The Man accused of killing Callie Brunett of Loranger and her three-year-old daughter admitted to the media on Friday that he did it and told them he’s been on and off Lexapro after being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Daniel Callihan says he was just released from a mental hospital two weeks ago. When asked if he regrets what he did, Callihan said “I would kill me.”

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Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards said Victoria Cox has also been arrested as an accomplice to Callihan. Theu are both facing capital murder and sexual battery charges.

The Supreme Court has struck down a Trump-era ban on rapid-fire bump stocks, saying bump stocks did not fit the definition of machine guns. A bump stock is an attachment to a semi-automatic rifle that allows a rate of fire comparable to a machine gun. But, Loyola New Orleans law professor Dane Ciolino (see-oh-lean-oh) says a gun can be classified as a machine gun…

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U.S. Representative Garret Graves says he will not seek re-election to Congress. This is after his district was re-drawn to a majority-minority district. Sean Richardson has more.

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Republican Congressman Clay Higgins has landed a key committee assignment as the newest member of House Armed Services. The Lafayette congressman is Louisiana’s only member of House Armed Services after Shreveport Congressman Mike Johnson had to give up his seat on the committee last year when he was elected as the first speaker from Louisiana. Incidentally, the House is set to pass its version of the 2025 defense spending bill on Friday.

The Supreme Court struck down a Trump-era ban on rapid-fire bump stocks, saying bump stocks did not fit the definition of machine guns. The Court ruled 6 to 3, along party lines, that the ATF had overstepped its boundaries when it banned bump stocks in 2018. The ruling also says that bump stocks shouldn’t be classified as machine guns since they don’t make the weapon fully automatic. In fact, Loyola New Orleans law professor Dane Ciolino says…

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Law enforcement in Baton Rouge have arrested several men they say had planned to ambush and kill Baton Rouge Police Officers. BRPD Special Investigations Detectives and the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force executed arrest warrants apprehending a 25 year old Dwayne Williams, 20 year old Bryson Lumbers and 18 year old Yazavier Gaines, along with a 16 year old. Authorities say the suspects had consistently posted photos of firearms equipped with machine gun conversion devices on social media.

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The man accused of killing Callie Brunett of Loranger and her three-year-old daughter tells reporters he did it. In Mississippi, Friday afternoon, Daniel Calliban he confessed and blamed his medication for his actions.

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Congressman Garret Graves has announced he will not seek re-election. This after the 6th District he represents was modified for the upcoming race, a majority-minority district that will stretch from Baton Rouge to Shreveport. Political commentator Bernie Pinsonat says Graves is just not viable for a congressional seat right now, but he doesn’t think Garret Graves is riding off into the sunset just yet.

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The Man accused of killing Callie Brunett of Loranger and her three-year-old daughter admitted to the media yesterday that he did it and told them he’s been on and off Lexapro after being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Daniel Callihan says he was just released from a mental hospital two weeks ago. When asked if he regrets what he did, Callihan said “I would kill me.”

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Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards said Victoria Cox has also been arrested as an accomplice to Callihan. Theu are both facing capital murder and sexual battery charges.

The Supreme Court has struck down a Trump-era ban on rapid-fire bump stocks, saying bump stocks did not fit the definition of machine guns. A bump stock is an attachment to a semi-automatic rifle that allows a rate of fire comparable to a machine gun. But, Loyola New Orleans law professor Dane Ciolino (see-oh-lean-oh) says a gun can be classified as a machine gun…

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U.S. Representative Garret Graves says he will not seek re-election to Congress. This is after his district was re-drawn to a majority-minority district. Sean Richardson has more.

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Republican Congressman Clay Higgins has landed a key committee assignment as the newest member of House Armed Services. The Lafayette congressman is Louisiana’s only member of House Armed Servies after Shreveport Congressman Mike Johnson had to give up his seat on the committee last year when he was elected as the first speaker from Louisiana. Incidentally, the House is set to pass its version of the 2025 defense spending bill on Friday.

Congressman Garret Graves surprised a lot of people announcing yesterday he will not seek re-election. Political commentator Bernie Pinsonat says he was not surprised by the decision as Graves’ current 6th District was modified for the upcoming race and will stretch from Baton Rouge to Shreveport. This change makes the district a majority-minority.

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Daniel Callihan the man accused of killing Callie Brunett of Loranger and her three-year-old daughter Erin admitted to reporters in Mississippi that he did it…adding that he was sober, but was had been on and off of Lexapro, a medication used to treat anxiety and depression. Callihan said he’s diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and he believes it was the side effects of the drug for his actions.

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The Supreme Court has struck down a ban on rapid-fire bump stocks, an attachment to a semi-automatic rifle that allows a rate of fire comparable to a machine gun. Mel Bridges has more.

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And be aware, the National Weather Service is predicting a broad area of low pressure will form over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico early next week. Regardless of development, heavy rainfall is expected across Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana beginning tomorrow and lasting through the middle of next week.

The man accused of killing Callie Brunett of Loranger and her three-year-old daughter tells reporters he did it. In Mississippi, Friday afternoon, Daniel Callihan he confessed and blamed his medication for his actions.

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Lexapro is a medication used to treat anxiety and depression. Callihan is facing multiple charges including capital murder, sexual battery and armed robbery. A second suspect 32 year old Victoria Cox has also been charged in the case.

Meanwhile, Shreveport police have arrested two people in connection with the deadly shooting of an elderly man that happened just south of Benton on Thursday. He had just gotten out of the car in his driveway when someone in a hoodie shot him several times. Detectives have arrested 22 year old Delandro Fleming as the shooter and say 23 year old Destiny Landers drove the getaway car. Both are charged with first degree murder.

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U.S. Representative Garret Graves says he will not seek re-election to Congress. Last month Graves said he would seek re-election, but didn’t know if he would campaign in his current district or seek to unseat Start Republican Rep. Julia Letlow. Political commentator Bernie Pinsonat wasn’t surprised.

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Law enforcement have arrested some men they say had planned to ambush and kill Baton Rouge Police Officers. BRPD Special Investigations Detectives and the US Marchal’s Fugitive Task Force executed arrest warrants apprehending a 25 year old Dwayne Williams, 20 year old Bryson Lumbers and 18 year old Yazavier Gaines, along with a 16 year old. Authorities say the suspects had consistently posted photos of firearms equipped with machine gun conversion devices on social media.

The search has ended for two young girls from Loranger discovered missing when their mother 35 year old Callie Brunett was found dead in their home yesterday morning. Officials believe the mother was killed Tuesday and Daniel Callighan fled with the two girls. 6 year old Jalie Brunett was found safe when authorities located Callighan in Jackson, Mississippi. The body of 3 year old Erin Brunett was found nearby. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Captain Jimmy Travis says Callighan dated the girls mother and are hoping to learn more about motive once they question him.

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Callie Brunett’s stolen car was spotted on camera in McComb, Mississippi, Thursday morning. In Jackson law enforcement were suspicious when they saw Callaghan pulling on doors in a neighborhood.

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A new survey shows most Louisianians support expanding both fossil fuels and renewable energy. Mel Bridges has the story.

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Not a bad start for Governor Jeff Landry who’s first legislative session of his first term in office got him much of what he set out to accomplish. He didn’t get enough support for the Constitutional convention he wanted though and political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says that may take some legwork.

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By all accounts Governor Jeff Landry’s first regular session of his first term in office went pretty well. He accomplished many of his goals but wasn’t able to get enough support for the constitutional convention he wanted. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the push for the convention was not without support.

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The search for two young girls from Loranger who’s mother was found dead yesterday morning ended last night in Jackson, Mississippi . Authorities say when they found Daniel Callihan along with 35 year old Callie Brunett’s car and six year old Jalie Burnett.. The body of 2 year old Erin Burnett was found nearby. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Chief Jimmy Travis…Travis asked for prayers for the family said he couldn’t imagine the trauma six-year-old Jalie had been through.

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A new survey shows 75% of Louisianians support more offshore oil and gas drilling in the state, but 72% support the expansion of solar panel farms. This is the first Louisiana Survey with a dedicated environmental section. Dr. Michael Henderson , who led the survey, says he’s glad they were able to make it happen this year, since…

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Louisiana has the second biggest debt delinquency problem in the nation, with personal finance website WalletHub finding 12% of state debt tradelines were paid late in the first quarter of 2024. Analyst Cassandra Happe (Happy) says if you find yourself unable to pay back your loans, the best thing to do is talk to your creditor about your options, including…

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Debt delinquency can lead to fees, credit score damage, increased interest rates, and more.

A new survey shows 75% of Louisianians support more offshore oil and gas drilling in the state, but 72% support the expansion of solar panel farms…so opinions are seriously split.  Dr. Michael Henderson, who led the 2024 Louisiana Survey, says the survey shows a split about environmental issues among state residents…

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Louisiana has the second biggest debt delinquency problem in the nation, with personal finance website WalletHub finding 12% of state debt tradelines were paid late in the first quarter of 2024. Analyst Cassandra Happe (Happy) says it’s likely not as easy as just paying back the loan for most delinquent Louisianians.

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Two girls reported missing after their mother was found dead in their Loranger home yesterday morning, were found in Jackson, Mississippi. But only one is returning home. Brooke Thorington has story.

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A tragic ending to the search for two young girls from Loranger, who were discovered missing when their mother 35-year-old Callie Brunett was found deceased in their home Thursday morning. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Chief Jimmy Travis describes what happened when law enforcement located Daniel Callahan in Jackson, Mississippi.

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The victim was three years old; she would have turned four in October.
Two State Police vehicles were hit by a suspect driving what turned out to be a stolen car after a traffic stop made yesterday by Troop NOLA. Troopers say the suspect was driving erratically when he crashed then boxed in the vehicles, hitting them both before surrendering. We’re told troopers also found a gun in the vehicle.

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Results of the 2024 Louisiana Survey show Louisiana residents are split when it comes to environmental issues. But it found 76% of those same residents believe climate change played a role in last year’s severe weather. Dr. Michael Henderson, who let the survey says policymakers looking to use this data should take away more than just individual stats.

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Louisiana has the second biggest debt delinquency problem in the nation. According to Wallethub, 10%$ of Louisiana loan balances were delinquent in the first quarter of this year. Analyst Cassandra Happe says while it’s easy to consider delinquency a personal problem, it has far-reaching economic effects, especially on creditors.

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A new survey on state crime shows 72% of Louisiana residents think crime has increased the past few years. Though most Louisiana residents were not victims of crime over the past year, 58% said they personally know a victim of property crime and 44% know someone who was attacked or threatened. Dr. Michael Henderson directed the survey.

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The survey report can be found on the LSU Reilly Center for Media and Public Affairs website.

Speaking of crime a new study ranking the most dangerous NFL stadiums to visit is out and despite the seemingly never-ending rise in Crescent City crime, the Caesar’s Superdome did not come near the top of the list. In fact, the home of the Denver Broncos, Empower Field at Mile High was found to be the NFL’s most dangerous stadium to visit. There are 32 NFL stadiums. The Dome wasn’t even in the top five.

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Pay attention to your mailbox, because the Louisiana State Treasury is mailing $5.1 million in unclaimed cash property to the rightful owners. Colleen Crain has the story.

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LSU Tiger fans have a chance to defend their Jello Shot Challenge championship from home this year. Rocco’s Pizza and Cantina has set up a QR code so the purple and gold can make donations remotely. Mike Manning with the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank.

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