The package of bills Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple is supporting in the current legislative session seems to be getting support from lawmakers. Several of the bills focus on improving the state’s legal environment, which Temple says will bring more companies to the state and result in lower premiums…

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Voters in Caddo Parish will try today for a third time to elect a new Sheriff after the runoff ended in a one-vote margin that was contested last year. Political Analyst Scott Hughes says in-person voting jumped to 10,000.

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In DC Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has filed a motion to remove US Speaker Mike Johnson after he sided with President Joe Biden on the $1.2 trillion government funding bill. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan… says to pass legislation Johnson has had to reach out to Democrats for bipartisan support and some Republicans don’t like that.

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The Port Hudson State Historic Site will host its annual reenactment of the Siege of Port Hudson today and tomorrow. Park manager, Daniel Goyer says actors dressed in Union and Confederate military uniforms will will stage the Battle of Port Hudson. And visitors will be able to see a piece of Louisiana’s history first hand.

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In our nation’s capitol, Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has filed a motion to remove US Speaker Mike Johnson accusing him of betraying the House Republican party because he sided with President Biden on the $1.2 trillion government funding bill. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan…

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Through two weeks of the legislative session, the package of bills Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple is supporting to improve the state’s insurance market is getting some support. Several of the bills focus on improving Louisiana’s legal environment. Temple says regulations that are currently in place make it hard for insurance companies to do business in Louisiana…

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It’s election day across Louisiana and in Caddo Parish voters are trying for for a third time in a single year to elect a new Sheriff. Brooke Thorington has more…

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The Port Hudson State Historic Site is hosting it’s annual Battle of Port Hudson reenactment today and tomorrow. Park Manager Daniel Goyer suggests bringing ear plugs.

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Visit LaStateParks.com for a detailed schedule of events.

Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has filed a motion to remove US Speaker Mike Johnson. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Big win for the Pelicans last night as they defeated Miami 111 to 88. New Orleans played without Brandon Ingram who went down with a knee injury the night before Zion Williamson had just four points, but CJ McCollum had 30.

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It was not pretty but the LSU Lady Tigers played beat the Rice Owls 70-60 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Coach Kim Mulkey
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The Lady Tigers will play Middle Tennessee tomorrow afternoon at two.

The Port Hudson State Historic Site will host its annual reenactment of the Siege of Port Hudson Saturday, and Sunday. Park manager, Daniel Goyer says volunteers will stage the Battle of Port Hudson.

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In addition to the battle re-enactments, there are living history demonstrations, a Civil War-era dance class, and other activities. Visit LaStateParks.com for a detailed schedule.

Through two weeks of the legislative session, the package of bills Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple is supporting to improve the state’s insurance market is getting support from lawmakers. Several of the bills focus on improving the state’s legal environment, which Temple says will bring more companies to the state and result in lower premiums…

Cut 7 (10) “…litigate.”

Voters in Caddo Parish will try today for a third time to elect a new Sheriff after the runoff ended in a one-vote margin that was contested last year. Political Analyst Scott Hughes says in-person voting jumped to 10,000.

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In DC Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has filed a motion to remove US Speaker Mike Johnson. She says he betrayed House Republicans siding with President Biden on the $1.2 trillion government funding bill. And that’s not all. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan… says to pass legislation Johnson has had to reach out to Democrats for bipartisan support and some Republicans don’t like that.

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The Port Hudson State Historic Site will host its annual reenactment of the Siege of Port Hudson today and tomorrow. Park manager, Daniel Goyer says actors dressed in Union and Confederate military uniforms will will stage the Battle of Port Hudson. And visitors will be able to see a piece of Louisiana’s history first hand.

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Tomorrow is election day with the presidential primary on the statewide ballot and some areas have local races. Secretary of State spokesperson Joel Watson says voter turnout has been more prominent in municipalities that have local races with 170,000 votes already cast by absentee or early voting statewide Watson says if you have a local race anyone can vote, but for the presidential primaries…

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The polls are open from 7 am until 8 pm.

House Education has approved a bill to repeal state laws requiring educators to teach students about CPR, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Instead, BESE would decide if they should be taught. Rosepine Representative Charles Owens says the goal is to limit disruptions so teachers can focus on classroom instruction.

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The LSU Lady Tigers look to start another postseason run today as they host Rice in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. The Lady Tigers are the 3-seed in the Albany Two Regional. They host a Rice team that won four straight games in the American Athletic Conference Tournament to earn an automatic bid. Coach Kim Mulkey knows they are facing a team that’s playing its best basketball of the season…

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Tipoff is at 3 PM.

The 5th-ranked LSU baseball team begins a three-game series against the sixth-ranked Florida Gators tonight in a rematch of last year’s College World Series championship series. The Gators are third in the SEC in home runs with 44. First pitch tonight is set for seven.

House Education approves a bill to repeal state laws requiring educators to teach students about CPR, eating disorders, adoption, substance abuse and more. Author of the legislation Rosepine Representative Charles Owens says for teachers to teach these type of lessons, they have to be trained, so instead of having lawmakers decide if these are worthy subjects, he says BESE should decide.

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The LSU Lady Tigers look to start another postseason run today as they host Rice in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. Coach Kim Mulkey has won six NCAA championships and has plenty to say about what it takes to be the team that cuts down the nets at the end of the season…

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As the first Round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament begins today, many are wondering if this will this be the last one for Lady Tiger stars, Angel Reese and Hailey Van Lith? Reese on the pros and cons staying at LSU or going to the NBA.

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A Minden High School Senior has graduated from college before high school and he’s already working on his bachelor’s degree. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Saturday is election day with the presidential primary on the statewide ballot and some areas have local races. Secretary of State spokesperson Joel Watson says about 170,000 voters have already cast their ballots. He says voter turnout is more prominent in municipalities that have local races. Caddo Parish has had the largest turnout in the state with approximately 25,000 ballots already cast.

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House Education approves a bill to repeal state laws requiring educators to teach students about CPR, eating disorders, adoption and substance abuse and more. Instead, BESE would decide if they should be taught Rosepine Representative Charles Owens is the author of the legislation..

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As the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament gets underway, many want to know if Lady Tiger stars, Angel Reese and Hailey Van Lith will stay for another year or go to the WNBA. Colleen Crain has more…

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Thanks to the Fast Forward program, Raiden Scott has graduated from college before he receives his high school diploma from Minden High School.

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The dual enrollment program allows high school students to take college courses while in high school and earn college credits.

The First Round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament starts today but will this be the last one for Lady Tiger stars, Angel Reese and Hailey Van Lith? If they enter the WNBA, things will certainly change without their college NIL deals… Reese says brand relationships have been built and will last into the future…

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Saturday is election day with the presidential primary on the statewide ballot and some areas have local races. Secretary of State spokesperson Joel Watson says about 170,000 voters have already cast their ballots either by absentee or early voting. And for a spring low-profile election he says that’s a notable.

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Legislation to repeal teacher training requirement as a state law and allow BESE to make the decision heads to the House. Teiko Foxx has more…

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The 5th-ranked LSU baseball team begins a three-game series against the sixth-ranked Florida Gators tonight in a rematch of last year’s College World Series championship series. LSU will have the same weekend rotation pitching rotation as last weekend. Luke Holman starts tonight, Gage Jump Saturday and Thatcher Hurd on Sunday.

50 Louisiana National Guardsmen are in the Lone Star state to help with border security. LANG spokesperson Lt. Col Noel (No-elle) Collins says the soldiers who are in Texas for the first rotation are part of the 2^nd of the 108^th Cavalry Regiment out of Shreveport. She says they are properly trained and equipped to assist with Operation Lone Star.

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A litter study by Keep Louisiana Beautiful found nearly 10 percent of all litter on Louisiana’s roadways consists of car accident debris. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is urging law enforcement in our state to make sure tow truck operators pick up everything after a crash in order to make our roadways not only cleaner, but safer.

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Grambling is one win away from an NCAA Tournament berth as the Tigers topped Bethune Cookman 65-53. Grambling will face Texas Southern tonight at 8:30 for a berth into the NCAA Tournament.

The McNeese men’s basketball team is in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2002…coming off a 30 and three season. Jim Gazzolo covers the team for the American Press and says the cowboys should have a decent seed despite coming from a conference that will only have one team in the Big Dance…

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Fun game at the Smoothie King Center last night as the Pelicans defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 112 to 104. New Orleans is two games back of the Clippers for fourth place in the West.

The McNeese State fanbase is excited to see where the men’s basketball team will play in the NCAA Tournament. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A month after his arrest on a second degree murder charge, LSU running back Trey Holly has retained Attorney Michael Small.  It all stems from an incident in Union Parish last month that resulted in two victims being treated for gunshot wounds. According to Small, Holly plans to plead not guilty if formal charges are filed against him.
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Louisiana National Guardsmen participating in Operation Lone Star have arrived in Texas. LANG spokesperson Lt. Col Noel (No-elle) Collins says fifty soldiers begin their first of three 30-day rotations today at the southern border.

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Former LSU basketball player and Ukrainian, Roman Rubchenko, is in Louisiana to raise awareness of the humanitarian aid needed due to the Russian invasion. Rubchenko was hoping to meet with House Speaker Mike Johnson while he was in the states. Johnson, a Republican from Bossier Parish, opposes a $95 billion foreign security aid bill passed by the Senate, but has told the Politco he’s interested in approving a stand-alone funding bill for Ukraine. Rubchenko wants to see that happen.

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