Governor-elect Jeff Landry announces Robert Hodges as the next Superintendent of State Police. Major Hodges is a 28-year veteran of LSP. Landry made the announcement in New Orleans and also announced a crime fighting partnership with the Orleans District Attorney’s Office…
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DCFS is urging EBT cardholders to immediately change their pin over concerns the cards may be compromised because of multiple skimming devices found at retailers around the state. DCFS Fraud Director Rhonda Brown says if you need help changing your EBT PIN, you can visit life-in-check-EBT-dot-com and there’s also a toll free number…
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DeSoto Parish “Spirit of DeSoto Tree” located behind Stonewall Government Plaza is believed to be the tallest Christmas tree structure in the world. Teiko Foxx has more…
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Grambling State has fired football coach Hue Jackson after two losing seasons. Athletics director Treyvean Scott says he wants to hire a new coach in seven to ten days…
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Governor-elect Jeff Landry announces the next leader of State Police when he takes office in January. Major Robert Hodges, a 28-year veteran of LSP and a New Orleans native will be the next superintendent of the state’s leading law enforcement agency.
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Landry says the L-S-P will partner with Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams in an effort to reduce crime in the state’s largest city.

DeSoto Parish is home to the world’s largest Christmas Tree Structure, it stands at 300-feet tall, and it’s a tower in Stonewall that now looks like a Christmas tree with more than 10-thousand LED lights…
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DeSoto Sheriff Jayson Richarson says private dollars were used to the build the very tall, but festive Chrstimas tree structure. They plan to light the structure every night through the first week of January.

A disturbing story in south Louisiana today as an 11-year-old girl has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of 36-year-old Kameran Bedsole. Bedsole’s body was found in the 47-hundred block of Jasper Road in New Iberia on November 14th. Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Katherine Breaux says they are not releasing any other details at this time…
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The Department of Children and Family Services is urging EBT cardholders to immediately change their PIN. DCFS fraud director Rhonda Brown says EBT cardholders should take this action, becuase multiple skimming devices at various retailers have been discovered around the state …
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A skimmer is a device installed on card readers that allows a thief to steal a customer’s personal information, including their PIN number.

An 11-year-old girl has been arrested for the murder of a 36-year-old man. Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Katherine Breaux says the girl, a former resident of Iberia Parish, was taken into custody by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office…

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Breaux says she’s accused of killing Kameran Bedsole on November 14th. Bledsoe died from several gunshot wounds. His body was found in the 47-hundred block of Jasper Road.

Governor-Elect Jeff Landry will announce State Police appointments and other Safety and Security Appointments during a press conference today in New Orleans. LA Politics Dot Com Publisher Jeremy Alford says there’s a reason for that…

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Alford says Landry has been open about his opinion of the issues he sees in the state’s largest city. Alford believes Landry will make his plans clear…

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says he’s working with lawmakers to pass the Disaster Mitigation legislation which would help reduce the impact of future storms on the Bayou State and elsewhere in the country.

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He says it is part of his broader commitment to make sure Louisiana is as prepared as possible for future natural disasters.

If you want to see the world’s tallest Christmas tree structure, just make your way toward north Louisiana to DeSoto Parish which now holds the world record with its 300-foot-tall tree structure. Sheriff Jayson Richardson says the idea hit him last year while riding around looking at Christmas lights with his family.

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The 28 structure is behind Stonewall Government Plaza.

Governor-Elect Jeff Landry is talking safety and security in New Orleans today. Colleen Crain has the story

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If you have an EBT card, the Department of Children and Family Services is urging you to change your PIN, after the discovery of multiple skimming devices at several locations, Visit LifeInCheckEBT.com and monitor your card for any suspicious activity.

Among the Fiscal year 2023 goals for State Health that made strides was keeping the majority of calls to 9-8-8 answered by local counselors. Deputy Secretary Tonya Joiner says it’s important to keep calls to the suicide mental health crisis hotline closer to home.

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Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy is sponsoring bipartisan legislation with Hawaii to better mitigate natural disasters. He says we can learn from each other like how Louisiana pre-positions fuel trucks to quickly refill gas stations in areas where residents are evacuating.

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He says it’s part of his broader commitment to make sure Louisiana is as prepared as possible for future natural disasters.

Governor-Elect Jeff Landry will announce State Police appointments and other Safety and Security Appointments during a press conference today in New Orleans. LA Politics Dot Com Publisher Jeremy Alford says there’s a reason for that…

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Alford says Landry has been open about his opinion of the issues he sees in the state’s largest city. Alford believes Landry will make his plans clear…

Tickets to see Rock legends The Rolling Stones at the 2024 New Orleans Jazz Festival go on sale today at 1 pm and Louisiana residents get the satisfaction of purchasing tickets first. After being rebooked several times, Festival producer Quint Davis says the Stones will play on Thursday, May 2^nd.

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There will be a limited number of one-day tickets and Louisianans can purchase up to six tickets. To purchase tickets, visit N-O-Jazz-Fest dot com.

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says he’s working with lawmakers to pass the Disaster Mitigation legislation which would help reduce the impact of future storms on the Bayou State and elsewhere in the country.

Cut 13 (13) “…next disaster.”

He says it’s part of his broader commitment to make sure Louisiana is as prepared as possible for future natural disasters.

Louisiana Department of Health Deputy Secretary Tonya Joiner says they have made 91 percent progress toward their goals for the Fiscal Year 2023.  She says the objective is to concentrate on specific health issues for the year including improving early childhood nutrition.

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Governor Elect Jeff Landry is talking safety and security in New Orleans today. Colleen Crain has the story
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Grambling State has fired head football coach Hue Jackson after two seasons…
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That’s Grambling athletics director Trayvean Scott who hopes to name Jackson’s replacement in seven to ten days.

The Louisiana Department of Health says they met 91 percent of its 45 goals set for Fiscal Year 2023. Deputy Secretary Tonya Joiner says instead of attempting to complete multiple goals, they created a framework that allows them to concentrate on specific health issues….
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Joiner says the state has improved breast feeding rates and access to behavioral health with the launch of the 9-8-8 suicide crisis hotline.

Starting at 1 PM today, Louisiana residents can purchase tickets to see the Rolling Stones who are scheduled to play at the New Orleans Jazz Fest on May 2nd. Festival Producer Quint Davis says New Orleans will be the second stop on their US tour…
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To purchase tickets go to n-o-jazz-fest-dot-com.

Today, Governor-elect Jeff Landry will announce who will be the next leader of State Police. Landry’s transition team also says the governor-elect will announce other safety and security appointments. Landry will make the announcement during a press conference in New Orleans. La-politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says Landry has made it clear he wants a safer New Orleans…
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The Rolling States will play at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival on May 2nd and today at 1 PM, tickets will go on sale to Louisiana residents only…
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That’s Festival producer Quint Davis. Go to n-o-jazz-fest-dot-com to purchase tickets.

The Louisiana Department of Health says it has met more than 90 percent of its 45 Fiscal Year 2023 goals….
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Louisiana Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain tells the USA Today Network that he will ask the Legislature for 43-million dollars to purchase new firefighting equipment and add state firefighters. This year Louisiana experienced its worst wildfire season in a century, losing 62-thousand acres of forestland.

Governor-elect Jeff Landry will hold a press conference in New Orleans later this morning to announce the next leader of State Police. Landry is also expected to announce appointments to other safety and security positions. LaPolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says crime is an issue Landry is expected to tackle early in his administration with a criminal justice reform special session likely….
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U-S Senator Bill Cassidy is a co-sponsor of a bill that would create the National Disaster Safety Board, which would specifically study the underlying causes of disaster-related fatalities and property damage…
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Cassidy says currently, policymakers rely a patchwork of studies that are inconsistent

Tickets to check out Rock legends The Rolling Stones at the 2024 Jazz Festival go on sale today at 1 pm to Louisiana residents only…
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The family of 73-year-old Linda Frickey, who was killed last year in a violent carjacking in New Orleans, feels a guilty verdict for 18-year-old John Honore will finally help bring closure. Her sister-in-law, Kathy Richard hopes Honore will remember the horrific crime for the rest of his life.

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Honore’s sentencing is set for January.

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy has introduced the Lowering Costs For Caregivers Act to make it more affordable for adult children to support aging parent’s medical expenses by lowering costs for caregivers.

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Today is Giving Tuesday, a worldwide day of giving to non-profit organizations. The Humane Society of Louisiana is in need of your help. Director Jeff Dorson…

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Dorson says the society does not receive any type of federal funding but relies on contributions from the public. To donate, visit www.humanela.org.

A mystery respiratory disease among dogs that starts with a cough that can last for weeks, runny eyes, and sneezing is raising concern among animal doctors. New Orleans veterinarian Dr. Claire Guichard says your dog has to come in contact with another to catch it.

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No cases have been reported in the Bayou State but there have been cases in Florida and Georgia.

The coaching carousel has begun in Louisiana as Grambling State fired their head coach Hue Jackson after just 2 seasons. Jackson had a combined 8 and 14 record at Grambling and never won a Bayou Classic. Northwestern State has hired Blaine McCorkle to be their new head coach. Before accepting the Northwestern job, McCorkle successfully turned around Division III program Bellhaven going 24 and 7 in the past three seasons.

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In other Head Coaching news, ULM Athletics Director John Hartwell is also searching for a new head coach and wants to remind players and recruits who might look elsewhere that …

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Hartwell is hoping to find and hire ULM’s next head coach within the next 10 days.

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The Saints are coming off of a disappointing nine point loss to the Falcons this Sunday. Frustrations are rising within the organization as Saints running back Alvin Kamara says this team is consistently inconsistent. New Orleans Head Coach Dennis Allen acknowledges that the team has struggled at times this season, but Allen has an optimistic perspective on the team’s performance this season.

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The Saints will face a big challenge when they battle the Detroit Lions in the Superdome this Sunday at noon on FOX.

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In other football news, Jayden Daniels has been announced as a finalist for the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award. The promotion makes Daniels a finalist for four national awards and possibly five when the Heisman Trophy announces its finalists on Monday. Malik Nabers was also named a Biletnikoff finalist today along with his top competitor in Marvin Harrison Junior of Ohio State.