New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell publicly addressed the recall effort to remove her from office during a press conference today. More than 67,000 signatures were submitted but only 27,243 of the signatures were deemed valid; far below the 45-thousand needed. Cantrell says she’s is optimistic the city will be able to move forward from this, and refocus…:

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Cantrell is the first Black woman to be elected mayor but her popularity has dwindled with the city’s rising crime. She’s also drawn fire for travel upgrades at taxpayer expense, using a city-owned French Quarter apartment for personal use, and she’s named as correspondent in a pending divorce case.

A shelter-in-place was ordered and all lanes of Interstate 10 leading to the Calcasieu River Bridge were shut down this morning as a result of a chlorine leak from Bio Lab in Westlake. State Police Sergeant James Anderson says the roadway reopened around noon, after about two hours…:

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Would you know what to do if an active shooter enters a pre-school or kindergarten with a classful of toddlers? Brooke Thorington has more on what the Department of Education is doing to change that…:

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The public now has until the end of the day Sunday to submit comments regarding the massive overhaul of I-10 in and around Baton Rouge. DOTD extended the deadline for feedback because so many are concerned with plans to narrow I-10 to one lane in each direction in places for extended periods.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell publicly addressed the recall effort to remove her from office during a press conference earlier today. Governor John Bel’s Office determined there was an insufficient number of signatures submitted by NOLATOYA to force a recall election. Mayor Cantrell says she is grateful to the community that supported her through this, and this speedbump is now in the rearview mirror…

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Early childhood educators in Louisiana are receiving active shooter training this week. Institute for Childhood Preparedness Director Andrew Roszak says they provided training in 2019 in Louisiana, and they’ve received positive feedback from individuals who’ve completed the course.

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A shelter-in-place was ordered and all lanes of Interstate ten leading to the Calcasieu River Bridge were shut down this morning as a result of a chlorine leak from Bio Lab in Westlake. State Police Sergeant James Anderson says multiple agencies responded…

Cut 9 (11) “…shelter in place was lifted.”

Anderson says a vapor cloud was spotted in the sky and air monitors determined it was chlorine.

College basketball player Antoine Davis says he feels cheated for not having an opportunity to break Pete Maravich’s NCAA scoring record. Pistol Pete’s son Jaeson Maravich says it blows his mind that Davis would say he’s upset that he was not given one more game to break the record…

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Early childhood educators in Louisiana are receiving active shooter training this week. Institute for Childhood Preparedness Director Andrew Roszak says this age group, of zero to five, is often overlooked and they offer specialized instructions on how to respond and even prevent an active shooter.
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The organization is conducting 11 training sessions in Louisiana this week blanketing the state from Shreveport to New Orleans in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Education.

College basketball player Antoine Davis says he feels cheated for not having an opportunity to break Pete Maravich’s NCAA scoring record. Davis ended up four points short and the C-B-I did not add his school, Detroit-Mercy, to its tournament so he can pass Pistol Pete. Maravich’s eldest son, Jaeson, is glad…
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Many felt it was right to exclude Detroit-Mercy from the C-B-I, because they had a losing record at 14-19.

One of the NBA’s greatest players and a Louisiana legend, Willis Reed has died. Teiko Foxx has more on his career.
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Physical activity can prevent the reoccurrence of colon cancer according to a new study by LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Brooke Thorington has more.

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The City of Alexandria Mayor Jacques Roy is making a few changes in leadership. Roy announced in a city council meeting held yesterday – he will reassign a new chief for the police and a new chief for the fire department. The reason for the new assignments was not addressed.

A New study by LSU Pennington Biomedical Center shows patients who were more active were able to prevent a reoccurrence of colon cancer. Director of the Cancer Metabolism Program at Pennington, Dr. Justin Brown says post-operative exercise increased the survival rate in many patients and they will continue their research.

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To read the entire study follow a link provided at LouisianaRadioNetwork.com.

The petition to recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell fell way short of the signatures needed to go to a citywide ballot. Governor John Bel Edwards’ office says there were only 27-thousand certified signatures from registered voters in Orleans Parish; far below the 45-thousand needed. UNO political science professor Ed Chervenak says the NOLATOYA effort began months ago with a bang…:

Cut 13 (10) “…that they needed.” 

Chervenak says certainly some political pressure came to bear from Mayor Cantrell, but he doesn’t suspect any “backroom shenanigans” in the petition’s outcome.

A petition to recall New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell has failed to meet the number of required signatures. More from Kevin Gallagher…:

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Governor John Bel Edwards unveiled –“Building the Bayou State” – a new website to help Louisianans learn about projects and opportunities in their communities from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The site features BIL progress and priorities, resources and guidelines on how to become involved, and more. To view the website, go to infrastructure.la.gov.

Willis Reed, New York Knicks Great, and Louisiana Legend died yesterday at the age of 80. Reed was instrumental in leading the New York Knicks franchise to their only two championships. Reed spent 10 years playing for the New York Knicks where he averaged 19 points and 13 rebounds per game. Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Chairman, Doug Ireland says after retiring, Reed returned to the place he called home – Lincoln Parish.

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The cause of death is unknown, but his health had started to decline.

Louisiana homeowners affected by Hurricane Ida are invited to attend the Restore Louisiana Program outreach sessions administered by the Louisiana Office of Community Development to help rebuild and repair homes. The first session will be held Thursday in Lafourche Parish from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at the Matthews Government Complex. Executive Director Pat Forbes says they are holding several outreach events to discuss the program.

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To complete a survey, call 1-866-735-2001 to speak with an attendant.

A recent study by LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Center show physical activity is associated with lower recurrence of colon cancer. Brooke Thorington has more.

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 The City of Alexandria will have a new Police Chief and new Fire Department chief according to Mayor Jacques Roy. Roy made the announcement during the city council’s meeting on March 21. Ronney Howard currently serves as the chief of APD. The city’s current interim fire chief, Curtis Beauregard, was put in place after former chief Larry King left back in December 2021. The reasoning behind the change is unknown.

Louisiana Office of Community Development is offering assistance to homeowners who still have unmet needs associated with damage from Hurricane Ida through the Restore Louisiana Program. There will be a series of outreach events held across the state – the first stop will be in Lafourche Parish at the Matthews Government Complex from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Executive Director Pat Forbes

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The first step is to answer a survey at Restore.LA.gov.

Organizers to recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell failed to submit enough signatures to go to a citywide ballot.  UNO political science professor Ed Chervenak says recall petitions across the country on average usually fall short.

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Governor John Bel Edwards office says they only 27 thousand certified signatures.

The petition to recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell fell way short of the signatures needed to go to a citywide ballot. Governor John Bel Edwards’ office says there were only 27-thousand certified signatures from registered voters in Orleans Parish; far below the 45-thousand needed. UNO political science professor Ed Chervenak says the NOLATOYA effort began months ago with a bang…:
Cut 13 (10) “…that they needed.”

150 minutes a week of brisk walking is needed to prevent a recurrence of colon cancer.
cut 5 (09) “….comes back”
That’s Doctor Jason Brown at the LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Center, who says physical activity is known to be safe for cancer survivors and is recommended during chemotherapy.

One of the NBA’s greatest players and a Louisiana legend, Willis Reed has died.
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Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey is bringing back its Greatest Show on Earth and its North America tour will begin at the Brookshire Grocery Arena in Bossier City September 29th to 31. The show halted a 146 year run in 2017 because of high operating costs and animal rights groups protesting. The show no longer has animals, but still promises spectacular acts.

The effort to recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell falls woefully short as the Orleans Parish Registrar of Voters says recall organizers collected 27-thousand valid signatures, 18-thousand signatures short of what was needed. UNO Political Science Professor Ed Chervnak says the petition contained 67-thousand signatures according to the governor’s office…
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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell says with the failed recall campaign officially done, the city must heal and recommit to making a better New Orleans.

The sports world is mourning the death of Lincoln Parish native Willis Reed, the former two time NBA champion of the New York Knicks…
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Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Chairman Doug Ireland says Reed played basketball at Grambling State winning three SWAC titles and a NAIA national championship in 1961. Grambling retired his jersey in 2022.

According to an LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Center study, regular physical activity can prevent a recurrence of colon cancer. Director of the Cancer Metabolism Program at Pennington, Dr. Justin Brown says they followed 1,600 patients with stage III colon cancer for five years and post-operative exercise increased their survival rate.
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If you had damage from Hurricane Ida the Louisiana Office of Community Development is helping to rebuild, replace, or repair your home through the Restore Louisiana Program. Executive Director Pat Forbes says they are holding several outreach events to discuss the program.
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O-C-D staff members will be at the Matthews Government Complex in Lafourche Parish tomorrow from 4:30 to 6:30 PM.

The recall petition against New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has failed in its mission. More from Kevin Gallagher…:
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A New Orleans area lawmaker files a bill to give members of the legislature a nice pay raise; from $16,800 yearly to $60-k. Rep. Joe Marino says it’s a part-time job that not everyone can afford to do…:
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The bill will be debated in the upcoming legislative session.

The Louisiana Office of Community and Development is holding a public meeting tomorrow at the Matthews Government Complex from 4:30 to 6:30 PM for Hurricane Ida victims to register for the Restore Louisiana Program, which provides grant money to homeowners to rebuild their homes…
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O-C-D executive director Pat Forbes says they’ve already invited 6,000 homeowners to submit applications but they believe there are thousands more eligible for assistance.

Louisiana legend and NBA Hall of Famer Willis Reed – who led the New York Knicks franchise to their only two championships – passed away at the age of 80 yesterday. The Lincoln Parish native, was a seven-time NBA All-Star and earned two NBA Finals MVP awards. Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Chairman, Doug Ireland, says beyond basketball Reed exemplified great character and leadership.
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Grambling State University retired his jersey in 2022.

The petition to recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has fallen short of the required signatures. UNO political science professor Ed Chervenak says missing signatures, incorrect birthdates, or if the signee wasn’t a registered New Orleans voter can disqualify signatures. He says it was up to the NOLATOYA group to assure the names were legitimate.

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State lawmakers grilled leaders of the Office of Motor Vehicles during a legislative hearing about customer service complaints. Legislators have heard allegations of staffers responding poorly to customers telling them they need to make an appointment. Haughton Representative Dodie Horton…

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Louisiana lawmakers would receive a $43,000 pay bump if Gretna Representative Joseph Marino’s bill passes. The current salary for legislators has been $16,800 for four decades. Marino says it’s not to line his own pockets because he’s eligible due to term limits. He says he’s doing it to encourage more qualified individuals to run for office.

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A new conservation funding initiative – known as the Louisiana Outdoors Forever Program – providing matching resources to governmental agencies and municipalities is currently taking pre-applications. LDWF Undersecretary Bryan McClinton believes it will help preserve the state’s natural resources and increase the quality of life for Louisianans.

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Visit wlf.louisiana.gov for more information.