State lawmakers convene a special session at one PM today dealing with crime. There are two dozen items on the call that range from restricting parole eligibility, tougher penalties for carjackers, and lowering the age teenage offenders can be charged in adult criminal court. Lapolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says Landry got most of what he wanted in the redistricting special session, he could have more success in this session…
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The wait is over for fans of Antiques Roadshow who’ve been patiently waiting to see Louisiana featured on the beloved series. Louisiana Public Broadcasting Programming Director Jason Viso (Vee-so) says besides seeing how distinctive items from the Bayou State appraise, the LSU Rural Life Museum in Baton Rouge is also featured.
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The first of three episodes filmed last May will air tonight at 7 pm.

A new Tulane University study is offering a glimpse at what the state’s coastal wetlands will be like 50 years from now if nothing is done to counter the rise in sea levels. Colleen Crain has the story…
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LSU running back Trey Holly posted on social media on Saturday night that he is 100-percent innocent of the charges that he faces. Holly is one of three people facing an attempted second-degree murder charge for a shooting that injured two others in Farmerville on February ninth. Holly says he was not involved in this shooting.

State lawmakers begin a two-and-a-half-week session today that will address crime. Emotional debate is expected on legislation that will give the state more options to carry out a death sentence, such as the electric chair and nitrogen gas. La-Politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says different groups have differing opinions…
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Another major topic is how to handle 17-year-olds who commit crimes. Legislation approved in 2017 resulted in many 17-year-old offenders going through the juvenile justice system instead of being charged as adults, but Vernon Parish Republican Mike Reese says 17-year-olds have caused problems at the state’s juvenile justice facilities…
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The session begins at 1 PM and must conclude on March 6th.

The first of three Antiques Roadshow episodes filmed in Louisiana last spring airs tonight on LPB. You’ll see an array of family heirlooms and even sports memorabilia…
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The West Monroe Police Department is investigating a shooting at Lazarre Park on Sunday. Two people were critically injured. Authorities say the investigation is in the early stages and there is no suspect information at this time.

Louisiana lawmakers go into a special session today to pass legislation that seeks to reduce crime in Louisiana. Senate Judiciary B Chairman Mike Reese says a lot of the bills will come through his committee and he expects to see measures that will restrict parole eligibility…
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During former Governor John Bel Edwards’ eight years, there was a smart-on-crime approach. La-politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says lawmakers and lobbyist groups supported Edwards’s effort to lower the prison population, but the Landry administration brings a different approach…
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One of the proposals calls for longer prison sentences for carjackers.

A new Tulane University study is offering a glimpse at what the state’s coastal wetlands will be like 50 years from now if nothing is done to counter the rise in sea levels. Colleen Crain has the story…
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Governor Landry says the state will not accept Summer EBT funds because it’s pandemic-related and there are other programs available, however, one lawmaker says otherwise. Brooke Thorington has more.
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Governor Jeff Landry signed an executive order declaring a State of Emergency due to a police officer shortage. The Louisiana Sheriff’s Association estimates the state is down 18-hundred deputies statewide, which is leading to an increase in response time.

It’s the first Friday of the Lenten season and crawfish is in short supply and costs much more than normal. LSU Aquaculture specialist Mark Shirley says if crawfish is out of your budget or just not available, there are other tasty options like oysters, shrimp, fish and ….
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Last year’s drought is to blame for a low supply of mudbugs.

Nicholls State Graduate Nursing Program has been ranked as one of the top 50 nursing programs in the nation, according to Money Magazine. Public Relations Coordinator Payton Suire (sw-ear) says the program received a four and a half star ranking based on a five-star scale.
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A promising football career could be over as LSU running back Trey Holly is in the Union Parish Detention Center this morning facing an attempted murder charge as a result of a shooting that happened last Friday in Farmerville. Union Parish Sheriff Dusty Gates says Holly and at least two other people fired shots at another group of individuals and two people were wounded. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says Holly had a bright future…
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Holly’s attorney says Holly did not shoot anyone.

Governor Jeff Landry has made the decision, Louisiana will not participate in a federal program that helps pay for breakfasts and lunches for children of low income families during the summer. New Orleans Democratic Representative Matthew Willard…
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The governor’s office says this is a pandemic era program and the pandemic is over.

Today is the first Friday of the Lenten season but crawfish supply remains low. Teiko Foxx has more…
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An electrical fire to a popular restaurant in Shreveport has caused significant damage to the building’s roof. Firefighters responded to the blaze at Superior Grill last night and it took about 30 minutes before the fire was under control. No one was injured. Superior Grill says they will let the public know when they will re-open their doors.

LSU running back Trey Holly and two others have been arrested for a shooting that injured two in Farmerville last Friday night. Holly has been charged with attempted second-degree murder. Sports Director at Sports Talk 97-7 in Ruston Sean Fox called all of Holly’s High School games at Union Parish…
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Holly’s attorney says the 19-year-old football star did not shoot anyone.

It’s the first Friday of Lent and LSU Ag Center Crawfish Specialist Mark Shirley says crawfish availability continues to be in short supply. Shirley says there’s been a slight increase in production, but it’s still not great…
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Crawfish normally lay eggs in August but the state’s drought dried out those areas where they normally retreat to reproduce.

Governor Landry says the state will not opt-in for Summer EBT because it’s pandemic-related and there are other programs available so every child will be able to receive the meals they need throughout the summer. But New Orleans Democrat Representative Matthew Willard says Summer EBT is vital for children to receive proper nutrition when they are not in school.
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Summer EBT costs the state seven million dollars and it results in 70-million dollars in federal matching funds.

Money Magazine ranks the Master of Science in nursing at Nicholls State as one of the top 50 nursing graduate programs in the country. Nicholls spokesperson Payton Suire.
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