Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul says they are actively chasing leads as they search for a Georgia man who was in the state’s capitol city on a business trip but has been missing for more than a week.
cut 1 (39) “…Brooke Thorington”

A St. Gabriel police officer has been arrested in Livingston Parish on murder charges. Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard says 27-year-old Andre Redditt fatally shot his estranged partner.

The state department of education has started a new program to help K-through-fifth graders who are not reading at grade level. Deputy Superintendent Jenna Chaisson says families can register at read-L-A-dot-scholastic-dot-com and receive free books and resources that can improve a child’s reading ability…
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An estimated 150-thousand students are eligible.

Ponchatoula Representative Bill Wheat plans on filing legislation that would put a moratorium on the drilling of carbon capture wells below Lake Maurepas. Wheat says residents who care about Lake Maurepas are concerned about the long-term impacts of burying carbon that is sequestered under the lake…
cut 14 (12) “….what’s happening there”
Wheat says he’ll file a second bill that would assure that any future carbon drilling projects must pass environmental impact studies.

The Chief of Police in Baton Rouge talks publicly about the disappearance of Georgia businessman Nathan Millard, who went missing just over a week ago. He was last seen walking from a downtown pub in the Capital City to his hotel just a block away. Paul says – at this time – there is a limit to what he can say to media…:

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Millard was in town on business. His wallet and phone have been found, but so far there’s no sign of him.

Be prepared for some possible heavy weather this evening across parts of the state. LRN meteorologist John Wetherbee says chances of severe weather are good for northwestern Louisiana and some areas closer to Interstate 10…:

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A Hammond woman faces serious charges for allegedly racking up thousands of dollars in charges on an elderly relative’s bank card. 31-year-old Maili Morris reportedly used her aging aunt’s card to spend $12-thousand on restaurant deliveries and store purchases over a four-month span. She faces over 130 counts of identity theft and dozens of others. A judge set her bail at $18-million dollars.

Access to new resources to improve reading levels among students in the state are now available. Teiko Foxx has more…:

CUT 02(30)      “…Foxx.”

Nearly two weeks after Georgia business exec, Nathan Millard went missing from a downtown bar in Baton Rouge, Police Chief Murphy Paul discussed the case earlier today on Jim Engster’s – Talk Louisiana radio show. Millard was in town for business and disappeared after leaving Happy’s Irish Pub last week.  Paul says they’re utilizing all resources to find out what happened to Millard. 

Cut 5 (08) “…tell us.”

If you have any information about Millard, you are encouraged to contact BRPD or Crimestoppers. 

 Expect an active weather pattern across the state today. The greatest risk for severe weather is for the Shreveport-Ruston area. LRN meteorologist John Wetherbee says severe weather with a tornado threat is expected in northwest Louisiana.

Cut 7 (08)  “…egg shaped” 

The entire state is under a wind advisory.

A new literacy program funded by the state is currently available to help pre-K4 through 5th-grade students who are reading below grade level. The state collaborated with Scholastic – for Reading Enrichment and Academic Deliverables will deliver free books to students. Deputy Superintendent for the Department of Education, Jenna Chiasson, says the READ initiative offers engagement for students and parents.

Cut 10 (10) “…what they’re reading.”  

READ is the result of an Act passed in the 2022 legislative session.

Representative Bill Wheat – a Republican from Ponchatoula – would like to cease drilling of carbon capture wells in Lake Maurepas. It’s only one of about $ 20 billion projects in carbon planned or under consideration in south Louisiana. Wheat plans to file a bill in the regular legislative session in April that would impose a moratorium on carbon sequestration until certain environmental concerns are addressed.

Cut 13 (11) “…wildlife management area.” 

Wheat says his bill is not an anti-carbon drilling crusade but aimed at defending a fragile ecosystem.

Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul spoke today about the disappearance of Georgia businessman Nathan Millard a week ago. The 42-year-old man was last seen walking towards his downtown hotel at around 11:30 PM on February 23th after being cut by the bartender at a local pub. Paul says he’s limited as to what details he can share with the public…:

CUT 04(10)      “…going on.”

Paul appeared on “Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster” on WRKF in Baton Rouge. He says they are still retrieving and reviewing security camera footage from downtown businesses to help fill in the gaps on Millard’s activities.

Governor John Bel Edwards announces his new DOTD Secretary. Eric Kalivoda, a veteran of the Department of Transportation, will succeed the retiring Dr. Shawn Wilson. Kalivoda has been a Deputy Secretary for 13 years. Wilson is stepping down, effective tomorrow. He is expected to announce he will run for Governor soon.

A new Louisiana-funded literacy program designed to help pre-K through 5th-grade students is available. The state collaborated with Scholastic – for Reading Enrichment and Academic Deliverables to provide books to students reading below grade level. Deputy Superintendent for the Department of Education, Jenna Chiasson, says the process is quite simple to get started…:

CUT 09(09)      “…scholastic.com.”

READ is the result of an Act passed in the 2022 legislative session.

Northwestern Louisiana should prepare for the chance of come severe weather this evening. LRN meteorologist John Wetherbee says the area from Shreveport to Ruston could get some rough stuff…:

CUT 06(15)      “…severe thunderstorms.”

He says somewhat cooler temperatures are expected behind the front for a few days.

A Tangipahoa Parish lawmaker wants to suspend drilling of carbon capture wells in Lake Maurepas. Ponchatoula Representative Bill Wheat (R – Dist.73) says he’ll file a bill for the regular legislative session in April that would impose a moratorium on carbon sequestration, until certain environmental concerns are addressed. Wheat says the technology is somewhat new and there are a lot of questions…:

CUT 12(14)      “…on the lake.”

His bill would impose a moratorium until the safety of the lake can be assured.

There’s severe weather in the forecast, especially in northwestern Louisiana. Meteorologist John Wetherbee says cities along I-20 should be ready for the rough stuff…:

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A cool front will arrive in behind the system.

Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul spoke publicly today for the first time about a missing Georgia businessman; not seen for over a week after leaving a downtown bar on February 22nd. Paul says they’ve had training cadets canvas the area for Nathan Millard and they’ve been reviewing camera footage…:

CUT 03(10)      “…Mr. Millard.”

If you have any information about Millard, you are encouraged to contact BRPD or Crimestoppers.

A Hammond woman faces serious charges for allegedly racking up thousands of dollars in charges on an elderly relative’s bank card. 31-year-old Maili Morris reportedly used her aging aunt’s card to seond $12-thousand on restaurant deliveries and store purchases over a four-month span. She faces over 130 counts of identity theft and dozens of others. A judge set her bail at $18-million dollars.

Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul discussed the Nathan Millard case on “Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster” this morning, he’s the Georgia man who vanished last week…:

CUT 01(39)      “…Thorington.”

Leesville Police say a person was hit and killed by a train, while walking on the tracks. This happened Wednesday evening. The victim’s identity is withheld until family are notified.

An active weather day is expected today. LRN meteorologist John Wetherbee says the greatest risk for severe weather – including possible tornadoes – is for the Shreveport-Ruston area…:

CUT 07(08)      “…egg-shaped.”

Congresswoman Julia Letlow wants to give parents legal protections so they can inquire about what their child is being taught in school with the Parents Bill of Rights Act. As a former educator, Letlow says the bill isn’t an attack on teachers, but rather help in building a foundation between teachers, schools, and parents.

…and not today’s commodities…:

As a search team from Texas is in town looking for a Georgia man who went missing a week ago, Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul was a guest on Jim Engster’s Talk Louisiana this morning discussing the case. Paul says they’ve had training cadets canvas the area for Nathan Millard and they’ve been reviewing camera footage.
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An active weather day is expected today. L-R-N meteorologist John Wetherbee says the greatest risk for severe weather is for the Shreveport-Ruston area…
Cut 6 (15) “…severe thunderstorms”

The Louisiana Association of Business & Industry’s Annual Meeting today in Baton Rouge will feature the first forum of 2023 Governor candidates….:
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St. Gabriel Police officer, 27-year-old Andre Redditt, was arrested in an early morning shooting in Denham Springs. Livingston Parish Sheriff deputies say Redditt shot and killed his estranged partner, 26-year-old Dylan Martin. The St. Gabriel Police Department says Redditt has since been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.

The FBI says the latest intelligence information points to COVID-19 most likely originated from a lab in China. Back in 2020, Senator Bill Cassidy says there were attempts to silence individuals who suggested such a possibility. He says it’s time for the feds to release everything they know about COVID…
cut 6 (12) “….everything we know”

A Georgia businessman and a father of five has been missing for a week now. He was last seen leaving Happy’s Irish Pub in downtown Baton Rouge on February 22nd. Volunteers with the nonprofit group, Texas EqueeSearch, arrive today in Baton Rouge to help in the search for 42-year-old Nathan Millard. Search coordinator Kristen Harvey….
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Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul says they have spoken with a person of interest.

Showers and thunderstorms are moving across north Louisiana this morning and there’s a medium chance for tornadoes to touchdown across most of north Louisiana this afternoon and tonight. There’s an enhanced risk for severe weather in northeast and central Louisiana and a slight chance for south Louisiana.

Two farmers and a retired educator will be inducted into the Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction this evening. Don Molino has more.
Cut 3 (31) “…working in sugarcane.”

Senator Bill Cassidy commented on statements made by the FBI and Federal Energy Department stating COVID-19 emerged as a worldwide pandemic after being released from a research lab in Wuhan, China. Media outlets told people worldwide the virus emerged “organically:” from people consuming animals at a Wuhan “wet market.” Cassidy says the public was told misleading things about COVID.

Cut 5 (10) “…natural vaccination.”

Surveillance images released by Texas Equusearch show Nathan Millard (me-lard), a 42-year-old Georgia Executive,  inside a downtown Baton Rouge hotel before he disappeared. Millard was in town for business and disappeared after leaving Happy’s Irish Pub last week. Texas EquuSearch Search Coordinator, Kristen Harvey says the video shows an individual using Millard’s debit cards at the Greyhound bus station in Baton Rouge.

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 Anyone with information on Millard’s disappearance can contact BRPD at 225-389-3853.

The Louisiana Association of Business & Industry’s Annual Meeting today in Baton Rouge will feature the first forum of 2023 Governor candidates.The candidates’ forum will take place during the luncheon. LABI President & CEO Stephen Waguespack  says the theme is the future of the state and its future leaders…:

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 The LABI event gets underway this morning at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Baton Rouge.

Congresswoman Julia Letlow wants to give parents legal protections so they can inquire about what their child is being taught in school with the Parents Bill of Rights Act.  As a former educator, Letlow says the bill isn’t an attack on teachers whatsoever, it merely helps build a foundation between teachers, schools, and parents. Letlow says during the pandemic parents were exposed to their child’s lesson plans and when they questioned them…

Cut 13 (06) “…domestic terrorist.” 

Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley also supports the legislation.

The Louisiana Association of Business & Industry’s Annual Meeting today in Baton Rouge will feature the first forum of 2023 Governor candidates. LABI President & CEO Stephen Waguespack says his group is pushing a strategic game plan, “LA 23,” to help make Louisiana an economic driver by 2030, and that will be a big focus of today’s meeting…:
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The four declared Republican candidates are slated to be there today.

A volunteer search group out of Texas is getting involved in the search for 42-year-old Nathan Millard (Me-lard) of Georgia who vanished after leaving Happy’s Irish Pub in Baton Rouge last week. Kristen Harvey with Texas EquuSearch says they’ll be in town today asking questions…:
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Anyone with information on Millard’s disappearance is urged to contact Baton Rouge Police.

Congresswoman Julia Letlow is proposing a measure in Congress that would let parents legally ask about what their child is being taught in school…:
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The bill has already received more than 60 co-sponsors.

Two farmers and a retired educator will be inducted into the Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction this evening. Don Molino has more..:
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