There is now a declared Democrat in the race to be Louisiana’s next governor. He is Danny Cole, a professional educator and self-described “Christian Conservative with Democratic values.” Cole, a teacher at Bolton High in Alexandria, feels Louisiana does not invest enough in education…:
Cut 4 (09) “…the top priority.”
Cole says he’ll also stand up for the common man.

The special session ended with lawmakers approving an incentive fund aimed at bringing in more property insurers. Supporters say it will help lower rates. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says in the regular session he’ll urge legislators to support a grant program for homeowners who want to fortify their roofs against hurricane force winds…
Cut 9 (11) “…their businesses.”

“Jazz Fest. A New Orleans Story,” won for Best Music Film at last night’s Grammy Awards. Lake Charles zydeco artist Sean Ardoin who collaborated with the Golden Band from Tigerland did not win for their album “Full Circle.” It was up for best regional roots album. Ranky Tanky’s Live at the 2022 Jazz Fest” won the Grammy for that category.

The parade season is ramping up and Super Bowl Sunday is this weekend. Michelle Southern reports crawfish prices have dropped just in time…
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Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says the legislative approval of a 45-million dollar incentive fund to attract more insurance companies will provide relief sooner than later for residents struggling with soaring premiums for property coverage. Donelon says the goal is to reduce the number of policyholders who have Citizens Insurance with a private insurer…
Cut 7 (10) “…incentive program.”
The first incentive program was established after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Allowing infants to watch tablets and TV could impair their emotional well-being and academic achievement once they reach the age of 9 according to a Harvard University Study. Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Pediatrician Dr. Susan Fielkow (fell-co) agrees and says it can affect a child’s executive functioning skills.
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We now have an announced Democrat in the 2023 Governor’s race. Kevin Gallagher reports on the first Dem to jump in…:
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We now have an announced Democrat in the 2023 Governor’s race. Kevin Gallagher reports on the first Dem to jump in…:

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A Harvard Study says allowing your infant to watch TV or tablets could impact their learning and emotional skills later. Brooke Thorington has more.

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The parade season is about to ramp up and Super Bowl Sunday is this weekend. Michelle Southern reports crawfish prices have dropped just in time…

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There is now a declared Democrat in the race to be Louisiana’s next governor. He is Daniel “Danny” Cole, a professional educator and self-described “Christian Conservative with Democratic values.” Cole says, as a teacher at Bolton High in Alexandria, he feels Louisiana does not invest enough of its annual budgets in education…:

Cut 4 (09)  “…the top priority.”

Cole feels he can appeal to the average voter in a way that career politicians cannot, and he can make a runoff election this fall. He says he will be the People’s Democrat for Governor…:

Cut 5 (08) “…of this state.”

Cole lives in Trout, in LaSalle Parish. He is running as a Democrat, but says – if elected – he will govern in a non-partisan fashion…:

Cut 6 (07)  “… the state of Louisiana.” 

Cole ran unsuccessfully for state Senate in 2019. To learn more about Danny Cole, find him on Facebook.

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Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says the approval of a 45-million dollar incentive fund to attract more insurance companies will provide relief sooner than later for residents struggling with soaring premiums for property coverage. Donelon says the goal is to reduce the number of policyholders who have Citizens Insurance with a private insurer…

Cut 7 (10) “…incentive program.”

The first incentive program was established after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Donelon estimates there are between 75,000 to 80,000 attract Citizens policies that could find private insurers once they received their incentives and that could happen by the end of March.

Most of the state’s Citizens’ policies are located in the coastal zone, but Donelon expects the incentive fund will attract as many as ten companies who will write policies south of I-10, and that will also provide homeowners in central and north Louisiana with more options for coverage…

Cut 8 (12)  “…coastal exposure.”

Donelon says in the regular session he’ll urge legislators to get behind a plan to provide grant money to homeowners who want to fortify their homes against 100-mile per hour plus hurricane winds…

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Allowing infants to watch tablets and TV could impair their emotional well-being and academic achievement once they reach the age of 9 according to a Harvard University Study. Children’s Hospital of New Orleans Pediatrician Dr. Susan Fielkow (fell-co) agrees and says it can affect a child’s executive function skills.

Cut 10 (10)  “…our emotions.”

She says these particular skills are the basis of one’s academic success and personal relationships.

But Fielkow says there’s a question of whether or not it’s the electronic equipment or screen time that’s somehow affecting the brain…

Cut 11 (08)  “…learning and development.”

The study plans to do further research to determine if screen time caused impairments or if other factors in a child’s environment are responsible for poorer executive functioning. Fielkow says if screen time is a replacement for social interaction, direct parenting, learning, and teaching…

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Crawfish prices have returned to normal levels, just in time for Super Bowl Sunday and parade-filled weekends. That’s according to Crawfish App co-founder Laney King, who says we saw unprecedented high prices for the start of the crawfish season in mid-January…

Cut 13 (10)  “….come down.”

King says consumers can expect to pay around six dollars a pound for boiled crawfish and $3.50 a pound for medium-sized live crawfish

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And King says crawfish lovers will appreciate the quality of crawfish that’s available…

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State lawmakers have approved legislation that sets up a 45-million-dollar incentive fund that will be used to bring more insurance companies to Louisiana that will offer homeowners coverage. Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt says this is not the silver bullet to solve the state’s insurance crisis, but it’s a first step and lawmakers will continue to address the problem in the regular session that starts in April…

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And finally good news for crawfish lovers. The average price for a pound of crawfish has dropped about $2 a pound, that’s according to The Crawfish App, which tracks retail prices from more than 1,600 locations. In mid-January, the average was $5.67 a pound. But the last two weeks medium-size live crawfish are selling between $3.50 and $3.99 a pound, which is 40 cents cheaper than last year.

The Louisiana National Guard held a deployment ceremony Friday in New Orleans, as they prepare to head for the Middle East. The “3-6-7-3″ Support Maintenance Company is a combat support unit; tasked with keeping military vehicles and materials in working order. Battalion Commander Lt. Colonel Ira Jones says their role is of utmost importance…:

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The unit’s destination is classified. They should return home in about a year.

If you love King Cake, you’ll want to head over to Thibodaux this afternoon for the for the city’s inaugural Bayou King Cake Festival. Mayor Kevin Clement says it’s good family fun and all to benefit the Lafourche Parish Education Foundation…:

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It kicks off with a kid’s parade at 1:30.

State lawmakers have approved legislation that sets up a 45-million-dollar incentive fund that will be used to bring more insurance companies to Louisiana that will offer homeowners coverage. Senate Insurance Chairman Kirk Talbot says the goal is to reduce the number of Citizens Property Insurance policyholders who face a 63-percent rate hike this year.

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The bill passed on a 37-to-1 vote in the Senate on Friday.

Mona Hardin, the mother of Black motorist Ronald Greene who was killed during a traffic stop in 2019, will attend President Biden’s State of the Union address Tuesday. Hardin continues to seek justice and accountability for the death of her son and other victims of police brutality.

Senator John Kennedy wants Louisiana to develop a new methodology to grade public schools. Kennedy made his comments on the floor of the U.S. Senate. He didn’t offer any specifics on how schools should be graded, but expressed the importance of it because it’s vital to the future of Louisiana…:

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The state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education has discussed changing Louisiana’s accountability system, but proposed changes have faced criticism from school boards, superintendents, principals, and teachers.

In Thibodaux this afternoon they’ll hold their inaugural Bayou King Cake Festival. Mayor Kevin Clement says it all kicks off with a kids’ parade at 1:30.

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And there will be plenty of King Cake to sample.

State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting death that happened in Shreveport. According to a news release troopers were requested by the Shreveport Police Department to investigate an officer-involved shooting on Fullerton Street, near North Hearne Avenue. One person that was shot was pronounced dead, and no officers were injured during the incident.

A Louisiana National Guard unit is preparing to deploy to the Middle East, on a classified support mission. More from Jeff Palermo…:

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U-S Senator John Kennedy wants Louisiana to develop a new methodology to grade public schools. Kennedy points to the grades that the state’s high schools have received…

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The state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education has discussed changing Louisiana’s accountability system, but proposed changes have faced criticism from school boards, superintendents, principals, and teachers.

If you’re a King Cake connoisseur there’s an inaugural festival cooked up just for you on Saturday. It’s the Lafourche Education Foundation’s Bayou King Cake Festival. Thibodaux Mayor Kevin Clement says attendees can sample almost two dozen cakes and they have five tickets each to cast their vote.

Cut 9 (10) “…choice winner.” 

Things kick off at 1:30 with a kid’s parade.

Senator John Kennedy wants Louisiana to develop a new methodology to grade public schools. Kennedy says 70-percent of the state’s high schools have received A and B grades, but in reality, we know many of these schools do not deserve such a high rating…:

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A Louisiana National Guard unit held a deployment ceremony at New Orleans’ World War II Museum Friday morning, before they head to the Middle East on a classified mission. Lt. Colonel Ira Jones is Battalion Commander of the 3-6-7-3 Support Maintenance Company. He says they’ll be out-of-country for quite a while…:

CUT 08(07)      “their families.”

The 3-6-7-3 does maintenance of military vehicles and equipment. Where they’re going is classified.

In Baton Rouge, the special session on the state’s insurance crisis has ended with the Senate passing the $45-million Insure Louisiana Incentive Fund package. The measure reached final passage by a 37-to-1 vote and goes to the Governor.

If you’ve got a sweet tooth, you’ll want to head for Thibodaux to attend a festival dedicated to the state’s favorite pastry, the King Cake…:

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State lawmakers have approved legislation that sets up a 45-million dollar incentive fund that will be used to bring more insurance companies to Louisiana that will offer homeowners coverage at much lower rates than the state’s last-resort insurer, Louisiana Citizens. The bill passed on a 37-to-1 vote in the Senate on Friday. Bossier City Senator Barrow Peacock was the lone no vote; questioning why ANY insurance company would go for it…:

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That bill goes to the Governor for his signature. Lawmakers says they’ll have other solutions to the insurance crisis ready when they reconvene in April.

Police in Shreveport seek a man they say sexually assaulted a juvenile. A warrant for First Degree Rape is out for 31-year-old Shawn Betters, and they ask anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts to contact SPD right away. If convicted, Betters would face life behind bars.

A Louisiana National Guard unit is preparing to deploy to the Middle East, on a classified support mission. More from Jeff Palermo…:

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Dog lovers may want to visit Baton Rouge Sunday for the annual Krewe of Mutts Carnival Parade. This year’s theme is Jurassic Bark, and organizers encourage participants to dress their pooch up in Mardi Gras dinosaur regalia. The event starts at 10 am in downtown Baton Rouge and benefits pet adoption programs.