There have been upsets galore in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament and LSU will try to pull off another one tonight as the eighth-seeded Tigers face top-seeded Michigan at 6:10. The Wolverines have a big front line led by seven-foot-one freshman Hunter Dickinson. Darius Days leads LSU in double-doubles and says rebounding will be critical tonight…
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Michigan is also a good three-point shooting team as they are shooting 39-percent from three-point land.

The Pelicans are off tonight after picking up a five-point win at Denver yesterday. Tomorrow, the Pels will host the Lakers, who are without LeBron James and Anthony Davis because of injuries.

The Saints will not raise season ticket prices in 2021 and the league announces they will have prospects and fans in attendance for the NFL draft in Cleveland.

After dropping two of three to Mississippi State this past weekend, the LSU baseball team fell three more spots to number 22 in the latest D-1 baseball poll. Weather permitting, the Tigers will visit Tulane tomorrow. The Green Wave were swept by Louisiana Tech. The Bulldogs have won five in a row and they’ve landed in the D-1 baseball poll as they are ranked 23rd.

La Tech junior left-hander Jonathan Fincher was named co-Conference USA Pitcher of the Week after throwing a complete game, one-hit shutout against the Green Wave on Friday. Fincher lowered his ERA to 1.50.

Northwestern State sophomore right-hander Levi David has been named Southland Conference Pitcher of the Week. He struck out a career-high 12 Sam Houson batters in a win on Saturday.

The Demons are 4-and-4 in the Southland and in the middle of the pack of the conference standings. McNeese leads the league with a 6-and-1 conference record, followed by UNO and Nicholls who are both six and two.

New Orleans State Senators Karen Carter Peterson and Troy Carter advance to the runoff in the special election for the 2^nd Congressional District. Matt Doyle has more.

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The LSU Tigers enter the second round of the NCAA basketball tournament. March Madness has the Tigers facing off with Michigan Wolverines in Indianapolis at 6:10 this evening. The winner will face off with either Florida State or Colorado in the Sweet 16.

Over 10,000 Louisianans are now believed to have died from COVID-19 as of today’s Department of Health report Despite that grim milestone, there are signs of hope. As of today, over a million Louisianans have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Governor John Bel Edwards.

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Republican Julia Letlow will be the next Congresswoman for the 5^th Congressional District after her overwhelming primary win Saturday. Letlow is the mother to two young children, and the widow of Luke Letlow, who was set to be the district’s next Congressman before his shocking death from COVID late last year. Letlow says her kids were with her Saturday night as the results came in.

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As of today’s Department of Health update, more than 10,000 Louisianans are reported to have died from COVID-19. Early on in the pandemic, there was widespread misinformation calling COVID-19 no worse than the common flu. Governor Edwards says that’s been completely debunked.

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But on the bright side, today Louisiana crossed the one million mark for people who’ve received at least one vaccine dose.

Bad weather is on the way starting tomorrow. Christopher Bannon with the National Weather Service in New Orleans says a flash flood risk exists both tomorrow and Wednesday for southeast Louisiana as a cold front stall over the area

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We’ve got a runoff in the hotly contested race for the 2^nd Congressional District between New Orleans State Senators Karen Carter Peterson and Troy Carter. Carter secured 36 percent and Peterson won 23 percent while Baton Rouge activist Gary Chambers surprised many by nearly upsetting Peterson and winning 21 percent. JMC Analytics Publisher John Couvillon says one peculiar thing to note about the race: Peterson took third place in her home district…

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The runoff is set for April 24^th.

But there won’t be a runoff in the 5^th district after Julia Letlow won outright Saturday with 65 percent of the vote. The seat was previously won by her husband Luke Letlow, who passed away from COVID in December before being sworn in…

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Over 10,000 Louisianans are now believed to have died from COVID-19 as of today’s Department of Health report. The first reported COVID-19 death in Louisiana occurred on March 14^th, 2020. Governor Edwards says it’s a grim reminder of just how deadly the pandemic has been.

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The special election for the 5^th Congressional District is over with Julia Letlow cruising to a 65 percent win. Letlow ran after her husband, who was set to become the district’s next congressman, died of COVID-19. One of Letlow’s opponents ran for the seat out of concern she wouldn’t have time for her two young children. Letlow says women have been juggling for centuries and she’s just following the lead of other women who have gone before her.

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New Orleans Democratic State Senators Troy Carter and Karen Carter Peterson advance to the runoff for the 2^nd District Congressional District special election. Baton Rouge activist Gary Chambers nearly made the runoff at 21 percent. JMC Analytics Publisher John Couvillon says Carter is the favorite, but…

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Total turnout was 18 percent

It’s a nice day today, but get ready for some wet weather starting tomorrow.  Christopher Bannon with the National Weather Service in New Orleans says southeast Louisiana could see several inches of rain Tuesday through Thursday.

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Louisiana has hit another grim milestone from the coronavirus pandemic. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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On a more positive note, the state did cross the million vaccine milestone. One million 55,000 Louisianans have now received at least one dose of a COVID vaccine and over 600,000 have completed their full series be that two doses of Moderna and Pfizer or one dose of Johnson and Johnson.

New Orleans Senators Karen Carter Peterson and Troy Carter advance to the runoff for the 2^nd congressional district, an election that will be held a month from now. Carter seems to have the edge, having won 36 percent in the primary while Peterson secured 23 percent. MC Analytics Publisher John Couvillon says one interesting thing to note is that Peterson came in third place in her own Senate district…

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Baton Rouge activist Gary Chambers nearly made the runoff at 21 percent.

Republican Julia Letlow will be the next Congresswoman for the 5^th Congressional District after her overwhelming primary win Saturday. Letlow is the mother to two young children, and the widow of Luke Letlow, who was set to be the district’s next Congressman before his shocking death from COVID late last year. Letlow says her kids were with her Saturday night as the results came in.

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Republican Julia Letlow overwhelmingly wins the special election for the fifth congressional district with 65-percent of the vote. The seat was previously won by her husband Luke Letlow, who passed away from COVID in December before being sworn in. She says winning is the honor of a lifetime especially in the district she calls home.

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The special election for the 2^nd Congressional District will be a runoff between Karen Carter Peterson and Troy Carter.  Gary Chambers came in third with 21-percent of the vote. Republican candidates combined for 16 percent of the vote. JMC Analytics Publisher John Couvillon says for Carter, along with a Chambers endorsement this is the second biggest factor that will impact the runoff.

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Attorney General Jeff Landry joins other Republican AG’s in opposing an aspect of the recently passed Biden Stimulus Bill that blocks states from enacting tax cuts. Matt Doyle has more.

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The state has surpassed 10, 000 deaths from COVID today at 10,030.

The special election for the 2^nd Congressional District is headed to a runoff between New Orleans State Senators Karen Carter Peterson and Troy Carter. Carter won 36 percent to Peterson’s 23 percent. Baton Rouge activist Gary Chambers nearly made the runoff at 21 percent. JMC Analytics Publisher John Couvillon says Carter is the favorite, but…

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Republican candidates combined for 16 percent of the vote.

21 Republican attorneys general including Jeff Landry sign a letter opposing the Biden Stimulus Bill’s mandate that states that accept relief money cannot cut taxes for years to come. Governor Edwards says he will be accepting the funds and wasn’t planning on passing any tax reforms that weren’t revenue-neutral anyway…

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Essential workers are now eligible to be vaccinated in Louisiana. Brooke Thorington talks with a physician about what it means for front-line employees

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LSU plays in the second round of the NCAA tournament this evening hoping for an upset of top-seeded Michigan. The Tigers routed St. Bonaventure Saturday 76-61 and Michigan is coming off a near 20 point blowout of Texas Southern. Tip-off is set for 6:10 PM

Essential workers can get the COVID vaccine starting today. That means grocery store employees, restaurant workers, bank tellers, postal workers, and a lot more individuals can get vaccinated. Some argue essential workers should have received higher priority. Tulane Epidemiologist Doctor Susan Hassig agrees.
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The Louisiana Lottery estimates they will end their fiscal year at the end of June, the most profitable in their 30-year history, and transfer $190 million to the state for K-12 education. Lottery spokesperson Kim Chopin says the Lottery was extremely lucky that their retailers, grocery and convenience stores, remained open throughout 2020. Allowing them to entertain consumers.

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Attorney General Jeff Landry joins other Republican AG’s in opposing an aspect of the recently passed Biden Stimulus Bill that blocks states from enacting tax cuts. Matt Doyle has more.

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The Oregon State University Board of Trustees is set to meet again tomorrow to discuss the future employment of former LSU leader F King Alexander, who is the O-S-U president. The Board has already placed Alexander on probation as a result of failing to handle sexual misconduct cases while he led LSU. There’s a possibility the Board could fire him after tomorrow’s meeting.

Starting today essential workers can be vaccinated. Tulane Epidemiologist Dr. Susan Hassig says this is a very important step in mitigating the pandemic and giving those who have kept things running the best protection from COVID.
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Those who work in food service, manufacturing, postal, and grocery store workers are among the group that’s now eligible for the vaccine.

Julia Letlow won the special election to serve as a U-S Representative for Louisiana’s Fifth Congressional District. Her husband Luke Letlow was set to serve the 5th District but died from COVID. Julia Letlow told KNOE-TV that her time on the campaign trail has helped her process the tragedy…
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Democrat Candy Christophe finished a distant second.

The Louisiana Lottery estimates this fiscal year, which ends in June, will be the most profitable in its 30-year history. Lottery spokesperson Kim Chopin says they are projected to transfer over $190-million to the state for K-12 public education.
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Chopin says the Lottery was extremely lucky that their retailers, grocery and convenience stores, remained open during 2020.

The American Rescue Act, which was recently approved in Congress, has a provision that restricts states from cutting taxes as the one-point-nine trillion-dollar legislation contains 350-billion dollars in assistance for states. Solicitor General in the Louisiana Attorney General’s office, Liz Murrill, says the mandate is unlawful and unconstitutional…
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Governor Edwards says he has no problem with the requirement as he believes any tax reform legislation approved by the legislature should be revenue-neutral.

Essential workers can get the COVID vaccine starting today. That means grocery store employees, restaurant workers, bank tellers, postal workers, and a lot more individuals can get vaccinated. Some argue essential workers should have received higher priority. Tulane Epidemiologist Doctor Susan Hassig agrees.
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Republican Julia Letlow won the special election for the 5th Congressional District without the need of a runoff. Letlow garnered 65-percent of the vote. The election was needed after Julia’s husband, Congressman-elect Luke Letlow, died from COVID-19 complications days before he was set to be sworn in. Julia Letlow told KNOE-TV it’s been an emotional four months…
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Louisiana Lottery officials say they will be able to transfer over 190-million dollars to K-through-12 public education this fiscal year as the agency is experiencing its most profitable year in its 30-year history. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Kim Chopin says the pandemic has led to higher ticket sales and in June the state legislature allowed them to put more money into prizes…
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If LSU wants to keep playing in the NCAA Tournament, they will need to beat top-seeded Michigan tonight. The Tigers have struggled at times to rebound the basketball and LSU Forward Darius Days says that will be a key tonight against a big Michigan team…
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Tip off is at 6:10 PM.