Senator Bill Cassidy says he will continue to seek re-election despite President Trump endorsing Congresswoman Julia Letlow in the U-S Senate race. Joe Gallinaro has the story…

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The search continues in northeast Louisiana for a missing elementary school teacher. Carlton Osborn who teaches at Lake Providence Elementary has not been seen since right before Christmas. The East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office says they are diligently investigating the teacher’s disappearance. The sheriff’s office says the missing persons report was filed with the National Crime Information Center.

Governor Jeff Landry has named Former Commissioner of Administration Angelle Davis the new Inspector General, and he wants to change the duties of the position. Landry wants the I-G to find efficiencies in state government, instead of investigating allegations of mismanagement, misconduct, fraud and corruption within state government. It will take legislative action to change the role of the state inspector general, but Landry doesn’t see how anyone would vote against it…

Cut 15 (09) “…reform it.”

Walmart says it is investing 330-million dollars to modernize its regional distribution center in Opelousas. St. Landry Economic CEO Bill Rodier says Walmart is one of the largest employers in St. Landry…

Cut 9 (09) “…couldn’t be happier”

Crawfish season is here but it’s early so prices are pretty high. According to the Crawfish App, live mudbugs are over seven dollars per pound, and boiled crawfish are over ten dollars per pound. Laney King, founder of the app, says prices will come down.

Cut 28 (12) “…the entire season.”

And harvesting for crawfish will likely be paused this weekend, because of cold temperatures. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says we could see two, possibly three, light freezes early next week. But he says we are not looking at pipe busting cold.

Cut 11 (12) “…morning freezes.”

Grymes says a cold front will push through the state on Saturday, producing a chilly weekend.

The sixth ranked LSU women’s basketball team has another big game on Sunday afternoon as the Lady Tigers visit 13^th ranked Oklahoma. ESPN Women’s College Basketball Bracketologist Charlie Crème anticipates a high scoring matchup involving two of the highest scoring teams in women’s hoops…

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Tip off is at 2 PM.

On Sunday, it’s the Louisiana Marathon that will take place through the streets of Baton Rouge. On Saturday, there will be shorter races and Marketing Director Mike Wattigny says they even have an event for walkers…

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This year’s Louisiana Marathon is expected to draw 95-hundred participants.

Governor Jeff Landry, who’s working with President Trump on taking control of Greenland, is in Washington, D-C, as tensions are building over Trump’s desired acquisition of the arctic nation. During an appearance on Fox News, Landry said the East Coast of the U.S. should be concerned with China’s obsession with the Arctic region as he says the Chinese have an impressive fleet of ice breaker vessels.

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The President says the United States needs Greenland for national security.  Trump has also talked about the rare-earth metals that Greenland possesses.  Kaitlyn Joshua, a community activist in Louisiana, wishes the President made a stronger case…

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Joshua made her comments on Talk Louisiana on WRKF.

Runners from all over the world are in Baton Rouge this weekend for the Louisiana Marathon. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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On Sunday, the sixth ranked LSU women’s basketball team is at 13^th ranked Oklahoma. The last time out, the Lady Tigers handed Texas its first loss of the season. ESPN women’s college basketball bracketologist Charlie Crème has LSU as a two seed in his NCAA Tournament bracket…

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On Monday, LSU football signed the number one transfer portal quarterback in Sam Leavitt of Arizona State. Jon Eagle, Leavitt’s former high school football coach at West Linn High School out of Oregon, believes Leavitt will flourish in new LSU head coach Lane Kiffin’s offensive system.

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The Tigers landed their 31st commitment of the 2026 transfer portal class last night from Nicholls freshman offensive lineman Ja’Mard Jones. Jones played in six games for the Colonels this season and he did not allow a single sack.

The LSU men’s basketball team looks to bounce back from their tough loss against Kentucky on Wednesday as the Tigers host Missouri on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. LSU is honoring the 1986 Final Four Team, including head coach Dale Brown for the Alumni Game.

After winning the 2026 College World Series, LSU had to replace all off its starting infielders except for shortstop Steven Milam. At third base, the Tigers are looking to replace Michael Braswell, who only had three errors in 65 games last season. Head coach Jay Johnson says one player is standing out in the Tigers’ first week of practice.

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Louisiana Tech men’s basketball looks to build off their thrilling comeback win against Middle Tennessee on Saturday as the Bulldogs are at Jacksonville State at 4 p.m.

McNeese looks to win their fifth straight game on Saturday as the Cowboys are on the road at the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley. Tipoff is at 4:30 p.m.

Nicholls looks to bounce back from a blowout loss to McNeese earlier this week as the Colonels host Lamar in Thibodaux on Saturday at 3 p.m.

UL-Lafayette men’s basketball travels east to take on South Alabama on Saturday at 3 p.m.

While Bill Cassidy and his Republican challengers have dominated the news cycle in Louisiana’s U.S. Senate race, there are three Democrats who have entered the race. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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According to a report from NOLA.com, FEMA has rejected the state’s request for 52-million dollars in federal money that would pay for the increased security efforts that were in place for last year’s Super Bowl and Mardi Gras celebration.  The 52-million dollars in reimbursement would pay for overtime costs of law enforcement officer and a temporary shelter set up for the homeless who were living downtown.

Louisiana has the second highest auto insurance rates in the nation, but they have come down slightly. Value Penguin insurance expert Rob Bhatt says overall premiums are decreasing in Louisiana because of fewer accidents and…

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If you are craving crawfish, you can find some, but it will cost you. Right now, the Crawfish App says live crawfish average $7.24 a pound, and boiled crawfish, $10.10 a pound. Founder of the app, Lanie King says there are several reasons crawfish is more expensive early in the season.

Cut 11 (12) “…supply right now.”

King says as we move closer to the heart of the season, crawfish will get bigger, supply will increase and prices will continue to come down.

Three Democrats are vying for their party’s nomination in the U.S. Senate race. The first to enter, Jamie Davis a row crop farmer from Tensas Parish, expressed concern for immigrants saying those who are legally going through the asylum process need to be treated better…

Cut 5 (09) “…shouldn’t be deported.”

Political consultant Tracie Burke and former Housing Authority of New Orleans Chief of Staff Jabarie Walker are also seeking the Democratic nomination.

A new report on auto insurance rates in Louisiana shows both good and bad news. Value Penguin insurance expert Rob Bhatt found Louisiana has the second highest auto insurance rates in the U.S., but premiums are three percent lower in 2026.

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Leaders for a Better Louisiana want businesses to know about an expanded tax credit that helps provide high-quality childcare for their employees.  Barry Erwin, the chief policy officer for Better Louisiana, says the new Workforce Child Care Tax Credit is available to businesses which provide top notch childcare within their own facilities or help pay their employees’ childcare costs.

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Businesses can claim the credit on their tax returns beginning in 2027.

The beginning of Carnival also means the beginning of crawfish season – and with it, a little sticker shock. According to The Crawfish App, live crawfish is averaging $7.24 a pound, while boiled crawfish is averaging $10.10 a pound. Laney King, the founder of The Crawfish App, says these prices are nothing to worry about.

Cut 10 (10) “…is fairly normal.”

King says the outlook for the 2026 season is promising, but early-season conditions are driving higher prices.