Baton Rouge Police gave an update on the death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson. Chief Thomas Morse says the 20-year-old student and Human Jukebox member died after being repeatedly punched in the chest while pledging to the Omega Psi Phi fraternity, and one suspect is under arrest.

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Baton Rouge campus chapter of Omega Psi Phi is ordered to cease all activities, and other fraternities on campus are also affected.

Crawfish harvesters are working diligently to prevent thieves from making off with their hauls. Paul Zaunbrecher, a crawfish farmer in Acadia Parish, says some sophisticated crawfish thieves will steal the crawfish from the traps during overnight hours. Zaunbrecher says drastic situations call for drastic measures.

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Doyline couple was arrested on 72 counts of aggravated animal cruelty after dumping 72 dogs on a rural road.  Sean Richardson has more.

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LSU football has a new defensive line coach. Former All-American defensive tackle for the Tigers Kyle Williams who was an all-American in 2005 and played on the Tigers 2003 national championship team. He went on to play 13 seasons with the Buffalo Bills in the NFL. Williams was Ruston High’s defensive coordinator from 2020 to 2024 and Williams college teammate, Marlon Favorite believes Williams can coach on the college level…

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A hearing is being held in federal court in Baton Rouge Friday aimed at halting the execution of Jessie Hoffman. The Promise of Justice Initiative says using the nitrogen hypoxia method to execute inmates amounts to cruel and unusual punishment. Loyola University New Orleans Law Professor Dane Ciolino says with Hoffman’s execution slated for March 18^th, he expects Chief Judge Shelly Dick to issue a ruling very quickly, which will undoubtedly be appealed to the fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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A man whose remains were discovered back in 1984 is still unidentified, and the coroner in St. Tammany Parish needs your help. Hunters found the remains below the I-59 bridge on the bank of the West Pearl River near the Mississippi State Line. Coroner Dr. Christopher Tape says exactly when the man died is unclear.

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Venture Global has announced it will invest an additional 18 billion dollars to expand its liquefied natural gas facility south of New Orleans in Plaquemines Parish. Venture CEO Mike Sabel says the LNG export facility will increase annual shipments from 27 million tons to over 45 million

Cut 14 (12) “…US balance of trade”

Clocks spring forward an hour this weekend and it’s a great time to check smoke alarms too, that’s according to State Fire Marshal spokesperson Ken Pastorick who says smoke alarms are proven to save lives and that’s what happened last Saturday in Hammond.

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The two teenagers killed in Tuesday’s mass shooting at a Mardi Gras celebration in Mamou have been identified. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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When you set your clocks up this weekend the State Fire Marshall’s office reminds you to change the batteries in your smoke alarms. Spokesperson Ken Pastorick says smoke alarms are proven to save lives and suggests testing your smoke alarm monthly if you can’t afford one, Operation Save-a-Life can help.

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You can get more information and register for a smoke alarm at LASFM-dot-org.

The identity of a man whose remains were discovered in 1984 is still unknown. St. Tammany Parish Coroner Christopher Tape says Hunters found the skeletal remains near the Mississippi State Line but the circumstances surrounding the man’s demise are unclear. At the time of his death, he could have been between 18 and 40 years old and his death could have occurred anytime between the late 1960’s to the early 80’s

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There was no evidence of injuries before death. There was a pocket watch and a bell with the body, and the skull had an extra tooth.

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser looked back at this Carnival in New Orleans and said it was good to see the severe weather on Tuesday did not damper the spirits though some parades times and routes were altered.

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When clocks change to Daylight Saving Time this weekend, it’s a good time to change the batteries in your smoke alarm and the State Fire Marshal’s office wants to remind Louisianans that smoke alarms save lives. Spokesperson Ken Pastorick says last year 73 people died in residential fires in Louisiana, and only three cases had working smoke alarms.

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Every year more out-of-state visitors are going to cities outside of New Orleans to experience Mardi Gras, says Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser. Unfortunately, this Carnival season there were violent incidents in Franklinton and Mamou but in New Orleans Nungesser says there were a few incidents in the city but fortunately no major incidents along the parade routes.

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St. Tammany Parish investigators need your help in identifying human remains found more than 40 years ago. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Louisiana’s small business owners are urging legislators to address rising insurance costs through legal reforms in the legislative session that starts next month. According to NFIB State Director Long, lawsuit abuse is a major factor driving up insurance rates, and common-sense reforms are necessary to stabilize the market and create a fair legal system.

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At least two people are reportedly dead and many more were injured from gunfire during a Mardi Gras celebration in the Evangeline Parish town of Mamou. Shots were fired when musician Chris Ardoin was performing at the Mamou Mardi Gras Zydeco concert. Ardoin went on Facebook to say he’s done performing outdoor shows…

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In Washington Parish, five people were injured during the Pepe Mardi Gras parade in Franklinton Sunday leading some to question the future of the parade and that has prompted Keneshia Neal to start a petition to preserve the event. She says the actions of a few should not overshadow a tradition that has united the community for over 50 years. She adds, canceling the parade would not address the root causes of violence but would deprive residents of a cultural cornerstone. The petition can be found at change dot org slash Franklinton.

With the help of a former Dateline NBC correspondent, the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office busts several men in an online solicitation sting. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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2025 may have begun with Tragedy for New Orleans, but after a successful Super Bowl and Mardi Gras, NOPD Superintendent Chief Anne Kirkpatrick praised the partnerships between local, state, and federal law enforcement.

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Many former federal employees who were laid off by Elon Musk’s DOGE unit were in the House chambers watching President Trump’s address to the joint session of Congress last night. Among them was former auditor at the USDA in New Orleans, Chante Powell, a guest of congressman, Troy Carter who says letting Powell go is the opposite of what DOGE is trying to do.

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Louisiana’s upcoming legislative session plans to address rising insurance costs by passing legal reforms. Plaquemine Representative Chad Brown, the vice chairman of the Insurance Committee,

says Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple isn’t going to constrain companies from making bigger profits.

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After a very difficult and tragic start to 2025, New Orleans is recovering first with a successful Super Bowl, and now New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell says Mardi Gras was a success.

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Cantrell emphasized the partnership between local, state, and federal law enforcement.

Two people are dead and two are in critical condition after a shooting at a Mardi Gras Concert in Mamou yesterday. KLFY reports that at least nine people were injured when at least 10 gunshots rang out during the concert and the crowd ran for cover. One person of interest is in custody, but authorities believe more people are involved and they believe there are more victims that have not come forward. Organizers of the event say it all started with a fight between two people.

Rising insurance costs are on the agenda for the upcoming Legislative session and Plaquemine Representative Chad Brown, the vice chairman of the Insurance Committee, says lawmakers have listened to auto insurance companies about what needs to be changed for them to return to Louisiana but says some suggestions don’t make sense.

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Today is Ash Wednesday the beginning of the 40 days of Lent and this year especially the hearts of Christians are with Pope Francis as he continues to battle major health issues. Christian talk show host Teresa Tomeo (TOM-ee-oh) says this year is a reversal of sorts.

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During Lent, many Christians abstain from eating meat on Fridays and opt for seafood instead. Gulf Seafood Institute Chairman Harlon Pearce says this year’s seafood supply is strong, with crawfish in abundance.

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Gulf shrimp and crab are also in good shape.

Senator Bill Cassidy is reacting to the tariffs that President Trump has imposed on Canada and Mexico. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson will be sitting directly behind President Trump as the president addresses a joint session of Congress tonight. Johnson says Trump has many accomplishments in his first 43 days back in office that he can tout tonight.

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An Oil City Grandfather is arrested for battery on a peace officer after Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office says 70-year-old Gary Fenner attacked a resource officer at Northwood High School Tuesday morning. Shortly before Fenner arrived at the school to check out his grandson, it had been placed on lockdown due to a possible tornado. Deputy Nunnery reportedly informed Fenner that he could not release the student during a lockdown and Fenner allegedly charged at Nunnery with an umbrella and threatened to kill the deputy. Fenner was tased but got up and attempted to fight Nunnery.

Louisiana Tech’s College of Business now offers students and faculty access to nine Bloomberg Terminals.  Associate Dean Dr. William McCumber says integrating the Terminals into the curriculum will better prepare students for careers in business as they provide real-time financial data, analytics, and research essential for understanding complex business environments.

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The threat of severe weather has not slowed the Fat Tuesday celebration in New Orleans. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Deputy has been arrested for cruelty to a juvenile. State Police say their investigation found 2 separate occasions where 28-year-old Matthew Frost of Lafayette committed the crime against a single victim last June. The investigation is ongoing, but Frost was arrested Monday and booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center on 2 counts of felony cruelty to a juvenile.

Today President Trump imposed 25-percent tariffs on all imports from Canada and Mexico. Senator Bill Cassidy says part of the reason is national security.

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Cassidy says the tariffs are also meant to crack down on illegal border crossings. Canada and Mexico have each reacted by imposing tariffs of their own against the United States.

President Trump addresses a joint session of Congress tonight. House Speaker Mike Johnson says there’s much to celebrate with multiple accomplishments since the president took office and he says Republicans’ message is resonating with the American people.

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Senator Bill Cassidy is reacting to the tariffs that President Trump has imposed on Canada and Mexico. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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President Trump will address a joint session of Congress tonight. House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump has many accomplishments in his first 43 days back in office that he can tout tonight and he says soon, the American people will reap the benefits of the Republican agenda.

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Louisiana Tech’s College of Business now offers students and faculty access professional-grade financial data and analytics tools with nine Bloomberg Terminals.  Associate Dean Dr. William McCumber says four of them are accessible 24/7 in common areas and five of them are in Ray’s Financial Trading Room, where Student Managed Investment Fund analysts train.

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Anyone with Louisiana Tech credentials can create a Bloomberg profile and access the resource.

The threat of stormy weather may have altered Mardi Gras parade plans but it has not dampened the spirits of revelers on this Fat Tuesday in New Orleans. Large crowds were on hand for the Zulu and Rex parades. Mayor LaToya Cantrell says it’s great to see…

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