A Baton Rouge lawmaker unloaded on his colleagues in the Louisiana House after his proposal to add a second majority-Black district to the state’s Supreme Court map was tabled without debate.

The major debate in the redistricting session is whether Louisiana should add majority-minority districts to its political maps, because the Black population has grown since the 2010 census. The Republican led-Legislature is maintaining the status quo in all the maps that are advancing and State Rep. Barry Ivey is frustrated…

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Covington Representative Mark Wright made the motion to table, and says being told by Ivey that the House is stupid, lazy, racist and corrupt because they vote against his bills is unacceptable and narcissistic.

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Another cold front will enter the Bayou State just in time for a chilly weekend. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the roller-coaster continues with mild weather mid-week and chilly temperatures for the weekend.

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California-based Origin Materials has committed to investing more than $750 million to develop a biomass manufacturing facility in Ascension Parish that will create more than 1000 new direct and indirect jobs. John Bissell, Co-CEO of Origin praised the Capitol Area’s infrastructure, which he says will provide the facility with easy access to materials and services.

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18-year-old Jaden Michael Ardoin of Port Barre faces first-degree and attempted murder charges after following two brothers in his vehicle and allegedly firing shots because the two routinely flirted with his girlfriend. St Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office Major Eddie Thibodaux says a high-speed chase ensued.

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Wade Edward Smith was killed, and James Preston Allen Vaughn is listed in stable condition.

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Baton Rouge Representative Barry Ivey lets his colleagues have it after the Louisiana House votes to table his proposal to add a second majority Black district to the state supreme court map. Michelle Southern has more…

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Two men alleged to be involved in the incident that resulted in Saints running back Alvin Kamara being arrested in Las Vegas have been booked. Police are looking for a third man thought to be Kansas City Chiefs player Chris Lammons. The felony battery charges against Kamara could mean one to five years in prison if convicted.

On his monthly radio show, Governor John Bel Edwards stated again that he was not involved whatsoever in a coverup of the 2019 arrest and death of black motorist Ronald Greene. The Justice Department is investigating the matter and Edwards says he feels for Greene’s mother Mona Hardin.

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Another cold front will enter the Bayou State just in time to bring us another chilly weekend. State Climatologist Barry Keim says highs today will reach into the 70s and there’s a chance of widespread showers.

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You’ll want to be weather aware today and pay attention to any watches and warnings. And unfortunately, today’s rain won’t be enough to help with the ongoing drought.

A Baton Rouge lawmaker unloaded on his colleagues in the Louisiana House after his proposal to add a second majority-Black district to the state’s Supreme Court map was tabled without debate. Republican Barry Ivey says he’s learned if legislation doesn’t have the backing of deep pocketed special interest groups it will not pass…:
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Alexandria Republican Lance Harris says life does not give you what you want, it gives you what you deserve.

The yo-yo weather pattern continues in Louisiana as another cold front approaches bringing rain and possible severe weather today before we wake up to frigid temps tomorrow and this weekend. State Climatologist Barry Keim on the rollercoaster weather year it’s been so far…:
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He says it’s a good idea to monitor local radio today should severe weather impact your area.

Louisiana continues to attract companies that specialize in developing and producing sustainable materials. David Grubb has the story:
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We’re in the thick of Carnival season and State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter encourages revelers to mask indoors at events and outside when in crowds…:
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He doesn’t predict this Mardi Gras being any type of Super Spreader Covid event.

We’re almost at the height of carnival season and health officials offer some advice to protect revelers from COVID. Brooke Thorington explains.
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The State House kills a bill to give Louisiana a second majority Black Supreme Court district and the measure’s sponsor is not happy about it. Baton Rouge Republican Representative Barry Ivey said the legislature is the laziest group of people he’s ever worked with in a speech after the vote in favor of tabling the bill.

On his monthly radio show, Governor John Bel Edwards once again denied he was involved in an alleged cover up of the death of Ronald Greene in 2019. The AP has suggested Mr. Edwards knew the circumstances surrounding Greene’s death, but wanted it kept quiet during the re-election campaign. The Governor says that’s a lie…:
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He says he looks forward to the results of the feds investigation.

Big news out of Ascension Parish as a major California-based manufacturer has committed to investing a $750 million biomass facility there. John Bissell, Co-CEO of Origin Materials says the state’s workforce was a major factor in choosing Louisiana:
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The project is expected to result in over 1,000 new jobs.

Governor John Bel Edwards reiterates there was no cover-up of the death of Ronald Greene to aid his re-election campaign. Brooke Thorington has more…:
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The Coast Guard is searching for a woman who reportedly went overboard a Carnival cruise ship in the Gulf of Mexico, about 150 miles offshore SouthWest Pass, Louisiana. The USCG has not said how the 32-year-old woman ended up in the water, but reports from passengers on social media say there was a disturbance that caused security to detain her with handcuffs when she jumped off the deck hitting the side of the ship before hitting the water. The ship was set to dock in New Orleans this morning.

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to head to Louisiana over the next couple weeks in the state’s first massive Mardi Gras celebration in almost 2 years. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter is optimistic this Carnival won’t be a super spreader event like it was in 2020…:
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Kanter recommends using an N95 mask when in large crowds.

A cold front is moving into Louisiana and behind some storms and possibly severe weather today, temps tomorrow morning will cause a light freeze along the I-20 corridor…:
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That’s State Climatologist Barry Keim.

Another cold front will enter the Bayou State just in time to bring us another chilly weekend. State Climatologist Barry Keim says highs today will reach into the 70s and there’s a chance of widespread showers…:
Cut 13 (08) “marginal risk”
It’s a good idea to plan to have a way to receive warnings in the event storms turn severe this afternoon in your area like on this radio station.

Governor John Bel Edwards said on his monthly radio show Wednesday there was no cover up by his re-election campaign of the arrest and death of Ronald Greene in 2019. Mr. Edwards reiterated State Police told him a man died during an arrest, but the media has been relentless with accusations…:
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He says he looks forward to the results of the feds investigation.

California-based Origin Materials announces it’s investing more than $750 million to develop a manufacturing facility in Ascension Parish. John Bissell, Co-CEO of Origin says they are the only company to use renewable wood fibers and carbon-negative materials. He says Louisiana is poised to be a destination for green companies and they are proud to be among the first to take advantage of what our state has to offer…:
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The project is expected to result in over 1,000 new jobs.

Two men alleged to be involved in the incident that resulted in Saints running back Alvin Kamara being arrested in Las Vegas have been booked, and police are looking for a third man thought to be Kansas City Chiefs player Chris Lammons. The felony battery charges against Kamara could mean one to five years in prison if convicted.

The Louisiana Supreme Court says it will consider whether the state’s ban on non-unanimous jury verdicts should apply retroactively. The U-S Supreme Court has already refused to make the split jury ban law retroactive, but Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says the state Supreme Court can issue its own ruling…:

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Louisiana allowed split jury verdicts of 10-to-2 and 11-to-1 for 120 years. That ended in 2019 with a voter-approved Constitutional Amendment.

Third Judicial District Attorney John Belton plans to pursue criminal charges against those involved in the 2019 fatal arrest of Ronald Greene, but he’s waiting for the U-S Justice Department to complete its investigation. Belton says while the federal investigation has taken time, it has produced results…:

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Governor John Bel Edwards has extended Louisiana’s COVID public health emergency order but has removed mask mandates and attendance limits. Mr. Edwards did re-emphasize the recommendations for people to wear masks, particularly around large crowds. It’s something to keep in mind as Mardi Gras and festival season approaches…:

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The Governor’s current order is set to expire one month from today, though Edwards has said he may end it before then if positive trends continue.

Deputies in Tangipahoa Parish are seeking a man wanted for an alleged sexual relationship with a minor. 49-year-old Mario Funez is wanted for indecent behavior with a juvenile, sexual battery, carnal knowledge of a juvenile and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile. His victim is just 13.