The field of candidates for governor grew last week, with State Treasurer John Schroder, Lake Charles attorney Hunter Lundy and Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt all getting into the race. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Attorney General Jeff Landry is the front-runner as he has the support of the Louisiana Republican Party…
cut 14 (10) “…for governor”
Pinsonat says if Congressman Garret Graves enters the race, he could possibly keep up with Landry financially.

Senator Bill Cassidy says Louisiana will receive more than one-point-six billion dollars from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs ACT that will help pay for transportation projects, including a new Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles….
cut 5 (10) “…road and highways”

Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis has granted permission to four teams to talk with Sean Payton about their head coaching vacancies. Payton is still under contract with the Saints. Loomis says these teams are aware of the type of draft pick compensation they would have to give up in order to hire Payton…
cut 21 (05) “…to em”
The Saints are without a first round pick in the draft, so many expect the Saints will be looking to acquire a first round pick for Payton’s services.

The crawfish season is about to ramp and the price for a pound of mudbugs is two-dollars higher than a year ago. Co-founder of the crawfish app Laney King…
cut 10 (12) “…this year”
King says inflation has caused base prices for crawfish farmers to double in the last few years along with an increase in fuel prices.

There are now four announced candidates running for Governor this fall, how is the race stacking up so far? Kevin Gallagher has that…:
Cut 3 (33) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

The Louisiana Illuminator is reporting a special session is likely to take place next month that would be devoted to the state’s homeowners insurance crisis. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon would like to see a special fund established that can be used to attract private property insurance providers.

As we get closer to Mardi Gras, the appetite grows for crawfish. Co-founder of the Crawfish App Laney King says prices this past weekend were two-dollars higher than a year ago. King hopes prices will decline once the weather warms…
cut 12 (09) “….down a little”
King says farmers are incurring extra costs as a result of inflation and high fuel prices.

According to AARP’s Nursing Home COVID-19 dashboard, 2,626 nursing home residents in Louisiana have died from COVID, including 13 more during a four-week period ending in December…
cut 8 (14) “….staying safe”
That’s Andrew Muhl, the director of Advocacy for the AARP, who says rates of COVID-19 cases continue to go up because nursing home residents and staff are not up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Rates of COVID-19 cases and deaths are surging among nursing home residents and staff nationwide including in Louisiana, because most residents and staff are not up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. That’s according to the Director of Advocacy for the AARP, Andrew Muhl….
Cut 7 (10) “…the booster.”
According to AARP’s Nursing Home COVID-19 Dashboard, cases among Louisiana nursing home residents increased from 460 to just over one-thousand, while staff cases went up from 245 to 533 during the same period in December.

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy is proud of what he achieved in 2022. The senator says he pushed through legislation that advocates for pregnant moms in the workplace, to help veterans to better transition to civilian life and to assure you get no unexpected medical bills. He says he also worked to assure Louisiana received sufficient disaster recovery aid…:
Cut 4 (11) “…go down the list.”

The state’s favorite crustacean is not immune to inflation, and you should expect to pay $2.00 a pound more than last year. Brooke Thorington has more on an app that tracks prices.
Cut 2 (29) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

LSU unveiled a statue of women’s basketball player Seimone Augustus yesterday and then went out and defeated Auburn 84-54.

State Police is investigating an overnight officer involved shooting that occurred during a pursuit in Lafayette. The Lafayette Police officer was not injured, while the male suspect has non-life-threatening injuries.

There are now four announced candidates running for Louisiana Governor this fall. Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt officially entered the race Friday; joining A.G. Jeff Landry, Treasurer John Schroder and Lake Charles attorney Hunter Lundy. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat…:
Cut 13 (10) “…typical Louisiana race.”
Congressman Garret Graves, Mandeville Representative Richard Nelson, DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson and Louisiana Democratic Party Chairwoman Katie Bernhardt are other candidates who could jump into the race.

Did you enjoy some crawfish over the weekend? If you did, you may have noticed the price….
cut 11 (10) “…no denying”
Cofounder of the Crawfish App Laney King says inflation has caused base prices for crawfish farmers to double along with an increase in fuel prices.

Senator Bill Cassidy is proud of what he’s accomplished over the past year. Kevin Gallagher reports…:
Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

Senator Bill Cassidy is proud of what he’s accomplished for Louisiana over the past year. Kevin Gallagher reports…:

Cut 1(33)  “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

Reader- Ticktoc star Waffler69 whose real name was Taylor Claydorm according to media outlets died this week at the age of 33. He was from lafayette with over 1.7 million followers and 32.8 million likes on his social platform.

Kumho (Coo-moe) Tires announces plans to construct a 350-thousand-square-foot warehouse and future plans for a distribution center in Franklin. Brandy Christian President of the Port of New Orleans says it’s a significant multi-million-dollar investment in St. Mary Parish

Cut 6 (12)  “…as well.” 

Seimone Augustus is considered the greatest women’s basketball player from Louisiana and on Sunday LSU will unveil a statue of the former All-American. It will be located near the Maravich Center. Lady Tigers Coach Kim Mulkey says Augustus is very deserving of the statue

Cut 12 (12) “…Olympics”

There are now four announced candidates running Governor this fall, how is the race stacking up so far? Kevin Gallagher has that…:
Cut 3 (33) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

The Louisiana Illuminator is reporting a special session is likely to take place next month that would be devoted to the state’s homeowners insurance crisis. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon would like to see a special fund established that can be used to attract private property insurance providers.

Big economic development news for St. Mary Parish; South Korean tire giant Kumho (Koo-moe) will invest millions in a 350-thousand square foot distribution center in Franklin. Port of New Orleans President Brandy Christian says this, plus a planned cargo container facility will further grow the state’s import & export capabilities..:
CUT 07(11) “…and manufacturing.”
When complete, the Kumho facility should create about 200 full-time jobs.

The 2023 New Orleans Jazz Festival lineup is out, and it features big names like Lizzo, Ed Sheeran, Dead & Company, Santana and many more. Festival organizer Quint Davis says some artists are finally coming after the pandemic prevented it in years past…:
CUT 10(11) “…put them on.”
The festival runs during the last weekend in April and first weekend in May.

Add state Senator Sharon Hewitt to the list of those running for Governor this fall. Hewitt is chair of the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee and says – in her private professional life – she has acquired the business savvy to run the state…:
CUT 04(09) “…our state.”
Hewitt is the third person this week to announce they are running for governor. Republican State Treasurer John Schroder and Lake Charles attorney Hunter Lundy, an Independent, also got in the race. Attorney General Jeff Landry is the front-runner. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says that’s because Landry secured the Republican Party’s nomination last year…
cut 14 (10) “…for governor”
The primary is in October.

The lineup for Jazz Fest is out, and organizers say this year they are back in their full glory. Brooke Thorington has more
Cut 2 (34) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

A Mega Millions ticket bought in Maine is worth one-point-three-five billion dollars as it matched the winning numbers from last night’s drawing. The jackpot was the second largest in Mega Millions history and the fourth time the game has surpassed a billion dollar jackpot.

Add another name to the list of candidates who are running for governor. Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt made her candidacy official Friday. The Republican has served in the state senate since 2016 and she’s also an engineering executive…

Cut 3 (08) “…and results” 

If elected Hewitt would be the state’s first female Republican governor.

Economic Development News for St. Mary Parish. Korean tire giant Kumho (KOO-moe) will build a huge warehouse in Franklin, with plans to grow that into a distribution center. Port of New Orleans President Brandy Christian says it’s a significant multi-million-dollar investment in St. Mary Parish.

Cut 6 (12)  “…as well.” 

Kumho Tires makes passenger and light truck tires.

Seimone Augustus is considered the greatest women’s basketball player from Louisiana and on Sunday LSU will unveil a statue of the former All-American. It will be located near the Maravich Center. Augustus is the first statue on LSU’s campus of a female-student athlete and Lady Tigers Coach Kim Mulkey pushed for it…

Cut 14 (07)   “…for Louisiana”

Dead & Company, Ed Sheeran, Lizzo, Kane Brown, Mumford & Sons, The Lumineers, Steve Miller Band, Ludacris, and Tom Jones are among the headliners for the 2023 New Orleans Jazz Fest. Festival producer Quint Davis says even though it’s held at one biggest racetracks in the country it’s easy to navigate and you can catch all your favorite acts.

Cut 11 (11)  “…on time (x2).”

For the entire line-up and tickets visit NOjazzfest-dot-com

Add another name to the list of candidates who are running for governor. Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt made her candidacy official today. Hewitt says, if elected, she’ll put her business experience to work growing the economy, cutting taxes and creating more opportunity across Louisiana…:

CUT 05 (13)      “…in Louisiana.”

She joins fellow republicans AG Jeff Landry & Treasurer John Schroder in the race, along with Lake Charles independent Hunter Lundy. No Democrats have officially entered the race so far.

LSU unveils a statue honoring for Lady Tigers superstar Seimone Augustus Sunday. Coach Kim Mulkey says she was one of the greatest shooters…:

CUT 13 (12)      “…jump shot.”

The statue will stand outside the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

The lineup for Jazz Fest is out, and organizers say this year they are back in their full glory. Brooke Thorington has more…:

CUT 02 (34)      “…Thorington.”

The Mega Millions jackpot is up to $1.35-billion, with a lump-sum cash option of nearly $708-million; making tonight’s jackpot the 2nd largest in Mega Millions history. Ticket sell until 9 tonight. The drawing is at 10.

Big economic development news for St. Mary Parish; South Korean tire giant Kumho (KOO-moe) will invest millions in a 350-thousand square foot distribution center in Franklin. Port of New Orleans President Brandy Christian says Kumho’s commitment helps St. Mary and the state’s largest port…:

CUT 08(11)      “…the Midwest.”

When complete the Kumho facility will employ up to 200 people.

The 2023 New Orleans Jazz Festival lineup is out, and it features big names like Lizzo, Ed Sheeran, Dead & Company, Santana and many more. Festival organizer Quint Davis says some artists are finally coming after the pandemic prevented it in years past…:

CUT 10(11)      “…put them on.”

The festival kicks off on April 28^th and runs through May 7th. For tickets and the full line-up visit NOjazzfest.com

Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt announces she’s running for governor. Jeff Palermo has more on her candidacy…:

CUT 01(30)      “…Palermo.”

A Baton Rouge man is under arrest for the alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl back in late November. The victim says 20-year-old Johnathan David was at a friend’s house when he told her and a friend he was 17, before plying her with alcohol and then taking advantage. David has been booked with 3^rd degree rape. If convicted he could get up to 25 years in prison.