Tabor says information provided by concerned citizens helped spark the investigation…

Cut 14 (07) “…what happened.”

The six people that were arrested were from 25 to 59 years old. Tabor says the investigation is ongoing and they are exhausting every lead.

After serving about 6 weeks in his position, Former Louisiana Surgeon General, Dr. Ralph Abraham, has stepped down from his position as Principal Deputy Director of the Centers for Disease Control. The agency says Dr. Abraham’s decision to resign was due to unforeseen family obligations. Abraham began his duties at the beginning of the year after being sworn in by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. in mid-December.

Dry and windy conditions have increased the fire danger for Louisiana. LRN meteorologist Bill Jacquemin has more..

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Damaging wildfires burned around the state yesterday including hundreds of acres in St. Tammany Parish along I-12. Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner, Mike Strain, says the fire jumped the Interstate, forcing it to be shut down in both directions.

Cut 7 (08) “…of the Interstate.”

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for all of southeast Louisiana until 6:00 P.M. National Weather Service Meteorologist Mike Efferson says due to high winds and dry conditions, it’s not the day for outdoor fires including outdoor grilling, but if you must grill, take precautions.

Cut 5 (06) “…yard for sure.”

The Red Flag Warning comes a day after high winds and dry conditions caused several fires throughout the state including a fire that spread to both sides of I-12 in St. Tammany Parish and caused the closure of the interstate for hours. Wildfires are also a problem in northwest Louisiana. Caddo Parish is under a strict burn ban due to severe drought and high wildfire risks. Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain

Cut 8 (09) “…and Gum Swamp.”

One state lawmaker wants to put a stop to threats being made against schools. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Another Data Center is coming to Louisiana as Amazon increases its presence in the state. Amazon announced a $12 Billion Dollar investment for data center campuses in Bossier and Caddo Parishes that will support cloud computing technologies. The project is expected to create 540 new direct jobs and 1,700 indirect job opportunities. Along with the 12-billion-dollar investment, Amazon is launching a series of community and infrastructure initiatives in Northwest Louisiana. The tech giant invested 4.7 billion dollars in the state between 2010 and 2024.

The National Weather Service has issued another Red Flag Warning for all of southeast Louisiana today. High winds and dry conditions whipped up fires throughout the state yesterday burning several hundred acres in St. Tammany Parish in frightening scene that caused the closure of I-12 to for several hours as the fire jumped the interstate an spread to both sides. Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain…

Cut 6 (10) “…on the ground.”

National Weather Service Meteorologist Mike Efferson says today is not the day to be burning anything.

Cut 4 (10) “…very simple things.”

There were also large fires in Livingston and Webster Parishes. Caddo Parish is under a strict burn ban due to severe drought and high wildfire risks there.

A state lawmaker has filed a bill aimed at putting a stop to school threats. Pineville Representative Mike Johnson’s bill would increase the penalties for terrorizing and menacing schools – and parents would be held financially responsible. He says under his bill, all students will know about the state law and the consequences surrounding it – all in a way that they can understand.

Cut 10 (15) “…have severe consequences.”

A year-long narcotics investigation in Terrebonne Parish has resulted in multiple arrests and the largest methamphetamine seizure in the history of the sheriff’s office. Lt. Blake Tabor says those arrested range in ages 25 to 59.

Cut 13 (10) “…this case.”

A state lawmaker wants to create a registry for those who abuse animals. Chalmette Republican Representative Mike Bayham says the purpose of his bill is to allow those who sell animals to make informed decisions.

Cut 8 (12) “…to be abused.”

Those who fail to register would face a fine of up to one-thousand dollars and up to one year in prison. Bayham says it’s his way of protecting the pet population.

Cleaning up litter in Louisiana is one of Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser’s priorities and he says the state recently hired a litter expert to assess the state’s litter problem.

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Next week, the Keep American Beautiful Conference will be in New Orleans.

The Supreme Court has struck down most of President Trump’s tariffs. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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After enjoying some lovely late Spring like temperatures, a cold front is moving in Sunday morning. LSU Health Climatologist, Barry Keim…

Cut 9 (11)  “…to the south.”