Governor Edwards announced that Louisiana has an action plan in place for spending $600 million in federal funds to aid in the recovery from Hurricanes Laura and Delta.

Cut 3 (34) “…I’m David Grubb.” 

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s office charges two of its deputies in the fatal shooting of a man inside a vehicle last week. 29-year-old Isaac Hughes and 35-year-old Johnathan Louis have been booked with manslaughter. They were involved in the shooting of Daniel Vallee. Sheriff Joe Lopinto says their investigation has determined that lethal force was not needed.

A major project to widen Interstate 10 through Baton Rouge calls for even more lane closures and congestion for an already-busy stretch of highway. DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson says advance planning work begins soon and heavy construction is projected for 2024. In the meantime, he says DOTD is advancing plans to offer commuters in Ascension Parish the option of a commuter train with park-and-ride…:

Cut 6 (04)  “…certain time.”

The I-10 widening project in Baton Rouge is expected to be completed in 2027.

When an Alexandria funeral home was unable to locate nearby relatives of a 94-year-old Air Force veteran who passed away earlier this month, they contacted the baseball coach at Holy Savior Menard High School to see if he could help. Coach Jordan Marks says six members of the team served as pallbearers for Ralph Lambert.

Cut 9 (10)  “…for sure.”

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of two of its deputies in the shooting death of Daniel Vallee last week. Vallee was not armed but refused to get out his S-U-V. Sheriff Joe Lopinto says the use of force in this situation was not justified. The officers charged have been identified as 29-year-old Isaac Hughes and 35-year-old Johnathan Louis.

In 2024, a heavily congested portion of I-10 in Baton Rouge will be reduced to two lanes as part of a plan to widen the interstate to four lanes each way. More from Kevin Gallagher…:
Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

The state has published its proposed action plan for spending 600 million dollars in community development block grant funds that will be used in the recovery from Hurricanes Laura and Delta. It’s another bureaucratic step Louisiana must take in order to distribute the money. Meanwhile, the push continues for more federal hurricane recovery dollars…
cut 12 (12) “….a full recovery’
That’s Pat Forbes, the executive director for the Office of Community Development.

Six seniors on the Menard High School Baseball team served as pallbearers for 94-year-old Ralph Lambert. Lambert served in the Air Force from 1950 to 1974 and there were no nearby relatives around to see pallbearers so Menard Baseball Coach Jordan Marks says his players stepped up and the reaction has been very positive…
cut 8 (10) “…worth reading”

Louisiana has submitted its action plan to the feds for spending $600 million in federal disaster aid for Hurricanes Laura and Delta. The state proposes using the grant money for homeowner assistance, creating affordable housing, and other programs. Nearly $200 million would be dedicated to infrastructure. Pat Forbes, executive director of the Office of Community Development, says those dollars remove a tremendous burden for local governments.
Cut 10 (11) “…that match instead.”

Grand Isle Councilman Elgene Gary faces sexual battery charges related to the sexual assault of minors over the span of several years. State Police Trooper Ross Brennan says the alleged incidents happened at Gary’s Grand Isle home..
Cut 13 (10) “…Jefferson Parish.”
78-year old Gary turned himself in and was booked into the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center on two counts of felony sexual battery.

Two Jefferson Parish Sheriff deputies are facing a manslaughter charge for fatally shooting a man who refused to leave his parked car in Marrero on February 16th. Sheriff Joe Lopinto announced the charges last night and said the use of force in this situation was not justified. 34-year-old Daniel Vallee was not armed and the deputies arrested have been identified as 29-year-old Isaac Huges and 35-year-old Johnathan Louis.

When an Alexandria funeral home could not find nearby relatives to assist with a 94-year-old Air Force veterans’ funeral, the baseball team at Menard High School stepped up. Brooke Thorington explains.
Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s office has charged two of its deputies in the fatal shooting of a man inside a vehicle last week. 29-year-old Isaac Hughes and 35-year-old Johnathan Louis have been booked with manslaughter. They were involved in the shooting of Daniel Vallee. Sheriff Joe Lopinto says their investigation has determined that lethal force was not needed as Valee refused to step out of his vehicle in Marrero on February 16th.

The state has published a 189-page report that details how it plans to spend 600-million dollars in federal disaster recovery funding for Hurricanes Laura and Delta. Executive Director of the Office of Community Development Pat Forbes says the state is seeking public input and they’ll also conduct a series of forums to get more input from the public…
cut 11 (12) “….what they think”
The first meetings will take place on March 9th in Lake Charles and Alexandria.

A major project to widen Interstate 10 through Baton Rouge calls for even more lane closures and congestion for an already-congested stretch of highway. DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson says work will begin soon on Phase 1 of the 5-phase project, and when fully underway motorists will have to endure long periods of lane closures through the construction zone…:
Cut 4 (12) “…for about 14 months.”
The lane reductions will take place in 2024 and the expansion will extend from LA 415 in West Baton Rouge Parish to the I-10–I-12 split.

When an Alexandria funeral home was unable to locate nearby relatives of a 94-year-old Air Force veteran who passed away, they contacted the baseball coach at Holy Savior Menard High School to see if he could help. Coach Jordan Marks considered it an honor and volunteered six seniors on his team to serve as pallbearers for Ralph Lambert’s service.
Cut 7 (10) “…happy to do it.”
And since the funeral, Marks says he heard from several members of the community thanking him and his players for stepping up.

The New Orleans Police Department is investigating the mysterious death of a UNO student who died hours after getting into an Uber after spending Friday night attending parades in Metairie. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (30)…I’m Jeff Palermo”

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A shooting at a club rental in Alexandria kills a 17-year-old male and injures two others. Alexandria Police spokesperson Lt. Lane Windham says they were called to Club 318 just before midnight Saturday after shots were fired inside the building. Police are also investigating why so many people were in attendance at the club that night.

Cut 5 (09) “…that many.”

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In just six weeks the NCAA men’s Final Four returns to New Orleans. The Superdome has hosted more Final Fours than any other venue, but this is the first since 2012. Today, the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, and Governor John Bel Edwards started the unofficial countdown to the championship and touted the impact of the return of one of the nation’s biggest sporting events.

Cut 6 (11) “…for our economy.”

The Final Four is expected to bring more than 75-thousand visitors to The Crescent City, generating an economic impact of $170 million.

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Authorities say no fatalities or major injuries are reported after an explosion at the Marathon Refinery plant in Garyville this morning.  St. John Parish President Jaclyn Hotard says it happened shortly after 9 am and they’ve received several calls from those in the community that heard the explosion of the unit at the refinery.

Cut 10 (07) “…our residents.”

Hotard says Marathon is monitoring air quality in the area.

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Authorities say no fatalities or major injuries are reported at an explosion at the Marathon Refinery plant in Garyville this morning.  St. John Parish President Jaclyn Hotard says it happened shortly after 9 a.m….:

CUT 09(07)      “…local facility.”

Hotard says Marathon is monitoring air-quality in the area.

The State Fire Marshal’s office says a six-year-old child rescued from a burning mobile home in New Iberia has died. Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says two adults and six children were inside the home on Sunday afternoon when the blaze started and the six-year-old was the only one that didn’t get out safely..:

CUT 11(11)      “…later died.”

The boy is the 23^rd person to die by house fire so far this year.

A shooting at a club rental in Alexandria kills a 17-year-old male and injures two others. Alexandria Police spokesperson Lt. Lane Windham says they were called to Club 318 just before midnight Saturday. He says two others – an 18-year-old and a 16-year-old were shot and wounded. Windham says they are looking into the nature of the event that was held…:

CUT 04(10)      “…were safe.”

In just six weeks the NCAA men’s Final Four returns to New Orleans. The Superdome has hosted more Final Fours than any other venue, but this is the first since 2012. Governor John Bel Edwards says the event is expected to bring more than 75-thousand visitors to The Crescent City, generating an economic impact of $170-million…:

CUT 07(10)      “…of the pandemic.”

In just six weeks the NCAA men’s Final Four returns to New Orleans. The Superdome has hosted more Final Fours than any other venue, but this one may be the most important yet. David Grubb has the story…:

CUT 01(34)      “…David Grubb.”

The state Department of Health reports COVID numbers continuing to decline. Today’s LDH COVID dashboard shows 2029 new cases, with just 731 in the hospital statewide.

A shooting at a rentable private club in Alexandria kills a 17-year-old male and injures two others. Alexandria Police spokesman Lt. Lane Windham says they were called to Club 318 just before midnight Saturday after shots were fired inside the building…:

CUT 03(07)      “…more than that.”

A 16-year-old male was also shot, he has been treated and released from the hospital and the 19-year-old victim is expected to be released soon.

A six-year-old boy in New Iberia becomes the state’s 23^rd person to die in a house fire so far in 2022. The fire happened Sunday. Ashley Rodrigue, with State Fire Marshal Butch Browning’s office…:

CUT 13(12)      “…need to be.”

The fire is under investigation. Remember to check YOUR smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

New Orleans Police are investigating the mysterious death of a UNO student who died hours after getting into an Uber, after spending Friday night attending parades in Metairie. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

CUT 02(30)      “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

A suspected drunk driver ran into parade revelers at Lafayette’s Rio parade Saturday. Police say the vehicle hit barricades and struck two people, who were seriously hurt. 31-year-old Jessica Richard is charged with 2^nd offense DUI & vehicular negligent injuring.

New Iberia mourns the death of a six-year-old child, who died from injuries in a house fire Sunday. State Fire Marshal’s spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says the youngster was the only one that didn’t get out safely. Firefighters got the boy out, but he died later at the hospital. Rodrigue says family members said the kid was at ground zero…:

CUT 12  (11)        “…Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office.”

This is the 23rd death by fire in the state so far this year.  – COPY CORRECTED.

Authorities say no fatalities or major injuries are reported at an explosion at the Marathon Refinery plant in Garyville this morning.  St. John Parish President Jaclyn Hotard says it happened shortly after 9 a.m. She says they’ve received several calls from those in the community that heard the explosion of the unit at the refinery…:

CUT 10(07)      “…our residents.”

Hotard says Marathon is monitoring air-quality in the area.

A shooting at a club rental in Alexandria kills a 17-year-old male and injures two others. Alexandria Police spokesperson Lt. Lane Windham says they were called to Club 318 just before midnight Saturday after shots were fired inside the building. Windham says they are also investigating why several hundred people were in attendance at the club in the 2100 block of Lee Street.

Cut 5 (09) “…that many.”

Police are asking for anyone with information about the shooting to contact them.

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The State Fire Marshal’s office says a six-year-old child rescued from a burning mobile home in New Iberia has died. Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says two adults and six children were inside the home on Sunday afternoon when the fire started and the six-year-old was the only one that didn’t get out safely.

Cut 11 (11)   “…later died.”

Rodrigue says the exact cause of the fire is not yet known.

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In just six weeks the NCAA men’s Final Four returns to New Orleans. Today, the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, and Governor John Bel Edwards started the unofficial countdown to the championship. With Mardi Gras already in full swing, and Festival season following right behind, Mayor Cantrell is excited to see the city reopening itself to the world. She said that New Orleans has done its part by reducing COVID rates in the city after 2020 and rallying its civic and business partners.

Cut 8 (12) “…spirit of this community.”

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Authorities say no fatalities or major injuries are reported at an explosion at the Marathon Refinery plant in Garyville this morning.  St. John Parish President Jaclyn Hotard says it happened shortly after 9 am, and they’ve received several calls from those in the community that heard the explosion of the unit at the refinery.

Cut 10 (07) “…our residents.”

Hotard says Marathon is monitoring air quality in the area.

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Authorities say no fatalities or major injuries are reported after an explosion at the Marathon Refinery plant in Garyville this morning. St. John Parish President Jaclyn Hotard says it happened shortly after 9 am.

Cut 9 (07) “…local facility.”  

Hotard says there are also no reported off-site impacts from the explosion and air quality is being monitored.

A shooting at a club rental in Alexandria kills a 17-year-old male and injures two others. Alexandria Police spokesperson Lt. Lane Windham says they were called to Club 318 just before midnight Saturday after shots were fired inside the building and they are looking into the nature of the event that was held.

Cut 4 (10) “…were safe.”

Two other males a 16-year-old and 19-year old were also shot and had non-life-threatening injuries.

In six weeks, the NCAA men’s Final Four returns to New Orleans. The Superdome has hosted more Final Fours than any other venue, but this is the first since 2012. Governor John Bel Edwards started the unofficial countdown to the championship and touted the impact of the return of one of the nation’s biggest sporting events.

 Cut 6 (11) “…for our economy.” 

The semifinals will be held on April 2nd with the Championship game on Monday, April 4th.

Louisiana Tech is renaming its biomedical engineering building after former long-time president Dr. Dan Reneau, who in 1972 started a biomedical engineering program. University spokesperson Tonya Oaks Smith says Dr. Reneau established the groundwork for future success…

Cut 14 (12)  “…through engineering.”