State Police are addressing the investigation into the deadly crash in Lafourche Parish last December that resulted in the filing of criminal charges against former LSU football star Kyren Lacy. Superintendent Colonel Robert Hodges says investigators utilized evidence in making their decision.

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The Louisiana Military Department breaks ground on the new National Guard Readiness Center in Lafayette. Lieutenant Colonel Noel Collins says the new 83-thousand-square-foot facility will replace the current facility, which has outlived its usefulness.

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Collins says they hope to be able to have the facility up and running by the fall of 2027.

After examining cases of carbon monoxide entering homes in Louisiana following Hurricane Ida in 2021, the Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends whole home generators should be located at least 25 feet from the home. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Derrick Groves, who was the last remaining Orleans Parish jail escapee on the loose until his capture in Atlanta yesterday, has waived extradition. Attorney General Liz Murrill says her office is now coordinating with authorities in Georgia to facilitate Groves’ return to Louisiana.

WBRZ-TV has gotten its hands on the Lafourche Parish District Attorney Office’s own investigation of the fatal crash involving former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy and the D-A’s investigators say State Police’s crash report  contained several inconsistencies. Attorney General Liz Murrill will investigate State Police’s handling of the case, but at this time she doesn’t see wrongdoing on L-S-P’s part…

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State Police charged Lacy with negligent homicide. Attorney Matthew Ory says Lacy  should not have been criminally charged.

The Louisiana Military Department breaks ground on the new National Guard Readiness Center in Lafayette. Lieutenant Colonel Noel Collins says it will be much bigger than the current readiness center that it’s replacing.

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission says whole home generators should be located at least 25 feet from the home….

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State Fire Marshal Spokesperson Ken Pastorick says C-P-S-C’s recommendation is based on a study that looked at cases of carbon monoxide entering homes in southeast Louisiana following Hurricane Ida in 2021.

In late January, the Superdome will play host to the Biggest Rock Band on Earth. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Attorney General Liz Murrill is addressing the video released by State Police that showed Kyren Lacy speeding along Highway 20 in Lafourche Parish just prior to a fatal crash last December. Murrill says the video leaves no doubt into Lacy’s role in the crash.

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission says whole home generators should be located at least 25 feet from the home to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Ken Pastroick with the State Fire Marshal’s Office says this comes after the C-P-S-C looked at several cases of carbon monoxide entering homes in southeast Louisiana following Hurricane Ida in 2021.

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St. Tammany Parish Councilwoman Kathy Seiden is the latest Republican to challenge Bill Cassidy in next year’s GOP Senate primary. Seiden was born in Hammond, grew up in Brusly, and is the mother of four boys. The LSU graduate says Washington has lost touch with the real challenges families face every single day.

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On January 31st, the Superdome will host the Biggest Rock Band on Earth. The Rockin’ 1000 will take the floor of the Superdome for the rock phenomenon’s first-ever U.S. show. Kelly Schulz with New Orleans and Company says this is a concert like none other.

Cut 10 (09) “…of their lives.”

If you’d like to be a part of the thousand, you may submit your audition now by uploading a video onto YouTube and submitting the link on the Rockin’ 1000’s website.

State Police are addressing the investigation into the deadly crash in Lafourche Parish last December that resulted in the filing of criminal charges against former LSU football star Kyren Lacy. Superintendent Colonel Robert Hodges says investigators utilized evidence in making their decision.

Cut 3 (14) “…in the crash.”

Another Republican has entered the 2026 U.S. Senate race. St. Tammany Parish Councilwoman Kathy Seiden is the first woman to enter the primary race that already has incumbent Bill Cassidy and three other well-known challengers. Seiden says Cassidy’s challengers have not said how they will help American families.

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The Rockin’ 1000 is coming to the United States for the first time in January, and it’s coming to New Orleans. The rock phenomenon started in 2015, when Fabio Zaffagnini gathered one-thousand musicians in a field in Italy to play the Foo Fighters song “Learn To Fly” strictly as a call for the band to play there. It didn’t take long for the video to make its way to Dave Grohl, who instantly said yes. Kelly Schulz with New Orleans and Company says the best part about Rockin’ 1000 is you do not have to be a Dave Grohl to be in the band.

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A new study says ULM generates more than 617-million dollars of annual economic impact in Northeast Louisiana. University President Dr. Carrie Castille says it also showed that ULM supported more than ten-thousand jobs across the region.

Cut 5 (05) “…of Louisiana-Monroe.”

Another Republican has entered the 2026 U.S. Senate race. St. Tammany Parish Councilwoman Kathy Seiden is the first woman to enter the Republican primary race. The LSU graduate represents District 4 on the St. Tammany Parish Council, and she says Washington has lost touch with the real challenges families face every single day.

Cut 15 (07) “…be a leader”

Seiden says her platform is rooted in faith, family and America First principles.

And then, there were none. The last remaining escapee from the Orleans Parish jailbreak has been captured. Derrick Groves was taken into custody in Atlanta yesterday following an hours long standoff. He and nine others escaped from the jail back on May 16th. State Police Colonel Robert Hodges told a news conference last night that Groves’ capture marks the end of a five-month ordeal.

Cut 7 (09) “…visitors of Louisiana.”

Once he’s extradited back to Louisiana, he will be incarcerated in Angola.

ULM has more than a 617-million-dollar economic impact on Northeast Louisiana. President Carrie Castille says with such a huge economic impact to the region, her objective is not only to educate her students, but to create the jobs in the region so graduates from the university end up settling in the region.

Cut 6 (12) “…to support growth.”

If you can sing, drum or play guitar, bass or keyboard and would like to perform in the Superdome as part of the Biggest Rock Band on Earth, submit your video audition by uploading a video to YouTube and submitting the link on the Rockin’ 1000’s website. If you’d just like to see the performance, Kelly Schulz with New Orleans and Company says, this is an experience of a lifetime.

Cut 12 (11) “…than New Orleans.”

After five months on the run, the last escapee from the Orleans Parish jailbreak has been captured. Derrick Groves was taken into custody in Atlanta yesterday. Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams says the public was instrumental in capturing Groves, and the other escapees.

Cut 9 (07)  “…makes this happen.”

In addition to a second-degree murder conviction, Groves will also be charged with simple escape and will likely face charges in Georgia and from federal prosecutors.

Video recently released by late Kyren Lacy’s defense attorney caused national outrage and sparked questions about the investigation of the fatal crash that resulted in Lacy being charged with negligent homicide. State Police stood by their findings and released their own video. We’re now learning the Lafourche Parish District Attorney’s report says Lacy’s vehicle was back in his lane before the accident and the driver of the car that swerved and crashed into the victim’s vehicle was following too closely.

In late January, the Superdome will play host to the Biggest Rock Band on Earth. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

The Republican Senate primary is in April, and Senator Bill Cassidy is facing strong opposition from within his own party because of his 2021 vote to convict then-former President Trump during his second impeachment trial. The latest to announce her run, St. Tammany Parish Councilwoman, Kathy Seiden, says Cassidy is not a true Republican.

Cut 14 (06) “…on his part.”

Derrick Groves, the last of 10 escapees from the Orleans Parish jailbreak in May, was taken into custody in Atlanta yesterday. Attorney General Liz Murrill says these last five months have been taxing for everyone involved in trying to capture Groves.

Cut 8 (10) “…some of these cases.”

Once he’s extradited back to Louisiana, he will be incarcerated in Angola.

St. Tammany Parish Councilwoman Kathy Seiden is the first woman to enter the 2026 Republican primary race for U.S. Senate that already has incumbent Bill Cassidy and three other well-known challengers — Treasurer John Fleming, State Senator Blake Miguez and Public Service Commissioner Eric Skrmetta. Seiden says Cassidy’s challengers have not said how they will help American families.

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Seiden says her platform is rooted in faith, family and America First principles.

A new study gives a clear indication of ULM’s economic impact in Northeast Louisiana. Andre Champagne reports.

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Despite drive-through daiquiris and an abundance of celebratory events, Louisiana ranks 30^th in the number of people who binge drink alcohol says a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We’re tied with Maine with 17% of adults reporting drinking four or more drinks on one occasion for women or five or more for men. The number varies from parish to parish with Ascension and Lafayette parishes reporting the highest number of heavy or binge drinking and East Carroll and Madison the lowest.

And then, there were none. The last remaining escapee from the Orleans Parish jailbreak has been captured. Derrick Groves was taken into custody in Atlanta yesterday following an hours long standoff. He and nine others escaped from the jail back on May 16th. State Police Colonel Robert Hodges told a news conference last night that Groves’ capture marks the end of a five-month ordeal.

Cut 7 (09) “…visitors of Louisiana.”

Attorney General Liz Murrill says these last five months have been very taxing for everyone involved in trying to capture Groves.

On January 31st, the Superdome will host the Biggest Rock Band on Earth. The Rockin’ 1000 will take the floor of the Superdome for the rock phenomenon’s first-ever U.S. show. Kelly Schulz with New Orleans and Company says this is a concert like none other.

Cut 10 (09) “…of their lives.”

The Rockin’ 1000 movement started on July 26th, 2015, when Fabio Zaffagnini gathered one-thousand musicians in a field in Cesena, Italy, to play the Foo Fighters song “Learn To Fly” strictly as a call for the band to hold a concert in the city.

The 2026 U.S. Senate race has its first female candidate. Jeff Palermo has more.

Cut 3 (33) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

A new study gives a very clear picture of ULM’s economic impact on Northeast Louisiana. University President Dr. Carrie Castille says the university generates more than 617-million dollars of annual economic impact.

Cut 4 (13) “…the entire region.”

A new study gives a clear indication of ULM’s economic impact in all of Northeast Louisiana. Andre Champagne reports.

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In late January, the Superdome will play host to the Biggest Rock Band on Earth. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The 2026 U.S. Senate race has its first female candidate. Jeff Palermo has more.

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A new study gives a very clear picture of ULM’s economic impact on Northeast Louisiana. University President Dr. Carrie Castille says the university generates more than 617-million dollars of annual economic impact.

Cut 4 (13) “…the entire region.”

Dr. Castille says the study by Lightcast showed that ULM supported more than ten-thousand jobs across the region.

Cut 5 (05) “…of Louisiana-Monroe.”

Castille says with such a huge economic impact to the region, her objective as ULM president is not only to educate her students, but also to create the jobs in the region so that those who graduate from the university end up settling in the region.

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And then, there were none. The last remaining escapee from the Orleans Parish jailbreak has been captured. Derrick Groves was taken into custody in Atlanta yesterday following an hours-long standoff. He and nine others escaped from the jail back on May 16th. State Police Colonel Robert Hodges told a news conference last night that Groves’ capture marks the end of a five-month ordeal.

Cut 7 (09) “…visitors of Louisiana.”

Attorney General Liz Murrill says these last five months have been very taxing for everyone involved in trying to capture Groves.

Cut 8 (12) “…implicated Derrick Groves.”

Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams says the public was very instrumental in capturing not only Groves, but many of the other ten escapees.

Cut 9 (07)  “…makes this happen.”

In addition to the charges he’s been awaiting sentencing for, including second-degree murder, Groves will also be charged with simple escape, and he will also likely face charges in Georgia and from federal prosecutors. Once he’s extradited back to Louisiana, whether voluntarily or otherwise, he will be incarcerated in Angola.

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On January 31st, the Superdome will host the Biggest Rock Band on Earth. The Rockin’ 1000 will take the floor of the Superdome for the rock phenomenon’s first-ever U.S. show. Kelly Schulz with New Orleans and Company says this is a concert like none other.

Cut 10 (09) “…of their lives.”

The Rockin’ 1000 movement started on July 26th, 2015, when Fabio Zaffagnini gathered one-thousand musicians in a field in Cesena, Italy, to play the Foo Fighters song “Learn To Fly” strictly as a call for the band to hold a concert in the city. It didn’t take long for the video to make its way to Dave Grohl, who instantly said yes. Schulz says the best part about Rockin’ 1000 is you do not have to be a Dave Grohl to be in the band.

Cut 11 (11) “…on the side.”

If you can sing, drum or play guitar, bass or keyboard and you’d like to be a part of the thousand, you may submit your video audition now by uploading a video onto YouTube and submitting the link on the Rockin’ 1000’s website. If you’d just like to be a spectator, tickets are on sale now, starting at 50 dollars. Schulz says either way, this is an experience of a lifetime.

Cut 12 (11) “…than New Orleans.”

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Another Republican has entered the 2026 U.S. Senate race. St. Tammany Parish Councilwoman Kathy Seiden is the first woman to enter the Republican primary race that already has incumbent Bill Cassidy and three other well-known challengers — Treasurer John Fleming, State Senator Blake Miguez and Public Service Commissioner Eric Skrmetta. Seiden says Cassidy’s challengers have not said how they will help American families.

Cut 13 (08)  “…to the state.”

The Republican Senate primary is in April, and Cassidy is facing strong opposition from within his own party because of his 2021 vote to convict then-former President Trump during his second impeachment trial. Seiden says Cassidy is not a true Republican.

Cut 14 (06) “…on his part.”

Seiden was born in Hammond, grew up in Brusly, and is the mother of four boys. The LSU graduate represents District 4 on the St. Tammany Parish Council. She says Washington has lost touch with the real challenges families face every single day.

Cut 15 (07) “…be a leader”

Seiden says her platform is rooted in faith, family and America First principles.

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LSU’s offense has not been balanced as they would like it to be, due to the recent struggles with running the ball. Junior center Braelin Moore says that the offensive line has to do a better job of establishing the run, especially when defenses drop most of its defenders in coverage.

Cut 16 (14) “…to be better.”

South Carolina’s defensive line, which features top edge rusher Dylan Stewart, is one of the best in the SEC as the Gamecocks have totaled 14 sacks through their first five games. Moore says that LSU’s offensive line has to focus on the task at hand while going out and proving they can do it.

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Saints’ second-year cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry had his best game in the black and gold last Sunday after intercepting two passes in the team’s 26-14 win over the Giants. Head coach Kellen Moore said McKinstry is developing well.

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Louisiana Tech looks for its first 5-and-1 start since 2019 as the Bulldogs make their first trip to Georgia in 100 years to face Kennesaw State tonight at 6 p.m. Central time. The game will air on ESPNU. Junior defensive back Jacob Fields credits the Bulldogs’ defense’s success to holding each other accountable.

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Tulane hosts an up-and-down East Carolina team tonight in New Orleans at 6:30 p.m. Head coach Jon Sumrall says the Green Wave will have their hands full on offense as they go up against a talented Pirates defense.

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The attorney for former LSU receiver Kyren Lacy welcomes an investigation by the Attorney General’s Office into State Police’s decision to charge Lacy with negligent homicide. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A four-year-old child is killed in a crash in Vernon Parish, and state police say the lack of restraint may have been the difference between life and death. A six-year-old in that same SUV, who was also unrestrained, suffered moderate injuries.

Senator Bill Cassidy has yet another Republican challenger, and his first female challenger. St. Tammany Parish Councilwoman Kathy Seiden (SIGH-den) has entered the race for the Republican nomination in the 2026 U.S. Senate race. ULM political science professor Pearson Cross says Seiden has a very tall mountain to climb to win the nomination.

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A cold front will be making its way across Louisiana tonight. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says depending on where you’re at in the state, you might need to break out that windbreaker as you head into work at the end of the week – assuming your company is not on a four-day work week.

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