It’s a decades-old saying – if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Nowhere is that more evident than at the Super Bowl. Attorney General Liz Murrill says if the price seems a little on the low side, that’s a safe indicator that the item is bogus. 

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Murrill recommends using credit cards for purchases, because you can dispute a bogus charge.

While ice chests and backpack coolers are not allowed in the Enhanced Security Zone in the French Quarters, concealed handguns are allowed, thanks to the state’s Constitutional Carry law. But New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick says that does not mean you can bring a gun into a bar…

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has received numerous reports of fish kills following last month’s historic low temperatures.  Sean Richardson has more.

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Two Baton Rouge preschool teachers are placed on administrative leave after video surfaces of them not intervening in a fight among the kids in their class. The video was brought to the school’s attention recently, but it’s unclear exactly when the incident happened. The mother of the four-year-old victim says he’s been terrified to go to school because of what happened to him.

What you can bring into the Enhanced Security Zone in the French Quarter ahead of the Super Bowl – coolers and ice chests, no; concealed weapons, yes. The state’s Constitutional Carry law allows people to carry concealed weapons without a permit. Still, New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick says you shouldn’t bring a gun into a hospitality area.

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If you want to go to the game and don’t yet have a ticket, be mindful of the abundance of ticket scams. Attorney General Liz Murrill says only buy tickets from reputable sources and verify the seller’s identity. She says scammers may use hacked social media accounts, and scammers can get personal information.

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The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is encouraging Super Bowl visitors to enjoy Louisiana seafood. 

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Secretary Madison Sheahan’s words come amid word that 15 people were sickened with Norovirus by oysters collected from an area east of Lake Borgne (“born”). None of the illnesses are life-threatening, although some had to go to the hospital. Sheahan says this is an isolated incident, and Louisiana seafood is safe to eat. 

Several species of fish were killed amid the brutal arctic blast last month. LDWF investigated more than 70 fish kills statewide. Fisheries Biologist Jason Adriance says compared to the severe freeze of December 1989, this event was shorter and less extreme.

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New Orleans is focusing on heightened security measures for Super Bowl 59, banning coolers, ice chests, and large bags on Bourbon and surrounding streets. But cannot ban guns because of the state’s Constitutional Carry law which allows conceal carry without a permit for non-felon adults. But New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick says they will stop people who are negligently carrying, if you have a gun in your waist band and not in a holster.

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She stresses that it is still illegal to enter an establishment that serves alcohol while armed.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is warning fans about ticket scams as Big Game activities continue in New Orleans. She cautions that major events like the Super Bowl attract scammers who deceive unsuspecting buyers with fake merchandise and tickets.

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Louisiana officials reiterate that food caught off the Gulf Coast is safe to eat. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has investigated over 70 fish kills statewide since the recent historically old temperatures dropped water temperatures to below 40 degrees for several days. Fisheries Biologist Jason Adriance says many saltwater species couldn’t survive the prolonged cold but compared to the severe freeze of December 1989, this event was shorter and less extreme.

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) says the recent history-making cold temperatures with water temperatures below 40 degrees for several days caused numerous fish kills. Fisheries Biologist Jason Adriance says LDWF has investigated over 70 fish kills statewide, with the highest Spotted Seatrout and Black Drum mortalities in the Terrebonne/Timbalier (Tim ball air) Basin and the highest Red Drum and Sheepshead losses in the Barataria Basin.

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After more than a dozen people got sick from eating oysters collected from Area 3 of the Gulf Coast, the state is reiterating to people that seafood caught in Louisiana is safe to eat. 15 people became infected with Norovirus after eating oysters harvested in that area in the second half of January. Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Madison Sheahan says people visiting New Orleans for the Super Bowl should by no means be discouraged from eating Louisiana seafood.

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The Department of Health has closed Oyster Area 3 and has issued a recall for all oysters harvested from there since January 10th.

Tighter security measures are in place today in New Orleans as more fans arrive for Super Bowl 59. No coolers, ice chests or large bags on Bourbon Street and surrounding streets. But it will not be a gun-free zone, because the state’s Constitutional Carry law allows permitless conceal carry. But New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick says that does not mean you can bring a gun into a bar…

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Kirkpatrick says they will stop people who are negligently carrying, if you have a gun in your waist band and not in a holster.

The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the New Iberia Police Department, arrested five suspects in the theft of multiple headstone markers from the graves of deceased U.S. military veterans in cemeteries across New Iberia and Iberia Parish. Public Affairs Director Katherine Breaux says the plaques were destroyed.

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Kody Myers, Makayla Naquin, Hannah Guidry, Troy Primeaux, and Kevin Espinoza, all charged with illegal possession of stolen things.  Authorities are seeking a sixth suspect, Richard Paul Brower

Following historically low temperatures, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has received numerous reports of fish kills. Fisheries Biologist Jason Adriance says many saltwater species, such as Spotted Seatrout and Red Drum, succumbed to the cold as water temperatures dropped below 40°F for several days.

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The Excitement of Super Bowl week continues today as the NFL Experience opens at the Morial Convention Center. It’s described as an interactive “theme park” for NFL fans. Coming up on Saturday morning it’s the Super Bowl Host Committee Parade in the heart of the French Quarter. Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation President Jay Cicero…

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The parade starts at 10:00 and Todd Graves, the founder of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, will serve as parade king.

And in an effort to keep people safe, Governor Landry is deploying more than 200 State Troopers to New Orleans for the Super Bowl. Sergeant Kate Stegall says many will head to the French quarter to help the National Guard provide security in the Enhanced Security Zone.

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Troopers will also be fanned out in other areas of the city likely to draw big crowds like the Convention Center and Superdome.

So how much does it cost to attend the Super Bowl? According to Bookies-dot-com, around 18-thousand dollars, when you factor in travel, hotels and tickets to the game…

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The Monroe Regional Airport says they had a record 184-thousand passengers last year. Airport Director Charles Butcher says people are feeling more comfortable traveling as we move further away from the pandemic.

LSU-Shreveport leaders believe enrollment will top 11-thousand for the first time ever this spring semester.

Tighter security measures go into effect today in the French Quarter with an Enhanced Security Zone around the Bourbon Street area. State Police Sergeant Kate Stegall…

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The NFL Experience opens today at the Morial Convention Center, but that’s by no means the only special event taking place in New Orleans ahead of the Super Bowl. Jay Cicero, the President and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, says Louisiana Culture Fest takes place Friday and Saturday at the French Market.

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On Saturday morning at ten a.m. will be the first-ever Super Bowl host committee parade.

The French Quarter Enhanced Security Zone in New Orleans goes into effect today. That means no coolers, ice chests and bags larger than 4.5 by 6.5 are allowed on Bourbon Street and surrounding streets. State Police Sergeant Kate Stegall says they also have barricades called archers…

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So far one of the main attractions is a million dollar light show that highlights New Orleans’ history on the St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says the Super Bowl Light show takes place every 30 minutes from 6:30 to 11:00 each night until game day…

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For those who traveled to the Super Bowl and staying at a hotel, Adam Thompson from Bookies.dot-com has found hotel costs are well over two-thousand dollars…

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If you are in New Orleans on Saturday, the Super Bowl Host committee is putting on a Mardi-Gras style parade in the French Quarter …

Cut 14 (10) “….very unique throws”

That’s Jay Cicero from the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, who says the parade will start at 10 AM at the corner of Esplande and Decatur Street.

Prairieville native and Dutchtown star Justin Reid doesn’t have time for parades, the Kansas City Chiefs safety is preparing to play in his third consecutive Super Bowl. He says it’s cool to play in a Super Bowl near his hometown…

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Now that he has Senator Bill Cassidy’s support, Robert F Kennedy Junior is on his way to being confirmed as the next U-S Health Secretary. Cassidy went into the confirmation process with deep concerns about Kennedy’s vaccine stance, which resulted in multiple conversations over the last few days with Kennedy…

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According to ABC News, Kennedy has promised Cassidy he’ll give advanced notice to Congress if he imposes any changes to vaccine safety monitoring and he’ll meet with Cassidy regularly to build a working relationship.

Louisiana State Police are deploying more than 200 troopers to New Orleans for the Super Bowl. Sergeant Kate Stegall says they will fan out throughout areas where crowds will be at.

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If you’re curious about how much it costs to attend Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans, according to Bookies-dot-com’s Adam Thompson it isn’t cheap,

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Thompson says that’s a little cheaper than the last two Super Bowls which were held in Los Angles and Las Vegas.

Iberia Parish authorities have arrested five people for stealing bronze plaques from the headstones at multiple cemeteries in New Iberia and Iberia Parish…

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That’s Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Katherine Breaux, who says they are still looking for one more suspect, Richard Paul Brower. Breaux says unfortunately the bronze plaques were grinded down so they can’t be returned and also because they are bronze and no copper, they are not worth much money to the thieves.

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy cast the tie-breaking vote that advanced Robert F Kennedy’s confirmation to the Senate floor. Cassidy joined 13 other Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee and then explained his decision on the Senate Floor, despite concerns about Kennedy’s anti-vaccination views….

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The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the New Iberia Police Department, arrested five suspects in the theft of multiple headstone markers from the graves of deceased U.S. military veterans in cemeteries IN New Iberia and Iberia Parish. Iberia Parish Sheriff’s office spokesperson Katherine Breaux says the plaques were destroyed.

Cut 10 (08) “…those affected.”

Kody Myers, Makayla Naquin, Hannah Guidry, Troy Primeaux, and Kevin Espinoza, all charged with illegal possession of stolen things.  Authorities are still searching for Another suspect, Richard Paul Brower.

Louisiana State Police is lending a helping hand in keeping football fans safe in New Orleans for the Super Bowl. Colleen Crain reports…

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Super Bowl related activities really begin to ramp up as the NFL Experience opens today at the Morial Convention Center. It’s described as an interactive “theme park” for NFL fans. Coming up on Saturday morning it’s the Super Bowl Host Committee Parade in the heart of the French Quarter. Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation President Jay Cicero…

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Super Bowl 59 this year will cost you and a friend around 18-thousand-dollars if you want to attend the big game.  Sean Richardson has more.

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Louisiana State Police is lending a helping hand in keeping football fans safe in New Orleans for the Super Bowl. Colleen Crain reports…

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The NFL Experience opens at the Morial Convention Center this evening, but that’s not the only event happening in New Orleans ahead of the Super Bowl. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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If you’re curious about how much attending Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans, according to Bookies-dot-com’s Adam Thompson it isn’t cheap,

Cut 4 (10) “..18-thousand-dollars.”

While Thompson says costs are lower than the last two Super Bowls in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, hotel prices drive up the total.

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Thompson attributes this to supply and demand, as New Orleans has fewer hotel rooms available compared to those cities. Despite the lower overall cost, securing accommodations remains a challenge due to limited availability.

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Louisiana State Police are deploying more than 200 troopers to New Orleans for the Super Bowl. Sergeant Kate Stegall says they will fan out throughout areas where crowds will be at.

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Sergeant Stegall says extra emphasis will be placed on the French Quarter, especially the Enhanced Security Zone bounded by Canal, Royal, St. Ann and Dauphine streets.

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That area basically covers the entire length of Bourbon Street and one street in either direction. Troopers will also be ready to act when pedestrian traffic makes it impossible for vehicles to pass through.

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The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the New Iberia Police Department, arrested five suspects in the theft of multiple headstone markers from the graves of deceased U.S. military veterans in cemeteries across New Iberia and Iberia Parish. Public Affairs Director Katherine Breaux says the plaques were destroyed.

Cut 10 (08) “…those affected.”

Kody Myers, Makayla Naquin, Hannah Guidry, Troy Primeaux, and Kevin Espinoza, all charged with illegal possession of stolen things.  Another suspect, Richard Paul Brower, is wanted on two counts of illegal possession of stolen things.  Breaux says the investigation continues.

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Breaux condemned the thefts as deeply disrespectful to veterans and their families, vowing to continue the investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office.

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The NFL Experience opens today at the Morial Convention Center today, but that’s by no means the only special event taking place in New Orleans ahead of the Super Bowl. Jay Cicero, the President and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, says Louisiana Culture Fest takes place Friday and Saturday at the French Market.

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On Saturday morning at ten a.m. will be the first-ever Super Bowl host committee parade. Cicero says with this being New Orleans, the only way to do it is Mardi Gras-style.

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Cicero says the parade will showcase New Orleans’ unique culture to the world.

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Todd Graves, the founder of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, will serve as parade king.

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The Super Bowl will be a happy homecoming for Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid,. He was born in Prairieville and played his high school football at Dutchtown High School before moving on to Stanford. Reid says he’s excited to be playing in the biggest game in front of family and friends.

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Another member of the Chiefs with Louisiana ties is defensive line coach Joe Cullen, who held the same position with LSU in 1999 under head coach Gerry DiNardo. Cullen says he’s excited for the chance to help the Chiefs to an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl title.

Cut 17 (05)  “…to make history.”

Speaking of Chiefs coaches, Head Coach Andy Reid put all speculation about his future to rest yesterday. During his media availability, he said he will not retire and will return to the Chiefs next season.

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