New Orleans had a rocky start in 2025, but after a successful Super Bowl, the city can also boast about a successful Mardi Gras. NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick says Governor Jeff Landry’s emergency declaration following the Bourbon Street attack allowed for more federal resources that helped make sure Mardi Gras was safe.

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With the help of former Dateline NBC correspondent Chris Hansen, the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested 11 men in a recent online solicitation sting. Hansen says what’s especially scary is that many people arrested were everyday people, some working in positions in which they were routinely around children.

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At least two people are reportedly dead and many more were injured from gunfire during a Mardi Gras celebration in the Evangeline Parish town of Mamou. Shots were fired when musician Chris Ardoin was performing at the Mamou Mardi Gras Zydeco concert. Ardoin went on Facebook to say he was previously shot in 2021 while performing at the Louisiana Mudfest in Grant Parish, which is also outdoors. Ardoin doesn’t understand why something like this would happen…

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An Oil City man was arrested at Northwood High School after allegedly threatening and attacking a school resource officer with an umbrella.  Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Lt. Breck Scott Scott emphasized when schools are on lockdown its for security purposes to protect students and faculty.

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Fenner is being held at Caddo Correctional Center.

With the help of former Dateline NBC correspondent Chris Hansen, the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested 11 men in a recent online solicitation sting. Last month, the sheriff’s office had deputies pose as 14-year-olds online. Sheriff Jason Ard says all suspects agreed to meet who they thought was the 14-year-old at a house.

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New Orleans had a rocky start in 2025, but after a successful Super Bowl, the city can also boast about a successful Mardi Gras. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell.

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At least two people are reportedly dead and many more were injured from gunfire during a Mardi Gras celebration in the Evangeline Parish town of Mamou. Chris Ardoin was performing at the time. He took to Facebook to say this was the first time he had one of his sons on stage with him, because he wanted to attend Mardi Gras for the first time…

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An Oil City man was arrested after allegedly threatening and attacking a school resource officer with an umbrella. Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Lieutenant Breck Scott says 70-year-old Gary Fenner arrived at Northwood High School around 9 a.m. to pick up his grandchild but was denied access due to a tornado-related lockdown.

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A Mardi Gras celebration in Mamou turns into a mass shooting that left two people dead.

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No major incidents in New Orleans as Mardi Gras 2025 concluded last night. Mayor LaToya Cantrell credits a strong partnership between local, state and federal law enforcement…

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A man from Oil City is facing several charges after Caddo Parish deputies say he used an umbrella to attack a school resource officer during a tornado warning. Lt. Breck Scott with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office says 70-year-old Gary Fenner got angry when he was told his son could not leave with him at that moment because of the tornado warning. Scott says Fenner was eventually subdued and arrested and he has a criminal history…

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Former NBC Dateline NBC correspondent Chris Hansen has a history of catching child predators and Hansen just helped Livingston Parish Sheriff deputies arrest 11 men in an online solicitation sting. Hansen previously hosted a show called “To Catch a Predator” and says

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Hansen now has web series called “Takedown with Chris Hansen” on the TruBlu streaming service.

At least two people are reportedly dead and many more were injured from gunfire during a Mardi Gras celebration in the Evangeline Parish town of Mamou. Shots were fired when musician Chris Ardoin was performing at the Mamou Mardi Gras Zydeco concert. Ardoin went on Facebook to say he’s done performing outdoor shows…

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In Washington Parish, five people were injured during the Pepe Mardi Gras parade in Franklinton Sunday leading some to question the future of the parade and that has prompted Keneshia Neal to start a petition to preserve the event. She says the actions of a few should not overshadow a tradition that has united the community for over 50 years. She adds, canceling the parade would not address the root causes of violence but would deprive residents of a cultural cornerstone. The petition can be found at change dot org slash Franklinton.

With the help of a former Dateline NBC correspondent, the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office busts several men in an online solicitation sting. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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2025 may have begun with Tragedy for New Orleans, but after a successful Super Bowl and Mardi Gras, NOPD Superintendent Chief Anne Kirkpatrick praised the partnerships between local, state, and federal law enforcement.

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Many former federal employees who were laid off by Elon Musk’s DOGE unit were in the House chambers watching President Trump’s address to the joint session of Congress last night. Among them was former auditor at the USDA in New Orleans, Chante Powell, a guest of congressman, Troy Carter who says letting Powell go is the opposite of what DOGE is trying to do.

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Louisiana’s upcoming legislative session plans to address rising insurance costs by passing legal reforms. Plaquemine Representative Chad Brown, the vice chairman of the Insurance Committee,

says Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple isn’t going to constrain companies from making bigger profits.

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After a very difficult and tragic start to 2025, New Orleans is recovering first with a successful Super Bowl, and now New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell says Mardi Gras was a success.

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Cantrell emphasized the partnership between local, state, and federal law enforcement.

Two people are dead and two are in critical condition after a shooting at a Mardi Gras Concert in Mamou yesterday. KLFY reports that at least nine people were injured when at least 10 gunshots rang out during the concert and the crowd ran for cover. One person of interest is in custody, but authorities believe more people are involved and they believe there are more victims that have not come forward. Organizers of the event say it all started with a fight between two people.

Rising insurance costs are on the agenda for the upcoming Legislative session and Plaquemine Representative Chad Brown, the vice chairman of the Insurance Committee, says lawmakers have listened to auto insurance companies about what needs to be changed for them to return to Louisiana but says some suggestions don’t make sense.

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Today is Ash Wednesday the beginning of the 40 days of Lent and this year especially the hearts of Christians are with Pope Francis as he continues to battle major health issues. Christian talk show host Teresa Tomeo (TOM-ee-oh) says this year is a reversal of sorts.

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During Lent, many Christians abstain from eating meat on Fridays and opt for seafood instead. Gulf Seafood Institute Chairman Harlon Pearce says this year’s seafood supply is strong, with crawfish in abundance.

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Gulf shrimp and crab are also in good shape.

Louisiana’s Republican Congressional delegation is praising President Trump’s address to Congress last night. House Speaker Mike Johnson says President Trump seized the moment and moved rapidly to deliver on the promise of restoring American greatness. But in the audience last night was Chante Powell of New Orleans, who lost her job as an auditor at the USDA. She has yet to find another job since she was laid off last month by Elon Musk’s Doge unit…

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Pope Francis is resting on this Ash Wednesday after sleeping through the night with a ventilation mask as he battles pneumonia. Christian talk show host Teresa Tomeo says it’s somber at the Vatican not having Pope Francis lead prayers on this Ash Wednesday…

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The start of the 2025 legislative session is a little more than a month away. Plaquemine Representative Chad Brown says they are still waiting to see if the legislation approved last year to lower property insurance premiums will work…

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Brown says there will be more of a focus on lowering auto insurance premiums in this session.

Today marks the start of Lent, which is a big part of the year for the seafood industry. Gulf Seafood Institute Chairman Harlon Pearce says you can’t go wrong with Louisiana wild-caught catfish, and he emphasizes its quality and availability, encouraging more people to consider it

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And a little more information has come in on yesterday’s fatal shooting Mamou during a Mardi Gras concert. KATC-TV is reporting one person is dead and 14 injured. No other details at this hour.

Republican lawmakers stood and cheered last night when President Trump introduced Elon Musk and praised him for his efforts in eliminating waste and fraud within the federal government. Musk is also trying to reduce the size of the federal government workforce, which resulted in Chante Powell of New Orleans losing her job. She was an auditor with the USDA. Congressman Troy Carter says it doesn’t make sense that Powell was laid off…

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Powell was Carter’s guest at President Trump’s address to Congress.

On Good Morning America this morning. Speaker Mike Johnson of Benton said it was sad that Democrats didn’t’ stand when the President recognized the families of Joceyln Nungaray, Laken Riley and Corey Comperatore, Americans who had lost their lives.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten Season, and many Catholics traditionally abstain from meat and opt for seafood instead . Sean Richardson has more.

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Pope Francis is said to be in stable condition with no new respiratory crises. But the 88-year-old is not able to lead the traditional service and procession in Rome on Ash Wednesday. Christian talk show host Teresa Tomeo …

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During a Mardi Gras Celebration on Fat Tuesday in Mamou, gunshots rang out, leaving one person dead…

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That’s how it sounded as a concert goer was recording Chris Ardoin’s performance on Facebook Live. Mamou Police have not released many details other than one person is dead. We’ll let you know when more information comes out.

The 2025 legislative session begins next month as lawmakers will spend several weeks addressing the insurance crisis impacting the state. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple is looking at ways to ease regulations to bring more insurance companies into the state in the hopes that they will lower premiums. But Vice-Chairman of the House Insurance Committee Chad Brown says it remains to be seen if that will work…

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Today marks the beginning of Lent, a season when many Catholics traditionally abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and on Fridays through Lent and opt for seafood instead. Gulf Seafood Institute Chairman Harlon Pearce says this year’s seafood supply is strong, with crawfish in abundance.

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Today is Ash Wednesday and  the hearts of all Catholics are with Pope Francis. Colleen Crain reports.

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Many federal workers who lost their jobs were in the gallery for President Trump’s speech last night. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Louisiana U-S Senator Bill Cassidy says President Trump provided a message of hope for the future of our economy….

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Cassidy says he’s also encouraged by the dramatic decline in people attempting to cross the border illegally.

We are still waiting for more information on a fatal shooting in Mamou that took place during a Mardi Gras Zydeco concert. Mamou Police Chief Patrick Hall says one person is dead but no other information has been released.

The start of the 2025 legislative session is a little more than a month away. Plaquemine Representative Chad Brown says they are still waiting to see if the legislation approved last year to lower property insurance premiums will work…

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Brown says there will be more of a focus on lowering auto insurance premiums in this session.

Today is Ash Wednesday and Catholics traditionally abstain from meat today and on Fridays through Good Friday. Gulf Seafood Institute Chairman Harlon Pearce says there’s an abundance of crawfish. Gulf shrimp and crab are also in good shape and he says softshell crabs will be in season for a few weeks…

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