LSU fans and players are about to reap the benefits of a historic agreement…:
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Even though crawfish boils are commonly associated with spring and summer, the season is already underway despite the cold. LSU AgCenter crawfish specialist Mark Shirley says farmers could use the support if you pick up a few pounds…:
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The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office says two men have been arrested for allegedly stealing then selling someone’s catalytic converter taken off a truck at a boat launch in Vinton. They say during the execution of the arrest warrant, they obtained more evidence the suspects were involved in additional catalytic converter thefts across Calcasieu Parish. Kory Moss of Sulphur and William Hawkins of Kinder were booked on theft charges and police believe more charges are likely.

Baton Rouge Police Sergeant L’Jean McKneely whose agency was also involved in a busting a catalytic converter theft ring this week says it’s hard to prevent it from happening because the equipment can be removed in a matter of minutes…:
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According to State Farm insurance, theft claims for catalytic converters rose almost 300-percent from July of 2020 to July 2021 in the US.

The state woke up to sub-freezing temperatures this morning and State Climatologist Barry Keim says you can expect the same tonight. He says keep an eye out for the Ps this weekend…:
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If you’re one of the hundreds of people who have had a catalytic converter stolen off a vehicle, you’ll be happy to hear about the bust in East Baton Rouge Parish this week. Matthew and Brooke Gibson were booked in connection to a catalytic converter theft ring and Baton Rouge Police Sergeant L’Jean McKneely says they hope to make more arrests of others associated in the operation…:
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Catalytic converter thefts have been reported from the likes of school busses and even a van used to deliver meals to people in need.

The House and Senate Governmental Affairs Committees approved new Congressional district maps similar to the current one, which means just one majority-minority district…:
Cut 2 (35) I’m Jeff Palermo”

LSU has become the first school to partner with Fanatics and OneTeam to create custom jerseys of their favorite players which the student athletes will profit from under NIL. Cody Worsham with LSU Communications expects more schools will follow…:
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Well, the good news about the weather this weekend is that the sun will be shining in Louisiana, but State Climatologist Barry Keim says the freezing temps are hanging around…:
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He says keep an eye on the Ps this weekend: People, Pets, Plants and Pipes.

LSU inked a historic deal Friday which will allow Tiger fans to wear jerseys with player names in 2022 — and the players will earn money for each one sold. Cody Worsham with LSU Communications says this is a win-win deal for the university and the players, with the exposure of one of the nation’s premier athletic programs paired with the extraordinary talents of these student-athletes…:
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The jerseys will be available on Fanatics before the start of the season.

Though we typically associate crawfish boils with spring and summer, the season is actually already underway. David Grubb reports it’s not too early for mudbugs
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If you’ve got a mobile wager on Joe Burrow and the Bengals in the Super Bowl next weekend, you’re not the only one. Texas businessman “Mattress Mac” hopped into the Bayou State and placed a $4.5 million dollar bet on Cincinnati to upset the Rams outright. It’s the largest mobile wager of all time in just a little over a week after sports betting on your phone in Louisiana became legal.

Washington D-C Mardi Gras returns after a one-year hiatus. David Grubb has more on the popular business and social event…:

The app is free for job seekers.

The app LinkedIn is known for creating connections in the professional world and now a new app, BoomNation, wants to do the same for the trade industry…:
Cut 1 (33) “I’m Kevin Gallagher”

WBRZ in Baton Rouge is reporting an LSU student has been arrested for allegedly using the anonymous app YikYok to make a post about an active shooter at the dining hall on campus. LSUPD was made aware of the post Monday and investigators were able to track the threat to 18-year-old Dominic Moore. He faces one count of terrorizing, which is a felony.

Willis-Knighton Health System in Shreveport is one of 400 sites conducting clinical trials for an oral medication to prevent COVID for those who are exposed by someone in their household. Principal investigator Dr. Joseph Bocchini (Bo-key-nee) Jr. says the trial is looking for qualified participants to look at
efficacy and dosage…:
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He says this is a critical advance in outpatient treatment of COVID.

State Wildlife & Fisheries’ annual “Get Out and Fish” events start today where rainbow trout has been stocked in select ponds across the state. LDWF spokesperson Danica Williams says this is a great time of year to cast a line:
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Check locations near you online at “wlf.la.gov”; click on Get Out and Fish!

Willis-Knighten Health System in Shreveport is looking for clinical trial participants to help with a medication to treat COVID..:
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DC Mardi Gras events get underway today and LaPolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says this is a gathering of a Who’s Who in state politics but it’s not all about partying…:
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Four friends in the blue collar trade industry who had trouble finding qualified workers have reached out the the brainchild of the popular Waitr app, which was founded in Louisiana. Chris Meaux says they launched an app called BoomNation which is free for job seekers and allows them to search for work…:
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BoomNation also has the ability for skilled workers to showcase their work and display photos of their greatest hits.

State Wildlife & Fisheries’ annual “Get Out and Fish” events start today. LDWF spokesperson Danica Williams says 17 sites will be stocked with adult-size rainbow trout; a colder water fish uncommon to Louisiana waters…:
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Check locations near you online at wlf.la.gov.

The Willis Knighton Health System in Shreveport is one of 400 sites in the US researching a pill to prevent Covid in people who have been exposed by someone in their house, and they are looking for participants to be part of the study. The Principal investigator is Dr. Joseph Bocchini (Bo-key-nee) Jr…:
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The Pfizer medication being used has already received Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA for those who are more susceptible to severe COVID complications.

D-C Mardi Gras activities get underway today as one of the biggest social events of the year for the nation’s capitol returns after a one-year hiatus due to covid. LA-politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford…:
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He says it’s also a major networking event among elected officials.

The Lake Charles founder of the popular Waitr app has joined an effort to help easily connect skilled trade workers to employers through their smartphone. Christopher Meaux says the app is called BoomNation…:
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BoomNation was created by a group of friends with roots in the blue-collar trades who wanted to come up with a way businesses could easily find skilled workers in a challenging labor market.

The woman who blew a whistle on sexual misconduct at LSU, then filed a $50-million lawsuit against them has been fired by the university. Sharon Lewis had a high-ranking position in the Tiger Athletics department. She alleges harassment at the hands of former football coach Les Miles. LSU says it can’t comment on specific personnel actions but noted there have been several “reassignments and departures” within the last month.

The Supreme Court says private businesses with over 100 employees can’t require workers to get the Covid vaccine, but they did keep a mandate in place for healthcare workers. Brandon Trosclair who owns grocery stores in Louisiana and Mississippi was among the first business owners to legally challenge the White House mandate. He says the High Court got this one right..:
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It’s a loss for the Biden Administration which sought to use the federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration to enforce the vaccines for workers.

Governor John Bel Edwards says Louisiana is set to receive approximately $1 billion dollars to repair and upgrade bridges under the new Bridge Formula Program, with over $200 million of that allocated for this fiscal year. He says this is great news from the Federal Highway Administration as Louisiana’s funding needs for infrastructure projects are massive.

New data shows the number of Louisianans who smoke cigarettes is at an all-time low. A report from the Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living says the percentage of adults who smoke is down to just over 18-percent. TFL director Dr. Earl Benjamin Robinson says the report is encouraging and inspires optimism..:
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For help kicking the tobacco habit, visit “QuitWithUsLA.org”.

The White House announces they’ve purchased another 500 million home Covid tests in addition to the 500 million already ordered. But Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says with Omicron surging the way it is now this should have been done sooner…:
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The White House also plans to distribute high-quality masks at no cost and next week a website will be launched so Americans can order the free home COVID tests.