A Purple and Gold bus will leave Baton Rouge today as the leader of LSU will share the school’s mission and message around the state. Teiko Foxx reports…:
Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Teiko Foxx”

The LSU Lady Tigers received a three-seed in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament and will host Hawaii on Friday in the first round. The Ragin Cajuns are headed to Orlando to take on Tennessee in the men’s NCAA Tournament. And McNeese will introduce former LSU Coach Will Wade as its new head coach today.

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation will put 660-million dollars towards the construction of the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion. The funding represents the final increment needed to fully fund the coastal restoration project. Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Director Bren Haase says construction is expected to begin this summer to reconnect the Mississippi River to Louisiana’s Barataria Basin estuary…
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Construction is expected to take five years to complete.

March is Sleep Awareness month and we’re even more aware of our lacking slumber thanks to the time change. United Healthcare Louisiana chief medical officer Dr. Kevin Stephens says sleep is a learned behavior…
Cut 7 (10) “.. rigid regimen.”

State Police are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting a week ago in Bossier City. The incident started with the suspect fleeing Haughton Police, who tried to stop the GMS pickup for outstanding warrants. The chase led to Bossier, and was joined by parish deputies. After crashing into several parked cars, the pickup then overturned on U.S. Highway 80, and the suspect got out with a gun, and was shot by Bossier deputies, Bossier City cops and Haughton P.D. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The gun proved to be an AR15-STYLE BB rifle. The matter is under investigation.

LSP has made an arrest in a 30-year-old child homicide cold case. Trooper Kate Stegall says the crime was solved using tech not available three decades ago, to collect DNA and fingerprints of the alleged killers, the baby girl’s parents…:

CUT 10(05)      “…nearly 30 years.”

Now facing murder charges, Andrew and Inga Carriere…who were arrested separately over the past week.

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness will end its Hurricane Ida Sheltering Program on May 31st. Following the destructive Category four storm, the state supplied thousands of displaced families with travel trailers. GOHSEP Director Casey Tingle says the trailers were always viewed as a temporary living arrangement..:

CUT 12(08)      “…recovery process.”

About 2300 people are still living in the trailers as of this week. Some have no place to move TO, when the program ends.

It’s a good weekend for a crawfish boil. Especially with mudbug costs falling. Laney King co-founded the Crawfish app, where you can quickly shop the best prices. She says the average cost is $2.84-a-pound, but they should be going even lower…:

CUT 08(04)      “…are farmed.”

The Crawfish App is a free download for your android or iPhone.

A 30-year-old cold case solved. State Police investigators have arrested the parents of an infant female found inside a garbage bag in Picayune, Mississippi back in 1992. Inga Johansen Carriere was arrested in Avondale, LA on Feb. 28^th and Andrew Carriere was arrested in Galliano, LA on March 9. State Trooper Kate Stegall says the two were booked into the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center on first-degree murder…:

CUT 09(05)      “…due to smothering.”

Stegall says the breakthrough in the case is a testament to the advancements in forensic technology with DNA and fingerprints. She says their investigation is not over yet.

Having a crawfish boil this weekend? You’ll be happy to know the average price has dropped 50-cents a pound, to $2.84-a-pound for live mudbugs. Crawfish App co-founder Laney King says that’s on top of the drop in prices last weekend…:

CUT 06(10)      “…this weekend.”

Buying them already boiled? Expect to pay around $5.20-a-pound.

Two bills filed for the legislative session that starts next month would double the amount of time prosecutors have to decide if a juvenile offender should be tried in adult court. Recently an Orleans judge released a carjacking and shooting suspect because the DA took longer than the allowed 30 days to make that decision. Metairie Representative Laurie Schlegel says her bill will help in similar situations…:

CUT 03(07)      “…as adult offenders.”

Another lawmaker, Stephanie Hilferty, of Jefferson Parish, has filed a very similar bill.

A jury in Pineville finds a local man guilty of 3^rd degree rape, for an assault that occurred a year ago in the ladies room of a daiquiri bar. Aaron Stewart could face up to 25 years in prison when he is sentenced later this month. Stewart and his lawyer insist the sex with the alleged victim was consensual.

Daylight Saving Time returns overnight tonight. Set your clocks ahead one hour before you turn in.

Police make an arrest in a 30-year-old child murder cold case. Teiko Foxx has more…:

CUT 02(32)      “…Foxx.”

Another reminder for you: we set our clocks ahead one hour tonight, as we go to Daylight Saving Time. The State Fire Marshal’s office says today would be the perfect day to check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to assure the batteries are good. Perhaps a trip to the hardware store for batteries or even brand new alarms is warranted.

State lawmakers file legislation that would give prosecutors twice the time to screen cases wherein a juvenile offender may be charged as an adult. Metairie Representative Laurie Schlegel says her House Bill 54 was inspired by the case of two New Orleans youths arrested for carjacking and attempted murder. The D.A. missed a 30-day deadline to charge them as adults for nearly killing their victim. Schlegel says the bill would give Dos 60 days to decide how to try youths, and see that they receive the punishment they deserve if guilty..:

CUT 04(08)      “…held accountable.”

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness will end its Hurricane Ida Sheltering Program on May 31st. GOHSEP Director Casey Tingle says the help is still there another two months if one’s Ida-related repairs are not complete..:

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Contact the program before May 31^st at 844-268-0301.

State Police investigators have arrested the parents of an infant female found inside a garbage bag in Picayune, Mississippi back in 1992. Inga Carriere (Carrie-ah) and Andrew Carriere. State Trooper Kate Stegall says the breakthrough in the case is a testament to the advancements in forensic technology as DNA profiles and fingerprints were developed.

Cut 10 (05) “…30 years.” 

Metairie Representative Laurie Schlegel has filed legislation to give prosecutors twice the time to screen cases wherein a juvenile offender may be charged as an adult.  After the 30-day deadline was missed for two New Orleans teens arrested for carjacking and attempted murder. She says her bill will help with similar cases…:

Cut 3 (07) “…as adult offenders.” 

The session begins a month from today.

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness will end its Hurricane Ida Sheltering Program on May 31st. Following the destructive Category four storm, the state supplied thousands of displaced families with travel trailers. GOHSEP Director Casey Tingle says the trailers were always viewed as a temporary living arrangement.

Cut 12 (08) “…recovery process” 

He says staff can assist families to find other housing if repairs are incomplete.

If a crawfish boil is on your agenda this weekend, you’ll be happy to know the average price has dropped 50 cents a pound, to $2.84 a pound for live mudbugs. That’s according to Crawfish App Co-founder Laney King who says that’s on top of the drop in prices last weekend.

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Will D.A.s have more time to decide if certain juvenile offenders should be tried as adults? Lawmakers think so. More from Kevin Gallagher…:

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The Saints have reportedly offered quarterback Jameis Winston a restructured contract that would keep him on the team and serve as Derek Carr’s backup. If Winston does not take the new deal, he’ll be released on March 15th when the new league starts.

The average price for crawfish has dropped 50 cents a pound, to $2.84 a pound for live mudbugs.  The current price drop is down 30 percent compared to prices this time last year. That’s according to Crawfish App Co-founder Laney King who says to enjoy the low prices now – by next weekend which is St. Patrick’s Day she expects to see an increase in prices due to demand.

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State Police investigators have made an arrest in a 30-year-old cold case where an infant female was found in a garbage bag in Picayune, Mississippi. The infant’s parents, Inga Johansen Carriere were arrested in Avondale, LA on Feb. 28^th and Andrew Carriere was arrested in Galliano, LA on March 9 and charged with first-degree murder. State Trooper Kate Stegall says the Picayune Police has various pieces of evidence, some of it tied to associations in Gretna, Louisiana

Cut 11 (05)  “…are today.”

State Police investigators have arrested the parents of an infant female found inside a garbage bag in Picayune, Mississippi back in 1992. Inga Johansen Carriere was arrested in Avondale, LA and Andrew Carriere was arrested in Galliano, LA. State Trooper Kate Stegall says the two were booked into the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center on first-degree murder…
Cut 9 (05) “…in Mississippi.”
Picayune Police and Detectives at the Mississippi Bureau of Investigations reopened the investigation in 2021. Stegall says the breakthrough in the case is a testament to the advancements in forensic technology.

Legislation has been filed for the upcoming session that would give prosecutors 60 days instead of 30 to determine if a minor accused of a violent crime should be charged as an adult or a juvenile. Metairie Representative Laurie Schlegel says her bill is in response to adult charges being dismissed against a 17-year-old who shot a man in during a carjacking…
cut 5 (09) “….as an adult”

There’s been another drop in crawfish prices as we head into the second weekend of March. Laney King, co-founder of the Crawfish App says crawfish prices across the board dropped another 50-cents this week and Louisiana consumers can expect to pay on average $2.84 a pound for live crawfish. That’s 29-percent lower than the same time last year. Laney says south Louisiana will see prices even lower…
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If you’re looking to purchase boiled crawfish you can expect to pay $5.22 a pound for medium-large-sized mudbugs.

When you set your clocks ahead this weekend, the State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding the public to change the batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms in their home. Fire Marshal spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says it only takes a couple of minutes to make life-saving changes…:
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To register for a free smoke alarm, visit lasfm.org.

Police have identified the killers in the death of an infant girl found in 1992. Teiko Foxx has more…
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State Police released more details today on the March 4th fatal police shooting involving law enforcement from Bossier Parish. The subject led officers on a high speed chase and then crashed his vehicle. L-S-P says when the man got of the vehicle he was armed with an A-R 15 style automatic BB rifle. The investigation continues.

A bill has been filed for the upcoming legislative session that would give prosecutors 60 days instead of 30 to determine if a minor should be charged as an adult if they commit violent crimes like rape, murder, attempted murder and armed robbery…
cut 4 (08) “…held accountable”
That’s Metairie Representative Laurie Schlegel who says last month a 17-year-old had his charges dismissed after he escaped juvenile detention and shot a man during a carjacking.

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness announces its Hurricane Ida Sheltering Program will end May 31st. The program provided travel trailers for families displaced as result of hurricane damage to their home. GOHSEP Director Casey Tingley says they can assist families find other housing…
cut 13 (11) “….long term”
Over two-thousand households still live in these trailers 18 months after the storm.

State Police have arrested the parents of an infant female found inside a garbage bag in Mississippi back in 1992. Inga Carriere was arrested in Avondale on February 28^th and Andrew Carriere was arrested in Galliano on March 9th. State Trooper Kate Stegall says Picayune Police had various pieces of evidence, some of it tied to associations in Gretna, Louisiana

Cut 11 (05)  “…are today.”

DNA evidence helped them close the case.

Metairie Representative Laurie Schlegel has filed legislation to give prosecutors twice the time to screen cases wherein a juvenile offender may be charged as an adult.  After the 30-day deadline was missed for two New Orleans teens arrested for carjacking and attempted murder. She says her bill will help with similar cases…:

Cut 3 (07) “…as adult offenders.” 

The session begins a month from today.

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness will end its Hurricane Ida Sheltering Program on May 31st. GOHSEP Director Casey Tingle says the trailers were always viewed as a temporary living arrangement.

Cut 14 (09)  “…to us”

He says staff can assist those families who are still displaced.

If a crawfish boil is on your agenda this weekend, you’ll be happy to know the average price has dropped 50 cents a pound, to $2.84 a pound for live mudbugs. That’s according to Crawfish App Co-founder Laney King who says that’s on top of the drop in prices last weekend.

Cut 6 (10)  “…this weekend.” 

For boiled crawfish the average is $5.22 a pound.

D.A.s may have more time to decide if certain juvenile offenders should be tried as adults. More from Kevin Gallagher…:

Cut 1 (34)  “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

State Police investigators have arrested the parents of an infant female found inside a garbage bag in Picayune, Mississippi back in 1992. Inga Johansen Carriere was arrested in Avondale, LA on Feb. 28^th and Andrew Carriere was arrested in Galliano, LA on March 9. State Trooper Kate Stegall says the breakthrough in the case is a testament to the advancements in forensic technology as DNA profiles and fingerprints were developed.

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First Lady Jill will visit the Louisiana Cancer Research Center in New Orleans today. Her visit underscores Cancer Moonshot, the initiative to cut the cancer death rate in half over the next 25 years. Biden will be joined by Senator Bill Cassidy and his wife Dr. Laura Cassidy, who will highlight the importance of colorectal cancer screenings and investing in cancer research. Tulane Cancer Center Director, Dr. Prescott Deininger (dinning-grr) says the LCRC was funded by the state more than two decades ago.

Cut 5 (09) “…about 20 years ago.”