Governor Elect Jeff Landry is expected to make his first cabinet appointment Wednesday, Colleen Crain has more on who that might be…

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A woman stabbed Monday at Louisiana Tech has died. The university posted a statement to their website earlier late yesterday saying the “community mourns the loss of Annie Richardson.” She and three others were attacked Monday while leaving the sports and wellness center on campus. The suspect Jacoby Johnson is now charged with second degree murder.

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Talk continues regarding the new congressional map that Louisiana’s lawmakers have been ordered to produce by mid January, and the new legislature won’t be sworn in till a week earlier. ACLU Voting Rights Project attorney Sarah Brannon says the judge in the case could give defendants an extension if they file for one…

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Georgia State comes to Tiger Stadium this weekend on a three game losing streak. Panthers head coach Shawn Elliot says they suffered a tough 42-14 loss to Appalachian State

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Governor Elect Jeff Landry is expected to name his first cabinet appointment Today and political analysist Bernie Pinsonat believes it will be the head of the Department of Health and Hospitals and Pinsonat says the obvious choice would be Dr. Ralph Abraham…

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A new survey by the National Federation of Independent Business indicates a lack of optimism among small business owners in the fourth quarter. State Director Dawn McVea says nearly 22 percent of small business owners say inflation is their biggest obstacle in operating their business.

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ACLU Voting Rights Project attorney Sarah Brannon says they’re extremely pleased with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that the current congressional map violates the Voting Rights Act. It’s been ordered to be redrawn with two majority-Black districts. Brannon says the courts want the map finalized by May 2024 so…

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Williams from Bossier City scored 42 points, a record for an LSU freshman, as the seventh ranked LSU Lady Tigers defeated Kent State 109 to 79 in the PMAC during the annual field trip game. Williams was 15 of 20 from the field and hit five three-pointers. She credits her practice habits for her record breaking performance…

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Acadiana Representative Phillip DeVillier is the Republicans’ choice for the next Louisiana Speaker of the House. Brooke Thorington has more.

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The Louisiana Legislature has until Jan. 15 to redraw a new congressional map after a court ruled last year that the current boundaries weaken the black vote. Outgoing Senate President Page Cortez….

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Cortez believes Edwards is waiting to see if Judge Shelly Dick grants an extension or not. Governor-elect Landry and new lawmakers will be sworn in office one week before the January 15^th deadline.

The first post of the “56 for 56” – a social media campaign launched by the Governors Office – highlights his signing of an executive order to expand Medicaid. The series will highlight one of Governor Edwards top accomplishments every day for his final 56 days in office. Digital Creator for the Governor’s Office Tyler Walker says the campaign will also recap economic development projects, the bipartisan criminal justice reform, and…

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A federal Court has given the Louisiana legislature until Jan. 15 to pass a new congressional map for the state that would include a second majority-minority district.  Outgoing Senate President Page Cortez doesn’t think the deadline is ideal…

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And if Edwards vetoed the maps, because of the limited timeline, Cortez there would be a veto override session for incoming lawmakers and Governor-elect Landry.

Governor John Bel Edwards term ends on January 8th and until then Louisianans will be able to view his top accomplishments in the “56 for 56” social media campaign. Digital Creator for the Governor’s Office Tyler Walker encourages Louisianans to comment on their favorite state improvement during Edwards tenure.

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The public can follow the Governor’s social media accounts and use the hashtag #56for56.

The 2023 school performance scores were released by the Louisiana Department of Education and there’s good news for students in the Bayou State. Colleen Crain has the story.

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23-year-old Jacoby Johnson of Rayville is in custody after stabbing four people on the campus of Louisiana Tech this morning. The incident happened at the Lambright Intramural Sports and Wellness Center on the school’s campus. Louisiana Tech Police Chief told Ruston Daily Leader the attack was random. One of the four victims is in critical condition. One victim is a graduate student and the other three are non-students. Johnson is a student and is being treated at a hospital for injuries received during the incident. The public is urged to avoid the area. No fatalities have been confirmed.

According to State Police, a nine-year-old was killed in a two-vehicle crash on LA 415 in West Baton Rouge Parish Saturday evening. Braelynn Washington of Port Allen was not properly restrained and was a front passenger in a Chevrolet Blazer when it was struck by a Jeep Cherokee. Trooper Christian Reed says state law requires all occupants in a vehicle to be restrained including children.

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The driver and rear passenger in the Chevrolet were not wearing seatbelts and sustained moderate injuries.

Repairs have been completed and I-55 Northbound in St. John the Baptist Parish has reopened since last month’s fatal 168 car pile-up. State Transportation spokesperson Rodney Mallett reminds motorists to always buckle up, pay attention to the road, never drive impaired, avoid tailgating other vehicles, and when weather conditions change slow down…

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Southbound lanes are also open to the public.

A storm system in the Gulf has brought much-needed rain to the Bayou State today and will continue to track eastward tomorrow, and part of Wednesday. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the Bayou State is far behind the normal average for rainfall…

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In Ruston, a suspect is in custody and two people have been airlifted after a stabbing on Louisiana Tech’s campus. This is a developing story and details are limited. The incident happened this morning and police say as many as four people have been injured.

I-55 Northbound in St. John the Baptist Parish reopened today after being closed for four weeks. State Transportation spokesperson Rodeny Mallett urges motorists to always pay attention to changing weather conditions and react accordingly.

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More than 160 vehicles were involved in the October 23^rd crash and seven people were killed.

A two-vehicle crash on LA 415 in West Baton Rouge Parish claimed the life of a minor Saturday evening. Trooper Christian Reed says nine-year-old Braelynn Washington of Port Allen was a front passenger in a Chevrolet Blazer when it was struck by a Jeep Cherokee.

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The driver and rear passenger in the Chevrolet were not wearing seatbelts and sustained moderate injuries. The investigation is ongoing.

Rain, something we haven’t seen much of for quite some time, is falling in south Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim says a storm system in the Gulf, off the Texas coast, is expected to track eastward along Louisiana’s coastline today, tomorrow, and part of Wednesday.

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Keim says any rain is welcome considering 99 percent of the state is in drought.

State lawmakers have been tasked with re-drawing Louisiana’s congressional map by the 5th circuit court of appeals.  Governor elect Jeff Landry has said he will call one January 8th.  But Louisiana’s Constitution says the earliest a special session can start is seven days after one is called, which in this case would mean the session couldn’t Eve start until the 15th.  Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat this will be the governor-elect’s first big challenge…

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After mor than a six-month blackout, the lights are set to go back on in Hollywood South as a deal was reached between the actors union and studios. irector of Louisiana Entertainment Chris Stelly says the camera was rolling on four to five productions before being halted by the longest strike ever for actors. He says the true impact of the strike is unknown.

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“Born to Fly” – a documentary about the greatest pole vaulter of all time Mondo Duplantis will make its way to Lafayette on Saturday at 6:45 pm. Teiko Foxx has more…

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Interstate 55 is expected to reopen in both directions this week, barring any complications from the weather. I-55 north has been closed for nearly three week after that 168 car pile-up that left seven people dead.

Hollywood South is getting ready to get back to business now the actors strike is coming to an end. Director of Louisiana Entertainment Chris Stelly says production should resume within a few weeks.

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Big news when it comes to online learning at Louisiana Tech. Here’s Colleen Crain.

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In response to an order from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, Governor elect Jeff Landry says he’ll call a special session on Inauguration day January 8^th. That’s so state lawmakers can re-draw a congressional district map to include two majority minority districts. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says redistricting is a difficult process and freshman lawmakers will net to get up to speed fast.

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After Documenting the rise of former LSU and world champion pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis for years, a local filmmaker’s work “Born to Fly” will debut in Lafayette this Saturday. Brennan Robideaux says he’s always asked why Mondo wears the yellow and blue colors for Sweden and not red, white, and blue.

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A federal appeals court orders Louisiana’s Legislature to approve a new Congressional district map with two majority-minority districts by January 15th. Jeff Palermo has the story

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For the fifth straight game, the Saints started slow and could not come back from a 24-3 halftime deficit as they ended up losing in Minnesota 27-19. New Orleans gave up nearly 300 yards of offense in the first half and backup quarterback Jameis Winston could not lead the Black and Gold all the way back. Coach Dennis Allen…

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Louisiana Tech is launching Tech Online, an enhancement to its online and distance learning.  Tech Online offers programs including graduate degrees up to doctorates. Director of Online Learning Initiative Jerona Washington says they even accommodate programs that require internships.

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A big development in the lawsuit against Louisiana’s current Congressional District map. The U-S Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has ordered state lawmakers to draw a new Congressional  with two majority-minority districts by January 15th. The current map has one. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says this is a difficult assignment as a new legislature is sworn in on January 8th….

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After more than a six-month blackout, the lights are set to go back on in Hollywood South as a deal was reached between the actors union and studios. Director of Louisiana Entertainment Chris Stelly says it’s good news for Louisiana.

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A screening for the documentary “Born to Fly” about former LSU and world champion pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis rise to fame will be held Saturday at the Acadiana Center for the Arts in Lafayette. Filmmaker Brennan Robideaux says he documented Duplantis journey for six years.

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LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels put on quite a show Saturday night.  Daniels threw for more than 350 yards and rushed for more than 200 yards in the Tigers’ 52-35 win over the Florida Gators.  Daniels says he had lots of support in making it happen.

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