With more than 95% of Louisianans either vaccinated, have contracted the virus or both, the state Department of Health has decided to update Covid numbers on its website weekly instead of daily starting Wednesday. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says Covid is still out there, but hospitalizations are very low…:
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Today marks one year until the 2023 Louisiana gubernatorial primary election, and a field of candidates has already begun to take shape. “LAPolitics.com” publisher Jeremy Alford says it’s possible some of Louisiana’s congressional delegates may seriously consider entering the race, once they see how the November mid-term elections shake out…:
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AG Jeff Landry has declared, and Alford says he’s tracking about 13 names.

Two Baton Rouge teens are under arrest in an alleged murder plot that left a woman dead. East Baton Rouge Sherriff’s spokesperson Casey Hicks says the suspected shooter, a 16-year-old boy, told deputies he was asked to commit the crime by a friend of his…:
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The male was booked for second degree murder and the girl, reportedly the victim’s daughter, was booked as principal to second-degree murder.

Mardi Gras Parades in New Orleans next year will remain on the same shortened routes they used in 2022. The announcement came at a meeting of the Mayor’s Mardi Gras Advisory Council last night. They cited a shrinking NOPD force as the reason for keeping the routes shorter in 2022, and since then they’ve continued to lose police officers.

Today marks one year until the 2023 Louisiana gubernatorial primary election. Kevin Gallagher looks at who is in and who may be…:
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A recent report by America’s Health Rankings says Louisiana is the least healthy state in the nation for women and children. Not only that, but the report also shows Louisiana falls into the bottom five in crucial indicators of over health such as social and economic factors, physical environment and health outcomes.

A Baton Rouge teenage girl allegedly had her mother killed in a murder plot. East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s spokesperson Casey Hicks says the suspected shooter – a 16-year-old boy – was not far from the scene of the crime, and he cracked quickly under questioning…:
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The victim is identified as 33-year-old Markeshia Stone. Both teens were booked into the East Baton Rouge Juvenile Detention Center.

An Opelousas man has been cited by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for allegedly releasing apple snails into a neighborhood pond. LWDF spokesperson Adam Einck says apple nails are a highly invasive species:
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73-year-old Peter Son Nguyen (WIN) was cited for illegal release of game, fowl, or fish, and possessing an exotic species.

Today marks one year until the 2023 Louisiana gubernatorial primary election, and a field of candidates has already begun to take shape. Last week, Attorney General Jeff Landry made his intentions official, but “LAPolitics.com” publisher Jeremy Alford says there are no less than 13 names declared or undeclared…:
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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser has also made comments about running but has not made that official yet.

Beginning next week, the Louisiana Department of Health will cease to give daily COVID numbers and move to weekly updates. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says the change will go into effect on Wednesday, October 19th…:
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Kanter says at this point in the pandemic 95% of Louisianans have either been vaccinated, had COVID, or both.

Two Baton Rouge teenagers are charged with plotting and carrying out a murder. More from Jeff Palermo…:
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AAA says gas prices are starting to step back slightly as demand and oil prices stumble. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular fell a penny overnight to $3.40, but that’s still 16 cents higher than last week.

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Two Baton Rouge teens are under arrest in an alleged murder plot that killed 33-year-old Markeshia Stone Wednesday night. East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s spokesperson Casey Hicks says the suspected shooter – a 16-year-old boy was asked by a 16-year-old relative of Stone’s to kill her. Hicks says both suspects are now in juvenile detention pending arraignment…:

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Those charges could be upgraded.

The composite ACT scores among Louisiana high school students fell for the fifth year in a row. The Class of 2022 score was 18-point-one down from 18-point-four last year. State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley says he believes it’s mostly pandemic related.

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The national average also dropped to 19-point-eight,

Social security recipients will receive nearly a nine-percent increase in their benefits in 2023 to help retirees who are dealing with the highest inflation rates in decades. Louisiana AARP Director of Advocacy Andrew Muhl, says this is the largest rate hike since 1981…

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73-year-old Peter Son Nguyen has been arrested by the enforcement division of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for alleged illegal possession and release of an exotic species. LWDF spokesperson Adam Einck says a few weeks ago they received a report that apple snails had been released in an Opelousas neighborhood pond.

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They’ve been known to clog crawfish traps and consume bait used for crawfish.

Today marks one year until the 2023 Louisiana gubernatorial primary election. Kevin Gallagher looks at who is in and who may be…:

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Beginning next week, the Louisiana Department of Health will cease to give daily COVID numbers and move to weekly updates. Brooke Thorington explains

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Two Baton Rouge teenagers are charged with plotting and carrying out a murder. More from Jeff Palermo…:

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Today marks one year until the 2023 Louisiana gubernatorial primary election, and a field of candidates has already begin to take shape. Last week, Attorney General Jeff Landry made his intentions official, but “LAPolitics.com” publisher Jeremy Alford says there are no less than 13 names declared or undeclared for the race…:

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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser has also made comments about running, but has not made that official yet. Alford says Landry is not the only person who HAS made his candidacy official. Also declared is southwest Louisiana lawyer Hunter Lundy, an Independent…:

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Alford says it’s possible some of Louisiana’s congressional delegates in Washington D.C. may seriously consider entering the race for governor in 2023, once they see how the November mid-term elections shake out…:

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Louisiana’s gubernatorial primary election is October 14, 2023.

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73-year-old Peter Son Nguyen (WIN) has been arrested by the enforcement division of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for alleged illegal possession and release of an exotic species. LWDF spokesperson Adam Einck says a few weeks ago they received a report that apple snails had been released in an Opelousas neighborhood pond.

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Apple snails can cause extreme damage and are a highly invasive species. Einck says they were first found in the state about 15 years ago and the pond in Opelousas had not been previously inhabited by apple snails.

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Apple snails have been known to clog crawfish traps and consume bait used for crawfish. As for a motive for the alleged placement of the invasive species in the pond, Einck says that remains under investigation.

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Illegal possession of apple snails brings up to a $50 fine and their illegal release carries a $400 to $950 fine and up to 120 days in jail.

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Beginning next week, the Louisiana Department of Health will cease to give daily COVID numbers and move to weekly updates. Currently, the state gives daily totals Monday through Friday and State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says the change will go into effect on Wednesday, October 19^th.

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Kanter says we’re at a point in the pandemic where we can step back from daily totals and look at things more in-depth on a weekly basis and examine trends by racial demographics and other factors.

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When you compare numbers from the most recent surge, also known as the sixth surge, Kanter says we had every bit as much COVID transmission as prior surges but thankfully the clinical acuity was low.

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Kanter says at this point in the pandemic 95% of Louisianans have either been vaccinated, had COVID, or both.

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Two Baton Rouge teens are under arrest in an alleged murder plot that left a woman dead Wednesday night. East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s spokesperson Casey Hicks says deputies found the suspected shooter – a 16-year-old boy – not far from the scene of the crime, and he cracked quickly under questioning…:

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The victim is identified as 33-year-old Markeshia Stone. She was shot multiple times and died in a nearby hospital. Hicks says the teen boy told them he was asked to commit the crime by the girl, who is a friend of his…:

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Hicks says the investigation is ongoing, and citizens with pertinent information should contact the EBR Sheriff’s Office. She says both suspects are now in juvenile detention pending arraignment…:

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The EBR District attorney may choose to upgrade the charges.

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LSU is at Florida tomorrow night in what is expected to be another tight game in Gainesville. The last six meetings in the swamp between these two schools have been decided by a total of 27 points and all have been one possession games. Tigers wide receiver Jarray Jenkins says who ever executes the best will win…

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Both teams have first-year coaches. Billy Napier has a four-and-two record in his first in Gainesville after leading the Ragin Cajuns for four seasons. LSU Cornerback Mekhi Garner played for Napier in Lafayette…

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Fresh off a win against UTEP last week, Louisiana Tech is at North Texas tomorrow. The Mean Green are averaging 214 rushing yards a game, which is second best in Conference USA. Bulldogs Coach Sonny Cumbie…

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There will be a lot of Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase fans from Louisiana in the Superdome for Sunday’s Bengals-Saints game. Saints defensive end Cam Jordan expects Who Dat Nation will be supporting the Black and Gold…

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The Bengals can be explosive on offense with Burrow, Chase, and wide receiver Tee Higgins. Jordan says if the Saints defense plays up to its standard, they’ll be fine…

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Lake Charles Police and the Calcasieu Parish coroner confirm three people are dead in what appears to be an officer-involved shooting at a home there. At around 9 this morning, officers responded to a report of a naked man waving a gun around at a residence on 7th Street. Little else is known right now other than that three persons are dead. LCPD has asked State Police to take over the investigation; standard procedure for shootings involving LEOs.

Two Baton Rouge teens are under arrest in an alleged murder plot that left a woman dead Wednesday night. East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s spokesperson Casey Hicks says deputies found the suspected shooter – a 16-year-old boy – who told them he was asked to do the crime by a female friend…:

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The victim is identified as 33-year-old Markeshia Stone, who died from multiple gunshots.

A photo of New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell traveling first class to Amsterdam last week has emerged, after she’s already been ordered to repay the city $30-thousand for upgrading her travel to France this past summer. She’s also accused of using a city-owned apartment in the French Quarter for personal uses. Metropolitan Crime Commission President Rafael Goyeneche says now the personal security of Councilperson Helena Moreno has been reassigned out of what he believes is retaliation for her being critical of Cantrell. He says the driver has been accused of taking photos of Cantrell using the apartment and sending them to the media…:

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Social Security benefits are going up for seniors in January. The 8.7-percent Cost Of Living Allowance is the biggest in decades. Louisiana AARP Advocacy Director Andrew Muhl says the average retiree in our state gets about $1400 a month. The COLA is to help seniors stay abreast of inflation.

Two Baton Rouge teens are under arrest in an alleged murder plot that left a woman dead this week. East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s spokesperson Casey Hicks says deputies found the suspected shooter – a 16-year-old boy – not far from the scene of the crime, and he cracked quickly under questioning…:

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The victim is identified as 33-year-old Markeshia Stone. She was shot multiple times and died in a nearby hospital. The boy is charged with 2^nd-degree murder and a weapons possession charge. The girl with principle to 2^nd-degree murder.

Social Security checks will increase by almost 9-percent starting January 1^st; the biggest Cost Of Living allowance in decades. Louisiana AARP Advocacy Director Andrew Muhl says, in addition, Medicare Part B premiums will also go down…:

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The increases are to help seniors stay abreast of inflation.

The composite ACT scores among Louisiana high school students fell for the fifth year in a row. Brooke Thorington has more…:

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Police in Springhill, in Webster Parish, say they have busted a marijuana grow house. Working with Webster Sheriff’s deputies, officers found over a hundred pot plants in various stages of growth, plus irrigation systems, guns, ammo and cash. No word as yet on who or how many were arrested.