A bill to require parental permission if a student wants to go by another name or pronoun has been filed for the upcoming legislative session. Brooke Thorington has more…
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This afternoon at 4:00 the LSU Lady Tigers face Utah in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. A good group of LSU fans will be in attendance in Greenville, South Carolina. LSU Alumni Association President Joe Carvalihido…
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The organizers of the recall effort to oust New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell spoke for the first time yesterday since it was announced they ended up 18-thousand votes short of what they needed to trigger a recall election. Recall organizers Eileen Carter and Belden Batiste says the Orleans Parish Registrar of Voters math doesn’t add up…..
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But the Registrar says many of the signatures they received were duplicates and one of the pages was filled with Disney character names.

There’s a threat for severe weather for central and north Louisiana today and there’s another threat on Sunday. State Climatologist Barry Keim…
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But this weekend will not be a total washout, Saturday looks good.

The failed recall attempt of New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell will result in legislation in the upcoming legislative session to lower the threshold to trigger a recall election. Covington Representative Paul Hollis says the number of signatures should not be based on a percentage of registered voters…

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The session begins April 10th.

Baton Rouge Police are searching for a Florida man who was last seen Wednesday morning around 12:45. Sgt L’Jean McKneely says 44-year-old Jody Bert was traveling back home with his family after visiting relatives in Oklahoma, became ill, and stopped for the night.

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Baton Rouge police are asking for the public’s help in locating Tabbetha Barner and Tiffany Ann Guidry. They are wanted in connection to the Nathan Millard missing person’s case. Barner has an active arrest warrant for prostitution and failure to seek assistance. Guidry has an active warrant for unlawful disposal of human remains, prostitution, and failure to seek assistance.

After a six-year hiatus, Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey circus is back with a completely reinvented show.

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Baton Rouge Police are searching for two women for their involvement with the Nathan Millard, missing person case. Tabbetha Barner has an active arrest warrant for prostitution and failure to seek assistance. Tiffany Ann Guidry has an active warrant for unlawful disposal of human remains, prostitution, and failure to seek assistance. You’re urged to call BRPD if you know their whereabouts.

After the failed effort to recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, Covington Representative Paul Hollis says he’ll file a bill for the upcoming legislative session to lower the threshold…

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Exactly four weeks after Nathan Millard disappeared, Baton Rouge Police are looking for a Florida man who was last seen at 12:45 Wednesday morning. Sgt L’Jean McKneely says 44-year-old Jody Bert was traveling back home with his family after visiting relatives in Oklahoma became ill and stopped for the night.

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Bert’s wallet, phone, and car were found in a nearby parking garage.

On the U-S Senate floor today Louisiana senator Bill Cassidy urged President Biden to meet with a bipartisan group to address social security. Cassidy says the Social Security Trust Fund will go insolvent in nine years, resulting in an automatic 24-percent benefit cut.

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Cassidy says they’ve tried several times to schedule an appointment with the president.

Baton Rouge Police are searching for 44-year-old Jody Bert from Florida who went missing after parking his car when he and his family stopped for the night traveling back from Oklahoma. Sgt. L’Jean McNeely says Bert went missing early Wednesday morning from the downtown area and detectives are reviewing camera footage.

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Call BRPD if you have any information.

U-S senator Bill Cassidy went on the floor of the Senate today to challenge President Biden to meet with a bipartisan group of senators discussing solutions to save the social security program. Cassidy says the President should show a sense of urgency because it’s heading toward a financial cliff in less than a decade…

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After a failed attempt to recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, a state lawmaker says he’ll attempt to pass legislation to make it easier to recall elected officials. Covington Representative Paul Hollis says recalls are difficult because it takes 20 percent of the registered voters in large parishes like Orleans….

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Hollis wants to lower the threshold for the number of signatures needed to force a recall.

The greatest show on earth is back and it’s heading to North Louisiana. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey kick off their North American tour in Shreveport, September 29^th through the 31^st. Show Guide Lauren Irving says they are reintroducing the beloved circus for an ideal family outing.

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The circus will be held at the Brookshire Grocery Arena.

Representative Paul Hollis, a Covington Republican, will propose a law that would lower the percentage threshold to recall elected officials. Despite a victory lowering the percentage from 33 percent down to 20 percent in 2018,  Hollis wants to lower the threshold once again…

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The bill will be debated in the upcoming legislative session scheduled to begin on April 10th.

Ringling Brothers. and Barnum & Bailey will return bigger and better with their North American tour starting in Bossier City at the Brookshire Grocery Arena, September 29 through 31.  Show Guide Lauren Irving says their goal was to create a new experience with technology for the entire family

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Bossier City will be the only Louisiana stop on the North America tour.

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy challenged President Biden today to meet with a bipartisan group of senators to discuss options to save the Social Security program. Cassidy says despite the President’s willingness to work with Congress, they have not been able to meet with President Biden…

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The senator says President Biden has not taken any steps to address this issue.

Baton Rouge Police are searching for a Florida man who was last seen Wednesday morning around 12:45. Sgt L’Jean McKneely says 44-year-old Jody Bert was traveling back home with his family after visiting relatives in Oklahoma, became ill, and stopped for the night.

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Bert is 6 feet – has tattoos on his left arm and was wearing blue jeans and a dark hoodie. Anyone with information should contact BRPD or Crimestoppers.

The failed recall attempt of New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell will result in legislation in the upcoming the legislative session to lower the threshold to trigger a recall election. Covington Representative Paul Hollis says the number of signatures should not be based on a percentage of registered voters…
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The bill will be heard in the spring legislative session.

Exactly four weeks after Nathan Millard disappeared, Baton Rouge Police are looking for a Florida man who was last seen at 12:45 Wednesday morning. Sgt L’Jean McKneely says 44-year-old Jody Bert was traveling back home with his family after visiting relatives in Oklahoma became ill and stopped for the night.
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Bert’s wallet, phone, and car were found in a nearby parking garage.

Get ready for flying trapeze artists and BMX acrobats. After a six-year hiatus, Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey circus is back with a completely reinvented show. Teiko Foxx has more.
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Severe weather is likely in Louisiana tomorrow. The greatest threat appears to be in northeast Louisiana as there is a high threat of damaging winds and tornadoes. There is also a slight risk for severe weather in south Louisiana and LSU has moved up the start of its baseball game with Arkansas to noon.

After the failed effort to recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, Covington Representative Paul Hollis says he’ll file a bill for the upcoming legislative session to lower the threshold….

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The “Greatest Show on Earth” is back and it’s heading to North Louisiana. Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey will begin their North American tour in Bossier City at the Brookshire Grocery Arena, September 29 through 31.  Show Guide Lauren Irving says there will be no animals but it will be a massive playground with two main stages, a 360-degree view with live camera feeds, and unique performances.

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Bossier City is the only stop scheduled for Louisiana.

Governor John Bel Edwards unveiled the new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law website that allows Louisianans to view infrastructure projects and funding on Wednesday. Infrastructure Coordinator Jackson Wright says it provides a wealth of information on what’s been implemented so far…

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To view the website, go to infrastructure.la.gov.

After a failed attempt to recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, a state lawmaker says he’ll attempt to pass legislation to make it easier to recall elected officials. Covington Representative Paul Hollis says recalls are difficult because it takes 20 percent of the registered voters in large parishes like Orleans….

Cut 3 (09) “…that’s a massive number” 

Hollis wants to lower the threshold for the number of signatures needed to force a recall.

The greatest show on earth is back and it’s heading to North Louisiana. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey kick off their North American tour in Shreveport, September 29^th through the 31^st. Show Guide Lauren Irving says they are reintroducing the beloved circus at a time when families are seeking to share experiences that provide togetherness.

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DOTD is giving the public additional time to weigh in on the massive I-10 widening project in Baton Rouge. Kevin Gallagher has more…:

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The website infrastructure.la.gov was launched Wednesday for the public to see how funds are being spent and awarded in Louisiana. Infrastructure Coordinator Jackson Wright says it features an interactive map…:

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Louisiana Urban League along with the National Association of Auto Dealers will launch a new automotive technician apprenticeship program for minorities today. The pilot program will train and employ twelve candidates in New Orleans and nine in Baton Rouge to become licensed auto technicians. LADA’s President, Will Green says the program is off to a great start and trainees have already started skill-building classes.

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The program is funded by a grant through the NADA foundation and the local Automobiles Dealer in Louisiana.

If you have comments on the widening of Interstate 10 through Baton Rouge, the Department of Transportation would still like to know and has extended the public comment period. DOTD spokesman Rodney Mallett says the new deadline is this Sunday, March 26^th

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Leave comments at “I10Br.com”

From repairs to roads and bridges to updating water systems, learning how state infrastructure funds are awarded and spent in Louisiana, can be accessed by visiting the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law website. Infrastructure Coordinator Jackson Wright says the website is an incredible tool for residents to learn about projects that are implemented across the state.

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Learn more by visiting infrastructure.la.gov.

The Human Services leaders were under pressure by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy during a Senate Finance Committee hearing regarding the number of full-time workers on-site during the workday. Louisiana’s senior senator questioned HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra (Ba-cerra) if the agency was still monitoring VPN data that would indicate if employees were accessing their email or not.

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Cassidy said for many industries best practice is for employees to return to the job site.

The Department of Transportation has extended the public comment period for the upcoming widening of Interstate 10 through Baton Rouge. DOTD spokesman Rodney Mallett says you can visit the website “I10Br.com”..:
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The deadline is Sunday.

The NADA and the Urban League of Louisiana in Baton Rouge and New Orleans today are unveiling a service technician apprenticeship program. L-A-D-A’s President, Will Green says there’s a huge need for auto mechanics..:
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He says the program is the first step in what they hope will become a national program to recruit, train and place trained technicians in dealerships across the country.

The state launches the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law website so you can see how those funds are helping Build Bayou State. Brooke Thorington has more…:
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Former LSU tight end Foster Moreau said on Twitter Wednesday he found out during a visit with the New Orleans Saints that he has cancer. He said he’s been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and will be stepping away from football while he fights the battle.