Saints running back Alvin Kamara faces a felony battery charge after he allegedly injured someone at a Las Vegas nightclub. After the Pro Bowl game where Kamara caught four passes, the running back was booked into the Clark County Detention Center on a charge of battery resulting in substantial bodily harm. Detillier says if Kamara is found guilty he’ll face discipline from the NFL….

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After confirming that a deer found in Tensas parish does indeed have Chronic Wasting Disease, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is imposing a feed and carcass export ban on deer in Tensas, Franklin, and Madison parishes. No deer carcasses within the three parishes can be removed from them at this time without meeting very stringent criteria. LDWF spokesman Dr. Jim LaCour says this is vital to containing CWD…

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Former LSU Associate Athletic Director Sharon Lewis alleges a male coach exposed himself to her in 2013. That’s according to her attorney Larry English, who appeared this morning on WRKF’s Talk Louisiana. Lewis was the associate athletic director of football recruiting and alumni relations until she was dismissed in January by Athletics Director Scott Woodward. Her attorneys say she was fired without cause.

English says this accusation of sexual misconduct against her client involving a male coach was not included in the initial lawsuit filed by Lewis, because of her mental health…

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Gas prices are creeping back up, and AAA Fuel Analyst Don Redman says even though demand is down,  a gallon of gas in Louisiana is up about $0.15 from last month at $3.18 a gallon. Redman says another reason we’re seeing crude oil price on the rise are tensions in Europe with Russia and Ukraine.

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Former LSU Associate Athletic Director Sharon Lewis alleges a male coach exposed himself to her in 2013. That’s according to her attorney Larry English, who appeared this morning on WRKF’s Talk Louisiana. English says the incident was documented when it occurred…

Cut 9 (05) “…nothing.”

English did not identify the coach, but says he has since been hired back. Lewis filed a 50-million dollar lawsuit against LSU last year claiming her superiors and co-workers retaliated against her and created a hostile work environment after reporting that former head football coach Les Miles allegedly sexually harassed female student workers. Lewis was the associate athletic director of football recruiting and alumni relations until she was dismissed in January by Athletics Director Scott Woodward.

Gas prices are creeping back up, and AAA Fuel Analyst Don Redman says even though demand is down, a gallon of gas in Louisiana is up about $0.15 from last month at $3.18 a gallon.

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After confirming that a deer found in Tensas parish does indeed have Chronic Wasting Disease, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is imposing a feed and carcass export ban on deer in Tensas, Franklin, and Madison parishes. Both bans are currently in effect. Jim LaCour explains the need for this action…

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For more information on Chronic Wasting Disease visit LDWF’s website.

Saints running back Alvin Kamara is facing a battery charge after he allegedly injured someone at a Las Vegas nightclub Saturday, but Kamara still played in Sunday’s Pro Bowl Game. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says it was over 24 hours later Kamara before he was taken into custody so he’s waiting to hear more details on how this went down…

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Kamara will make a court appearance in Las Vegas this afternoon.

LSU is the first college football program to partner with sports apparel giant Fanatics and OneTeam that allows fans to purchase customizable jerseys of their favorite player and the athletes will earn a percentage. Athletic department spokesperson Cody Worsham says with LSU being the first to join, others will be quick to follow.

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The state Office of Motor Vehicles will help fight human trafficking on Louisiana roadways with a new campaign. More from Kevin Gallagher…:

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In Bayou Blue, a North Carolina man was arrested in connection with the rape and murder of his then five-year old niece more than four years ago. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office says 23-year-old David Wesley Prevatte (Pre-vat) will be extradited back to North Carolina.

Saints running back Alvin Kamara is facing a battery charge after he allegedly injured someone at a Las Vegas nightclub. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police say the incident happened late Saturday afternoon, but Kamara still played in yesterday’s Pro Bowl Game in Las Vegas. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says Kamara was not charged until after the game…

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Kamara was released on a five-thousand-dollar bail and his first court appearance is this afternoon in Las Vegas.

U. S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh is in New Orleans today and Congressman Troy Carter says they are discussing the development workforces made up of Louisianans to help rebuild areas of the state when impacted by natural disasters.

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The state Office of Motor Vehicles is getting involved in the fight against human trafficking. OMV spokesman Matt Boudreaux says because motorists make stops – for gas, food, lodging or even nightlife – in which they might encounter a victim of human trafficking and tells us what signs to look for…:

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They encourage you to call 9-1-1 if you believe you see a victim.

Dean of Tulane University’s School of Social Work Patrick Bordnick says the pandemic has added more life stressors and for those who were already suffering from depression and anxiety it’s only worsened and reminds those suffering to be kind to themself.

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U. S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh is in New Orleans today meeting with state and local officials to discuss workforce development and the trillion-dollar infrastructure bill. New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter wants to highlight the need to fund organizations that assist the formally incarcerated with employment:
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Roundtable discussions at Delgado Community College will also include nonprofit leaders that focus on post-disaster workforce issues.

Two years into the pandemic, behavioral health experts warn of long term mental health impacts that COVID has made on society. Patrick Bordnick, Dean of Tulane University’s School of Social Work says they know from previous traumas there’s a high rate of substance abuse relapse under stressful events…:
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If you’ve always wanted to wear an LSU jersey with your favorite player’s name on it, David Grubb reports some historic news for fans and players…:
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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announces a feeding and carcass export ban on deer in Tensas, Franklin and Madison Parishes in response to a buck harvested in the area being diagnosed with chronic wasting disease. To see the complete declaration of emergency, go to wlf.louisiana.gov.

New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter will accompany U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh today as he meets with local leaders to discuss workforce development.
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Saints running back Alvin Kamara was arrested for battery just hours after playing in the NFL’s Pro Bowl on Sunday. Las Vegas Police said they met with someone at a hospital Saturday evening who told cops he was beaten up by Kamara at a nightclub earlier that day. Kamara is scheduled to appear in court Monday after posting $5,000 bond.

The state office of motor vehicles is kicking off a “If You Suspect, Speak” campaign with billboards aimed in the fight against human trafficking. OMV spokesman Matt Boudreaux says, if you think you’ve encountered a human trafficker and one or more victims call 888-373-7888, but do NOT intervene…:
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The billboards will be placed along the state’s busiest highways reminding travelers to report anything suspicious that could be a sign something is not right.

LSU inked a historic deal Friday which will allow Tiger fans to wear jerseys with player names in 2022 — and the players will earn money for each one sold. Cody Worsham with LSU Athletics says this is a win-win…:
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The customizable Nike jerseys will feature the name and number of every player.

The state Office of Motor Vehicles will help fight human trafficking on Louisiana roadways with a new campaign. More from Kevin Gallagher…:
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The first Louisiana case of the deadly deer sickness, chronic wasting disease, has been identified in Tensas Parish. As a result, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has imposed a feeding and carcass export ban on dear in Tensas, Franklin, and Madison Parishes. The feeding ban reduces the risk of the potential spread of CWD when deer gather around feeding sites.

Almost two years into the pandemic, behavioral health experts warn of the long-term mental health impacts that COVID has made on society. Patrick Bordnick, Dean of Tulane University’s School of Social Work says the mental consequences of the pandemic won’t go away overnight…:
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He says mental health challenges have risen 33 percent since the pandemic.

LSU is the first college football program to partner with Fanatics that will allow fans to by customizable jerseys of players, with the athletes getting paid per item. Athletic department spokesperson Cody Worsham says this makes LSU more competitive in the new world of NIL…:
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He says The Tigers voted to fully opt-in to the program in less than a day’s time.

The Las Vegas Police Department announces Saints running back Alvin Kamara has been arrested in connection to an incident at a club the night before he played in the Pro Bowl. They say the investigation began Saturday after an individual reported they had been battered by the suspect – later identified as Kamara. He was arrested Sunday evening and booked into the Clark County Detention Center.

U. S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh is in New Orleans today meeting with state and local officials to discuss workforce development and the trillion-dollar infrastructure bill. New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter says discussions with the secretary will include the need to hire locally…:
Cut 10 (09) “and rebuilding”
Roundtable discussions at Delgado Community College will also include nonprofit leaders that focus on post-disaster workforce issues.

The state Office of Motor Vehicles is getting involved in the fight against human trafficking. Called “If You Suspect, Speak!” the campaign will place billboards along the state’s busiest highways reminding travelers to report anything suspicious that could be a sign something is not right. OMV spokesman Matt Boudreaux…:
Cut 7 (15) “and report it”
The billboards will reinforce the message asking travelers to text help to 233733.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announces a feeding and carcass export ban on deer in Tensas, Franklin and Madison Parishes in response to a buck harvested in the area being diagnosed with chronic wasting disease.

LSU fans and players are about to reap the benefits of a historic agreement…:
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Even though crawfish boils are commonly associated with spring and summer, the season is already underway despite the cold. LSU AgCenter crawfish specialist Mark Shirley says farmers could use the support if you pick up a few pounds…:
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The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office says two men have been arrested for allegedly stealing then selling someone’s catalytic converter taken off a truck at a boat launch in Vinton. They say during the execution of the arrest warrant, they obtained more evidence the suspects were involved in additional catalytic converter thefts across Calcasieu Parish. Kory Moss of Sulphur and William Hawkins of Kinder were booked on theft charges and police believe more charges are likely.

Baton Rouge Police Sergeant L’Jean McKneely whose agency was also involved in a busting a catalytic converter theft ring this week says it’s hard to prevent it from happening because the equipment can be removed in a matter of minutes…:
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According to State Farm insurance, theft claims for catalytic converters rose almost 300-percent from July of 2020 to July 2021 in the US.

The state woke up to sub-freezing temperatures this morning and State Climatologist Barry Keim says you can expect the same tonight. He says keep an eye out for the Ps this weekend…:
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If you’re one of the hundreds of people who have had a catalytic converter stolen off a vehicle, you’ll be happy to hear about the bust in East Baton Rouge Parish this week. Matthew and Brooke Gibson were booked in connection to a catalytic converter theft ring and Baton Rouge Police Sergeant L’Jean McKneely says they hope to make more arrests of others associated in the operation…:
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Catalytic converter thefts have been reported from the likes of school busses and even a van used to deliver meals to people in need.

The House and Senate Governmental Affairs Committees approved new Congressional district maps similar to the current one, which means just one majority-minority district…:
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LSU has become the first school to partner with Fanatics and OneTeam to create custom jerseys of their favorite players which the student athletes will profit from under NIL. Cody Worsham with LSU Communications expects more schools will follow…:
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