After state Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson announced his March 4^th retirement it’s only increased speculation that he’ll run for governor. Wilson who’s been secretary for seven years has more than 25 years in public service…:

CUT 12(08)      “…next chapter.”

Wilson drops a big hint that an announcement may be coming soon.

A Shreveport Police officer is charged in the shooting of an un-armed man earlier this month. Officer Alexander Tyler is charged with negligent homicide in the shooting of Alonzo Bagley. This is from body cam video from an officer on the scene trying to render first aid to Bagley…:

CUT 10(10)      “…wake up!”

Officer Tyler is 23 and has been a Shreveport cop for just under two years.

Don’t let the good times impair your judgment during this Mardi Gras weekend. The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission’s Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is in effect. LHSC spokesman Mark Lambert encourages everyone to have a good time, but be safe…:

CUT 06(11)      “…been drinking.”

He says to use a designated sober driver or better yet, BE that D.D.

A mother and son in New Iberia are under arrest on drug and weapons charges. Police say 39-year-old Jennifer Olivier and her son – who is a minor – were stopped by an officer Monday evening. He discovered a large amount of marijuana and an AR-15 style rifle in their car. They also found some drug paraphernalia. The charges for Olivier are possession, possession of a gun around controlled dangerous substances and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

A cold front is moving across Louisiana. Expect temperatures to dip into the 30’s by early Friday morning.

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in locating 32-year-old Trey Rentrop of Raceland. LPSO Captain Brennan Matherne says he’s wanted for video voyeurism & possession of gun by convicted felon…also failure to register as a sex offender…:

CUT 04(06)      “…for rape.”

He was allegedly using an iPad to spy on a woman’s bathroom.

Shreveport Police Officer Alexander Tyler has been charged with negligent homicide in the shooting death of 43-year-old Alonzo Bagley, an unarmed black man. The incident happened on February third as officers were chasing Bagley after he jumped from a second floor apartment. State Police released Tyler’s body camera video today..:

CUT 09(13)      “…no.no.”

The announcement of DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson’s March retirement has some speculating he’s running for governor. Brooke Thorington has more…:

CUT 01(30)      “…Thorington.”

…and now a look at today’s commodities with Neal Melancon…

In Shreveport an arrest warrant has been issued for police officer Alexander Tyler who was involved in the shooting death of 43-year-old Alonzo Bagley. Officer Tyler is white and is to be held without bond for negligent homicide after Bagley, a Black man was killed on February 3^rd, Bagley was unarmed.

At least three lawmakers will file bills for the upcoming session to head off kids accessing adult content at public libraries; an issue the governor feels is a “solution in search of a problem.”

Cut 2 (32)  “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in locating 32-year-old Trey Rentrop of Raceland. LPSO Captain Brennan Matherne says after an iPad was discovered in the home of a woman with two children recording them.

Cut 3 (12) “…aware of it.” 

Rentrop has also failed to register as a sex offender and faces numerous charges. If you have any information, you’re asked to call Crimestoppers.

State Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson has told Governor John Bel Edwards that he will retire from state service effective March 4th, fueling speculation the Democrat will enter the governor’s race. Edwards says Wilson has been the most effective DOTD secretary in state history and would make a great governor, if he chooses to run…

Cut 5 (10) “…for him.”
Edwards made those comments on his monthly Ask the Governor Show.

State Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson announces he will retire on March 4th fueling speculation he will run for governor as a Democrat. LA-politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says yet another clue Wilson will throw his hat in the ring for governor is Democratic Party Chair Katie Bernhardt’s announcement that she’s not running.
Cut 6 (08) “…are a Democrat.”
So far there are no major Democrats who have announced their candidacy for governor.

During his Ask the Governor radio program, John Bel Edwards was asked about legislation pre-filed by Republican lawmakers that seek to make public library boards more accountable for allowing sexually explicit material to be available for children in a library. Edwards says it’s a hot issue for conservatives, but not a real problem in Louisiana…
cut 7 (07) “…our libraries work”

A national survey of small businesses finds inflation remains the top problem for owners. NFIB State director Todd Pack says small businesses also continue to face staffing shortages and are offering higher wages as a result.
Cut 15 (06) “…out there.”
NFIB’s monthly report said 57-percent of owners reported hiring or trying to hire last month, 91-percent of them reported few or no qualified candidates.

Are you packing food for Mardi Gras parades this weekend? University of Holy Cross in New Orleans conducted research to see how parade food like, fried chicken, jambalaya and sandwiches held up while being stored in a cooler outside. Food Science Program Director Doctor Darryl Holliday says the worst-performing food was ham and cheese sandwiches…
cut 12 (07) “….ready to eat”

The announcement of DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson’s retirement has many speculating about his intent to run for governor. Governor Edwards made the announcement Wednesday that Wilson is stepping down on March 4^th. LaPolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says the timing is foreshadowing.

Cut 4 (11)  “…those expectations.”

It’s become a hot-button issue for Republicans nationally and three Louisiana lawmakers are filing legislation to make public libraries more accountable for children and the possibility of them accessing adult materials, Governor Edwards says there is no known case in Louisiana, but many candidates are making it important.

Cut 8 (13)  “…corrected out there.”

Optimism among small business owners increased ever so slightly, that’s according to the latest National Federation of Independent Business survey. Louisiana NFIB spokesman Todd Pack says inflation continues to impact small businesses and it’s the uncertainty that has many small business owners unable to plan for the future.

Cut 14 (11)  “…stay healthy.”

Food Scientists at the University of Holy Cross in New Orleans tested popular parade food and their tendency of bacteria growth when food is left out for longer periods. They took samples of food in an ice chest and checked on them every two hours for eight hours for bacteria and pathogen growth. Food Science Program Director Dr. Darryl Holliday…

Cut 10 (11)  “…hugely significant.”

Ham and cheese sandwiches performed the worst.

The announcement of DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson’s March retirement has some speculating he’s running for governor. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

The man who has admitted to fatally shooting former Saints star Will Smith during a road rage incident in 2016 in the Lower Garden District of New Orleans has had his trial delayed for a sixth time. A new trial date will be set March 6th. Cardell Hayes says he acted in self-defense when he shot Smith. Hayes was convicted of manslaughter in 2016, but the conviction was overturned because the verdict was not unanimous.

Several Republican lawmakers plan to address cases of sexually explicit material available for children to read at public libraries when the legislative session begins in April. But Governor John Bel Edwards said on his monthly talk show, “Ask the Governor”, that this is not an issue in Louisiana and these conservative lawmakers are following a national playbook…
cut 9 (09) “….use of our time”
As for his possible veto of any such bills passed, Edwards says he’ll wait to see what they actually say and do before deciding.

Are you packing food for Mardi Gras parades this weekend? University of Holy Cross in New Orleans conducted research to see how parade food like, fried chicken, jambalaya and sandwiches held up while being stored in a cooler outside. Food Science Program Director Doctor Darryl Holliday says the worst-performing food was ham and cheese sandwiches…
cut 12 (07) “….ready to eat”

Three bills have been filed for the upcoming regular legislative session to head off kids accessing adult content at public libraries; an issue the governor says is a “solution in search of a problem”…:
Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

Shawn Wilson is stepping down as the state’s transportation secretary effective March 4th. It’s expected Wilson will run for governor as he could be the main candidate for Democrats.

Inflation continues to be the biggest problem for small business owners based on a national survey conducted by the National Federation of Independent Business….
cut 13 (06) “…big problem”
That’s Louisiana NFIB spokesperson Todd Pack who says many small business owners continue to have a negative outlook when it comes to expecting better business conditions.

Many Louisiana families are looking forward to the Mardi Gras parades this weekend. University of Holy Cross in New Orleans Food Science Program Director Doctor Darryl Holliday says if you are packing food for the day, keep hot foods warm and cold foods cool throughout the day….
cut 11 (14) “….warming oven”

State Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson has told Governor John Bel Edwards that he will retire from state service effective March 4th, fueling speculation the Democrat will enter the governor’s race. Edwards says Wilson has been the most effective DOTD secretary in state history and would make a great governor, if he chooses to run…
cut 5 (09) “…for him”
Edwards made those comments on his monthy Ask the Governor Show.

The governor was also asked about legislation pre-filed by Republican lawmakers that seek to make public library boards more accountable for allowing sexually explicit material to be available for children in a library. Edwards says it’s a hot issue for conservaties, but not a real problem in Louisiana…
cut 7 (07) “…our libraries work”

The University of Holy Cross in New Orleans tested the growth of foodborne bacteria and pathogens on parade route favorites over an eight-hour period. Kace Kieschnick has the results…
Cut 3 (33) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”