4:30 PM Newscast

Food delivery service Waitr has released a top 10 list of what people order for Super Bowl Sunday. The list is unsurprisingly topped by wings, fries, and burgers. But Waitr spokesperson Whitney Savioe says at number nine, an iconic Louisiana food makes the list.

Cut 3 (07) “…in Louisiana”

Reports estimate nearly 1.3 billion chicken wings will be consumed on Sunday.

Saturday marks the 20th year Pierre C. Shadeaux will exit his hand built Cajun home in downtown New Iberia as a crowd awaits whether or not he will see his shadow. It’s a fun twist on Punxsutawney Phil’s Groundhog’s Day celebration. Zoosiana Zoo of Acadiana spokesperson Lea Loftin says unlike the Pennsylvania version, Pierre will not predict the length of winter…

Cut 6 (10) “…longer spring”

The event kicks off at 7:30 AM.

Anthony Davis addressed the media today, speaking on his trade aspirations to leave the Pelicans in favor of playing for a team with the ability to win more consistently.  Davis says he feels that it’s just the right time to leave the Big Easy.

Cut 9 (08) “…play this game.″

Accused murderer Dakota Theriot returns to Louisiana today after waiving his extradition at a court hearing in Virginia. Theriot is accused of murdering a family he lived within the Walker area, before heading to Gonzales to execute his parents.  An Advocate report earlier this week mentioned Theriot had previous mental instability and suffered from hallucinations.  Legal Analyst Tim Meche says if that’s true, it could make it less likely that the 21-year-old would be sentenced to death.

Cut 13 (12) “…penalty.”

15:30 LRN Newscast Feb 1

Accused killer Dakota Theriot declined to fight extradition back to Louisiana during a hearing in Virginia today. He faces five counts of first-degree murder for allegedly killing his parents in Ascension and three others in Livingston Parish. Legal analyst Tim Meche…
cut 14 (10) “…man suffer”
A court-appointed attorney in Virginia said that Theriot drove to Virginia so that he can hug and kiss his two aunts and grandmother goodbye.

Pelcians All-Star Forward Anthony Davis says he’s given the New Orleans franchise all that he can and it’s time to move on. Davis did not give a timetable on when he would like to be traded and didn’t provide any preferred destinations. He says if not traded this year, he’ll suit up for the Pels when his injured finger heals…
cut 11 (10) “…I get traded”
The NBA trade deadline is Thursday.

Louisiana movers and shakers in politics and business are in the nation’s capitol for Washington D.C. Mardi Gras. DC Mardi Gras King Ray Brandt says there’s a packed schedule of events
cut 27 (09) “…too make”
Brandt says both Democrats and Republicans can agree that D-C Mardi Gras is a good time.

A Cajun groundhog will give his prediction on how long Spring will be during a ceremony Saturday morning in downtown New Iberia. Jeff Palermo has the story…
Cut 2 (31) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

14:30 LrN Newscast Feb 1

Accused murderer Dakota Theriot is headed back to Louisiana today after waiving his extradition at a court hearing in Virginia. Theriot stands accused of murdering three members of a family he lived with in the Walker area, before heading to Gonzales to execute his parents, and then fleeing to Virginia. Legal Analyst Tim Meche on what happens next.
Cut 12 (12) “…death penalty.”
During his extradition hearing today, a court-appointed attorney said Theriot drove to Virginia to tell his two aunts and grandmother good-bye.

All-Star Anthony Davis explained today why he’s asked for a trade out of New Orleans. Davis says he’s given all he can to the Pelicans and the time is right for him to play elsewhere…
cut 10 (05) “….advantage of that”
The NBA trade deadline is Thursday.

It will be a unique Super Bowl Sunday in Louisiana as many will watch something other than the game, because of the blown missed pass interference call in the NFC Championship. Acadiana morning show host Fast Eddie says they’ll take some of their frustrations out with a viewing party of the Saints Super Bowl Victory over the Colts at Smitty’s Wings in Lafayette…
cut 30 (09) “….a good day”
Even Governor John Bel Edwards has said he plans on watching something on Netflix on Sunday.

Saturday in New Iberia, the Cajun groundhog gives us his prediction on whether we’ll see a short spring and a longer summer, that is if he sees his shadow during a 7:30 ceremony. Zoosiana Zoo of Acadiana Director of Marketing Lea Loftin says Pierre C Shadeaux has been accurate lately…
cut 7 (12) “…every year”

1:30 LRN Newscast Feb 1

All-Star Anthony Davis addressed the media today, speaking on his trade aspirations to leave the Pelicans in favor of playing for a team that’s a more consistent winner. Davis says he feels that it’s just the right time to leave the Big Easy.
Cut 9 (08) “…play this game.″
Davis says he didn’t give the Pelicans a list of trade destinations and he’s not sure if he’ll be traded this season or in the offseason.

Tomorrow is Groundhog Day and in downtown New Iberia on Saturday morning people will gather to find out if Pierre C Shadeaux, a nutria rat, will see his shadow. If Pierre does, that means a short spring and long summer. Zoosiana Zoo of Acadiana spokesperson Lee Loftin says the event has turned into a party…
cut 8 (09) “…music playing”
Pierre will make his spring time prediction at 7:30.

The missed pass interference call in the NFC Championship game has led several businesses to boycott Sunday’s Super Bowl. Kevin Barnhart found out what they are doing instead…
Cut 3 (28) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

There will still be Super Bowl watch parties. If you use the Waitr app to order food delivery, Whitney Savoie, says you can make sure everyone gets what they want, without one person being stuck with a monster tab by using the “Group Order” option.
Cut 4 (11) “dollar fee″

12:30 PM Newscast

Until the conclusion of the NFC Championship, many throughout Louisiana had plans of watching the Black and Gold this Sunday compete in the Big Game.  However, some sports bars and restaurants are going to make sure those plans stay intact by throwing a watch party of Super Bowl 44, where the Saints became NFL Champions. Owner of Tracy’s in New Orleans, Jeffrey Carraras says there will be plenty of activities for Who Dats that may not want to watch any football.
Cut 11 (08) “…next season starts.”
Saturday marks the 20th year Pierre C. Shadeaux will exit his hand built Cajun home in New Iberia as crowds anxiously await whether or not he will see his shadow. It’s a fun twist on Punxsutawney Phil’s Groundhog’s Day celebration. Zoosiana Zoo of Acadiana Director of Marketing Lea Loftin says unlike the Pennsylvania version, Pierre won’t be predicting the length of winter…
Cut 6 (11) “…win games”
The event kicks off at 7:30 AM.

Waitr has released a list of it’s most popular Super Bowl Sunday food choices, ahead of what is usually one of the busiest days for food delivery services.

Cut 1 (32) “I’m Matt Doyle”

11:40 LRN Sportscast February 1

Thursday night was not a good night for Louisiana college basketball teams. UL-Lafayette, ULM, La Tech and Tulane all lost. The Cajuns fell behind 17-0 and lost to Appalachian State 104-77. The Warhawks fell to Coastal Carolina 92-81. F-A-U topped Tech 69-61 and East Carolina upended Tulane 66-65.

19th ranked LSU goes after its 11th straight win tomorrow when they host the Razorbacks at 5 PM. After losing four straight SEC games, Arkansas has won its last two. Coach Will Wade says the Razorbacks are an up and coming team…
Cut 19 (20) “…better at”

It will be a unique Super Bowl Sunday in Louisiana as many will watch something other than the game, because of the blown missed pass interference call in the NFC Championship game. Acadiana morning show host Fast Eddie says they’ll take some of their frustrations out with a viewing party of the Saints Super Bowl Victory over the Colts at Smitty’s Wings in Lafayette…
cut 13 (09) “….a good day”
Even Governor John Bel Edwards has said he plans on watching something on Netflix on Sunday.

In West Monroe, they will be watching the game and rooting for hometown hero Andrew Whitworth, the veteran offensive tackle for the Rams who also starred at LSU. State Senator Mike Walsworth says Whitworth is a real leader for the West Monroe community…
cut 15 (06) “…kids”
Whitworth can become the 16th former LSU Tiger to have won both a national title and a Super Bowl.

11:30 AM Newscast

A host of Louisiana’s most powerful politicians and lobbyists are in DC this week for this year’s Washington Mardi Gras. Matt Doyle has more.

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A Shreveport woman who is accused of failing to send her two children to school for almost two years has plead guilty to improper supervision.  35 year old Fathimah Slack, admitted she failed to send her children, ages 13 & 14, to school for the entire 2017-18 school year as well as the current school year until November.  She’s been sentenced to 30 days behind bars.

 

 

Until the conclusion of the NFC Championship, many throughout Louisiana had plans of watching the Black and Gold this Sunday compete in the Big Game.  However, some sports bars and restaurants are going to make sure those plans stay intact.  In Lafayette, Fast Eddie, host of the Big Morning Show on Big 102.1 says his station has taken over Smitty’s Wings on Congress Street to watch the encounter between the Saints and the Colts from 2010.  Eddie says they are going to treat it like it’s a live game.
Cut 12 (09) “…a lot of people.”

Fast Eddie says the party will feature a referee piñata and “pin the tail on Roger Goodell.”
In North Louisiana, people will be backing the Rams as former West Monroe football standout Andrew Whitworth is competing in the big game.  Senator Mike Walsworth says he’s known Whitworth a very long time, and the general vibe of his old stomping grounds is that community is rooting for him this weekend.
Cut 14 (11) “…probably winding down.”

10:30 AM Newscast

Dakota Theriot, the man accused of killing five people last weekend in Livingston and Ascension Parish, is back in Louisiana after waiving extradition on Friday.  Theriot had fled to Virginia where he was arrested Sunday at his grandmother’s home.  Authorities have obtained a confession and he could face the death penalty on five murder charges.  Theriot reportedly showed little emotion in his first court appearance.

A new exhibit produced by the New Orleans WW2 Museum is opening in Natchitoches today. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser hopes the success of the WW2 Museum’s northern expedition to the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in Natchitoches will convince locals to take the trip south to see the rest of the institution’s wonders.

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The exhibit will open with a reception from 5 to 8pm this evening

 

Louisiana movers and shakers are temporarily migrating north for the winter for this year’s Washington Mardi Gras. The celebration started Thursday and ends Sunday, and features the governor, congressmen, and a host of lobbyists and industry leaders. DC Mardi Gras King Ray Brandt says it’s a packed schedule.

Cut 7 (09) “…to make.”

Until the conclusion of the NFC Championship, many throughout Louisiana had plans of watching the Black and Gold this Sunday compete in the Big Game.  However, some sports bars and restaurants are going to make sure those plans stay intact by throwing a watch party of Super Bowl 44, where the Saints became NFL Champions. Owner of Tracy’s in New Orleans, Jeffrey Carraras says it’ll be a party without this year’s big game.

Cut 10 (13) “…Super Bowl timeframe.”

9:30 LRN Newscast Feb 1

It will be a unique Super Bowl Sunday in Louisiana as many will watch something other than the game, because of the blown missed pass interference call in the NFC Championship. Acadiana morning show host Fast Eddie says they’ll take some of their frustrations out with a viewing party of the Saints Super Bowl Victory over the Colts at Smitty’s Wings in Lafayette…
cut 13 (09) “….a good day”
Even Governor John Bel Edwards has said he plans on watching something on Netflix on Sunday.

Those who know former West Monroe and LSU star Andrew Whitworth will have a good time watching the veteran offensive tackle play in the Super Bowl on Sunday for the first time in his 13-year NFL career. West Monroe Senator Mike Walsworth understands Saints fans are not rooting for the Rams, but at least root for Whitworth…
cut 16 (06) “….did something wrong”

Fat Tuesday is not until early March, but in the nation’s capital the carnival season reaches its peak this weekend for Washington D-C Mardi Gras. D-C Mardi Gras King Ray Brandt says the big party is something both Republicans and Democrats agree to attend and he hopes that in the meetings that surround the event common ground can be reached…
cut 9 (09) “…them out”
The celebration is also a chance to raise money, Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards and Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry have both held fundraisers during this week.

A new World War Two exhibit opens today at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum in Natchitoches. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says it explores the state’s contributions to the war’s effort…
cut 5 (07) “…worth seeing”
An estimated 280-thousand Louisiana residents served in the Armed forces and contributed to victory in World War Two.

8:30 LRN Newscast Feb 1

Many in Louisiana have plans to do or watch something other than Sunday’s Super Bowl between the Rams and Patriots. In New Orleans, the owner of Tracey’s says they’ll replay the Saints win over the Colts in Super Bowl 44 on their big screens and they’ll have other activities as well…
cut 11 (11) “…next season starts”
Even Governor John Bel Edwards said he’ll probably look for something on Netflix to watch on Sunday.

But in West Monroe, there will be a strong contingent of fans watching to see if hometown hero Andrew Whitworth can win a Lombardi Trophy for the Rams. State Senator Mike Walsworth…
cut 14 (11) “…probably winding down”
Whitworth is in his 13th season and didn’t win his first playoff game until this year.

A host of Louisiana’s most powerful politicians and lobbyists are in DC this week for this year’s Washington Mardi Gras. Matt Doyle has more.
Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

A Shreveport woman has been sentenced to 30 days in jail after failing to send her children to school for nearly two years. 35-year-old Fathimah Slack has pleaded guilty to improper supervision after she admitted that her 13 and 14-year-old kids were allowed to play hooky for more than a year and a half. The teenagers are now in the custody of a family member.