Two Colorado men were arrested for attempting to smuggle tens of thousands of dollars worth of tobacco and methamphetamine into a federal prison using a compressed air cannon. Grant Parish Sheriff Steven McCain says they were not successful.

Cut 3 (08) “…drugs into the prison.”

18-year-old Jose Munoz, and 19-year-old Angel Gutierrez were arrested. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement assisted in the investigation and has placed a detainer on Munoz, as he is in the country illegally.

Winter is not over in north Louisiana.  NWS Meteorologist Matt Hemmingway says another Arctic blast is set to hit Louisiana, bringing below-freezing temperatures and possible winter precipitation, especially in northern areas.

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Louisiana Jewish leaders are urging the state not to execute death row inmates by using lethal gas. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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In response to the loss of 300 permanent jobs when International Paper shuts down their containerboard plant in Campti, The Louisiana Workforce Commission’s Rapid Response Team is setting up Mobile Workforce Centers this Thursday and Friday to provide resources to help the displaced workers. The Team will set up in two locations from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Thursday and Friday: in Natchitoches at 716 Second Street and in Campti at 201 Edenborn Street. They will assist with training grants, resume writing, career counseling, application submission, and work registration. Information is available online at laworks.net.

One month from today Louisiana is set to complete the first death row execution in 15 years and the first by nitrogen gas.  Jacquelyn Stern with the Jewish Federation of New Orleans was among Jewish leaders in front of Touro Synagogue today. She says while opinions of capital punishment vary among those gathered, they’re all united in the stance that lethal gas should not be used as a method anywhere in the United States.

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The grandparents of one of the victims killed in the Bourbon Street terror attack were killed over the weekend by an alleged drunk driver. Gretna Deputy Police Chief Jason DiMarco says  33-year-old Stephan Juarez hit Hubert and Victoria Gauthreaux as they were trying to leave their parked vehicle. He says Juarez is facing a slew of charges, all of which when combined could land him in prison for the rest of his life.

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In response to the 300 permanent jobs that are being eliminated in Natchitoches Parish as International Paper shuts down their containerboard plant in Campti, The Louisiana Workforce Commission’s Rapid Response Team is setting up Mobile Workforce Centers this Thursday and Friday to provide resources to help workers transition to new opportunities. Workers will receive assistance with training grants, resume writing, career counseling, application submission, and work registration in Natchitoches at 716 Second Street and in Campti at 201 Edenborn Street from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Thursday and Friday. Information is available online at laworks.net.

Shreveport Senior Meteorologist Matt Hemmingway says another Arctic blast is set to hit Louisiana by Thursday, bringing below-freezing temperatures and possible winter precipitation and the cold front may linger for several days, but should warm up by the end of the week.

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The grandparents of one of the victims of the terror attack on Bourbon Street were killed by an alleged drunk driver over the weekend. Hubert and Victoria Gauthreaux (GO-trow) were the grandparents of 21-year-old Hubert Gauthreaux the Third, Gretna Deputy Police Chief Jason DiMarco says 33-year-old Stephan Juarez hit the couple as they were trying to leave their parked vehicle. Investigators are working to determine exactly how fast Juarez was going.

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Two Colorado men arrested for attempting to smuggle tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of tobacco and methamphetamine into a federal prison using a compressed air cannon. Grant Parish Sheriff Steven McCain says 18-year-old Jose Munoz, and 19-year-old Angel Gutierrez are charged with attempting to introduce contraband into a penal institution and attempting to distribute methamphetamine.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement assisted in the investigation and has placed a detainer on Munoz, as he is in the country illegally.

Louisiana Jewish leaders are urging the state not to execute death row inmates by using lethal gas. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Winter isn’t quite over. National Weather Service Meteorologist Matt Hemmingway says another Arctic blast is set to hit Louisiana by Wednesday, bringing below-freezing temperatures.

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He says the cold front may linger for several days, but we should warm up by the end of the week.

The grandparents of one of the victims of the terror attack on Bourbon Street were killed by an alleged drunk driver over the weekend. Hubert and Victoria Gauthreaux (GOO-trow) were the grandparents of 21-year-old Hubert Gauthreaux the Third, who was one of 14 people killed in the attack early New Year’s Day. Gretna Deputy Police Chief Jason DiMarco says it’s another tragedy for the Gauthreaux family.

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Louisiana Jewish Leaders gather in front of Touro Synagogue in New Orleans to call on the state not to use lethal gas to execute death row inmates. Rabbi David Cohen-Henriquez of Shir Chadash of Metairie says using lethal gas harkens back to an ugly time in world history.

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Louisiana has scheduled the first two executions in 15 years.

Winter isn’t over in north Louisiana, despite a stretch of spring-like weather. Another Arctic blast is set to hit the state by Thursday.

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Two Colorado men were arrested for attempting to smuggle tens of thousands of dollars worth of tobacco and  methamphetamine into a federal prison using a compressed air cannon. Their plan involved launching contraband over the prison’s security fence, with a cannon capable of propelling items over 350 feet. They weren’t successful; an observant deputy put a stop to the scheme before any drugs got inside.

Despite a stretch of spring-like weather, Winter isn’t over in the Deep South. National Weather Service Senior Meteorologist Matt Hemmingway says another Arctic blast is set to hit Louisiana by Thursday, bringing below-freezing temperatures and possible winter precipitation, especially in northern areas.

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Louisiana Jewish Leaders gather in front of Touro Synagogue in New Orleans to call on the state not to use lethal gas to execute death row inmates. Among them was Sara Lewis with the Jewish Federation of New Orleans, whose grandparents survived the Holocaust.

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Two Colorado men are arrested for attempting to smuggle tens of thousands of dollars worth of tobacco and methamphetamine into a federal prison using a compressed air cannon. The plan concocted by 18-year-old Jose Francisco Herrera Munoz and 19-year-old Angel Gonzales Gutierrez involved launching contraband over the prison’s security fence, with a cannon capable of propelling items over 350 feet. Grant Parish Sheriff Steven  McCain says it was a very sophisticated system.

Cut 4 (08) “…it’s very powerful.”

McCain says an observant deputy put a stop to the scheme before any drugs got inside.

Two Colorado men were arrested for attempting to smuggle $112,000 worth of tobacco and $89,500 worth of methamphetamine into a federal prison using a compressed air cannon. Grant Parish Sheriff Steven McCain says they weren’t successful.

Cut 3 (08) “…drugs into the prison.”

18-year-old Jose Francisco Herrera Munoz, and 19-year-old Angel Gonzales Gutierrez’s plan involved launching contraband over the prison’s security fence, with the cannon capable of propelling items over 350 feet.

Tough loss for the LSU women’s basketball team yesterday as they failed to hold on to a double-digit lead in the third quarter and lost to Texas to 65 to 58. It’s the second loss on the season for the Lady Tigers, who lost to South Carolina last month. Coach Kim Mulkey…

Cut 16 (10) “…didn’t get it done”

LSU will look to get back in the win column on Thursday night when they host Georiga.

Many are looking at ways to reduce their grocery bills.  Wallethub analyst Chip Lupo says give store-brand products a try…

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Lupo says Louisiana residents spend the fifth highest percentage of its income on their groceries.

Some people think the cost of eggs is getting ridiculous as prices are soaring because the bird flu has dramatically reduced the number of egg producing chickens. If you are thinking about raising your chickens, Lake Charles farmer Michelle Trahan says do your research first…

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Trahan says having your own egg laying chickens means you need fencing to protect them from predators and knowledge about how to take care of chickens.

Grocery prices have surged over 25% since 2019. WalletHub’s Chip Lupo suggests prioritizing groceries in a budget, which ensures essential needs are met while limiting impulse buys.

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One grocery item soaring in price is eggs, and that has some people looking at raising chickens to offset the cost. But is it worth it? Sean Richardson has more.

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One research group says the lack of economic growth is the main culprit behind the out-migration that has plagued Louisiana since the 1980s. Dr. Allison Plyer, the chief demographer at The Data Center, says since 2000, Louisiana’s job market has grown by just two-percent, while the country as a whole has grown its job market by 20-percent in that same time frame. Plyer says the state needs to look into new economic opportunities to both keep people here and attract new residents.

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Just when you thought we got rid of Old Man Winter, he’s coming back! Wind chills Wednesday night will be in the single digits for some parts of the state, and lows will get below freezing for most of the state Thursday morning. There’s also the possibility of light freezing rain and sleet for extreme north Louisiana tomorrow night. Temperatures should return to normal by the start of next week.

Louisiana’s Jewish community is urging the state not to use lethal gas to execute death row inmates. A news conference is getting underway at the Touro Synagogue in New Orleans, where leaders are coming together on the issue. Sara Lewis is the chair of the Jewish Community Relations Council and is the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors.

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If you’re thinking about raising your own chickens in an effort to save money on eggs, think again. Not only does it cost money to raise chickens, but it takes a lot of effort as well. Lake Charles farmer Michelle Trahan says egg prices will eventually stabilize, making backyard farming less financially appealing in the long run.

Cut 9 (06)  “…don’t recommend it for everyone.”

Trahan says building a fortified chicken coop that’s predator-proof will run you at least a couple thousand dollars.

Why are people leaving Louisiana? One research firm has a theory. Colleen Crain reports.

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The grandparents of one of the victims of the terror attack on Bourbon Street were killed by an alleged drunk driver over the weekend. Hubert and Victoria Gauthreaux were the grandparents of 21-year-old Hubert Gauthreaux the Third, who was one of 14 people killed in the attack early New Year’s Day. Gretna Police say 33-year-old Stephan Juarez hit the couple as they were trying to leave their parked vehicle.

Two death row inmates could be executed next month and the state department of corrections has formalized a plan to use nitrogen hypoxia, also known as lethal gas, as the method of execution. Sara Lewis, who’s the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, spoke in support of a bill in the last legislative session that would have banned the use of lethal gas in executions, if it received approval in the House. But Lewis says it did pass the Senate…

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Jews against Gassing will hold a press conference this morning in New Orleans to speak out against execution by gassing.

Louisiana has been dealing with outmigration since the 1980s and the Data Center says the main reason is the state’s job market, which has grown just two-percent since 2000. Chief demographer at the Data Center, Allison Plyer, says natural disasters also play a role in the state’s outmigration issues, but the economy is the main reason…

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A dozen eggs will cost you more than five dollars in most cases but raising your own egg producing chickens is not the answer either. Lake Charles farmer Michelle Trahan says backyard chicken farming is more complex and costly than you think….

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Trahan says you also must know about the health of your chickens.

Are you looking to reduce your grocery bill?  Wallethub analyst Chip Lupo says give store-brand products a try…

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Lupo says Louisiana residents spend the fifth highest percentage of its income on their groceries.

Louisiana’s Jewish community is speaking out against using lethal gas as a method to execute death row inmates. The group Jews Against Gassing is holding a news conference this morning to call on the state not to use nitrogen hypoxia. Sara Lewis, the chair of the Jewish Community Relations Council, says it harkens back to an ugly time in world history.

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Execution dates have been set for next month for two death row inmates and lethal gas could be used to put them to death.

Louisiana has had an outmigration problem since the 1980s and the Data Center, a nonprofit that looks at New Orleans demographics, says part of the problem is that the state has focused most of its job creation efforts on the oil and gas industry and tourism…

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That’s Allison Plyer with the Data Center. She says the devastating hurricanes that has hit the state over the years is also not helping.

Egg prices have been soaring, so would it be cheaper to raise your own chicken laying eggs? Sean Richardson reports its more costly than you think…

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Get ready for more cold temperatures. Wind chills Wednesday night will be in the single digits for some parts of the state and lows will get below freezing for most of the state Thursday morning. There’s also the possibility of light freezing rain and sleet for extreme north Louisiana tomorrow night.