A requirement to display the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms is set to take effect on January 1^st, but a federal judge has ruled its unconstitutional because it violates the separation of church and state. But Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murril says Louisiana school boards not involved in the original lawsuit can move forward with implementing the Ten Commandments law…

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There are five school boards that can not display the Ten Commandments, because of the pending litigation.

The Lafayette Economic Development Authority has announced that Bucees has chosen Lafayette for its next store and it will be built along Interstate 10. LEDA President Mandi Mitchell says this is a big deal…

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Construction is slated to get underway early next year and the store will be fully operational by the second quarter of 2026.

If you still need to mail your Christmas gifts to arrive before Christmas Day, you’d better get a move on it. Evelina Ramirez with the Postal Service says the first deadline is today.

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And if you miss that deadline, your last resort is Priority Mail Express, with a deadline of December 21st – this Saturday.

Enhanced seat belt warnings are coming to al new vehicles in the U.S in September of 2026. That’s in response to new NHTSA (NIT-sa) rules.  Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, on how small changes could save lives.

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Fischer notes that many vehicles that are currently rolling off the assembly line already comply with NHTSA’s new rules.

Chaos erupted on the Causeway Bridge over Lake Pontchartrain this morning as dense fog resulted in six separate crashes involving over 40 vehicles. 33 people were injured, most of the injuries were minor and none of them were life-threatening. Causeway General Manager Carlton Dufrechau says it did not not start off as a foggy morning …

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Fog is expected again tomorrow morning in southeast Louisiana.

In Bossier Parish, bird flu has been found with a backyard flock. Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says wild geese and ducks are bringing the virus into Louisiana. He says the key for all poultry producers is biosecurity.

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Strain says the infected birds have been euthanized and the facility has been cleaned up.

About one in four Louisiana students was chronically absent last school year, an increase from the previous year. The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education is looking at ways to reduce chronic absenteeism and BESE President Ronnie Morris says solutions include making school fun again, including opportunities for kids to do hands-on activities such as robotics and music. Another idea is to open up internship opportunities to high school kids.

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A two-year long investigation has resulted in two dozen people in Concordia and Rapides Parishes arrested for their alleged involvement in a nationwide drug trafficking network. U-S Attorney Brandon Brown says 13 of the suspects face federal drug trafficking charges…

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Concordia Sheriff David Hedrick says his deputies arrested 11 more suspects in the investigation.

Dense fog this morning resulted in multiple crashes involving over 40 vehicles on the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Bridge that connects the New Orleans Metropolitan Area and the North Shore. Causeway General Manager Carlton Dufrechau…

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Officials say 33 people were hospitalized, but most of the injuries are minor and none are life-threatening.

Two-dozen people are facing either federal or state charges as a result of a lengthy investigation into drug trafficking involving methamphetamine in Rapides and Concordia parishes. U-S Attorney Brandon Brown says multiple people from Vidalia and Ferriday have been taken into custody…

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13 people are facing federal charges and Concordia Sheriff David Hedrick says his deputies arrested another 11 individuals.

The absenteeism trend in Louisiana schools is heading in the wrong direction. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Office of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Dan Casey says yesterday’s system outage that prevented O-M-V from conducting any transactions is the result of a computer software system that’s 50-years-old. Casey says in the coming days, OMV will announce a modern solution to replace the aging system.

At this hour, Louisiana’s Electoral College is meeting to officially cast eight votes for Donald Trump and J-D Vance to be the next President and Vice President of the United States.  Sean Richardson has more.

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Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Dan Casey says yesterday’s system outage that prevented O-M-V from conducting any transactions is the result of a computer software system that’s 50-years-old. Casey says in the coming days, OMV will announce a moder solution to replace the aging system.

Funeral services are tomorrow for Richland Parish Sheriff Gary Gilley, who passed away Saturday at the age of 66. Gilley was a law enforcement officer for nearly 30 years, the last eight were as the sheriff of Richland Parish. Ouachita Sheriff Marc Mashaw (Muh-shaw) says Gilley’s death is a loss for north Louisiana…

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Richland Parish Schools will be closed tomorrow in honor of Sheriff Gilley.

LSU has signed quarterback Michael Van Buren who started eight games for Mississippi State this season. Van Buren threw 11 touchdown passes for the Bulldogs in 2024, but he also threw seven interceptions and was sacked 27 times. David Murray covers State for 2-4-7 sports and says Van Burn is known to hang on to the ball in the hopes of hitting the deep pass…

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The 2024 Louisiana Electoral College meets at 11:30 at the State Capitol today to cast their official votes for President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Joel Watson with the Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office says you can watch the historic moment on the Louisiana Legislature’s website…

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Researchers at Texas A-and-M Corpus Christi  have found pharmaceuticals, including Fentanyl, in several bottlenose dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico. Marine biologist at Texas A-and-M Corpus Christi, Doctor Dara Orbach, on how this is possible…

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Many of the fish species that dolphins eat are also eaten by humans, which may mean that if Fentanyl and other drugs are not disposed of properly, they could end up in the fish that you might one day consume.

State Police have arrested the former Bossier City Police Deputy Chief for carnal knowledge of a juvenile. Investigators say 57-year-old Richard McGee committed the crime of felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile with at least one victim from 1994 to 1999. He was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center.

A beloved sheriff in North Louisiana has passed away. Colleen Crain reports.

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LSU has signed quarterback Michael Van Buren who started eight games for Mississippi State this season. Van Buren threw 11 touchdown passes for the Bulldogs in 2024, but he also threw seven interceptions and was sacked 27 times. David Murray covers State for 2-4-7 sports and says Van Burn is known to hang on to the ball in the hopes of hitting the deep pass…

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Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi remains impressed  with how his team nearly came back from a 17-point deficit to beat Washington on Sunday…

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New Orleans is at Green Bay next Monday.

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Sean Newman Junior had a strong game last night for Louisiana Tech men’s basketball and the Bulldogs defeated Grand Canyon 74 to 66. Newman had 25 points and had nine assists as Tech improved to 10-and-2.

Southeastern Louisiana defeated Grambling 75 to 66.

Tonight, LSU men’s basketball hosts Stetson.

The 5^th ranked LSU Lady Tigers are in Connecticut to play Seton Hall who is 8-and-2. Associate Coach Bob Starkey spoke following an ugly win over U-L Lafayette on Sunday…

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Tip off is at 5 PM.