An Amite man pleaded guilty to first-degree murder charges in the death of a 35-year-old woman and her four-year-old daughter. Prosecutors say Daniel Callihan stabbed to death Callie Brunett 50-times in Loranger in June of 2024 and took her girls to Hinds County, Mississippi. That’s where four-year-old Erin Brunett was found dead. District Attorney Scott Perrilloux says Callihan will serve two life sentences with no possibility of parole…

Cut 6 (06) “…important to us.”

The Brunett family issued a statement, wishing Callihan “nightmares every night for the rest of his life.”

Tomorrow afternoon it’s a Top 15 matchup in the SEC between fourth ranked LSU and 13^th ranked Ole Miss. The Rebels are starting Trinidad Chambliss at quarterback.He has put up big numbers against Arkansas and Tulane. Tigers cornerback Mansoor Delane (Mahn-soor duh—LANE)…

Cut 15 (04) “…doesn’t matter”

Kick off is at 2:30.

Early voting in the New Orleans mayoral election begins Saturday. Andrew Greenstein reports it could be a runaway.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Tomorrow is National Seat Check Saturday and the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says there will be nine free safety seat inspection stations around the state from nine to noon. Bridget Gardner, the state director for the Louisiana Passenger Safety Task Force, says if you show up to one of these stations and you’re found to have an improper seat, you might be able to obtain a proper one right then and there.

Cut 11 (13) “…have any extras.”

An Amite man will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing a 35-year-old woman and her four-year-old daughter. Daniel Callihan avoided the death penalty by pleading guilty to first-degree murder charges in the deaths of Callie Brunett and her daughter, Erin. District Attorney Scott Perrilloux says capital punishment cases are difficult to prosecute, so this is a positive result.

Cut 7 (09) “…great benefit.”

Early voting starts tomorrow in the New Orleans mayoral election, and polls show it could be a runaway for Helena Moreno. UNO Political Science Professor Ed Chervenak says the other two major candidates, Royce Duplessis and Oliver Thomas, are pulling out all the stops in portraying Moreno in a negative light.

Cut 5 (10) “…the city council.”

If you have a “baby on board,” take a few minutes to check on the installation of your child safety seat. Tomorrow is National Seat Check Saturday, and the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission is setting up nine free safety seat inspection stations around the state from nine to noon. Bridget Gardner, the state director for the Louisiana Passenger Safety Task Force, says the vast majority of parents fail to properly install child safety seats.

Cut 9 (10)  “…don’t get it right.”

Leaders for a Better Louisiana says six megaprojects are driving construction activity and will lead to an increase in population. CEO Adam Knapp says while there are other industrial construction projects underway, these six are by far the biggest projects going on in the state right now.

Cut 14 (09) “…those six sites.”

Daniel Callihan, the man who brutally killed Callie Brunett in June of 2024 in Tangipahoa Parish and kidnapped her two daughters, killing one of them in Mississippi pleaded guilty today to two counts of first-degree murder. Callihan’s attorney, Kerry Cuccia…

Cut 8 (13) “…the time”

Callihan will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Leaders for a Better Louisiana says six megaprojects are driving construction activity. CEO Adam Knapp says between now and 2030, there will consistently be about ten-thousand people working on projects that include the Meta Data Center in Richland Parish and the Hyundai steel plant in Ascension Parish.

Cut 13 (10)  “…these six sites.”

Early voting begins tomorrow in the New Orleans mayoral election and city council woman Helena Moreno is the big favorite to win the race, possibly in the primary. UNO political science professor Ed Chervenak says Moreno’s two main opponents, Royce Duplessis and Oliver Thomas are having a hard time resonating with voters…\

Cut 4 (14) “…to the past”

Early voting will start tomorrow and run through next Saturday, except for Sunday.

National Hunting and Fishing Day is tomorrow, and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is holding a celebration at four locations… Baton Rouge, Woodworth, Haughton, and Monroe.  LDWF spokesman Trey Iles says there will be shooting ranges and young anglers attending the Baton Rouge event can enter a free fishing contest.

Cut 11 (07) “…keep there.”

For more information go to LDWF’s Facebook page.

An Amite man pleads guilty to first-degree murder in the deaths of a 35-year-old woman and her four-year-old daughter. Daniel Callihan stabbed Callie Brunett 50 times in Loranger and took her girls to Hinds County, Mississippi. That’s where four-year-old Erin Brunett was found dead. District Attorney Scott Perrilloux says Callihan will serve two life sentences with no possibility of parole.

Cut 6 (06) “…important to us.”

Early voting starts Saturday in the New Orleans mayoral election. UNO Political Science Professor Ed Chervenak says Helena Moreno has such a big lead in the polls that the other two major candidates in the race, Royce Duplessis and Oliver Thomas, are just hoping to get the race to a runoff.

Cut 3 (09) “…percent plus one.”

Early voting ends October 4th, and the election is October 11th.

Louisiana is in the midst of another industrial construction boom, and that could lead to a population boom. Leaders for a Better Louisiana CEO Adam Knapp says this is reminiscent of the one that took place in Louisiana between 2012 and 2018.

Cut 15 (13) “…during that period.”

National Hunting and Fishing Day is tomorrow, and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is holding a celebration at four locations where attendees can try their skills at the shooting ranges and fishing ponds, and they can partake in boating activities. LDWF spokesman Trey Iles says there are also exhibits highlighting their conservation efforts.

Cut 10 (10) “…they make.”

Louisiana is in the midst of another industrial construction boom — and Andrew Greenstein reports that could lead to a population boom.

Cut 22 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

A Tangipahoa Parish man who killed a 35-year-old woman and her four-year-old daughter in June of 2024 pleaded guilty this morning to the double murder. By entering a guilty plea, Daniel Callihan avoids the death penalty as he was sentenced to two mandatory life sentences. He’s also expected to plead guilty charges to charges in Mississippi. That’s where the four year old girl Erin Brunett was found dead.

The state is moving closer to its goal of having an educational attainment rate of 60-percent. The Board of Regents says it’s currently 52.5 percent, more than a full percentage point higher than last year. The education attainment rate is the proportion of people between the ages of 25 and 64 that have a credential beyond a high school diploma. Dr. Tristan Denley…

Cut 7 (10) “…want to get.”

Denley says this year, 80-thousand graduates earned credentials, which is a new record for the state.

Tomorrow is National Hunting and Fishing Day, and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will hold special events in Monroe, Woodworth, Baton Rouge and Haughton. L-D-W-F spokesperson Trey Iles says attendees can try their skills at the shooting ranges, fishing ponds, boating activities and you can learn about wildlife with live animal demonstrations…

Cut 12 (06) “….shooting too”

For more information on National Hunting and Fishing Day Activities, go to LDWF’s Facebook page.

The state is moving closer to its goal of having 60-percent of adults hold an educational credential beyond a high school diploma. Dr. Tristan Denley is the deputy commissioner for Academic Affairs and Innovation at the Board of Regents and says Louisiana has a variety of programs and initiatives working to make it happen by 20-30. Denly says it starts with improving overall student success and expanding education and training for adults.

Cut 9 (09)  “…higher education.”

Louisiana is in the midst of another industrial construction boom, and that could lead to a population boom. Leaders for a Better Louisiana says six megaprojects are driving construction activity and will bring in more people. CEO Adam Knapp…

Cut 14 (09) “…those six sites.”

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The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is in serious financial pinch.  U-L’s Interim President revealed a 25 million dollar structural deficit yesterday, requiring substantial cuts to balance.  According to a report by The Current in Lafayette Interim President Jaimie Hebert says after weeks of work university officials have agreed to reduce spending by 10% across most divisions, identifying as much as 15-million dollars in budget savings in what he calls Phase 1 of the plan to fix the deficit.

National Hunting and Fishing Day is tomorrow, and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is holding a celebration at four locations across the state… Baton Rouge, Woodworth, Haughton, and Monroe.  LDWF spokesman Trey Iles says there will be shooting ranges and young anglers attending the Baton Rouge event can enter a free fishing contest.

Cut 11 (07) “…keep there.”

For more information on National Hunting and Fishing Day Activities, go to LDWF’s Facebook page.

Louisiana is in the midst of another industrial construction boom — and Andrew Greenstein reports that could lead to a population boom.

Cut 3 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

A man in Lake Charles was sentenced yesterday to three consecutive life terms for raping children in the 1990s.  61-year-old Choy Van Leo was arrested last may after twenty years on the run. Calcasieu authorities say Van Leo either raped or molested seven children, between the ages of 4 and 12 years old, from 1992 until 2000.

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The City of Shreveport is teaming up with rapper 50 Cent to revitalize the downtown area. 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, is looking to establish a new entertainment district in downtown Shreveport that would be financed with a two-percent sales tax collected inside the specific zone being revitalized. Mayor Tom Arceneaux says everyone will benefit in the end.

Cut 5 (10) “…into the fund”

Louisiana has set a goal of having 60 percent of its residents credentialed beyond a high school diploma.  And The Board of Regents says, since last year, that number is up a full percentage point to 52.5 percent. Dr Christian Denley is the deputy commissioner for Academic Affairs and Innovation and says those with higher credentials will make significantly higher salaries than those without.

Cut 8 (11) “…their communities.”

Louisiana is in the midst of another industrial construction boom, and that could lead to a growth in population.  Leaders for a Better Louisiana says six megaprojects are driving construction activity. CEO Adam Knapp says between now and 2030, there will consistently be about ten-thousand people working on projects that include the Meta Data Center in Richland Parish and the Hyundai steel plant in Ascension Parish.

Cut 13 (10)  “…these six sites.”

The state is moving closer to its goal of having an educational attainment rate of 60-percent. The Board of Regents says it’s currently 52.5 percent, more than a full percentage point higher than last year. The education attainment rate is the proportion of people between the ages of 25 and 64 that have a credential beyond a high school diploma. Dr. Tristan Denley…

Cut 7 (10) “…want to get.”

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Louisiana’s Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is hosting National Hunting and Fishing Day across the state tomorrow.  Andre Champagne has the story.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

An investigation is underway after a suspect died while in the custody of the Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office yesterday.  Louisiana State Police say they got the request to investigate the incident just before noon yesterday. We’re told APSO responded to a disturbance at a home in Kinder where the suspect was taken into custody. We’re told the suspect later showed signs of medical distress, and was taken to the hospital, where they died.

Louisiana continues to make progress towards its goal of having six out of every 10 working adults having a credential beyond a high school diploma. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 1 (28) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is in serious financial pinch.  U-L’s Interim President revealed a 25 million dollar structural deficit yesterday.  According to a report by The Current in Lafayette Interim President Jaimie Hebert says university officials have agreed to reduce spending by 10% across most divisions, identifying as much as 15-million dollars in budget savings so far.

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The City of Shreveport is teaming up with rapper 50 Cent to revitalize the downtown area. 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, is looking to establish a new entertainment district in Shreveport that would be financed with a two-percent sales tax collected inside the specific zone being revitalized. Mayor Tom Arceneaux says even businesses outside the zone will benefit, even though they won’t be eligible for funding.

Cut 4 (10) “…penny for it.”

National Hunting and Fishing Day is tomorrow, and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is holding a celebration at four locations where attendees can try their skills at the shooting ranges, fishing ponds and boating activities. LDWF spokesman Trey Iles…

Cut 10 (10) “…they make.”

Louisiana continues to make progress towards its goal of having six out of every 10 working adults having a credential beyond a high school diploma. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 1 (28) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is hosting National Hunting and Fishing Day tomorrow at four locations across the state. Andre Champagne has the story.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Andre Champagne.”

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Louisiana is in the midst of another industrial construction boom — and Andrew Greenstein reports that could lead to a population boom.

Cut 3 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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The City of Shreveport is teaming up with rapper 50 Cent to revitalize the downtown area. 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, is looking to establish a new entertainment district in downtown Shreveport that would be financed with a two-percent sales tax collected inside the specific zone being revitalized. Mayor Tom Arceneaux says even businesses outside that specific zone will benefit, even though they won’t be eligible for any funding.

Cut 4 (10) “…penny for it.”

Mayor Arceneaux says while the onus in making this plan work would fall primarily on investors, everyone will benefit in the end.

Cut 5 (10) “…into the fund”

Arceneaux says there are certain requirements to be eligible for the funding.

Cut 6 (05) “…ten new jobs.”

Construction is expected to begin either late this year or early next year.

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The state is moving closer to its goal of having an educational attainment rate of 60-percent. The Board of Regents says it’s currently 52.5 percent, more than a full percentage point higher than last year. The education attainment rate is the proportion of people between the ages of 25 and 64 that have a credential beyond a high school diploma. Dr. Tristan Denley says a college degree or certificate from a tech school is essential in today’s economy.

Cut 7 (10) “…want to get.”

Denley is the deputy commissioner for Academic Affairs and Innovation at the Board of Regents. Louisiana has set a goal of 60-percent educational attainment rate by 2030. He says this year, 80-thousand graduates earned credentials, which is a new record for the state. Denley says these graduates will on average have significantly higher salaries than peers with only a high school diploma.

Cut 8 (11) “…their communities.”

Denley says a variety of programs and initiatives are working to push Louisiana’s education attainment rate to that 60-percent mark. He says it starts with improving overall student success and expanding education and training for adults.

Cut 9 (09)  “…higher education.”

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National Hunting and Fishing Day is tomorrow, and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is holding a celebration at four locations where attendees can try their skills at the shooting ranges, fishing ponds and boating activities. LDWF spokesman Trey Iles says there are also exhibits highlighting their conservation efforts.

Cut 10 (10) “…they make.”

Iles says they will have National Hunting and Fishing Day celebrations at the Waddill Wildlife Refuge in Baton Rouge, Woodworth Shooting Range in Woodworth, the Tom Merrill Recreation Area at Bodcau Wildlife Management Area in Haughton, and Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Monroe.

Iles says that young anglers attending the Baton Rouge event can enter a free fishing contest.

Cut 11 (07) “…keep there.”

Iles says the event will also offer many other opportunities for hunters and fishermen to enjoy outdoors.

Cut 12 (06) “…shooting too.”

For more information on National Hunting and Fishing Day Activities, go to LDWF’s Facebook page.

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Louisiana is in the midst of another industrial construction boom, and that could lead to a population boom. Leaders for a Better Louisiana says six megaprojects are driving construction activity and will lead to an increase in population. CEO Adam Knapp says between now and 2030, there will consistently be about ten-thousand people working on the projects that include the Meta Data Center in Richland Parish and the Hyundai steel plant in Ascension Parish.

Cut 13 (10)  “…these six sites.”

Knapp says while there are other industrial construction projects underway, these six projects are by far the biggest projects going on in the state at this time.

Cut 14 (09) “…those six sites.”

Knapp says this industrial construction boom is reminiscent of the one that took place in Louisiana between 2012 and 2018.

Cut 15 (13) “…during that period.”

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Tomorrow is homecoming for ULM, which opens Sun Belt play against an Arkansas State team that the Warhawks have not beaten in 15 years. Head Coach Bryant Vincent is calling for all fans to show up and make a difference.

Cut 16 (22) “…become one.”

ULM sophomore quarterback Aidan Armenta is starting to get more comfortable with the offense through each start. Armenta had one of his best games last week in win over UTEP, throwing for 136 yards and two touchdowns. Vincent says it’s evident Armenta is getting more confident.

Cut 17 (19)  “…this league.”

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The Saints are desperately looking to get into the win column after losing the first three games of the season. In their 44-13 blowout loss to Seattle, New Orleans was charged with 11 penalties for 77 yards, including several false starts. Quarterback Spencer Rattler says the team has to get better with limiting the penalties so that the offense can operate smoother.

Cut 18 (19) “…the game.”

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Fourth-ranked LSU hits the road to Oxford for its first SEC road game of the season tomorrow afternoon against number-13 Ole Miss. LSU senior cornerback Mansoor Delane (MAHN-soor duh-LANE) says he embraces the villain role.

Cut 19 (16) “…to prove.”

Ole Miss is expected to start senior quarterback Trinidad Chambliss against LSU over the injured Austin Simmons. Delane says it doesn’t matter who’s at quarterback for the Rebels, but rather how LSU’s defense executes.

Cut 20 (16) “…to do.”