The state fire marshal’s office says two are dead after a house fire in Madisonville. Fire Marshal Butch Browning says the initial investigation shows the fire was caused by an out-door heating element which was improperly used in the house…

Cut 5  (09) “the tank.”

Another person was taken to a local hospital for treatment a fourth person escaped without being harmed.

Thibodaux Police say they arrested a man for allegedly stealing items from where he worked in exchange for drugs. After an internal investigation, the store contacted police. Police Department spokesman David Melancon (Ma-law-son) says the investigation found that 28-year-old Trevor Theriot stole baby formula and exchanged it for Norco pills. He also admitted to other thefts…

Cut 14 (11) “relationship with.”

Theriot is charged with Organized Retail Theft, Possession of Heroin and Possession of Suboxone.

Louisiana is set to see the first severe weather event this spring. There is a greater risk in North Louisiana as a strong cold front moves south this weekend. This all comes on the heels of flooding rains that has left the Red and Ouachita rivers well above flood stage.  State Climatologist Barry Keim says severe storms can’t be ruled out…

Cut 9 (09) “risk category.”

Police have arrested a man they believe is responsible for killing cattle in Port Barre. 20-year-old Jameson Lagrange was arrested by the Louisiana Livestock Brand Commission on four counts of aggravated cruelty to animals after allegedly killing one cow and three calves.

The state fire marshal’s office says two are dead after a fire in Madisonville. Fire Marshal Butch Browning says they believe the fire was caused by a propane tank with an outdoor heating element attached. Browning says when first responders arrived at the scene the fire had already taken it’s toll.

Cut 3 (11) “the age of 50.”

The National Weather Service is predicting strong to severe weather this weekend through most of Louisiana. After breaking records in rainfall last month, the Red, Mississippi and Ouachita Rivers in North and Central Louisiana are swollen and still above flood stage. State Climatologist Barry Keim says this is the last thing residents along those waterways want to see…

Cut 10 (07) “watch on.”

Baton Rouge Senator Dan Claitor wants to settle the argument over whether voters should have the opportunity to elect someone who is over 70 years old.  Claitor has filed a constitutional amendment that would allow a person over the age of 70 to be elected as a judge. He‘s filed the two pieces of legislation so the legislature can have an open discussion on whether elderly residents should be elected to pubic office…

Cut 8 (08) “about it.”

New Orleans Democrat Senator Troy Carter has filed a bill to raise the state minimum hourly wage to $9.50 for businesses with more than 50 employees by August 2019. 18 states started the year with increased wages and an additional 19 states adopted higher wages in 2017. Carter says in light of WalMart’s recent announcement of employee bonuses and Target raising their minimum wage, it’s time for Louisiana to step up…

Cut 13 (11)  “been before.”

Baton Rouge Senator Dan Claitor is submitting two bills to settle the argument if persons over the age of 70 can run for statewide office. Jeff Palermo has more…

Cut 2 (32) “I’m Jeff Palermo.”

US Representative Clay Higgins is proposing two bills aimed at investigating and improving the quality of law enforcement protection at public schools. After the revelation that the school resource officer present at the Florida shooting fled, Higgins says it’s time to reevaluate just who is charged with protecting students.

Cut 4  (08) “the schools” 

People looking to eat healthy might be surprised to find out one of their best bets might be a crawfish boil. Not counting drinks, the boiled corn, potatoes, and crawfish comes out to a pretty balanced, low calorie meal. Nationally regarded Baton Rouge chef Holly Clegg says the mudbug is the perfect lean meat.

Clegg says crawfish is its own little multi vitamin.

Cut 11 (08) “you also.”

New Orleans Democrat Senator Troy Carter has filed a bill to raise the state minimum hourly wage to $9.50 for businesses with more than 50 employees by August 2019. 18 states started the year with increased wages and an additional 19 states adopted higher wages in 2017. Carter’s push to raise the wage in prior sessions have failed and he’s urging lawmakers to ask themselves one simple question…

Cut 14 (09) “not doable.”

It’s a short stay in St. Louis for the LSU men’s basketball team as they were bounced out of the SEC tournament by Mississippi State after one game. The Bulldogs held on for an 80-77 win over the Tigers. State built a 19 point lead as they hit a season high 10 three-pointers. But LSU got back into the game thanks to Tremont Waters 28 points and six assists. The loss drops LSU’s record to 17-14 and they’ll find out on Sunday night if that’s good enough to get in the NIT.

Louisiana Tech’s season is done after a 62-58 loss in the Conference USA Tournament. Temple topped Tulane 82-77 to end the Green Wave’s season. Sam Houston State eliminated UNO from the Southland Tournament 85-63.

Anthony Davis is listed doubtful for tonight’s game against Washington at the Smoothie King Center. A-D rolled his ankle in Wednesday’s win over Sacramento. The Pels go after their 11^th straight win tonight. Tip off is at 7 PM.

LSU hosts Hawaii for a weekend series beginning tonight at Alex Box Stadium. It’s the final non-conference series for the Tigers, before they begin SEC play next weekend versus Missouri. Coach Paul Mainieri says his team needs to tighten up in the field, defense cost them the ball game versus UL Lafayette on Wednesday. He also is still massaging the mound.

Cut 18 (18) “…bull pen (x2)”

First pitch is at 7 PM.

Spring football begins Sunday for the LSU Tigers. Head Coach Ed Orgeron says all three quarterbacks, Myles Brennan, Justin McMillian, and Lowell Narcisse will get equal opportunity to try and win the job. Soon to be senior Nic Brosette starts Spring as the number one tailback. The spring football game is April 21^st.

People looking to eat healthy might be surprised to find out one of their best bets might be a crawfish boil. Not counting cocktails, corn, and potatoes… crawfish comes out to a pretty balanced, low calorie meal. Nationally regarded Baton Rouge chef Holly Clegg says the mudbug is the perfect lean meat. Clegg says don’t blame the crawfish’s calories if you fry it or cover it in cream, and she says at a boil, the only downside might be what you put in your mix.

Cut 12 (09) “healthy option”

She says ounce for ounce boiled crawfish has half the calories of roasted skinless chicken breast.

Baton Rouge Senator Dan Claitor wants to settle the argument over whether voters should have the opportunity to elect someone who is over 70 years old.

Claitor says he has heard some opposition from long time legislators about the constitutional amendment that would make individual over the age of 70 ineligible to run for the legislative…

Cut 9 (07)  “know it.”

The Florida school shooting is inspiring two school safety bills from a Louisiana US Representative. Matt Doyle reports.

Cut 1 (28) “I’m Matt Doyle”

New Orleans Democrat Senator Troy Carter has filed a bill to raise the state minimum hourly wage to $9.50 for businesses with more than 50 employees by August 2019. 18 states started the year with increased wages and an additional 19 states adopted higher wages in 2017.

Louisiana has never had a state minimum wage and business groups have been successful in the past to squash the idea.

Dawn Starns with the Louisiana National Federation of Independent Businesses says to look at the example of other cities and states that have adopted higher minimum wages.

Starns says raising the minimum wage is not enough to help the working poor and the legislature needs to focus more on programs that will truly change their lives for the better…

Cut 16 (09) “them opportunities.”

Louisiana isn’t really known for its healthy food, but you might be surprised to find one of our favorite local delicacies is actually pretty good for you. Kelley Ray has more.

Cut 3 (32) “I’m Kelley Ray.”

Baton Rouge Senator Dan Claitor wants to settle the argument over whether voters should have the opportunity to elect someone who is over 70 years old.

Claitor has filed a constitutional amendment that would allow a person over the age of 70 to be elected as a judge. He‘s filed the two pieces of legislation so the legislature can have an open discussion on whether elderly residents should be elected to pubic office…

Cut 8 (08) “about it.”

New Orleans Democrat Senator Troy Carter has filed a bill to raise the state minimum hourly wage to $9.50 for businesses with more than 50 employees by August 2019. 18 states started the year with increased wages and an additional 19 states adopted higher wages in 2017… Carter says in light of WalMart’s recent announcement of employee bonuses and Target raising their minimum wage, it’s time for Louisiana to step up…… Louisiana has never had a state minimum wage and business groups have been successful in the past to squash the idea. Dawn Starns with the Louisiana National Federation of Independent Businesses says to look at the example of other cities and states that have adopted higher minimum wages.  It has only hurt their economy…

Cut 15 (08) “that happened”

US Representative Clay Higgins is proposing two bills aimed at investigating and improving the quality of law enforcement protection at public schools. After the revelation that the school resource officer present at the Florida shooting fled, Higgins says the bill would give policymakers a comprehensive look at just how schools are being secured.

Cut 5  (12)  “not available.”

Baton Rouge Senator Dan Claitor is submitting two bills to settle the argument if persons over the age of 70 can run for statewide office. Jeff Palermo has more…

Cut 2 (32) “I’m Jeff Palermo.”

US Representative Clay Higgins is proposing two bills aimed at investigating and improving the quality of law enforcement protection at public schools. After the revelation that the school resource officer present at the Florida shooting fled, Higgins says it’s time to reevaluate just who is charged with protecting students.

Cut 4  (08) “the schools” 

People looking to eat healthy might be surprised to find out one of their best bets might be a crawfish boil. Not counting drinks, the boiled corn, potatoes, and crawfish comes out to a pretty balanced, low calorie meal. Nationally regarded Baton Rouge chef Holly Clegg says the mudbug is the perfect lean meat.

Clegg says crawfish is its own little multi vitamin.

Cut 11 (08) “you also.”

New Orleans Democrat Senator Troy Carter has filed a bill to raise the state minimum hourly wage to $9.50 for businesses with more than 50 employees by August 2019. 18 states started the year with increased wages and an additional 19 states adopted higher wages in 2017. Carter’s push to raise the wage in prior sessions have failed and he’s urging lawmakers to ask themselves one simple question…

Cut 14 (09) “not doable.”

The Florida school shooting is inspiring two school safety bills from a Louisiana US Representative. Matt Doyle reports.

Cut 1 (28) “I’m Matt Doyle”

Baton Rouge Senator Dan Claitor wants to settle the argument over whether voters should have the opportunity to elect someone who is over 70 years old. State judges are not allowed to be elected after the age of 70 and Claitor has proposed a constitutional amendment that prohibits a person over the age of 70 from running for a statewide positon or the legislature…

Cut 7 (08)  “of it.”

People looking to eat healthy might be surprised to find out one of their best bets might be a crawfish boil. Not counting drinks, the boiled corn, potatoes, and crawfish comes out to a pretty balanced, low calorie meal. Nationally regarded Baton Rouge chef Holly Clegg says the mudbug is the perfect lean meat.

Cut 10 (09) “of protein.” (2X)

New Orleans Democrat Senator Troy Carter has filed a bill to raise the state minimum hourly wage to $9.50 for businesses with more than 50 employees by August 2019. 18 states started the year with increased wages and an additional 19 states adopted higher wages in 2017. Carter says in light of WalMart’s recent announcement of employee bonuses and Target raising their minimum wage, it’s time for Louisiana to step up…

Cut 13 (11)  “been before.”

The Florida school shooting is inspiring two school safety bills from a Louisiana US Representative. Matt Doyle reports.

Cut 1 (28) “I’m Matt Doyle”

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Baton Rouge Senator Dan Claitor is submitting two bills to settle the argument if persons over the age of 70 can run for statewide office. Jeff Palermo has more…

Cut 2 (32) “I’m Jeff Palermo.”

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Louisiana isn’t really known for its healthy food, but you might be surprised to find one of our favorite local delicacies is actually pretty good for you. Kelley Ray has more.

Cut 3 (32) “I’m Kelley Ray.”

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US Representative Clay Higgins is proposing two bills aimed at investigating and improving the quality of law enforcement protection at public schools. After the revelation that the school resource officer present at the Florida shooting fled, Higgins says it’s time to reevaluate just who is charged with protecting students.

Cut 4  (08) “the schools” 

Higgins says the bill would give policymakers a comprehensive look at just how schools are being secured.

Cut 5  (12)  “not available.”

His second bill would establish national training standards for school resource officers. Higgins says the Florida shooting made it clear that public schools are just not safe enough.

Cut 6 (09)  “in America”

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Baton Rouge Senator Dan Claitor wants to settle the argument over whether voters should have the opportunity to elect someone who is over 70 years old. State judges are not allowed to be elected after the age of 70 and Claitor has proposed a constitutional amendment that prohibits a person over the age of 70 from running for a statewide positon or the legislature…

Cut 7 (08)  “of it.”

Claitor also has also filed a constitutional amendment that would allow a person over the age of 70 to be elected as a judge. He‘s filed the two pieces of legislation so the legislature can have an open discussion on whether elderly residents should be elected to pubic office…

Cut 8 (08) “about it.”

Claitor says he has heard some opposition from long time legislators about the constitutional amendment that would make individual over the age of 70 ineligible to run for the legislative…

Cut 9 (07)  “know it.”

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People looking to eat healthy might be surprised to find out one of their best bets might be a crawfish boil. Not counting drinks, the boiled corn, potatoes, and crawfish comes out to a pretty balanced, low calorie meal. Nationally regarded Baton Rouge chef Holly Clegg says the mudbug is the perfect lean meat.

Cut 10 (09) “of protein.” (2X)

Clegg says crawfish is its own little multi vitamin.

Cut 11 (08) “you also.”

Clegg says don’t blame the crawfish’s calories if you fry it or cover it in cream, and she says at a boil, the only downside might be what you put in your mix.

Target and Walmart are putting more cash in their employees pockets. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (31) “I’m Jeff Palermo”.

Thibodaux police say a man who allegedly stole Similac formula from the store where he worked and used it to buy drugs. 28-year-old Trevor Theriot exchanged the formula for Norco pills and admitted to stealing chicken noodle soup and gum in the past to exchange for pills. Following his arrest, he was found in the possession of heroin. He is in custody on a 10-thousand-dollar bond…

The Louisiana Agriculture and Forestry Department is seeking information in finding persons responsible for the death of a cow and three calves. Commissioner Mike Strain says they were run over by a truck at a levee near Port Barre. The persons responsible for the cows’ deaths entered the property illegally where state owned cattle are present. Strain says vehicles should not be on the levee…

Cut 10 (07) “of us.”

Persons with information on this crime should call the St. Landry’s Parish Sheriff’s Office.

The Bonnet Carre Spillway in St. Charles Parish is in operation for the 12th time since the 1930s. Water from the rising Mississippi River is flowing into Lake Pontchartrain, easing the pressure on New Orleans area levees. Colonel Mike Clancy of the Corps New Orleans office says the public is allowed to watch how it operates, but there are some rules…

Cut 15 (07) “spillway”