LaToya Cantrell will be sworn in as New Orleans’ first female mayor in the city’s 300-year history today. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says Cantrell will have three big challenges right out of the gate that need to be addressed….
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During the campaign, Cantrell was accused of misusing the city’s credit card as a city councilwoman. Attorney General Jeff Landry says the investigation is ongoing. Cantrell’s office has denied any wrongdoing.

A one-month-old and eight-year-old were killed in a two vehicle wreck last night on Interstate 10 near Sorrento. The driver of the other vehicle, 47-year-old Stephen Daigle of Gonzales was arrested and charged with negligent homicide, negligent injuring and reckless operation. The victims were from Houston.

KTBS reports a man had his legs severed by a train last night in Shreveport. The TV station says they’ve learned the victim was sleeping on the tracks.

A new study finds that what you wear to work has a big impact on your chances of getting that big promotion. 80 percent of managers and 86 percent of workers feel that clothing affects your promotion chances. OfficeTeam District President Brandi Britton says the old adage is still true…
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College football attendance has dropped four straight years nationwide, but LSU officials says they’ve only seen a one percent drop in non-renewals for season tickets this year. Despite not having a 10-win season since 2013, Tiger fans are not giving up their season tickets. Tiger Athletic Foundation President Rick Perry says if anything, tickets are becoming even more sought after.
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Former City Councilwoman LaToya Cantrell will be sworn in as New Orleans’ first female mayor today. Don Molino has the story.
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A 4.6 magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday morning, about 120 miles southeast of Grand Isle. According to the Richter Scale, a 4.6 magnitude earthquake is consdidered light. There have been no reports that anyone felt anything in southeast Louisiana.

The regular session must end in 28 days, but Governor Edwards is pushing lawmakers to end it early, so they can address a 648-million dollar revenue shortfall in a special session. A significant bill dealing with riverboat gaming and a constitutional amendment that would require unanimous jury verdicts in criminal trials are still being considered. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says there’s a chance that legislation stalls as the clock ticks down.
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A survey finds most managers and workers believe dressing well can improve your chances of getting a promotion. But Office Team President Brandi Britton says the definition of dressing up has loosened as work attire rules have changed…
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LaToya Cantrell will be sworn in today as mayor of New Orleans after eight years of Mitch Landrieu holding the reigns. Political Analyst Clancy DuBos says the former city council woman’s leadership style is more of mystery than her predecessor…
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Once Cantrell is sworn in, Louisiana’s three largest cities will be led by black female Democrats.

It still remains to be seen if legislators will end the regular session early, so they can address a 648-million dollar budget shortfall in a special session. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says bills that have nothing to do with the budget are close to final passage, so the regular session could end in a couple of weeks…
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A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was reported Sunday morning about 120 miles southeast of Grand Isle in the Gulf of Mexico. The quake did not create a tsunami threat.

A study from Office Team has found men take three minutes a day longer to get dressed for work than women…
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That’s Office Team President Brandi Britton, who says the study revealed that the old gendered stereotype that women take longer to get ready than men might be dead wrong.

Gasoline prices remain flat in Louisiana. According to Triple-A, the statewide average for regular gasoline has remained at $2.54 a gallon.

15 thousand pounds of crawfish will be devoured starting today and running through the weekend at the Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival. Jeff Palermo the scoop.

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Anthony Davis was massive in last night’s 119-100 win over the Warriors, with 33 points and 18 rebounds, leading the team in both categories, and it wasn’t just his play on the court that led the team, it was his message off the court before the game.

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Sunday’s game 4 tips off at 2:30.

The state posted the slowest gross domestic product growth in the nation in 2017 at minus-point-two-percent. It’s the second straight year Louisiana had a decline in the real G-D-P, but Louisiana’s Gross Domestic Product Growth for the fourth quarter of 2017 was two-point-two-percent, which could be a positive sign.  LSU Economist Doctor Loren Scott credits the industrial expansion boom that’s ongoing in Lake Charles and Baton Rouge

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Louisiana has been given full control of Red Snapper waters from the feds for the 2018 and 2019 seasons, but Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Biologist Harry Blanchet says you might not want to try your luck in federal waters this year.

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Louisiana has been given full control of Red Snapper waters from the feds for the 2018 and 2019 seasons. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Biologist Harry Blanchet says that’s great news for bayou sportsmen.

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This year’s season will kick off Friday, May 25^th

The Pelicans prevailed over the Warriors in a huge 119-100 victory, bringing the series to 2-1 and guaranteeing they’ll have another crack at the champs in Oakland next week. There were questions heading into the game about whether or not New Orleans should keep playing at their same break neck pace. Many fans argued that you can’t beat Golden State at their own game, but Point Guard Jrue Holiday says grit and grind just isn’t their style.

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Game four tips off at the smoothie king at 2:30 Sunday.

The state posted the slowest gross domestic product growth in the nation in 2017 at minus-point-two-percent. It’s the second straight year Louisiana had a decline in the real G-D-P. LSU Economist Doctor Loren Scott says  the downturn in the oil and gas industry has bottomed out, which is good for Louisiana’s economy. He says the next big threat is the potential of higher taxes on businesses as legislators scramble to fix a 648-million dollar budget hole

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The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival is expecting over 30-thousand people at this weekend’s massive festival just outside Lafayette. But it’s not just the usual boiled affair. Festival Spokesperson Angelique Bernard says its so much more.

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30 Cajun zydeco bands will be playing on three different stages.

Good news for Louisiana Anglers, the feds have given control of Red Snapper waters to the state for the 2018 and 2019 seasons. Don Molino has more.

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The Pelicans take one from the reigning champions winning last night’s game against the Warriors three 119-100, bringing the series to 2-1. The Pels kept Golden State under 30 percent from 3, and under 40 percent as a whole in a dominating defensive showing. Davis says a change in mindset did wonders for the underdogs.

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The state posted the slowest gross domestic product growth in the nation in 2017 at minus-point-two-percent. It’s the second straight year Louisiana had a decline in the real G-D-P. LSU Economist Doctor Loren Scott says Louisiana is coming off a 28-month recession that ended in the final quarter of 2017

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Scott says the downturn in the oil and gas industry has bottomed out, which is good for Louisiana’s economy.

The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival is expecting over 30-thousand people at this weekend’s massive festival just outside Lafayette. Festival Spokesperson Angelique Bernard says an unbelievable amount of mudbugs will be consumed.

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Bernard says over Cajun and zydeco 30 bands will be in attendance.

The Pelicans thrashed the warriors at home 119-100 in their first home game of the western conference semi finals, bringing the series against the resigning champs to 2-1. That means no matter what, New Orleans has booked a ticket back to California to keep the series alive. The Brow was massive in the game, with 33 points and 18 rebounds, leading the team in both categories. But Davis didn’t just lead the team on the boxscore, reports say he roused New Orleans before the game with a simple message, “We’re not losing this game”.

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Game four tips off at 2:30 tomorrow, with game five in Oakland on Tuesday at 9:30.

And today is the Kentucky Derby. The owner of the Pelicans and Saints, Gayle Benson, has a horse in the race. Lone Sailor is one of the biggest long shots to win.  The jockey will be James Graham and the horse drew the eighth post.

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The LSU baseball team blew another late game lead as they fell to 4^th ranked Arkansas 5-4 in the opening game of a three-game set. The Tigers led 4-2 in the eighth inning, but they gave up three runs in the eighth inning as Nick Bush was charged with his first loss of the season. LSU is now 10-12 in the SEC.

The Ragin Cajuns clobbered 15^th ranked Coastal Carolina 12-6. Colten Schmidt gave up just one run over eight innings and struck out nine to get the win. Kellon Fontenot’s three-run homer in the fifth busted the game wide open.

Georgia State and ULM was rained out. Louisiana Tech played and lost to Middle Tennessee 6-4, Texas Southern trounced Grambling eight to one.

Sam Houston State over Southeastern five to three…McNeese fell to Texas A-and-M Corpus Christi nine to four, UNO split a doubleheader with Houston Baptist and Northwestern and Nicholls had their games rained out.

Good news for Louisiana Anglers, the feds have given control of Red Snapper waters to the state for the 2018 and 2019 seasons. Don Molino has more.

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The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival is expecting over 30-thousand people at this weekend’s massive festival just outside Lafayette. Festival Spokesperson Angelique Bernard says an unbelievable amount of mudbugs will be consumed.

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The festival started today.

The chemical fire has been distinguished at Flowchem in Duson and evacuated residents were allowed back into their homes Friday morning. The massive blaze shutdown I-10 on Thursday, but it’s has since re-opened. State Police spokesperson Brooks David says investigators still don’t know what caused the blaze

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David says given the size of the fire, it’s amazing no one was injured.

The state posted the slowest gross domestic product growth in the nation in 2017 at minus-point-two-percent. It’s the second straight year Louisiana had a decline in the real G-D-P. LSU Economist Doctor Loren Scott says Louisiana is coming off a 28-month recession that ended in the final quarter of 2017

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Louisiana’s Gross Domestic Product Growth in 2017 was the lowest in the nation at minus-point-two-percent in 2017. That’s according to new data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. But the state’s G-D-P for the fourth quarter of 2017 was two-point-two percent. Scott credits the industrial expansion boom ongoing in Lake Charles and Baton Rouge…
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Scott says the state’s 28-month recession ended at the end of 2017.

The chemical fire has been distinguished at Flowchem in Duson and evacuated residents were allowed back into their homes today. State Police spokesperson Brooks David says investigators still don’t know what caused the blaze
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No injuries were reported.

15 thousand pounds of crawfish will be devoured starting today and running through the weekend at the Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival. Jeff Palermo the scoop.
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Caddo Parish native Johnnie Cochran Senior will be laid to rest tomorrow. He’s the father of Johnnie Cochran Junior who was one of the lead attorneys in the defense of O-J Simpson in the brutal murders of Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman. Senior lived to be 101 years old and even though he lived in California he regularly visited Shreveport.

The state posted the slowest gross domestic product growth in the nation in 2017 at minus-point-two-percent. It’s the second straight year Louisiana had a decline in the real G-D-P. LSU Economist Doctor Loren Scott says it’s not surprising since Louisiana is coming off a 28-month recession that ended in the final quarter of 2017…
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Lousiaina’s G-D-P in the fourth quarter of 2017 was two-point-two-percent, so Scott hopefully that’s a sign of good things to come.

The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival is expecting 30 to 35 thousand people to attend this weekend’s massive festival just outside Lafayette. Festival Spokesperson Angelique Bernard says an unbelievable amount of mudbugs will be consumed over the three days.
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There are also over 30 zydeco bands scheduled to play throughout the festival that starts today.

Good news for Anglers as the feds have given Louisiana control of Red Snapper fishing in state and federal waters for the 2018 and 2019 seasons. Don Molino has more.
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It’s a big sports weekend in Louisiana. Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinal playoff series between the Pelicans and the Warriors is tonight in the Smoothie King Center. Golden State leads two games to none. LSU and UL Lafayette baseball both host nationally ranked teams and Gayle Benson has a horse running in tomorrow’s Kentucky Derby. Lone Sailor is considered a long shot.