Jefferson Parish investigators are still trying to determine what happened inside a home in Harvey where four people were found dead inside in what appears to be a murder suicide. Sheriff Joe Lopinto says a mother and father, along with a 20-year-old and 14-year-old were found in the home. Lopinto says they are not sure who pulled the trigger…
cut 30 (09) “…for the parents”

Over in Lafayette, one of the daughters of former Governor Kathleen Blanco has announced her candidacy in the Lafayette Mayor-President race. Monique Blanco Boulet will run as a Republican. Incumbent Josh Guillory is also facing a second challenger, Attorney and Republican Jan Swift. Guillory says he welcomes all challengers and looks forward to to discussing the issues….
cut 10 (09) “….up against anyone”
The primary is in October.

The food delivery app ASAP has revealed the top 10 food orders for Louisiana this Super Bowl Sunday. Kace Kieschnick has the story…
Cut 3 (34) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

There will also be a lot of people placing bets on the Super Bowl. Mobile sports betting has been a thing in Louisiana for a little over a year and Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Johns says hey will reveal at next week’s board meeting the amount of the tax revenue sports betting has brought in…
cut 6 (04) “….anticipated”

Super Bowl LVII (56) is expected to see super betting. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

The LSU Board of Supervisors will vote this morning on a proposal to re-name the Dale Brown Court, in the PMAC, to include long-time women’s basketball coach Sue Gunter. Gunter passed away in 2005 and won over 700 games in her career at LSU. It’s a controversial vote as some believe the board is taking an honor away from the 87-year-old Brown.

According to the American Sugar Cane League, Louisiana produced more than two million tons of raw sugar in 2022 for the first time in the state’s history. General Manager of the American Sugarcane League, Jim Simon says it could have been larger if not for a string of cold weather during the week of Christmas…
cut 12 (11) “…left in

While we don’t know if the Eagles or Chiefs will come out on top Sunday, one bird has already been crowned champion. Boneless wings return to their top spot on ASAP’s top 10 most-delivered food orders for Super Bowl Sunday in Louisiana. ASAP spokesperson Dean Turcol says wings are expected to be in high demand across the country…
Cut 14 (14) “…to last year.”

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A family of four in Jefferson Parish is dead in what appears to be a murder-suicide. Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto says a 9-1-1- call early this morning, with a Harvey address gave dispatch a dire message…:

Cut 9 (09) “…we found, unfortunately.”

Inside they found the bodies of an adult male, an adult female, and two young men ages 14 and 20.

The National Weather Service confirms an EF-2 tornado struck Tangipahoa Wednesday night. Officials are surveying damage and as many homes were damaged or destroyed last night. Parish President Robby Miller says since the light of day they’ve come across even more homes in the town of Tangipahoa that were impacted by the twister.

Cut 15 (10) “…they shouldn’t”

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was in Lake Charles this afternoon to officially announce the $150 million federal grant to go towards the Calcasieu River Bridge. Buttigieg says he understands southwest Louisiana has heard several promises over the years for the bridge that never developed.

Cut 12 (07) “…funding does.”

The Humane Society of Louisiana is once again helping horses purchased to ride in Mardi Gras parades find homes, so Carnival season isn’t their last. HSLA Director Jeff Dorson says when they learned that many of the horses were often sold for slaughter, they created the Mardi Gras Horses Adoption Program.

Cut 6 (12)  “…really well.” 

You can find more information on their Facebook page at Humane Society of Louisiana’s Mardi Gras Horses Adoption Program.

A Jefferson Parish family of four is dead in an apparent murder-suicide this morning. More from Brooke Thorington…:

CUT 02(32)      “…Thorington.”

Monroe state Senator Katrina Jackson is being sued by the Tulane University First Amendment Law Clinic for blocking a woman’s access to her Twitter account over differing political views. The suit says it’s a 1^st Amendment violation because Jackson is a public figure, and so is her account.

The LSU Board of Supervisors is set to vote tomorrow on a proposal to add Sue Gunter’s name to the Dale Brown Court inside the Maravich Center; a move that irks a number of people…like sports broadcaster and Shreveport native Tim Brando, who says a female board member opposes honoring the achievements of an old white man…:

CUT 05(06)      “…of higher learning.”

He’s referring to board member Mary Leach Werner. The governor says he believes Gunter’s achievements certainly warrant inclusion in the name of the court.

DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson was in Lake Charles today to officially announce $150-million in federal money for the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge replacement. Wilson says there are even more dollar allocated to get that bridge built…:

CUT 14(12)      “…contribution.”

A Jefferson Parish family of four is dead in an apparent murder-suicide this morning. Sheriff Joe Lopinto says deputies found a man, a woman and two young men – ages 20 and 14 – dead from gunshots at a home in Harvey. He says they are still determining who shot who. As for a possible motive, he says the family had fallen upon extremely hard times…:

CUT 11(08)      “…this morning.”

One of the persons killed was a former St. Charles parish deputy. The investigation is ongoing.

Federal Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was in Lake Charles today to officially announce $150-million in Infrastructure Law money for the I-10 Bridge there. He says this bridge has needed replacing for a long time…:

CUT 13(12)      “…this work.”

Officials are surveying damage in Tangipahoa Parish after a confirmed EF-2 tornado damaged as many as 30 mobile homes last night. Parish President Robby Miller says even though some homes had significant damage, it’s fortunate no one was seriously hurt…:

CUT 16(12)      “…minor injuries.”

The Humane Society of Louisiana hopes folks will again this year want to adopt a Mardi Gras Horse to spare it from being destroyed. Often these animals are slaughtered after parade season is over. HSLA director Jeff Dorson says, if you cannot afford to adopt a horse, you can donate to help the program…:

CUT 08(07)      “…appreciated.”

Find out more by searching Humane Society of Louisiana on Facebook.

A family of four in Jefferson Parish is dead in what appears to be a murder-suicide. Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto says deputies made the grim discovery this morning. A man, woman and two young men – ages 20 and 14 – were killed. Which one pulled the trigger is unknown…:

CUT 10(09)      “…for the parents.”

The family dog was found unharmed and taken to a no-kill shelter.

Officials are surveying damage in Tangipahoa Parish after a tornado damaged as many as 30 mobile homes last night. Parish President Robby Miller says since the light of day they’ve come across even more residences in the town of Tangipahoa that were impacted by the twister…:

CUT 15(10)      “…they shouldn’t.”

Damage assessment are ongoing and the Red Cross is rendering aid.

The LSU Board of Supervisors is expected to vote tomorrow on a proposal to add the former women’s basketball coach Sue Gunter’s name to the basketball court in the Maravich Center. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

CUT 01(34)      “…Palermo.”

State Treasurer John Schroder has made it official: he will run for governor of Louisiana this fall. Schroder joins a field of seven other candidates who want to succeed John Bel Edwards, who is term-limited. Schroder’s been considered a candidate for many weeks, but made his official announcement this morning.

A Jefferson Parish family of four is dead in an apparent murder-suicide this morning. More from Brooke Thorington…:

CUT 02(32)      “…Thorington.”

Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux has ordered 35 properties demolished in an effort to combat blight in his city. He says blight begets more blight and that begets increased crime. Once the properties are gone, the city will issue leins against them.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined Governor John Bel Edwards and DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson this afternoon to officially announce the $150-million federal grant for the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge. Buttigieg says he understands southwest Louisiana has heard several promises over the years for the bridge that never developed…:

CUT 12(07)      “…funding does.”

Buttigieg says the project will create more than 60,000 jobs.

The Louisiana Humane Society wants you to consider adopting a Mardi Gras Horse. Each year these animals are used for parades, but often left for the slaughter afterward. HSLA’s Jeff Dorson says for some the idea of an actual Mardi Gras Horse is attractive…:

CUT 07(07)      “…really works.”’

To find out more on how you can save a horse, go to their Facebook page. Humane Society of Louisiana.

A family of four in Jefferson Parish is dead in what appears to be a murder-suicide. Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joe Lopinto says a call came in to 9-1-1 early this morning; giving the address in the city of Harvey, and offering a dire message…:

CUT 09(09)      “…we found, unfortunately.”

Inside they found the bodies of an adult male, and adult female, and two young men ages 14 and 20. Lopinto says they are sorting through the crime scene to determine who exactly pulled the trigger.

The Humane Society of Louisiana is once again helping Mardi Grad parade horses find homes, so Carnival season isn’t their last. HSLA Director Jeff Dorson says when they learned that many of these horses were often sold for slaughter, they created the Mardi Gras Horses Adoption Program…:

CUT 06(12)      “…really well”

Find more information on their Facebook page.

In Baton Rouge, two 14-year-old boys have been arrested for the armed carjacking of an elderly woman Tuesday afternoon, in the city’s historic Spanish Town district. The victim was roughed up but not seriously hurt. The boys are charged with 1^st-degree robbery.

A court by any other name…? The LSU Board of Supervisors will vote Friday on the proposed re-naming of the Dale Brown Court, in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, to include long-time women’s coach Sue Gunter. Sports broadcaster and Shreveport native Tim Brando says it’s only been a couple years since the court was named for Brown, but one Board member, Mary Leach Warner, is angry about the omission of Gunter…:

CUT 04(06)      “…happened here.”

Gunter passed away in 2005. Brown is still with us. She won over 700 games in her career at LSU. Brown won 448.

The LSU Board of Supervisors is set to vote tomorrow on a proposal to add Sue Gunter’s name to the Dale Brown Court inside the Maravich Center. The proposal has upset several people close to Brown who just had the court named in his honor in 2021. Broadcaster Tim Brando of Shreveport says adding Gunter’s name will stain Louisiana…
cut 3 (10) “…great depression”
In 2021, the LSU Board of Supervisors rejected a proposal to have Gunter’s name appear on the court next to Brown’s. But Brando says the Board has changed its mind, because Governor John Bel Edwards has gotten involved,

State Treasurer John Schroder officially starts his gubernatorial campaign with a big fundraiser tonight in St. Tammany Parish. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says former Congressman Ralph Abraham failed to raise enough money in the 2019 election and any candidate in the 2023 race will need a minimum of five-million dollars…
cut 9 (12) “…about money”

Senator Bill Cassidy is re-filing his his RISEE Act legislation, which would bring Louisiana increased revenues from offshore oil & gas…
cut 1 (31) “….I’m Kevin Gallagher”

When the Louisiana Legislature convenes for the regular session in April, New Orleans Representative Candace Newell says she’ll have legislation that will make the use of recreational marijuana legal in Louisiana…
cut 12 (09) “…own thing”
The session begins April 10th.