20-year old Brynnen Murphy is being held in connection with the deaths and disappearances of his girlfriend 24-year old Kaylen Johnson and her son 2-year old Kayden. Lt. Don Coppola with the Baton Rouge Police Department says Murphy arrived at a local precinct Monday.

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Murphy faces two counts of first-degree murder and Coppola says more charges could be filed as they await the medical examiner’s report. There are reports the victim was pregnant with the suspect’s child.

Baton Rouge Representative Rick Edmonds files a bill to encourage retired teachers to return to the classroom. The proposal would allow retired educators to earn more of their annual pension…
cut 11 (12) “…bit more money”
State Police hires a firm to conduct an independent review and assessment of LSP policies, procedures, training, and overall culture. Trooper Dustin Dwight says it’s an extension of Colonel Lamar Davis’ action plan to restore trust in the agency and provide an outline for reform.

Cut 5 (08) “…and 2023.”

The Special Committee to inquire into the circumstances and investigation of the death of Ronald Greene meets at 11 am and former LSP Superintendents Col Mike Edmonson, Col Kevin Reeves are scheduled to testify.

In 2018 legislation prohibiting the access of material deemed sexually explicit via state-issued devices went into effect with colleges given the exception for research purposes. But Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell says it’s time for that to change.

Cut 15 (10)  “…unintended purposes.”

In his annual State of the State speech, Governor John Bel Edwards lays out some of his priorities for lawmakers to address. In addition to giving teachers & school staff a pay raise, Edwards says wants to invest over $1-billion in one-time dollars coming into state coffers on major infrastructure projects, such as…:

Cut 8 (15)  “…across our state.”

The Louisiana State Police has hired a firm to conduct a comprehensive and independent review and assessment of LSP policies, procedures, training, and overall culture. Trooper Dustin Dwight.

Cut 4 (09)  “…organizational areas.”

The Bowman Group will conduct the review and once completed LSP will share with the public.

The bodies of 24-year old Kaylen Johnson and her two-year-old son Kaden were found in Baton Rouge Monday after they were reported missing March 5^th. Johnson’s boyfriend 20-year old Brynnen Murphy turned himself into police yesterday. Johnson was reportedly pregnant, but police are waiting on the coroner’s report.

State Representative Rick Edmonds has introduced a bill to tackle the state’s growing teacher shortage. David Grubb has more…

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Governor John Bel Edwards lays out his legislative priorities for the regular session during his State of the State address. More from Kevin Gallagher…:
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Edwards also supports legislation that would establish an independent redistricting commission to support the Legislature in reapportionment for future redistricting. The governor also supports insurance reform efforts and he is once again pushing legislators to raise the minimum wage.

Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell has a bill to ban access to sexually explicit or pornographic content by anyone using state-issued phones and or computers at colleges and universities.
Cut 13 (10) “…not acceptable.”
Mizell’s measure also prohibits the downloading or streaming of pornographic material on a college’s wi-fi or through their internet service provider.

Baton Rouge Representative Rick Edmonds says Louisiana is facing a teacher shortage and he’s filed a bill to get retired teachers back in the classroom. The proposal would allow retired educators to earn more of their annual pension if they returned to school…
cut 11 (12) “…bit more money”
The bill is awaiting discussion in the House Retirement Committee.

In his State of the State speech to begin the legislative session, Governor John Bel Edwards laid out his priorities for lawmakers to address. In addition to giving teachers at least a 15-hundred dollar pay raise, Edwards also wants to give a $100-a-month pay hike to first responders; like law enforcement officers and firefighters.
Cut 7 (14) “…the public deserves it.”

Baton Rouge Representative Rick Edmonds has filed legislation to address the state’s public school teacher shortage. Edmonds is proposing that retired teachers can earn up to 50-percent of their annual pension, up from the current cap of 25-percent…
cut 12 (10) “….that way”
Edmonds’ legislation is waiting for discussion in the House Retirement Committee.

Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell has legislation that would prevent students from accessing pornography or sexually explicit content on their personal phones or computers while connected to a university’s wifi network or internet service provider. Mizell says she’s received pushback from groups who say her bill violates the first amendment…
cut 14 (12) “…taxpayer money”
The bill will be discussed in the regular session.

State Police has hired the Bowman Group for one-point-five million dollars to perform a comprehensive independent external review and assessment of the agency’s policies, procedures, practices, culture and training of troopers. Trooper Dustin Dwight says the Bowman Group is the right choice for the job…
cut 6 (08) “….assessment”
When the assessment is concluded LSP will share the recommendations with the public.

A recent state report showed that nearly 50-thousand students go without their regular teacher each day, and roughly 25 percent of teachers in the classroom are either uncertified or teaching outside of their field. Baton Rouge Representative Rick Edmonds says the crisis is only getting worse.
Cut 10 (07) “…anytime soon.”
To help plug the hole in the dyke, Edmonds wants to create inducements to bring retired educators back to school. The Republican has a bill that would raise the cap on how much a retired teacher could receive from their pension if they returned to the classroom.

During his state of the state address, Governor John Bel Edwards urged lawmakers to give teachers at least a 15-hundred dollar pay raise. The governor also says it’s important to replenish the state’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund by using federal pandemic relief dollars…
cut 9 (13) “…right now”

Previous legislation to ban access to sexually explicit content on state-issued phones and computers gave universities an exception to the rule under the guise of research. Brooke Thorington has more on legislation to remove the exception.
Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Governor John Bel Edwards lays out his legislative priorities for the regular session during his State of the State address. More from Kevin Gallagher…:

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

The Special Committee to inquire into the circumstances and investigation of the death of Ronald Greene will meet Tuesdays. Expected to testify are former LSP Superintendents Col Mike Edmonson, Col Kevin Reeves. That meeting is scheduled for 11 am.

Governor Edwards is calling for $15-hundred teach pay raises and $750 for support staff but President of the Louisiana Federation of Teachers, Larry Carter wants even more if the funds are found, he says not making the investment could be even more costly later.

Cut 5 (11) “…right now.”

Carter is pushing for $2,500 for teachers and $12-hundred fifty for support staff.

Lake Charles Senator Jeremy Stine is pushing the storm victims’ insurance reform package in his first legislative session. Stine has bills to increase the penalties for insurance companies who fail to provide payment on a timely basis and double the fine a company could receive if the Insurance Commissioner determines they are acting in bad faith…

Cut 7 (11) “…as a deterrent” 

During his State Of The State address today, to open the regular Legislative Session, Governor Edwards announced he will not extend his coronavirus health emergency proclamation; meaning for Louisiana an end to mask mandates, social distancing and attendance limitations. The Governor warns the proclamation expiring Wednesday does NOT mean COVID is over…:

CUT 14         (12)    “…in our state again.”

Nearly 17-thousand people in Louisiana have died with COVID over the two-year pandemic.

Ouachita Parish deputies seek a disabled man for a murder earlier this month. LEOs say a warrant is out for 34-year-old Isaac Bradley, who is described as a 6-foot black man, with two prosthetic legs. Anyone with knowledge is asked to call the Ouachita sheriff’s Office.

Opelousas Police are looking for a runaway 15-year-old last seen Sunday night and reported missing by her parents today. Victoria Schoenburg is white, 5-foot-one, 115 pounds with long brown hair. Call Opelousas OPD is you see her.

Legislators will discuss teacher pay raises again during this legislative and teacher unions will push for more than the proposed $1,500 more for educators. Brooke Thorington has more…:

CUT 01         (29)    “…Brooke Thorington.”

A Caddo Parish church deacon is arrested for alleged inappropriate contact with a minor. Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator says 64-year-old Felton Beaner Sr. is accused of improperly touching the juvenile multiple times over an extended period. The charge is misdemeanor sexual battery. Beaner turned himself in today.

Legislators will discuss teacher pay raises again during this legislative and teacher unions will push for more than the proposed $1,500 more for educators. Brooke Thorington has more…

Cut 1 (29) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

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The 2022 legislative session is underway and a recently elected lawmaker wants to reform the insurance industry. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (31)…I’m Jeff Palermo.”  

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Governor John Bel Edwards is asking lawmakers to approve a $1500 teacher pay raise and $750 increase for support staff, President of the Louisiana Federation of Teachers Larry Carter is hopeful that’s a mere starting point and educators could see even more in their paycheck after this legislative session.

Cut 3 (11) “…support staff.”

Carter is hopeful the raises could go even higher in an effort to attract and keep teachers from leaving the state. Carter says they are asking for even higher raises so Louisiana educators can reach the southern regional average sooner than later.

Cut 4 (12) “…support staff.”

As for feedback from legislators on the pay raises, Carter says it’s mixed, while most support the raises others worry about the sustainability of pay raises in the future. But Carter says not making the investment could be even more costly.

Cut 5 (11) “…right now.”

Rising inflation is another reason Carter urges lawmakers to give teachers and support staff raises to keep them from leaving the profession or state sooner than later.

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Lake Charles Senator Jeremy Stine is pushing the storm victims’ insurance reform package in his first legislative session. Stine says after two active hurricane seasons, many policyholders are just fed up with their insurance providers as they attempt to get money to repair their damaged home

 Cut 6  (12) “… insurance industry” 

Stine says he has bills that increase the penalties for insurance companies who fail to provide payment on a timely basis and double the fine a company could receive if the Insurance Commissioner determines they are acting in bad faith…

Cut 7 (11) “…as a deterrent” 

Insurance industry lobbyist Jeff Albright told the Advocate Newspaper that insurance companies have concerns with several of the bills filed for this legislative session and it’s difficult to pay out thousands of claims quickly after a catastrophe. But Stine calls his legislation a measured, reasonable approach and insurance companies who act in good faith will not be impacted…

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LSU basketball has a storied history, but a murky future with major NCAA allegations to face and sanctions likely to follow. LSU alumnus and super fan James Carville believes LSU will survive this latest storm and come out ahead on the other side.

Cut 9 (12) “…they are now.”

The LSU athletic program has taken a number of hits over the past few years, from an ongoing Title IX investigation to these latest problems with the basketball program. Carville says that athletic director Scott Woodward is up to the task of setting things right.

Cut 10 (09)  “…a lot of confidence.”

Whatever the program is going through, Carville doesn’t think it will have any impact on the support the players get as they enter the NCAA tournament, and that the team can overcome this adversity.

Cut 11 (09)  “…really well.”  

The sixth-seeded Tigers will face 11th seed Iowa State Friday at 6:20 pm.

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On this two-year anniversary of the first reported COVID death in Louisiana, Governor John Bel Edwards says he’s allowing the current public health emergency order to lapse without extending it. Edwards made the announcement during a joint session of the House and Senate…

Cut 12 (10) “…(applause).” 

The state has reported 16,913 COVID deaths. Edwards says the decision to end COVID-19 emergency declaration was not made lightly…

Cut 13 (12) “…proclamation.”

Edwards says just because the proclamation is expiring doesn’t mean COVID is over…

Cut 14 (12)  “…again.”  

The state reported another 537 new COVID cases today.

During his annual State Of The State address, Governor John Bel Edwards announces he will not extend his COVID health emergency order. When it expires Wednesday, all state mandates and restrictions will lift. Louisiana reports just over 16, 900 COVID-related deaths over the two year pandemic. The Governor says this was a decision he didn’t make lightly…:

CUT 13 (12)      “…proclamation.”

Louisiana mark 2 years today since the first CVOVID death in our state was reported. Mr. Edwards says just because the emergency order is ending doesn’t mean COVID is over.

Lawmen in Baton Rouge searching for a missing woman and her child find two bodies today. The remains were found in opposite ends of the city, but police believe they may be connected with the disappearance of the 24-year-old woman and her two-year-old son. They’ve been missing since March 5^th. Neither body has been identified as yet.

Lake Charles Senator Jeremy Stine is pushing a storm victims’ insurance reform package in his first legislative session, because – he says – homeowners are fed up….:

CUT 06 (12)      “…insurance industry.”

Stine says he has bills that increase the penalties for insurance companies who fail to provide payment on a timely basis and double the fine a company could receive if the Insurance Commissioner determines they are acting in bad faith.

The firing of LSU basketball coach Will Wade is shaking up the sports world, but will the university and the program manage? Political pundit James Carville is an LSU alum and a super fan. He feels impacts from Wade’s firing will subside as the Tigers enter the NCAA tourney this Friday night against Iowa State…:

CUT 11 (09)      “…really well.”

The 2022 legislative session is underway and a recently elected lawmaker wants to reform the insurance industry. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

CUT 02(31)      “…Jeff Palermo.”

Another New Orleans-based cruise ship passenger goes overboard in the Gulf. Last Friday, a man leaped over the rail of a Norwegian Cruise Lines ship. As of today, his body has not been found. The ship is en route back to New Orleans. Last month a woman jumped overboard from a Carnival cruise ship; also never to be seen again.

Governor John Bel Edwards opened the regular Legislative Session today with his annual State Of The State address. Among his bigger announcements, he is allowing the current public health emergency order to lapse without extending it. Edwards made the announcement during a joint session of the House and Senate…:

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Louisiana observed two years since its first COVID-related death today.

Among items the Governor is asking for from lawmakers this year, a $1500 teacher pay raise. Louisiana Teachers Federation union President Larry Carter says surplus state money could mean even bigger raises, and there should also be more for those who work non-teaching school jobs…:

CUT 03(11)      “…support staff.”