The Council for a Better Louisiana is not happy with budget cuts to education being proposed by the House. They would mean a $24 million dollar reduction in funding for early childhood education and would reduce teacher pay stipends by $300. President of the Council for a Better Louisiana, Barry Erwin says lawmakers are aware of the ongoing teacher shortage and cutting their pay will most likely make things worse.

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A Hammond man wanted in the stabbing death of a woman from New Orleans was arrested this week in Natchitoches Parish. 25-year-old Jerome Wilson is accused of killing 31 year old Carol Allen. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office, Jimmy Travis on how Wilson ended up being arrested.
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People will be talking about the Rolling Stonesappearance at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival for a while. 40-thousand fans were on hand to see the British Rockers perform a two-hour, 18-song set list on Thursday. President of New Orleans and Company Walt Leger says you would never guess frontman Mick Jagger is 80 years old

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The LSU baseball tigers put on a show taking down top ranked Texas A-and-M last night six to four to begin a huge three game series. In other action, Louisiana Tech won its seventh straight last night, an 18 to 4 win over New Mexico State. Georgia Southern downed ULM 12 to 4, UNO edged Southeastern four to three, McNeese over Texas A-and-M Corpus Christi seven to three, while Nicholls and Northwestern State lost.

The Rolling Stones long awaited appearance at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival was a ig hit and Governor Jeff Landry took a hit himself when Mick Jagger called him out for quote” trying to bring the state back to the Stone Age” Landry answered back on social media saying Jagger might be the only person who’d remember the Stone Age, but added the singer is always welcome in Louisiana. President of the Louisiana Radio Network and political analyst Jim Engster.

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Louisiana Tech raised $1.96 million on Giving Day this year. The fundraiser was held on April 18^th and LA Tech President Jim Henderson says the money raised will go towards funding a variety of university programs.

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When it comes to education, the Council for a Better Louisiana isn’t pleased with the budget cuts proposed by the the House. Brooke Thorington has more.

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A former Pearl River High School Teacher has been arrested for inappropriate contact with students. 30-year-old Arianna Kadinger is facing 4 felony prohibited sexual conduct between educator and student. St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Officials say they received a tip in early April and ultimately found text messages to two students containing inappropriate language and photographs.

The budget passed in the House last week, cut $24 million from early childhood education and reduced teacher pay stipends from $2,000 to $1,700. President of the Council for a Better Louisiana, Barry Erwin says it sends a bad message and it’s discouraging…

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A murder suspect was arrested in Natchitoches Parish after he called authorities seeking assistance for a flat tire. Chief of operations for the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office, Jimmy Travis, says 25-year-old Jerome Wilson of Hammond was wanted in the stabbing death of 31-year-old Carol Allen of New Orleans.

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Legendary rock band, The Rolling Stones, had a memorable performance at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival on Thursday. Jeff Palermo has a recap…

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Louisiana Tech raised $1.96 million on Giving Day this year. The fundraiser was held on April 18^th and LA Tech President Jim Henderson says they received donations from over 800 different donors in donations ranging from five dollars to six figures.

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The owner of an engineering firm in New Orleans has been awarded Small Business Person of the Year. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Mick Jagger took an on stage jab at governor Jeff Landry during The Rolling Stones performance at Jazz Fest yesterday. According to reports, Jagger referred to Landry as “real inclusive” and said he’s taking the state back to “the stone age”. Landry clapped back on social media with “You can’t always get what you want.” And added “The only person who might remember the Stone Age is @MickJagger. Love you buddy, you’re always welcome in Louisiana.

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Governor Landry’s legislative priorities are hitting some snags at the Capitol. The school choice bill the governor supports has yet to be heard by Senate Education. And there’s back and forth over the constitutional convention. Representative Julie Emerson’s Education Savings Account bill passed 72 to 32 in the House on April 8, but the measure that would greatly expand the state’s voucher program  has stalled in the Senate…

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The LSU baseball team will host the top ranked Texas A&M Aggies this weekend. A&M currently sits on top of D1 Baseball’s rankings and the Aggies are top 3 in the SEC in almost every category. Head Coach Jay Johnson.

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Governor Jeff Landry’s legislative priorities are facing resistance in the Senate. Colleen Crain has the story…

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New Orleans police are investigating a deadly afternoon traffic accident. The call about the overturned vehicle on Interstate 610 and St. Bernard Avenue came in just before 4:30 yesterday. We’re told the injured driver was taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead. No other injuries were reported.

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Walker High School’s head baseball coach has been arrested for allegedly submitting false invoices of almost $30,000 to the school for reimbursement of equipment he never bought. When the school discovered the discrepancy, they ultimately learned that the equipment had never even been ordered. Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard. says they his office is still investigating the incident.

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Police have arrested 34-year-old Foreign National Amanvir (Uh man ver) Singh (Sing) in the shooting death of 36-year-old long-haul truck driver, Gurpreet (Gore preet) Singh Judge. The shooting happened alongside Interstate 20 in Caddo Parish last month. Wednesday night, Singh was arrested near Jackson, Mississippi. Sgt. Casey Jones with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office …

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The baseball coach at Walker High School faces felony theft charges after he allegedly submitted false invoices totaling close to $30,000. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Police in Shreveport have arrested a middle school student in connection with an alleged threat made against a Shreveport high school. Detectives arrested the 11 year old Youree Drive Middle School student on a charge of terrorizing. The unspecified threat was made against Captain Shreve High School.

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Governor Landry’s legislative priorities are running into resistance in the Senate. A House approved school choice bill that the governor supports has yet to be heard by Senate Education. Landry also backs a major change in the public records law, but the bill awaits a debate on the Senate floor. And Senate President Cameron Henry also does not fully support a proposed constitutional convention. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat…

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The National 2024 Small Business Person of the Year is from Bayou State. Iam Tucker is the president and CEO of Integrated Logistical Support in New Orleans. As a second-generation small business owner of 15 years, Tucker says she’s extremely honored to receive the recognition.

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We could be one step closer to knowing whether state lawmakers will convene a constitutional convention later this month. The Landry Administration says reorganization is needed so state lawmakers can avoid making deep cuts to health care and education when there are budget deficits. But Alfreda Tillman Bester, with the group ten-thousand women, says the public remains in the dark regarding what exact changes would be proposed.

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Legislation to better define gun-free zone laws regarding parade routes has advanced out of House Criminal Justice. In the latest discussions, New Orleans Representative Alonzo Knox reminded those opposed to the measure that law enforcement supports laws for a gun-free parade zone.

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The bill passed on an eight to five vote and heads to the Full House.

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Xavier University and Ochsner Health are teaming to bring the first HBCU Medical College to the Gulf Coast. Colleen Crain has the story.

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A Shreveport man found guilty of domestic violence crimes earlier this month has been ordered to serve almost 15 years in prison. 47 year old Darnell Caldwell was sentenced yesterday to 13 years for domestic abuse battery with a dangerous weapon and causing serious bodily injury. Ad hoc District Judge John Robinson also ordered Caldwell to serve 18 months on each of two instances of domestic abuse batter with child endangerment

The fate of Louisiana’s congressional map is up in the air again after a two-to-one ruling throws out the map lawmakers approved in January with a second majority-black district. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat describes the ruling as stunning and incredible…

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The Louisiana House is set to vote today on a bill that calls for a constitutional convention to begin on May 20th. Louisiana’s constitution was created in 1974 and over the last 50 years it’s been amended 216 times. Revenue Secretary Richard Nelson says it’ time to move some sections of the constitution into state law, and that’s where the focus of the convention would be.

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A bill to define the parameters of a parade route for gun-free zones advances from House Governmental Affairs. Brooke Thorington has more.

A bill to define the parameters of a parade route for gun-free zones advances from House Governmental Affairs. Brooke Thorington has more.

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The Louisiana Department of Health is reminding the public about its mercury advisories. As you may know mercury is a naturally occurring substance, but experts say larger species of fish tend to accumulate more mercury in their bodies, which is why they’re warning people, specifically pregnant women, to be mindful of their fish consumption. Right now there are fish consumption advisories for 51 waterways in Louisiana.

New Orleans is set to become home to the Gulf Coast’s only HBCU Medical School. It could be three years before accreditations, hiring, and renovations are complete and Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine is ready to begin training physicians. Founding Dean Leo Seoane (Swan ee) says there’s an urgent need because the doctor shortage is growing…

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House Criminal Justice has advanced a bill that would better define gun-free zone laws as they relate to parade routes. The legislation clarifies that guns are not permitted within 100 feed of the center line of a parsed route and doesn’t apply to law enforcement or those with a permit, President of the Louisiana Shooting Association Dan Zalenka is against the measure.

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Big vote today on the House floor as the bill that calls for a constitutional convention is up for debate this afternoon. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A Shreveport man found guilty of domestic violence crimes earlier this month has been ordered to serve almost 15 years in prison. 47 year old Darnell Caldwell was sentenced yesterday to 13 years for domestic abuse battery with a dangerous weapon and causing serious bodily injury. Ad hoc District Judge John Robinson also ordered Caldwell to serve 18 months on each of two instances of domestic abuse batter with child endangerment

The Louisiana House is set to vote today on a bill that calls for a constitutional convention to begin on May 20th. The Landry Administration says reorganization is needed so state lawmakers can avoid making deep cuts to health care and education when there are budget deficits. Revenue Secretary Richard Nelson supports the effort…

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Legislation to better define gun-free zone laws pertaining to parade routes advances from House Criminal Justice. New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry’s bill clarifies that guns are not permitted within 100 feet of the center line of a parade route and it does not apply to law enforcement or…

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New Orleans will be home to the Gulf Coast’s only HBCU Medical School. Founding Dean Dr. Leo Seoane (Swan ee) says Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine will transform generations of young black and brown lives…

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The fate of Louisiana’s congressional map is up in the air again after a two-to-one ruling throws out the map lawmakers approved in January with a second majority-black district. The ruling was handed down after a federal lawsuit was filed on behalf of some Republicans on the grounds the January map was racial gerrymandering.  The Secretary of State’s Office has said it needs a map in place by May 15^th for the fall election. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat…

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