Legislation that would prohibit some juvenile offenders from possessing firearms until they are 24 years old is nearing final legislative passage. It passed in the House on a 59-39 vote. Kenner Representative Debbie Villio told the House that Florida has a similar law, but Gretna Representative Joe Marino believes the bill is unconstitutional….
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Marino says since juvenile offenders are adjudicated by a judge and not convicted by a jury, Louisiana law does not allow the state to prohibit gun ownership once they leave the juvenile justice system.

Coming up today at the Capitol, the Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee will debate a bill that would allow nonfelon adults to conceal carry a gun without a permit. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat finds it strange the bill is getting a second committee hearing in the Senate…
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The Atlantic Hurricane Season begins today. Brooke Thorington has more…
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In Ukraine, New Orleans physician Doctor Mark Alain Dery is assisting with medical evacuations and also training first responders on how to treat civilians severely wounded from military strikes….
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Still no arrests have been made in yesterday’s shooting on the campus of Xavier University in New Orleans following a graduation ceremony for Morris Jeff Community School. An 80-year-old woman was fatally shot and two others were wounded. NOPD Deputy Superintendent Chris Goodly says they believe an altercation between two women sparked the shooting…
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Today marks the start of hurricane season and there are still thousands in the Lake Charles area and southeastern Louisiana living in trailers as they wait for repairs to be completed on their home. Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness spokesperson Mike Steele says that’s a concern…
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After passing in the House and a Senate committee, a so-called Constitutional Carry bill gets re-assigned to a second committee hearing. Kevin Gallagher reports on what that may mean…:
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Governor Edwards has vetoed a Senate bill that would have allowed payday lenders to offer 15-hundred installment loans, but the person receiving the loan could face up to 15-hundred dollars in fees and interest. Edwards says he opposes payday loan products that keep vulnerable individuals in debt by paying higher interest rates that are available at commercial banks.

For the second time in less than two weeks, a high school graduation is marred by gunfire. David Grubb has more…
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The person killed in yesterday’s shooting has been identified as 80-year-old Augustine Greenwood. A mother of six and grandmother of 15 children. Governor John Bel Edwards says Louisiana must do more to ensure those who pose an unacceptable risk of harm to others are not able to acquire or keep firearms.

The Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee will hear legislation today that would allow non-felon adults to conceal carry a gun without a permit or the training that’s currently needed to obtain a permit. It’s the second time a Senate committee is hearing the bill and political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says with the session set to end Monday, a second hearing could be an attempt to prevent the bill from passing…
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The governor vetoed this bill last year.

Today is the first day of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which is expected to see above-average activity. Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness spokesperson Mike Steele encourages residents to visit Get-A-Game-Plan-dot-org…
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The Atlantic Hurricane Season begins today and emergency preparedness leaders say the time is now to get a plan in place. Brooke Thorington has more…
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The National Hurricane Center says there’s a high chance a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms located over the Yucatan Peninsula will develop into at least a tropical depression over the next 48 hours. The system is expected to track towards Florida this week and avoid Louisiana.

Authorities have identified the elderly woman killed moments after watching her grandson graduate from Morris Jeff High School during a ceremony on Xavier University’s campus. 80-year-old Augustine Greenwood was a mother of six and a grandmother of 15 children. New Orleans Police Deputy Superintendent Christopher Goodly says the grounds around the graduation were well-secured…
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Goodly says a fight between two families sparked the shooting. No arrests have been made.

New Orleans physician Doctor Mark Alain Dery has been in Ukraine for the last three weeks, helping to train doctors and nurses in that country under siege by Russian forces on how to respond to injuries found on a battlefield…
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Ukraine says at least 243 children have died since the Russian invasion began and nearly two-thousand educational institutions have been damaged.

For the second time in less than two weeks, a high school graduation ceremony is marred by gunfire. David Grubb has more…
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A judge has sentenced 29-year-old Tre’Veon Demarcus Anderson of Shreveport to life in prison for killing Shreveport police officer Chateri Payne in January of 2019. Anderson was found guilty of planning and executing the murder of Officer Payne as she was getting ready to go to work. Their two-year-old child was inside the home at the time.

A second Senate committee is set to hear a bill that would allow non-felon adults to conceal carry a gun without the need of a permit or training. The bill has been approved by the House and a Senate Judiciary Committee. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says for this legislation to receive a second hearing by a Senate Committee, someone is attempting to keep the bill from passing…
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In Ukraine, New Orleans physician Doctor Mark Alain Dery is assisting with medical evacuations and also training first responders on how to treat civilians severely wounded from military strikes….
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Dery says there are numerous documented cases of Ukrainian civilians being attacked by Russian soldiers along with evidence of war crimes.

Today marks the beginning of the Atlantic Hurricane Season and with another active season predicted, emergency preparedness leaders say now is the time to prepare. Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness spokesperson Mike Steele…
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LSU is predicting there will be five named storms in the Gulf this year.

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine rages on, New Orleans physician Dr. MarkAlain Dery (pronounced as Mark Allen Dairy) is assisting those in need of being medically evacuated. Dery says he’s been in Ukraine for about three weeks now.
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Dery is also educating healthcare providers how to treat civilians severely injured in the conflict.

After passing in the House and a Senate committee, a so-called Constitutional Carry bill gets re-assigned to a second committee hearing. Kevin Gallagher reports on what that may mean…:
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After passing in the House and a Senate committee, a so-called Constitutional Carry bill gets re-assigned to a second committee hearing. Kevin Gallagher reports on what that may mean…:

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Governor John Bel Edwards issued a statement  saying, “In light of recent gun violence in Buffalo and Uvalde, gun safety discussions and action involving expanded background check and red flag laws are very much in order.”

A bill that would result in civil penalties against state and local governments and educational institutions that required proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for entry into government facilities is closer to final legislative passage. Stonewall Representative Larry Bagley’s convinced the Senate Judiciary C Committee to pass his bill…

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New Orleans Senator Gary Carter voted no on the legislation, he expressed concerns about local governments facing a civil fine for trying to stop the spread of the disease…

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Bagley’s bill, which passed in the House last month on a 59-26 vote, heads to the Senate floor for more discussion.

Three people were shot today outside a high school graduation ceremony on the Xavier University campus in New Orleans. NOPD says two women got into a fight that escalated to gunfire. They report a woman was shot and killed and two males were wounded. NOPD says they have one person in custody. In a written statement, Governor John Bel Edwards calls for prayer for the victims of what he calls “pointless, senseless acts.”

LSU held a virtual media briefing on the eve of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season in anticipation of another active summer. Dr. Paul Miller, assistant professor of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences, says that LSU has compared its data with other sources and feels comfortable with projecting five named storms in the Gulf this year; another higher than usual output…:

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I wish I had some good news….

Major changes go into effect for hunting and fishing licenses tomorrow. Brooke Thorington has more on what you need to know before reeling in the next big one…:

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Two Lake Charles men are sentenced to prison for having sexual contact with a 14-year-old girl. Ken Duplechin allegedly picked up the girl, took her home, then called his pal Darren Gaspard to come over and take part. They will each serve at least three years and must register as sex offenders forever.

Tomorrow begins the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season and there’s potential for tropical development in the Gulf of Mexico this week. LRN meteorologist John Wetherbee says a Pacific hurricane by name of the Agatha made landfall in southern Mexico yesterday and there’s a good chance its remnants could reform near the southeastern Gulf of Mexico. He says confidence is growing that we could see our first named storm of the season…:

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He says, if it develops, it should move east and northeast and not threaten Louisiana.

Gunfire erupted today outside a high school graduation ceremony in New Orleans, leaving one woman dead and two men injured. NOPD says it happened on the Xavier University campus, where Jefferson High’s commencement had just finished. Officers say a dispute between two young women escalated to the shooting.

Major changes for hunting and fishing licenses and fees go into effect tomorrow. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Undersecretary Bryan McClinton says fishing licenses are going up $7.50, but the license has been broadened to include additional fishing options…:

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To get up-to-speed on all the changes, visit “wlf.louisiana.gov”

There’s been another escape from a Louisiana juvenile detention center. This time the Acadiana Center for Youth in St. Martin parish, where two 19-year-olds got out Monday and are still at large. The state Office of Juvenile Justice has been plagued with security issues and escapes in the recent past; one in East Baton Rouge, another in Jefferson parish and a third in Red River Parish.

A Monroe man is behind bars for allegedly abducting a woman and raping her multiple times over the weekend. 31-year-old Deangelo Burgess was arrested Monday; charged with rape, battery and false imprisonment.

Major changes go into effect for hunting and fishing licenses tomorrow. Brooke Thorington has more on what you need to know before reeling in the next big one.

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LSU meteorologists and climatologists are predicting another busy storm season. David Grubb has the story…

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Major changes for hunting and fishing licenses and fees go into effect tomorrow. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Undersecretary Bryan McClinton says even though a current license doesn’t expire until the end of June, any license that’s purchased tomorrow going forward…

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McClinton says the basic hunting license will see an increase of $5 to $20 annually.

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A residential basic freshwater fishing license will cost an additional $7.50 annually, but McClinton says the license has been broadened to include additional fishing options…

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A saltwater license is also increasing by $7.50 but like the basic freshwater license, it has also been expanded to include additional fishing methods.

McClinton says another big change this year is a required $5 license for roadside crabbing. He says this is so they can survey license holders and have a better idea of how many crabs are being removed from fisheries.

Another new feature among hunting and fishing licenses is the automatic license renewal option so you don’t have to worry about being caught off guard with an expired license. For specific fees and price changes visit the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website.

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Tomorrow is the start of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season and there’s the potential for tropical development in the Gulf of Mexico this week. LRN meteorologist John Wetherbee says a Pacific hurricane by name of the Agatha made landfall in southern Mexico yesterday and there’s a good chance its remanents could reform near the southeastern Gulf of Mexico

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Wetherbee says if you are heading to Florida later this week, there’s the possibility this system could ruin outdoor activities in the Sunshine State…

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Wetherbee says confidence is growing that we could see our first named storm of the season…

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LSU held a virtual media briefing on the eve of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season in anticipation of another active summer. Dr. Paul Miller, assistant professor of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences, was instrumental in developing a new forecasting model. After reviewing all of the atmospheric data for the month, Miller says…

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Miller says that LSU has compared its data with other sources and feels comfortable with projecting five named storms in the gulf this year, another higher than usual output.

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Louisiana has been pounded by major storms over the last few years, experiencing some of the worst hurricanes in the history of the state. Another five projected named storms will do little to ease the anxiety of residents, but on the bright side, Miller says it has been and could be worse.

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A bill that would result in civil penalties against state and local governments and educational institutions that required proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for entry into government facilities is closer to final legislative passage. Stonewall Representative Larry Bagley’s convinced the Senate Judiciary C Committee to pass his bill…

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Bagley’s bill, which passed in the House last month on a 59-26 vote, heads to the Senate floor for more discussion. Private citizen Christy Haik spoke in support of the legislation during committee testimony today…

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New Orleans Senator Gary Carter voted no. He expressed concerns about local governments facing a civil fine for trying to stop the spread of the disease…

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