While Bill Cassidy, John Fleming, Blake Miguez and others vie for the Republican nomination in the U.S. Senate race, three Democrats are seeking their nomination. The first to enter is Jamie Davis, an elected member of the Democratic State Central Committee, previously a member of the Tensas Parish Police Jury. Davis says one of his biggest priorities is the availability of quality health for everyone.

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Louisiana has the second highest auto insurance rates in the nation, but they have come down slightly. Value Penguin insurance expert Rob Bhatt says overall premiums are decreasing in Louisiana because of fewer accidents and…

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He says shopping insurance providers can lead to 34-percent in potential savings.

Leaders for a Better Louisiana want businesses to know about a new workforce childcare tax credit. Andre Champagne has the story.

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If you have an envie or a craving for some crawfish, you can find some, but it will cost you. Right now, the Crawfish App says live crawfish average $7.24 a pound, and boiled crawfish, $10.10 a pound. Founder of the app, Lanie King says there are several reasons crawfish is more expensive early in the season.

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A new report on auto insurance rates in Louisiana shows both good news and bad news. Value Penguin insurance expert Rob Bhatt found Louisiana has the second highest auto insurance rates in the U.S., but premiums are three percent lower in 2026.

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According to Value Penguin’s analysis, the average cost of auto insurance is expected to reach 327 dollars a month.

Leaders for a Better Louisiana want businesses to know about an expanded tax credit that helps provide high-quality childcare for their employees.  Barry Erwin, the chief policy officer for Leaders for a Better Louisiana, says the new Workforce Child Care Tax Credit is available to businesses which provide top notch childcare within their own facilities or help pay their employees’ childcare costs.

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Businesses can claim the credit on their tax returns beginning in 2027.

While Bill Cassidy and his Republican challengers have dominated the news cycle in Louisiana’s U.S. Senate race, there are three Democrats who have entered the race. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The beginning of Carnival also means the beginning of crawfish season – and with it, a little sticker shock. According to The Crawfish App, live crawfish is averaging $7.24 a pound, while boiled crawfish is averaging $10.10 a pound. Laney King, the founder of The Crawfish App, says these prices are nothing to worry about.

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While Bill Cassidy and his Republican challengers have dominated the news cycle in Louisiana’s U.S. Senate race, there are three Democrats who have entered the race. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Where does Louisiana rank when it comes to auto insurance rates? Of course, near the top. Jeff Palermo has more.

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Leaders for a Better Louisiana is alerting the business community about a new workforce childcare tax credit that takes effect this year. Andre Champagne has the story.

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While Bill Cassidy, John Fleming, Blake Miguez and others duke it out for the Republican nomination in the U.S. Senate race, there are three Democrats who have also entered the race. The first to enter was Jamie Davis, who’s an elected member of the Democratic State Central Committee and had previously been elected to the Tensas Parish Police Jury. Davis says one of his biggest priorities is ensuring that quality health care is available to everyone, including those who live in rural areas.

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With immigration dominating the national conversation, Davis says those who are legally going through the asylum system need to be treated better than how they’re currently being treated.

Cut 5 (10) “…shouldn’t be deported.”

If Davis advances to the general election, there’s no guarantee that he will face Cassidy, since he has a fierce primary challenge to fend off. If Cassidy does survive, Davis says he plans on taking him to task for his vote that for all intents and purposes made Robert F. Kennedy Jr. the secretary of Health and Human Services.

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Political consultant Tracie Burke and former Housing Authority of New Orleans Chief of Staff Jabarie Walker are the other two declared Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate.

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A new report on auto insurance rates in Louisiana shows both good news and bad news. Value Penguin insurance expert Rob Bhatt found Louisiana has the second highest auto insurance rates in the U.S., but premiums are three-percent lower in 2026.

Cut 7 (08) “…recently as 2024.”

According to Value Penguin’s analysis, the average cost of auto insurance is expected to reach 327 dollars a month. Drivers in the towns in the of Sarepta and Hornbeck pay the lowest premiums, while those in Arabi and New Orleans have the highest premiums this year.

Bhatt says overall premiums are decreasing in Louisiana as a result of fewer accidents and lower inflation.

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Bhatt says there is more good news — shopping around for auto insurance providers can lead to 34-percent in potential savings.

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The beginning of Carnival also means the beginning of crawfish season – and with it, a little sticker shock. According to The Crawfish App, live crawfish is averaging $7.24 a pound, while boiled crawfish is averaging $10.10 a pound. Laney King, the founder of The Crawfish App, says these prices are nothing to worry about.

Cut 10 (10) “…is fairly normal.”

King says there are several reasons why crawfish is more expensive early in the season.

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King says with the prices the way they are, you have two viable options – dig deep into your bank account to treat yourself to crawfish this weekend, or hold out just a little longer before prices start to come down to what you’ve been accustomed to pay for those tasty tiny crustaceans.

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Leaders for a Better Louisiana is alerting businesses of an expanded tax credit that helps provide high-quality childcare for employees.  Barry Erwin, the chief policy officer for Leaders for a Better Louisiana, says the new Workforce Child Care Tax Credit is available to businesses which provide top notch child care within their own facilities or help pay their employee’s child care costs.

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Businesses can claim the credit on their tax returns beginning in 2027. Erwin says the new law doubles the value of the old credit and amounts to a huge change for this under-utilized tax incentive.

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Erwin says this enhanced tax credit will allow more parents to stay in the workforce while giving employers new tools to attract and retain top talent.

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On Monday, LSU football signed the number-one transfer portal quarterback in Sam Leavitt of Arizona State. Jon Eagle, Leavitt’s former high school football coach at West Linn High School out of Oregon, says Leavitt is a very gifted quarterback.

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Leavitt helped lead West Linn to a 12-and-1 record and an Oregon 6A state championship after defeating Sheldon, 23-14, in 2022. Eagle says Leavitt has one of the best work ethics he’s ever seen as a coach.

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Eagle believes Leavitt will flourish in new LSU head coach Lane Kiffin’s offensive system.

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A massive federal college basketball point shaving indictment has Louisiana ties. Six of the 16 current or former players indicted in the scheme to rig basketball games for profit played for a Louisiana collegiate program at one point. The indictment was unsealed this morning in Philadelphia and announced by David Metcalf, the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

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Metcalf says it started when former LSU star Antonio Blakeney and others colluded to fix professional games in China; and when those proved to be profitable, they moved the operation stateside and into the world of U.S. college basketball. Four Louisiana schools are among the 17 named – Tulane, New Orleans, Nichols and Northwestern State.

There was certainly no snow this past Christmas, but South Louisiana could see trace amounts of it this weekend – not enough, however, for you to build Frosty the Snowman. A strong cold front will push through the state Saturday, and LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says whether any snow results from it will depend on where it ends up, how much moisture is in the air and the temperature.

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Governor Landry announced that the Louisiana Fiscal Responsibility Program that he established in December of 2024 has found hundreds of millions of dollars in savings within state government. The program is led by Fiscal Responsibility Czar Steve Orlando.

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The LSU men’s basketball team lost its fourth straight game last night in heartbreaking fashion. After leading Kentucky by as many as 18, The Tigers only led the Wildcats 74-73 with 1.9 seconds left to play. Kentucky’s Collin Chandler heaved a full-court pass over the fingertips of LSU’s Robert Miller and into the hands of Malachi Moreno, who sunk an uncontested midrange jumper to win at the buzzer. Head coach Matt McMahon says he was devastated for his team.

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With the loss, McMahon dropped to 14-44 in SEC play in his four years with the Tigers.

Louisiana Tech men’s basketball came out on the other side of heartbreak on Wednesday. The Bulldogs completed a 20-point comeback win against Middle Tennessee after junior guard DJ Dudley hit a contested three point shot with 4.7 seconds remaining to give Tech the 59-58 lead. Head coach Telvin Hester says he trusted Dudley to execute on the Bulldogs last shot.

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A massive federal basketball point shaving indictment has Louisiana ties. Six of the 17 current or former players indicted in the scheme to rig basketball games for profit played for a Louisiana collegiate program at one point. The indictment was unsealed this morning in Philadelphia and announced by David Metcalf, the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Cut 3 (14) “…for monetary gain.”

Metcalf says it started when former LSU star Antonio Blakeney, who was not named in the indictment but was indicted elsewhere, and others colluded to fix professional games in China; and when those proved to be profitable, they moved the operation stateside and into the world of U.S. college basketball. Four Louisiana schools are among the 17 named.

LSU is currently hosting Ohio State transfer safety Faheem Delane on a visit to Baton Rouge. Faheem is the brother of departing senior LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane.

Governor Landry announced that the Louisiana Fiscal Responsibility Program, which mimics the federal government’s DOGE program,  has found hundreds of millions of dollars in savings within state government. Angelle Davis, the former commissioner of administration, says it was a team effort throughout state government to eliminate wasteful spending…

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Landry says state services will not be reduced because of the savings. He says the money saved can help fund technology improvements for the OMV.

Is it possible we could see snow this weekend. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says it is possible for south Louisiana after a front moves through the state on Saturday….

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If it does snow, accumulation is not expected.

A major federal indictment involving basketball point shaving has several Louisiana ties, with six of the 16 players indicted having played for Louisiana teams. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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South Louisiana could be in for some light snowfall this weekend. A strong cold front will push through the state Saturday, and any lingering precipitation has the potential to turn into snow early Sunday morning. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says unlike last year, the snow is unlikely to accumulate, so you won’t get to have that snowball fight in your back yard.

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After last night’s heartbreaking loss to Kentucky, LSU still has a snowball in the win column in SEC play this season. LSU was without senior guard D.J. Thomas for those four losses due to a lower leg injury. On WWL radio, LSU Athletic Director Verge Ausberry says the team would be off to a better start had Thomas been available.

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Governor Landry says thanks to the Fiscal Responsibility Program he created about a year ago, state government is leaner and more effective. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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After that news conference, Landry took off for Washington for talks with President Trump about Greenland. Trump tapped Landry as special envoy to Greenland, which he has vowed to seize from Danish control, including by force if necessary. Landry is planning on attending its prestigious dog sledding race in March, but that invitation appears to be in peril.

Governor Jeff Landry says the Fiscal Responsibility Program he created just over a year ago has found hundreds of millions of dollars in savings within state government…

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Landry says his goal is to eliminate the state income tax and the chance of that happening grows if the state finds ways to improve government services while at the same time reducing spending.

Forecasters say there is the possibility we could see a light snowfall Saturday night into Sunday morning in south Louisiana. A strong cold front moves through the state on Saturday and LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says whether or not we see snow in south Louisiana will depend on where the front ends up, how much moisture is in the air and the temperature…

Cut 10 (06) “…all of the above.”

Fifteen current and former college basketball players have been indicted for their roles in an alleged point shaving scheme. Some of the players involved played at Louisiana schools….

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That’s U-S Attorney David Metcalf. Four Louisiana programs are among the 17 programs involved – New Orleans, Tulane, Nicholls and Northwestern State.

Brutal loss for the LSU men’s basketball team last night as they lost at the buzzer to fall to 0-4 in SEC play. Coach Matt McMahon is on the hot seat as the Tigers continue to struggle and this is his fourth season in Baton Rouge. LSU athletics director Verge Ausberry told WWL Radio in New Orleans they will evaluate the program at the end of the season…

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