This Mother’s Day weekend, it looks like. Louisiana has some work to do for working moms. WalletHub analyst Cassandra Happe with details from the 2024 Best and Worst States for Working Moms.

Cut 9 (14) “…professional opportunities.”

One area the survey looked at for working moms is the gender pay gap in Louisiana. Happe says the Bayou State ranked 48th overall.

Mother Nature is gifting moms in Louisiana with ideal weather this weekend. LSU Climatologist Barry Keim says the cold front moving in is probably the last one we’ll have this spring, and you’ll want to take advantage of it.

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A beautiful morning for fishing fans at Pierre Part’s Veterans Park as the “Every Fish Matters” conservation event is happening. Tournament Fisherman Cliff Crochet brought lots of fish to release back into Louisiana waterways. The goal: to raise awareness and have some fun, helping Louisiana’s fish population grow, and have some fun doing it.

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If you’re looking for the best price for mudbugs this Mother’s Day weekend, you’re in luck. Since 2017 The Crawfish App has been tracking more than 800 crawfish retailers in Louisiana and the app can direct you to the best in your area. Crawfish App co-founder, Laney King says this season has been the most unpredictable.

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King says prices this Mother’s Day are about a dollar more than last year.

It’s Mother’s Day this Sunday and for Louisiana working moms, it will hopefully be a well-deserved break. Sean Richardson Has the story.

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A gift from Mother Nature this weekend as a cold front moves through to cool things off a bit. LSU Climatologist Barry Keim says dewpoint temperatures will be in the 50s to low 60’s so…

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This crawfish season has been one of the most unpredictable ones on record and Crawfish App co-founder, Laney King says typically prices go up for Mother’s Day, but

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King says prices this Mother’s Day are about a dollar more than last year. And while prices were steep this Easter…

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You can expect to pay about $5.15 a pound for boiled mudbugs and $2.92 a pound for live crawfish in Louisiana.

If you’re looking for the best price for mudbugs this Mother’s Day weekend, you’re in luck. Since 2017 The Crawfish App has been tracking more than 800 crawfish retailers in Louisiana and the app can direct you to the best in your area. Crawfish App co-founder, Laney King says this season has been the most unpredictable.

Cut 4 (07) “…crawfish season.” 

King says prices this Mother’s Day are about a dollar more than last year.

When it comes to working Mom’s in Louisiana, the news is mixed this year. 2024’s Best and Worst States for Working Moms shows room for improvement when it comes to the gender pay gap. WalletHub analyst Cassandra Happe says Louisiana ranked 48^th overall.

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If you love fishing then the “Every Fish Matters” 2nd annual release event is for you. Sean Richardson has more.

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For all you baseball fans, the LSU Tigers lost to the Crimson Tide as Alabama rallied from a four run deficit to beat LSU eight to seven. In Ruston, Louisiana Tech beat Western Kentucky nine to seven. Nichols topped Lamar in eleven innings five to four.

With Mother’s Day fast approaching this Sunday, Louisiana has some work to do for working moms. WalletHub analyst Cassandra Happe with the 2024 Best and Worst States for Working Moms.

Cut 9 (14) “…professional opportunities.” 

One area the survey looked at for working moms is the gender pay gap in Louisiana. Happe says the Bayou State ranked 48th overall.

Mother Nature is gifting moms in Louisiana with ideal weather this weekend. LSU Climatologist Barry Keim says the cold front moving in is probably the last one we’ll have this spring, and you’ll want to take advantage of it.

Cut 12 (13) “…lack of humidity.” 

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If you’re a fan of fishing, Pierre Part’s Veterans Park is the place to be this morning for “Every Fish Matters”. Tournament Fisherman Cliff Crochet is bringing lots of fish to release back into Louisiana waterways. The goal: to raise awareness, help Louisiana’s fish population grow, and have some fun doing it.

Cut 7 (09) “…spreads conservation.”  
This crawfish season has been one of the most unpredictable ones on record and Crawfish App co-founder, Laney King says typically prices go up for Mother’s Day.

Cut 3 (14) “…retail level.” 

You can expect to pay about $5.15 a pound for boiled mudbugs and $2.92 a pound for live crawfish in Louisiana.

For the first time since the state has been trying attempting to update the congressional map, all sides agree the matter needs to be settled by the US Supreme Court. Brooke Thorington has more.

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The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice opened the new Swanson Center for Youth at Monroe this week. It’s a big step that demonstrates the state’s commitment to juvenile rehabilitation. The Tier 1 secure setting provides intensive rehabilitative service and can accommodate up to 72 youths in individualized rooms.

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The Third group of Louisiana National Guard Soldiers is in Texas assisting with border security and Governor Jeff Landry visited them on Thursday. Some Louisiana Lawmakers accompanied Landry on his visit to the Southern Border. Among them, Mandeville Representative Jay Galle says it’s not the Mexican government governing the south side of the border.

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The future of West Monroe’s Glenwood Regional Hospital is in jeopardy, after parent company Steward Health Care declared bankruptcy. Mayor Staci Mitchell Glenwood Regional needs to remain open because the two hospitals across the river in Monroe can’t handle the number of patients that need care.

Cut 11 (12) “…Steward’s doing.”

Former LSU Tiger and Former NBA Star forward Glen “Big Baby” Davis was sentenced by a federal judge yesterday to 40 months in prison for his November 20-23 conviction in an alleged health care fraud scheme. Twenty-two people, 18 of them former players, have been sentenced in the case, for filing false medical claims with the NBA Players’ Health and Benefit Welfare Plan.

The Mayor of West Monroe says she’s doing all she can to keep Glenwood Regional Hospital open.

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Governor Jeff Landry visited Louisiana Troops at the Texas border yesterday. Answering questions about the impact of illegal immigration on Louisiana, Landry says he is especially interested in knowing how much pressure has been placed on the Department of Corrections. Has issued an executive order for impact data from all of Louisiana’s Department Secretaries.

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LSU Health New Orleans has been granted a patent for a test that greatly improves the detection of a life-threatening disease in premature babies.  Twenty babies are born at risk for Necrotizing enterocolitis or NEC in Louisiana every day and it affects somewhere between 9,000 and 12,000 each year. Inventor of NEC Detect, Dr. Sunyoung Kim…

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LSU Health New Orleans has been granted a patent for a test that greatly improves the detection of a life-threatening disease in premature babies.  Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is the most common and second deadliest disease in preemies. Inventor of the diagnostic system, NEC Detect, Dr. Sunyoung Kim says currently, x-rays are used but they uncover less than half of the cases and often too late…

Cut 13 (10)  “…the baby.”

The future of West Monroe’s Glenwood Regional Hospital is in jeopardy, after parent company Steward Health Care declared bankruptcy. Mayor Staci Mitchell says the potential closure would gravely impact the city and they are doing all they can to help the hospital get sold and remain open.

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Governor Jeff Landry was at the Southern Border in Texas visiting with the third group of Louisiana National Guard Soldiers who are assisting with border security. Colleen Crain has the story…

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Former Louisiana legislator James David Cain died Wednesday night after a battle Alzheimer’s Disease. Cain served 20 years in the Louisiana House and another 16 in the Senate, where he led the Insurance and Agriculture & Natural Resources committees. Cain died at home in Dry Creek with his son and two daughters by his side. He was 85 years old.

For the first time since the state has been attempting to update the congressional map from the 2020 Census, all sides agree that the matter needs to be settled by the US Supreme Court. Jared Evans is an attorney with the NAACP Legal Defense Fund…

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The Third group of Louisiana National Guard Soldiers is in Texas assisting with border security and Governor Jeff Landry visited them on Thursday. Landry says he doesn’t know if Louisiana Troops will continue to help or how long they might be there…

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LSU Health New Orleans has been granted a patent for a test that greatly improves the detection of a life-threatening disease in premature babies.  Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is the most common and second deadliest disease in preemies and early diagnosis saves lives. Inventor of NEC Detect, Sunyoung Kim says in addition to earlier and more accurate testing, NEC Detect is non-invasive causing no stress to the babies…

Cut 14 (10)  “…their diaper.”

Twenty babies are born at risk for NEC in Louisiana every day and affects somewhere between 9,000 and 12,000 across the country each year.
The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice opened the new Swanson Center for Youth at Monroe this week. It’s a big step that demonstrates the state’s commitment to juvenile rehabilitation. The Tier 1 secure setting provides intensive rehabilitative service and can accommodate up to 72 youths in individualized rooms.

With the Louisiana Radio Network Legislative Report, I’m Jeanne Burns.

Departing from Governor Landry’s proposal that would maintain the 87 million dollars in the budget set aside for early childhood education, the House cut 24 million dollars from it. Executive Director of the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children, Libbie Sonnier says the cut will remove 2000 children from their programs.

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Sonnier says, access to early education is vital in preparing children to enter kindergarten on time, read at grade level by third grade and achieve overall success in school. She’s concerned about an already stressed system…

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A property insurance reform bill waiting for the governor’s signature would end the three-year rule. Louisiana is the only state that prohibits an insurer from canceling policies that are three years old or older. House Insurance Commissioner Gabe Firment says the legislation allows insurance companies to manage their own risks better

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The Louisiana Senate could give final legislative approval today to a bill that would require high schoolers to pass a computer science course in order to graduate. New Orleans Representative Jason Hughes says the requirement take effect for the 2027-28 school year

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Hughes says the legislation would also require the passage of a computer science course in order to be eligible for TOPS.

Louisiana Tech’s Giving Day was a big success this year. The annual campaign raised almost 2 million dollars April 18^th. This year’s them: “Fulfilling our Potential” .”LA Tech President Jim Henderson says the administration will do that by continuing growth in all its programs.

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Speaking of focus, The Council for a Better Louisiana is not pleased with where proposed cuts to education in Louisiana are headed right now at the capitol. As of now, early childhood education stands to lose $24 million. A solid early childhood education reduces one’s likelihood of a life of crime and after a session dedicated to crime reforms, CABLE President Barry Erwin says reducing funding for such a vital sends a mixed message.

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The Rolling Stones made a big splash before a crowd of 40-thousand Thursday at the New Orleans Jass and Heritage Festival. By all accounts it was an amazing show as the British Rockers perform a two-hour, 18-song set list.  One of the highlights was New Orleans soul queen, Irma Thomas, singing “Time is on My Side” President of New Orleans and Company Walt Leger says it was a nice Jazz Fest touch…

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A Drive by shooting in Shreveport last night sent one man to the hospital.  It happened around 8, when authorities’ say someone a red/orange Crown Victoria of Dodge charger opened fire. Over 20 rounds were reportedly shot.  We’re told the injured man  was shot in the hand and the arm so he is expected to survive.