Republican Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy believes its a good idea to relocate migrants from the border states to Democratic controlled cities. migrants were recently sent to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts. Cassidy says dropping unwelcomed illegals among the country’s richest sends a clear message…
cut 15 (10) “…only way to do it”
Migrants sent to Martha’s Vineyard told reporters they were enticed to go there with unmet promises of jobs and homes.

The drop from record high gasoline prices appears to be ending. For nearly 100 days the price at pump has fallen, but today the statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.13, the same as yesterday. Triple-A fuel analyst Don Redman says a lot of factors went into the stabilization of prices…
Cut 6 (10) “…the economy.”

Southeastern Louisiana University is using a $5-million federal grant to create a program to keep teachers in the classroom. Brooke Thorington has more
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Fox News says based on data from the Metropolitan Crime Commission, New Orleans leads the nation in the number of murders per capita, as a result of a 141-percent spike in homicides over the last several years. New Orleans Metropolitan Crime Commission president Rafael Goyeneche says over half of the city’s violent crimes occur in just two policing districts and concentrating police presence and action there will help a lot…
cut 9 (09) “….25-percent citywide”
New Orleans has seen 208 murders so far this year alone.

Republican Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says it is disingenuous of Democrats to rail on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for sending two airline flights of illegals to Martha’s Vineyard when the Biden administration is guilty of the same thing on a grander scale…:
Cut 14 (08) “…like this isn’t happening.”
President Biden says Desantis is playing politics with human beings being used as props.

Southeastern Louisiana University is using a five million dollar federal grant to develop a mentoring program to assist education graduates as they enter the classroom. Dean of Education Paula Summers Calderon says new teachers tend to leave the profession in their first few years due to burnout and not meeting their own expectations
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Calderon says they are partnering with the Tangipahoa School System for the first year

The Violence Policy Center ranks Louisiana fifth in the nation for the number of women killed by men per capita. V-P-C spokesperson Kristen Rand says based on 2020 data most female murder victims are killed by guns and Black women are disproportionally impacted by lethal domestic violence…
cut 5 (13) “….Black women”

The murder of an LSU student who was gunned down early Friday morning remains unsolved, and police encourage anyone with information to call them. Brooke Thorington has more.
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It looks the days of falling gas prices are coming to an end. According to Triple-A, the statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.13 today, which matches yesterday’s statewide average.

Louisiana Ranks 5th nation in the number of women killed by men per capita according to the Violence Policy Center. VPC spokesperson Kristen Rand says in 2020, 98 percent of the women murdered in Louisiana were killed by someone they knew.
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And most of those women are killed by firearms.

Democrats are blowing their stacks over Republican governors sending illegal immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard, but Senator Bill Cassidy says the move was a great wake-up call for liberals about border security.…:
Cut 13 (12) “…it is a good idea.”
But President Biden says what the Republican governors are doing is simply wrong.

Fox News says based on data from the Metropolitan Crime Commission, New Orleans leads the nation in the number of murders per capita, as a result of a 141-percent spike in homicides over the last several years. New Orleans Metropolitan Crime Commission president Rafael Goyeneche says over half of the city’s violent crimes occur in just two policing districts and concentrating police presence and action there will help a lot…
cut 9 (09) “….25-percent citywide”
New Orleans has seen 208 murders so far this year alone.

Baton Rouge Police detectives believe Friday morning’s fatal shooting of 21-year-old LSU student Allie Rice was a random act and there’s no evidence she was targeted. Sergeant L’ Jean McKneely is limiting his comments about what they exactly know…
cut 12 (11) “…may put out”
Rice worked at the Shed Restaurant, which is offering a 10-thousand reward for information that leads to a conviction.

Republican Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy believes its a good idea to relocate migrants from the border states to Democratic controlled cities. 50 Venezuelan migrants were recently sent to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts. Cassidy says dropping unwelcomed illegals among the country’s richest sends a clear message…
cut 15 (10) “…only way to do it”
Migrants sent to Martha’s Vineyard told reporters they were enticed to go there with unmet promises of jobs and homes.

Louisiana ranks fifth in the nation in the rate of women murdered by men. That’s according to the Violence Policy Center, who says it’s the 12th year in a row Louisiana has ranked within the top ten states. V-P-C spokesperson Kristen Rand hopes lawmakers will legislate change to provide more resources for victims of domestic violence…
cut 6 (12) “….effective solutions”

Fox News reports New Orleans has assumed the top spot for the most homicides per capita of any city in America. Data collected up until September of last year shows the Crescent City has an average of 52 murders per 100-thousand residents. Metropolitan Crime Commission president Rafael Goyeneche …:
Cut 7 (12) “…de-emphasize public safety.”

Republican Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says it is disingenuous of Democrats to rail on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for sending two airline flights of illegals to Martha’s Vineyard when the Biden administration is guilty of the same thing on a grander scale…:
Cut 14 (08) “…like this isn’t happening.”
President Biden says Desantis is playing politics with human beings being used as props.

Louisiana ranks fifth in the nation for the rate of women murdered by men. That’s according to the Violence Policy Center’s 2020 data.
Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Whitney Thomas.”

A tropical wave heading towards the Caribbean continues to show signs of organization and it will likely become a tropical depression in the next couple of days. State Climatologist Barry Keim says this system is worth watching as long range models show it could enter the Gulf of Mexico…
cut 26 (08) “…it unfolds”

Baton Rouge Police believe Friday’s fatal shooting of 21-year-old Allison Rice was likely a random act, but an exact motive is unknown as the search for her killer continues. Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says the LSU student attempted to turn her vehicle around at a train crossing when shots were fired.
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Rice worked at the Shed Restaurant and the owners of that business are offering a 10-thousand dollar reward for information that leads to a conviction.

The Violence Policy Center ranks Louisiana fifth in the nation for the number of women killed by men per capita. V-P-C spokesperson Kristen Rand says based on 2020 data most female murder victims are killed by guns and Black women are disproportionally impacted by lethal domestic violence…
cut 5 (14) “….Black women”

Fox News reports new violent crime data shows New Orleans is now, officially, the Murder Capital of the US.
Cut 2 (29) “….I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

Caddo Parish is up to 40 homicide victims for 2022. Authorities say 28-year-old D’Shaundre Harris of Shreveport was fatally shot several times Monday night following an argument. No arrest has been made.