Governor Edwards gave a posthumous pardon to Homer Plessy, the subject of the Plessy v. Ferguson Supreme Court case that ensconced a “separate, but equal” policy that enabled decades of segregation.

Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

Lawrence Brooks, the oldest living World War II veteran in the US and Louisiana native, died Tuesday at the age of 112. The Norwood, Louisiana native and New Orleans resident was drafted at the age of 31 and served in the Army’s predominantly African American 91^st Engineer Battalion.

Jonesboro’s Fire Chief and a Jackson Parish Sheriff’s deputy face insurance fraud charges involving a two-vehicle crash of fire department vehicles. Trooper Michael Reichardt says State Police received a tip in August and found Chief Brandon Brown and Deputy George Wyatt were involved and listed as the drivers.

Cut  11 (10)  “…the vehicles.” 

A strange ending to the 2021 football season for the LSU Tigers last night as they only had 38 scholarship players available, and it showed in a 42-20 loss to Kansas State in the Texas Bowl. Fifth-year senior Jontre Kirklin made his first start at quarterback and threw three touchdown passes…

 Cut 6 (12) “…whole journey” 

At a ceremony in New Orleans, Governor John Bel Edwards posthumously pardoned civil rights pioneer Homer Plessy, the subject of a separate but equal Supreme Court ruling that enabled decades of segregation of black Americans. Keith Plessy, a direct descendant, was on hand for today’s ceremony…:

CUT 03(10)      “…to be born.”

The Supreme Court reversed segregation laws in 1954. Plessy died in 1921 with his conviction still on his record.

Two children were killed in a house fire early this morning in St. Landry Parish. Opelousas Fire Chief Charles Mason says they received a call shortly before 1:30 of a house fire where six people resided. Only four escaped…:

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Mason says a third child was hospitalized for smoke inhalation. The fire is under investigation.

The oldest known military veteran in the U.S. has passed away. Lawrence Brooks, who is from Norwood, Louisiana, was 112. Brooks served in Australia, New Guinea and the Philippines during World War II. Brooks said the secret to his long life was being nice to people.

LSU’s 42-20 loss to Kansas State in the Texas Bowl last night will be known as the Jontre Kirklin game, as the fifth-year senior started his first college game at quarterback. Jeff Palermo has more…:

CUT 02(32)      “…Palermo.”

An early morning house fire in St. Landry parish takes the lives of two young boys. Opelousas Fire Chief Charles Mason says they were called around 1:30 AM to a home where 6 people resided. When they arrived the house was engulfed in flame. He says only four made it out. In addition to the boys – ages 12 and 11 – who died, a third child was taken to a hospital…:

CUT 10 (05)   “…smoke inhalation.”

The fire’s cause is under investigation.

The fire chief in Jonesboro and a Jackson Parish deputy face insurance fraud charges involving a two-vehicle crash of fire department vehicles. Trooper Michael Reichardt says State Police investigated and it appears the two men were trying to cover up the fact that Chief Brown’s juvenile son was one of the drivers at the time of the crash…:

CUT 13         (12)   “…drive those.”

The investigation remains active.

At a ceremony in New Orleans, Governor John Bel Edwards posthumously pardoned civil rights pioneer Homer Plessy, the subject of a separate but equal Supreme Court ruling that enabled decades of segregation. The Supreme Court reversed segregation laws in 1954, but Plessy died in 1921 with his conviction still on his record. Edwards says this is Louisiana’s first pardon as a result of a 2006 state law that allows for pardons of people convicted under laws that were intended to discriminate…:

CUT 05(12)      “…criminal conviction.”

A Natchitoches man is under arrest for allegedly firing a gun at revelers who were firing off fireworks on December 30^th – a full night early. 48-year-old Kyle Tanner is charged with four counts of attempted first-degree murder, disturbing the peace by public intoxication, and obstruction of justice. No one was hit by any of Tanner’s gunfire.

At a ceremony in New Orleans, Governor John Bel Edwards posthumously pardoned civil rights pioneer Homer Plessy. Plessy was a Creole man arrested in New Orleans 130 years ago when he refused to leave a whites-only railroad car. Plessy’s protest led to the 1896 ruling known as Plessy versus Ferguson, which said it was legal to have white-only spaces in public areas. Governor Edwards says unfortunately the negative effects of that ruling still linger…:

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Two children were tragically killed in a house fire early this morning in St. Landry Parish. Opelousas Fire Chief Charles Mason says they received a call shortly before 1:30 of a house fire where six people resided, only four escaped.

Cut 9 (06) “…and one eleven.”

One child was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation.

Jonesboro’s Fire Chief Brandon Brown and a Jackson Parish Sheriff’s deputy, George Wyatt face insurance fraud charges involving a two-vehicle crash of fire department vehicles. Trooper Michael Reichardt says two have also been charged with filing or maintaining false public records, and malfeasance in office.

Cut 12 (07) “…jail now.”  

The investigation revealed that Brown’s juvenile son was the driver of one of the vehicles, not Brown or Wyatt.

LSU’s football season ended with a disappointing 42-20 loss to Kansas State in the Texas Bowl Tuesday. This despite the best efforts of 5th-year senior wide receiver & cornerback Jontre Kirklin, who stepped up to fill in at quarterback. Kirklin is known to teammates as a hard worker and team leader.

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At a ceremony in New Orleans, Governor John Bel Edwards posthumously pardoned civil rights pioneer Homer Plessy, the subject of a separate but equal Supreme Court ruling that enabled decades of segregation of black Americans. Keith Plessy, a direct descendant, was on hand for today’s ceremony…

Cut 3 (10) “…to be born.”

Homer Plessy was a creole man arrested in New Orleans 130 years ago when he refused to leave a whites-only railroad car.

Two children were tragically killed in a house fire early this morning in St. Landry Parish. Opelousas Fire Chief Charles Mason says six people resided, only four escaped. Inside firefighters found two males, one 12 the other 11. In addition to the two fatalities, another child was taken to the hospital.

Cut 10 (05)  “…smoke inhalation.”

LSU’s 42-20 loss to Kansas State in the Texas Bowl last night will be known as the Jontre Kirklin game, as the fifth-year senior started his first college game at quarterback. Jeff Palermo has more…

Cut 2 (32)…I’m Jeff Palermo.”  

Jonesboro’s Fire Chief and a Jackson Parish Sheriff’s deputy face insurance fraud charges involving a two-vehicle crash of fire department vehicles. Trooper Mike Reichardt says State Police received a tip in August and found Chief Brandon Brown and Deputy George Wyatt were involved and listed as the drivers…:

CUT 11(10)      “…the vehicles.”

The two men have been charged with insurance fraud, filing or maintaining false public records, and malfeasance in office.

Two children were tragically killed in a house fire early this morning in St. Landry Parish. Opelousas Fire Chief Charles Mason says they received a call shortly before 1:30 am of a house fire where six people resided. He says only four escaped…:

CUT 09(06)      “…and one eleven.”

Another child was taken to the hospital. The fire is under investigation.

The Dash Diet which was developed in part by LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center is once again ranked as one of the top diets by U-S News and World Report. Erik Piccoli has more…:

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Governor John Bel Edwards will posthumously pardon Homer Plessy today. Plessy was the plaintiff in the 1896 U.S. Supreme Court case, which upheld the “separate but equal” doctrine that allowed for decades of segregation of black Americans.

An overnight fire in Opelousas has claimed the lives of two children, an eleven and 12-year-old boy. Opelousas Fire Chief Charles Mason says six people were inside the home when the blaze started and two adults and two children escaped. The investigation continues into the cause of the fire.

In northwest Louisiana, COVID tests and vaccinations will be administered at a drive-thru clinic at the state fairgrounds in Shreveport. Brooke Thorington has the details…
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Smokeable medical marijuana is now available at the state’s nine licensed pharmacies. Good Day Farm works with the LSU AgCenter to produce and grow medicinal pot and CEO John Davis says about 150 pounds of smokeable cannabis hit the store shelves this week. Davis says his company recently started up a huge growing facility near Ruston, to make sure supply meets the demand…
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The U-S News and World Report ranks the Dash Diet as one of the best diets for 2022. LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center helped develop Dash Diet and Doctor Catherine Champagne says it focuses on the consumption of fruits and vegetables and foods low in sodium, but she says low sodium does not mean a lack of flavor…
cut 5 (11) “….and spices”
Champagne says the DASH diet is highly ranked for healthy eating and heart health and it helps diabetics.

LSU Health Shreveport is holding a drive-thru COVID testing and vaccination site at the state fairgrounds. It’s open Monday thru Saturday from ten until five PM. Infectious disease specialist Dr. John Vanchiere says we’re experiencing a post-holiday surge demand for testing and it’s just the beginning.

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The raw form of medical marijuana is now for sale at cannabis pharmacies in Louisiana.  John Davis, CEO of Good Day Farm, which grows and produces medical cannabis says the smokable form can range in price from $10 to $25 a gram, and growers do not set the prices

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The estimated Powerball Jackpot reaches $610-million for tonight’s drawing. And that estimate could go even higher, Kim Chopin with the Louisiana Lottery says Powerball usually gives an estimate of anticipated winnings, based on sales, by midday on the day of the drawing.

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The cash value on a $610-million jackpot is $434.2 million.

A strange ending to the 2021 football season for the LSU Tigers last night as they only had 38 scholarship players available, and it showed in a 42-20 loss to Kansas State in the Texas Bowl. Fifth-year senior Jontre Kirklin made his first start at quarterback and threw three touchdown passes…

 Cut 6 (12) “…whole journey”