State Democratic Party chair Katie Bernhardt says she’s not running for governor after producing a TV spot resembling a campaign ad. Brooke Thorington has more
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The third ranked LSU women’s basketball team saw its undefeated season come to an end yesterday as top ranked and defending champion South Carolina beat the Lady Tigers 88-64. The Gamecocks took control of the game early by scoring 18 of the first 20 points.

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon announces a 30-day application period is open for the Insure Louisiana Incentive Program. Donelon says the incentive program will offer matching grants to incentivize new and existing insurance companies to write residential and commercial policies
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Donelon says 12 insurance providers have expressed interest in the program that he believes will decrease the number of home and business owners who rely on Louisiana Citizens.

February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on how to improve your cardiovascular health. LSU Health New Orleans Cardiologist Dr. Frank Smart says the idea that chest and heart pain have to be on your left side and left arm to be considered an attack is not always true.
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Smart says to be mindful of recurring symptoms as an indicator of heart disease, especially when it happens with exercise or exertion.

Monroe Senator Katrina Jackson faces a lawsuit after blocking a Twitter user from commenting on her page. Tulane First Amendment Law Clinic Director Katie Schwartzmann says Jackson signed up for debate and dialogue when she ran for office, yet she blocked the plaintiff for disagreeing. Jackson says she blocked the plaintiff on Twitter for using foul and abusive language.

Chair of the state Democratic Party, Katie Bernhardt tells The Advocate she’s not running for governor. And while her recent TV ad received widespread criticism from party members, La Politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says she never declared her candidacy for any office in the ad, only that help was coming.
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DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson could be the Democrat who enters the race.

February is American Heart Month and heart disease is the leading cause of death in Louisiana. Do you know what your risk factors are?
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The third ranked LSU women’s basketball team leaves for South Carolina today to take on the top ranked Gamecocks tomorrow. LSU Coach Kim Mulkey says Carolina’s height is a concern…
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Tip off is at 1 PM.

A Metairie lawmaker proposes legislation to make convicted car burglars serve at least one year in prison if convicted. Representative Laurie Schlegel, a Republican, says there’s an inherent danger in these crimes…:
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In New Orleans, fans attending Saints and Pelicans games have complained about returning to their vehicles only to see their windows busted out and personal items stolen.

Monroe Senator Katrina Jackson faces a lawsuit after blocking a Twitter user from commenting on her page. Tulane First Amendment Law Clinic Director Katie Schwartzmann says the courts consider the internet a public forum …:
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Jackson released a statement that says free speech is not a blank check and that no public official nor any internet user should be subjected to bullying or abusive language.

The LSU Board of Supervisors has voted to rename the Dale Brown Court at the Maravich Center; adding former women’s basketball coach Sue Gunter’s name. Both coaches won over 400 games at LSU. Former Lady Tiger Delia Taylor urged the Board members to vote for the name change
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Critics of the vote say by adding Gunter’s name to the court, they are taking away an honor from Coach Brown, who led the Tigers to two Finals Fours.

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback and Minden native, L’Jarius Sneed will appear in his second Super Bowl tomorrow. Minden High School Coach Spencer Heard says watching the big game is even more fun when you have a personal connection.
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The former LA Tech star has a knee injury but is expected to play.

A Jefferson Parish lawmaker has filed legislation that would crack down on thieves who break into people’s cars, by requiring at least a one year prison sentence….
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Metairie Republican Representative Laurie Schlegel says her House Bill 16 would impose stiffer penalties on persons who commit a string of burglaries or any burglary within a mile of any fair, festival, entertainment or sports event or parade.

Monroe Senator Katrina Jackson is being sued for allegedly blocking a person from commenting on her Twitter page. The plaintiff is represented by the Tulane First Amendment Law Clinic, whose director – Katie Schwartzmann – says the goal of the lawsuit is the prevent censorship…
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Jackson says she has not violated anyone’s 1st Amendment rights.

The LSU Board of Supervisors has voted to change the name of the Dale Brown Court at the Maravich Center in Baton Rouge to include former women’s basketball coach Sue Gunter. Both coaches won over 400 games at LSU. Before their decision, former LSU baseball and basketball player Ben McDonald suggested to the board to name the practice facility or the scoreboard after Gunter…:
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Some feel political pressure from the governor influenced the board, but member James Williams rejected the idea that someone is twisted their arm…:
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The court will be re-dubbed using both Brown’s and Gunter’s names.

A Metairie lawmaker proposes legislation to make convicted car burglars serve at least one year in prison if convicted. Representative Laurie Schlegel, a Republican, says there’s an inherent danger in these crimes…:

Cut 11 (12)  “…trying to do here.”

Monroe Senator Katrina Jackson faces a lawsuit after blocking a Twitter user from commenting on her page. Tulane First Amendment Law Clinic Director Katie Schwartzmann says the courts consider the internet a public forum and when a public official blocks a constituent from commenting it’s a First Amendment violation…:

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Jackson released a comment that no public official nor any internet user should be subjected to bullying or abusive language.

The LSU Board of Supervisors votes to change the name of the Dale Brown Court at the PMAC to include former women’s basketball coach Sue Gunter. Both coaches won over 400 games. Before their decision, former LSU baseball and basketball player Ben McDonald suggested to the board to name the practice facility or the scoreboard after Gunter…:

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The court will be re-dubbed using both Brown’s and Gunter’s names.

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback and Minden native, L’Jarius Sneed is expected to play in his second Super Bowl Sunday. Sneed’s Minden High School Coach Spencer Heard says even though Sneed plays professionally he often comes home to visit family and friends and also spends time with elementary students as a role model.

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Five former LSU high school football players will play in the Super Bowl Sunday.

Monroe state Senator Katrina Jackson faces a lawsuit after blocking a Twitter user from commenting on her page. Tulane First Amendment Law Clinic Director Katie Schwartzmann says Jackson signed up for debate and dialogue when she ran for office, yet she blocked the plaintiff for disagreeing. Jackson says she blocked the plaintiff for using foul and abusive language. Schwartzmann says blocking a user from a public official’s page is a First Amendment violation…:

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Jackson says no Twitter user – public official or private citizen – should be subject to bullying and abuse online.

A Metairie lawmaker proposes stiffer penalties to help fight the seeming explosion of auto burglaries. Over 30 vehicles were burglarized during a New Orleans Pelicans game recently, while the owners were watching the game. State Rep. Laurie Schlegel says her bill will be a deterrent…:

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Her bill will be discussed in the spring legislative session.

Deputies in Calcasieu Parish are investigating a fatal accident that took the life of a 4-year-old boy. They report a mail truck driver was turning around in a home’s driveway, when he hit the child, who was riding a scooter. A blood tox sample was taken from that driver, and officers say charges cannot yet be ruled out.

The LSU Board of Supervisors votes to add former women’s basketball coach Sue Gunter’s name to Dale Brown court at the PMAC. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

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After blocking a Twitter user from her account, Monroe Senator Katrina Jackson faces a lawsuit…:

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A teen reportedly involved in an attempted carjacking, who was shot by a Shreveport Police Department officer, is now in custody. 18-year-old Zechariah Stutts allegedly fired on an SPD cop and he fired back. Stutts was wounded and treated, then charged with attempted murder.

A Jefferson Parish lawmaker has filed legislation that would crack down on thieves who break into people’s cars, by stiffening their minimum sentence. Metairie Republican state Representative Laurie Schlegel says her House Bill 16 would impose stiffer penalties on persons who commit a string of burglaries or any burglary within a mile of any fair, festival, entertainment or sports event or parade. Current law calls for sentencing of zero-to-12 years. Schlegel says her bill would add mandatory jail time with a conviction…:

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Her bill will be debated in the regular legislation session, which begins April 10^th.

At LSU in Baton Rouge this morning…:

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That’s former Lady Tigers player Delia Taylor, imploring the Board of Supervisors to approve adding former women’s basketball coach Sue Gunter to the name of the Dale Brown Court in the Maravich Assembly Center. The Board voted 6-2 to make that name change, despite abundant opposition.

Monroe state Senator Katrina Jackson is being sued for allegedly blocking a person from commenting on her Twitter page. The plaintiff is represented by the Tulane University First Amendment Law Clinic, whose director – Katie Schwartzmann – says the goal of the lawsuit is the prevent censorship of these types of discussions in the future…:

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Schwartzmann says other users have also claimed that Senator Jackson has blocked them. Jackson says she has not violated anyone’s 1^st Amendment rights.

State Wildlife & Fisheries agents arrest a Patterson man for cutting the tails of nutria, the releasing the animals; injured but still alive. 45-year-old Harris DeHart faces numerous counts of cruelty to animals, illegal taking of non-game animals and more. Non-game animals may only be taken by use of a .22 rifle or small-bore shotgun. DeHart was gigging the animals, so they’d have an impalement wound and an amputation wound.

The LSU Board of Supervisors votes to rename the Dale Brown Court at the Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge to include former Lady Tigers coach Sue Gunter’s name. The vote was not without controversy. Freelance investigative write Jeffrey Marx says political pressure was brought to bear to make some Board members change their minds on the matter…:

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The same proposal was rejected in 2021. Today’s decision means the court will be renamed post-haste.

A Metairie lawmaker proposes legislation to make convicted car burglars serve at least one year in prison if convicted. Representative Laurie Schlegel, a Republican, says there’s an inherent danger in these crimes…:

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Over 30 cars were broken into recently while fans attended a New Orleans Pelicans game.

A Jefferson Parish lawmaker has filed legislation that would crack down on thieves who break into people’s cars, by stiffening their minimum sentence. Metairie Republican state Representative Laurie Schlegel says her House Bill 16 would impose stiffer penalties on persons who commit a string of burglaries or any burglary within a mile of any fair, festival, entertainment or sports event or parade…:

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Schlegal reminds us that over 30 cars were broken into recently at the New Orleans Smoothie King Centre, while fans watched a Pelicans game.

Minden native and Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed is expected to play in his second Super Bowl Sunday. His high school coach Spencer Heard says the personal connection makes the game really exciting for him…:

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Sneed played for La Tech as well. He is recovering from a knee injury and may be yet benched Sunday.

The LSU Board of Supervisors votes to add former women’s basketball coach Sue Gunter’s name to Dale Brown court at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center…:

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Lawmen in Baton Rouge are looking for the man who rode a horse onto the Southern University campus Monday night, then ran away on foot when the animal suddenly collapsed; leaving it to die. They ask tipsters to come forward with that horseman’s identity.

The LSU Board of Supervisors has voted to change the name of the Dale Brown Court at the Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge to include former women’s basketball coach Sue Gunter. Both coaches won over 400 games. Before their decision, former LSU baseball and basketball player Ben McDonald suggested to the board to name the practice facility or the scoreboard after Gunter…:

CUT 04(09)      “…another.”

Some feel political pressure from the governor influenced the board, but member James Williams rejected the idea that someone is twisted their arm…:

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The court will be re-dubbed using both Brown’s and Gunter’s names.

Facing probable bankruptcy, the Bed, Bath Beyond chain says it will close Louisiana stores in Lake Charles, Mandeville, Houma and Shreveport. No word yet, on when those shops will shut down.

After blocking a Twitter user from her account, Monroe Senator Katrina Jackson faces a lawsuit. Brooke Thorington explains…:

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…and now a look at today’s commodities with Neal Melancon…