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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Louisiana Republican U-S Senator John Kennedy says President Donald Trump gave federal lawmakers a blueprint last night in his speech to a joint session of Congress. Kennedy says it’s now up to Congress to get rid of wasteful spending, renew tax cuts, rebuild the military and secure the border.

Several federal employees laid off by Elon Musk’s Doge unit were in the House Chamber for Trump’s address. Chante Powell an auditor at the USDA in New Orleans was Congressman Troy Carter’s guest. Powell says she was there to put a face to the effects of widespread layoffs by Trump and Musk. She says losing her job has turned her life upside down.

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With Mardi Gras over, Christians in Louisiana and all over the world are celebrating Ash Wednesday today, the start of Lent. This year, 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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Tomeo says it’s a somber day at the Vatican not having Pope Francis lead prayers this Ash Wednesday.

Now that Mardi Gras is over, state lawmakers will begin to focus on the 2025 legislative session that begins next month. Auto insurance reform will be a hot topic. Plaquemine Representative and vice-chairman of the House Insurance Committee, Chad Brown, says lawmakers have listened to insurance companies on what needs to be changed but some suggestions don’t make sense.

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Despite the threat of severe weather, there is some serious Mardi Gras partying going on in New Orleans’ French Quarter.

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Security is ramped up following the New Year’s Day attack on Bourbon Street. This woman rode a float in the Mid-City parade and revelers are happy that the terrorist attack did not take away Mardi Gras this year…

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Louisiana Tech’s College of Business now offers students and faculty access to nine Bloomberg Terminals, professional-grade financial data and analytics tools. Associate Dean Dr. William McCumber says the Bloomberg Terminals allow students to gain hands-on experience with professional level tools.

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Anyone with Louisiana Tech credentials can create a Bloomberg profile and utilize this resource.

President Trump has imposed 25-percent tariffs on all imports from Canada and Mexico. Senator Bill Cassidy says he agrees with the tariffs against Mexico, saying it’s a way to get them to crack down on drug cartels and illegal immigration. However, Cassidy says he wants assurances from the White House that the price of big-ticket items like cars won’t go up.

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Congressman Mike Johnson will be sitting directly behind President Trump as House Speakers customarily do as Trump addresses a joint session of Congress tonight. Johnson says Trump has so many accomplishments in his first 43 days back in office that he can tout tonight.

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Senator Bill Cassidy is reacting to the tariffs that President Trump has imposed on Canada and Mexico. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson will be sitting directly behind President Trump as the president addresses a joint session of Congress tonight. Johnson says Trump has many accomplishments in his first 43 days back in office that he can tout tonight.

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An Oil City Grandfather is arrested for battery on a peace officer after Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office says 70-year-old Gary Fenner attacked a resource officer at Northwood High School Tuesday morning. Shortly before Fenner arrived at the school to check out his grandson, it had been placed on lockdown due to a possible tornado. Deputy Nunnery reportedly informed Fenner that he could not release the student during a lockdown and Fenner allegedly charged at Nunnery with an umbrella and threatened to kill the deputy. Fenner was tased but got up and attempted to fight Nunnery.

Louisiana Tech’s College of Business now offers students and faculty access to nine Bloomberg Terminals.  Associate Dean Dr. William McCumber says integrating the Terminals into the curriculum will better prepare students for careers in business as they provide real-time financial data, analytics, and research essential for understanding complex business environments.

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The threat of severe weather has not slowed the Fat Tuesday celebration in New Orleans. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Deputy has been arrested for cruelty to a juvenile. State Police say their investigation found 2 separate occasions where 28-year-old Matthew Frost of Lafayette committed the crime against a single victim last June. The investigation is ongoing, but Frost was arrested Monday and booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center on 2 counts of felony cruelty to a juvenile.

Today President Trump imposed 25-percent tariffs on all imports from Canada and Mexico. Senator Bill Cassidy says part of the reason is national security.

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Cassidy says the tariffs are also meant to crack down on illegal border crossings. Canada and Mexico have each reacted by imposing tariffs of their own against the United States.

President Trump addresses a joint session of Congress tonight. House Speaker Mike Johnson says there’s much to celebrate with multiple accomplishments since the president took office and he says Republicans’ message is resonating with the American people.

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Senator Bill Cassidy is reacting to the tariffs that President Trump has imposed on Canada and Mexico. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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President Trump will address a joint session of Congress tonight. House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump has many accomplishments in his first 43 days back in office that he can tout tonight and he says soon, the American people will reap the benefits of the Republican agenda.

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Louisiana Tech’s College of Business now offers students and faculty access professional-grade financial data and analytics tools with nine Bloomberg Terminals.  Associate Dean Dr. William McCumber says four of them are accessible 24/7 in common areas and five of them are in Ray’s Financial Trading Room, where Student Managed Investment Fund analysts train.

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Anyone with Louisiana Tech credentials can create a Bloomberg profile and access the resource.

The threat of stormy weather may have altered Mardi Gras parade plans but it has not dampened the spirits of revelers on this Fat Tuesday in New Orleans. Large crowds were on hand for the Zulu and Rex parades. Mayor LaToya Cantrell says it’s great to see…

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