As revelers get set for the biggest weekend of Carnival Season, there’s been a fatal shooting in New Orleans French Quarter. That’s despite a heavy police presence.  It happened just before two this morning. The man was found dead at the intersection of Chartres and Dumaine, just a block from Jackson Square and two blocks from Cafe’ Dumonde. New Orleans Police describe the deceased as an adult man, but so far have not released his age or name.

Meanwhile, thousands of people from around the world are in Louisiana to let the good times roll this Mardi Gras weekend. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says there are big parades in all parts of the state where revelers can enjoy elaborate floats. He says there’s a Mardi Gras celebration for everyone, no matter what you’re looking for.

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Governor Jeff Landry’s proposed 44 million dollar budget is now in the hands of state lawmakers. There is 198-million dollars in the budget to maintain the temporary $2,000 pay raise teachers received last year. And Commissioner of Administration Taylor Barras says the governor would like to give more money to fill hard to find math and science teaching jobs or teachers in rural areas.

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It’s Super Bowl Weekend and millions of people are expected to place a bet on the big game, many of those in Louisiana. Remember, you must be 21 years old to bet in our state and only in parishes with legalized gambling. Louisiana Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Johns reminding us all that while it’s fun to place a bet, do so within your means.

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It’s the last weekend of Carnival season in New Orleans and Louisiana state troopers will be out in force assisting New Orleans Police. If you’re bringing children with you, Lieutenant Melissa Matey suggests taking a photo of them in what they’re wearing and be sure to text MARDIGRAS, all caps, all together to 77295.

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The Crescent City isn’t the only place for Mardi Gras of course. There are big parades happening in Lake Charles, Houma-Thibodaux, Alexandria, and Shreveport this weekend. And while there’s a chance of heavy rain on Sunday, Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says revelers know how to adjust.

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The governor’s proposed budget maintains the pay increase teachers received last year, but it continues to be not permanent. Jeff Palermo has more…

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A 67 year old Shreveport man has been arrested, after he reportedly hit a person with his vehicle intentionally.  Shreveport Police responded to the alleged assault in the 200 block of East Slattery Boulevard. Charles Meighen is charged with aggravated battery. The victim is expected to make a full recovery.

Governor Jeff Landry’s Administration has presented state lawmakers with a proposed 44-billion dollar budget. Commissioner of Administration Taylor Barras says the proposed budget has more dollars for State Police as the governor wants to add more troopers and form a specific troop to work with the New Orleans Police Department in fighting crime…

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State Police are in New Orleans assisting NOPD for the last weekend of Carnival. Authorities are reminding revelers to use common sense to avoid becoming the victim of a crime. Lt Melissa Matey says you not to carry large amounts of cash, avoid walking in dark areas, and remember there’s safety in numbers so never walk alone.

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Revelers will be screaming “throw me something mister” this Mardi Gras weekend in all corners of the Bayou State. Teiko Foxx has more…

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It’s Super Bowl Weekend and Louisiana Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Johns says it’s expected more than $23 billion will be legally wagered in the US.

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It’s Super Bowl Weekend and  the American Gaming Association predicts 68 million people are expected to place a bet on the big game. And gaming officials say more than $23 billion will be legally wagered in the US. As for Louisiana Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Johns says , says it’s hard to predict how much will be wagered on Super Bowl 58, but he says since sports betting went live at casinos it’s grown every month and boomed even more with mobile wagering.

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Police in Farmerville and the Union Parish Sheriff’s Office are on the scene of a shooting in that area with multiple victims this morning. It happened in the area of Goldie Street and Georgia street. So far there’s been no word on the number of victims and the extent of their injuries.

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The Landry Administration has presented state lawmakers with a proposed 44-billion dollar budget. Commissioner of Administration Taylor Barras says the amount of state spending is about the same for next fiscal year as it is this year. He says they didn’t want to increase spending with a temporary sales tax expiring in July 2025…

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Thousands of people from around the world will flock to the Bayou State to let the good times roll this Mardi Gras weekend. And Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says New Orleans isn’t the only city that does it big…

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The Louisiana Attorney General’s Office will prosecute more cases in New Orleans as a result of a new agreement with Orleans District Attorney Jason Williams. Under the cooperative agreement, the A-G’s office will prosecute individuals arrested by State Police or if L-S-P was involved in the criminal investigation. Attorney General Liz Murril.

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Governor Jeff Landry signed a proclamation this week declaring Louisiana’ s Oil and Gas industry open for business this week.  As you may know, there’s been a big push to reduce carbon emissions across the country.  And Tommy Faucheaux, President of the Louisiana Mid Continent Oil and Gas Association,  believes the oil and gas industry can play a big role in producing clean energy…

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Psychosis is a real medical condition that affects the brain, which is why LSU Health Shreveport and Volunteers of America North Louisiana have partnered to create a mental health program to provide psychosis treatment for youth and adults . While, psychosis and many mental disorders are misunderstood, Vice Chair of Psychiatry at LSU Health Shreveport Dr. Pamela McPherson says it’s important for all of us to recognize the signs and let them know help is available.

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Sad news out of Kenner this week as an 18 year old became the city’s first homicide of 2024. Authorities say Melvin McClinton arrived at Ochsner Medical Center with gunshot wounds Monday afternoon. NOLA.com reports the car he was in had a shattered window and bullet holes in the doors. Kenner police believe the shooting happened in the 1600 block of 42^nd street. They’re asking anyone with information on the shooting to call CrimeStoppers .

Governor Jeff Landry signs a proclamation that states Louisiana’s oil and gas industry is open for business. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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An alert from the FBI led to the arrest of two 14 year old girls in Mandeville…due to their Snap Chat conversation threatening gun violenceLieutenant Suzanne Carboni with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s office…

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LSU Health Shreveport and VOA North Louisiana have joined forces to provide treatment for psychosis for young people and adults. Experts say early treatment is important. And while there are common misconceptions about psychosis, Vice Chair of Psychiatry at LSU Health Shreveport Dr. Pamela McPherson says it is a medical condition that affects the brain.

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Reducing crime in New Orleans is a focus of the Landry Administration. And under a new agreement with the Orleans D-A, now the Louisiana Attorney General’s office has committed to taking on more cases in the Crescent City. Attorney General Liz Murrill says if her office can help increase the number of convictions, it will send a strong message.

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Two 14-year-old Mandeville area high school girls were arrested after an FBI department alerted the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office to their Snap Chat Conversation. Colleen Crain has more…

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A teenager accused of armed robbery, will be tried as an adult in Shreveport. The D-A there says 17 year old Christopher Hicks Junior is accused of robbing someone at gunpoint in January at the Lakeside Garden Apartments in Shreveport. Hicks, who was already on probation as a juvenile, is in the Caddo Correctional Center now awaiting trial.

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The Louisiana Attorney General’s Office will prosecute more cases in New Orleans as a result of a new agreement with Orleans District Attorney Jason Williams. AG Liz Murrill says their office already has five prosecutors handling cases out of New Orleans and they will now take on more cases…

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LSU Health Shreveport and Volunteers of America North Louisiana have partnered to create a mental health EpiCenter program to provide youth and adults treatment for psychosis. Vice Chair of Psychiatry at LSU Health Shreveport Dr. Pamela McPherson says psychosis is more common than you might think.

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Governor Jeff Landry has signed a proclamation announcing Louisiana is open for business and his administration will work to ensure the oil and gas industry can thrive in the Bayou State. President of the Louisiana Mid Continent Oil and Gas Association, Tommy Faucheux, says the proclamation speaks for itself…

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A Snap Chat conversation led to the arrest of two 14-year-old Mandeville area high school girls on Tuesday. Lt. Suzanne (Sue-zahn) Carboni of the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office says they were alerted to the conversation by the

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Contrary to popular belief, Snap Chat conversations do not disappear. Authorities are asking parents to speak to their children about the seriousness of making threatening comments.

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An 18 year old became Kenner’s first homicide of 2024 after authorities say he arrived Ochsner Medical Center with gunshot wounds Monday afternoon. NOLA.com reports Melvin McClinton of Kenner arrived there in a car with a shattered window and bullet holes in the doors. Kenner police believe the shooting happened in the 1600 block of 42^nd street. They’re asking anyone with information on the shooting to call CrimeStoppers .

LSU Health Shreveport and Volunteers of America North Louisiana are helping raise awareness and treatment for psychosis with their new EpiCenter. Brooke Thorington has more.

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The Attorney General’s Office and and Orleans Parish District Attorney sign an agreement that the two sides believe will lead to a safer Big Easy. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Two and a half months after Orleans District Attorney Jason Williams and his mother were carjacked, the four suspects, three of them under 18 years old, entered a not guilty plea in court yesterday. The incident happened around ten pm October 16^th in the Lower Garden District. All four suspects are being tried as adults. They each face up to 99 years if convicted.

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After his visit to the southern border of Texas on Sunday, Governor Jeff Landry is looking to send National Guard troops there to boost border patrols. LSU Political Science professor Robert Hogan says it’s unclear what effect our national guard soldiers could have on improving border security.

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Meanwhile State Senate President Cameron Henry, a Republican from Metairie said yesterday that a mission like the governor is suggesting would cost up to three million dollars and that lawmakers would need to agree to finance it.

With three major cruise lines calling the Port of New Orleans home, Pot NOLA has been setting passenger records when it comes to cruises since the pandemic. Add that to all the city itself has to offer and you’ll find The Big Easy is easily one o the most popular pre and post-cruise destinations in the country. Port Spokesperson Kimberly Curth says it’s a competitive marketplace but…

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Governor Jeff Landry said he’ll talk with state legislative leaders about sending Louisiana National Guard troops to the Lone Star state to boost border patrols. Landry visited the southern border with other Republican governors on Sunday. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says state leaders are getting involved in a hot-button issue on Capitol Hill…

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Meanwhile State Senate President Cameron Henry, a Republican from Metairie said yesterday that a mission like the governor is suggesting would cost up to three million dollars and that lawmakers would need to agree to finance it. The proposed deployment is an escalation of Landry’s hardline immigration stance that comes amid a greater number of people crossing into the US through Mexico. It also comes as Texas National Guard and state police have been prevent US Border Patrol agents from accessing a 47 acre area in Eagle Pass known as Shelby Park and rom using the park to process immigrants.

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Port of New Orleans cruise passenger numbers are back to pre-pandemic levels with one point two million passenger movements. Teiko Foxx has more.

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Due to the shortage of truck drivers, the Louisiana Motor Transport Association is encouraging more women to join the workforce with the initiative “Women in Motion.” Executive Director of LMTA Renee Amar says only 10 percent of truck drivers are women and despite a common myth about ability behind the wheel….

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