Our Lady of the Lake and Louisiana Children’s Medical Center are investing 245-million dollars into LSU, the largest philanthropic gift in the university’s history. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson has introduced legislation that would permanently classify illicit fentanyl as a Schedule 1 narcotic under the Controlled Substances Act. Johnson believes his CEASE Overdose Act would help law enforcement to control the fentanyl crisis. Fentanyl overdoses recently became the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18-45.

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Due to extremely dry conditions, the Fire Marshal’s Office along with Agriculture and Forestry has issued a statewide burn ban. Fire Marshal Office Spokesperson Ashely Rodrigue says the ban goes into effect Tuesday morning and remains until rescinded.

Cut 12 (11) “…their property.”

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Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals came up a little bit short in winning the franchise’s first Super Bowl as the Los Angeles Rams scored a late touchdown in the fourth quarter to beat the Bengals 23-20 in Super Bowl 56. Burrow threw for 263 yards and one touchdown and hopes to have another chance at winning a championship…

Cut 16 (16) “…just short”

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And former LSU receiver Odell Beckham Jr, who scored the first touchdown of the game, is reported to have torn his left ACL for the second time in two years.

U-S Senate candidate Gary Chambers announces his campaign has raised nearly six hundred thousand dollars since its launch last month. For a relative unknown like Chambers, that’s no small feat, says UL political science professor Dr. Pearson Cross.

 Cut 6 (11) “…eye-opening sum.” 

Cross says incumbent John Kennedy remains the favorite but if Chambers can continue fundraising the race might be competitive.

Our Lady of the Lake and Louisiana Children’s Medical Center are investing 245-million dollars to LSU over the next ten years, with a portion to pursue a Cancer Center that would have National Cancer Institute Designation. LSU President William Tate calls it a game-changing investment…

Cut 11 (10)   “….across the state.”  

Due to extremely dry conditions, the Fire Marshal’s Office along with Agriculture and Forestry has issued a statewide burn ban. Fire Marshal Office Spokesperson Ashely Rodrigue says the ban goes into effect Tuesday morning and remains in effect until rescinded.

Cut 12 (11) “…their property.”  

The Louisiana Army National Guard has commissioned its first Black female pilot. Warrant Officer Tatiana Julien, a New Orleans native, had no idea that she was the first to accomplish the feat.

Cut 13 (11) “…it just happened.”

Julien says she was inspired to become a pilot by her mentor, Chief Warrant Officer 4, Troy Willis.

Our Lady of the Lake and LCMC Health are committed to investing 245-million dollars to LSU over the next ten years and a large portion of that money will be used to pursue a Cancer Center that would have National Cancer Institute Designation. Governor John Bel Edwards says such a healthcare facility is badly needed…

Cut 9 (09) “…regional leader”

85-million dollars of this contribution will also go towards providing LSU athletes with world-class care.

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Lawmakers have just a week left to complete their work on drawing new districts for Congress, the state legislature, the Public Service Commission, and more. There’s a big disagreement over creating a second majority-minority congressional voting district. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Democrats are putting up a fierce debate, but don’t have the votes to add more Black districts to the maps …:

Cut 10 (08) “…reapportionment session.”

The session must conclude before 6 PM on Sunday.

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On this Valentine’s Day, the Louisiana Family Forum recognizes the state’s longest married couple, a south Louisiana couple who tied the knot 81 years ago. Michelle Southern has more…

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Cincinnati Quarterback Joe Burrow says he’ll use Sunday’s Super Bowl loss to the Rams to fuel him the rest of his career. Burrow and the Bengals came up short in a 23-20 loss to Los Angeles. Meanwhile, former LSU Tigers Odell Beckham Junior and Andrew Whitworth are NFL champs for the first time in their careers

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The Louisiana Army National Guard has commissioned its first Black female pilot. New Orleans native Warrant Officer Tatiana Julien. Julien says she feels a responsibility as the first Black female pilot in the L-A-N-G’s history to encourage the next wave of young women to earn their wings.

Cut 15 (10)  “…you can’t do.”

For the second year in a row, Gail and Patsy Richardson of Gonzales are recognized on this Valentine’s Day as Louisiana’s longest married couple. Gail and Patsy have been married for 81 years and Louisiana Family Forum President Gene Mills says the Richardson’s are followed by Lauris and Earline Broussard of Vermilion Parish…

Cut 8 (11)  “…Abbeville, Louisiana”

Congratulations to both couples.

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals came up a little bit short in winning the franchise’s first Super Bowl as the Los Angeles Rams scored a late touchdown in the fourth quarter to beat the Bengals 23-20. While not happy with the outcome Burrow says he’s still proud of his team.

Cut 18 (08) “ …to celebrate.” 

Besides football, the Super Bowl is also known for creative commercials and Google Trends Expert Gina Shalavi (Shall-ah-vee) says they take a look at the most viewed ads from game day on YouTube to get a sense of some initial trends. She says yesterday the most viewed ad was from Amazon.

Cut 3 (10) “…their taste.”

And T-Mobile made the top ten twice one ad in the second spot featuring Scrub co-stars Zach Braff and Donald Faison and the other in 6^th place featuring Dolly Parton.

The redistricting session has a week left and the disagreement over a second majority-minority congressional district lingers, and Democrats will likely seek judicial help to overturn the maps passed by Republicans. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the big question is: will the Governor veto whatever map comes to his desk?

Cut  11 (12)  “…him NOT vetoing it.”  

LSU Health New Orleans is conducting a clinical trial, studying the use of liquid aspirin for those recently diagnosed with COVID. Associate Professor of Surgery Dr. Frank Lau (cow) says liquid aspirin acts as an anticoagulant so it could help prevent blood clots that are common with COVID.

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A tragic shooting in Morgan City claims the life of an 11-year old male and police have charged a 14-year old with second-degree murder. Morgan City Police say they were called to a residence Friday evening found several teens in the home. Police Chief James Blair extended sympathy to the victim’s family and urges parents to ensure their homes are safe after the suspect took possession of a loaded gun.

On this Valentine’s Day, the Louisiana Family Forum recognizes the state’s longest married couple, a south Louisiana couple who tied the knot 81 years ago.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Michelle Southern” 

The redistricting session resumes today at the State Capitol. It must end by Sunday night and lawmakers have yet to approve a new Congressional district map. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says time is running out for lawmakers to get one approved…
cut 12 (11) “….a veto session”
A veto session if needed could take place before the regular session begins March 14th.

For the second year in a row, Gail and Patsy Richardson of Gonzales are recognized on this Valentine’s Day as Louisiana’s longest married couple. Gail and Patsy have been married for 81 years and Louisiana Family Forum President Gene Mills says Patsy is 100-years-old and Gail is 102-years-old
Cut 7 (10) “…they enjoy.”
Finishing a close second is Lauris and Earline Broussard of Abbeville.

LSU Health New Orleans is looking for 200 unvaccinated individuals who have tested positive for COVID to see if liquid aspirin can keep them out of the hospital. Brooke Thorington has more
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Cincinnati Quarterback Joe Burrow says he’ll use Sunday’s Super Bowl loss to the Rams to fuel him the rest of his career. Burrow and the Bengals came up short in a 23-20 loss to Los Angeles. Meanwhile, former LSU Tigers Odell Beckham Junior and Andrew Whitworth are NFL champs for the first time in their careers.

Lawmakers have just a week left to complete their work on drawing new districts for Congress, the state legislature, the Public Service Commission, and more. There’s a big disagreement over creating a second majority-minority congressional voting district. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Democrats are putting up a fierce debate, but don’t have the votes to add more Black districts to the maps …:
Cut 10 (08) “…reapportionment session.”
The session must conclude before 6 PM on Sunday.

Today is Valentine’s Day and the Louisiana Family Forum is recognizing 14 couples who have been married 70 years and longer. Louisiana Family Forum President Gene Mills…
cut 9 (14) “…unmarried couple”
The longest known married couple in Louisiana hails from Gonzales, Gail and Patsy Richardson have been married for 81 years.

Warrant Officer Tatiana Julien of New Orleans is the Louisiana Army National Guard’s first Black female pilot. Julien says she was inspired to become a pilot while deployed to the Middle East a few years ago and saw a Black pilot from New Orleans in her unit.
cut 14 (12) “…black pilots around”
When she was a child, Julien’s family had to be rescued by a helicopter from the Superdome a week after Hurricane Katrina.

LSU Health New Orleans has started a COVID trial to study if liquid aspirin can help reduce COVID hospitalization rates. Associate Professor of Surgery at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine Dr. Frank Lau is looking for 200 participants recently diagnosed with COVID and are not vaccinated…
cut 5 (09) “…from there”
For more information call 504-568-2202.

With just a week left in the redistricting session, can lawmakers resolve differences on the question of a second majority-black congressional district? Kevin Gallagher reports…:
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Much of Louisiana is disappointed with the outcome of yesterday’s Super Bowl as the Rams scored a late touchdown to beat Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20. But Louisiana natives Andrew Whitworth and Odell Beckham Junior are Super Bowl champs. That could have been the final game for the 40-year-old Whitworth.

The Louisiana Army National Guard has commissioned its first Black female pilot. Warrant Officer Tatiana Julien, a New Orleans native, had no idea that she was the first to accomplish the feat.
Cut 13 (11) “…it just happened.”
Julien says she decided to become a pilot while deployed to the Middle East from 2017 to 2018. There was a Black pilot from New Orleans in her unit.

LSU Health New Orleans is seeking 200 recently diagnosed COVID patients, who are not vaccinated, for a clinical trial that will help determine if liquid aspirin can reduce hospitalization rates. Associate Professor of Surgery at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, Doctor Frank Lau, says ideally the participants would live in metro New Orleans…
cut 6 (08) “….further field”
For more information call 504-568-2202.