The criminal case against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has been put on hold after the Louisiana State Supreme Court issues an emergency stay against the 16-count indictment. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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And there’s been more movement in the case as the State Supreme Court has since also vacated the arrest warrant against the Attorney General.

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LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research has launched a research study to test different ways to treat childhood obesity. It’s called the COACH trial and children five to 17 who are obese can visit a health clinic near them and receive weight management treatment. Doctor Amanda Staiano (stahy-AH-no) is the director of Pediatric Obesity and Health Behavior Laboratory at Pennington…

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Pennington is working with the Vanderbilt University Medical Center to enroll 900 children in Tennessee and Louisiana. Staiano says health clinics around the state are participating….

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Health experts say over one-five-children are affected by obesity. Childhood obesity can lead to high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea and other health problems.

The 16-count indictment against Attorney General Liz Murrill has been put on hold less than 24 hours after it was first passed down by an Orleans Parish Grand Jury. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says the Louisiana Supreme Court granted Murrill’s motion for a stay of the indictment.

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Murrill faces eight counts of both of public intimidation and malfeasance in office after she sent letters to New Orleans elected officials that said they could lose their jobs if they continued actions that went against a new state law.

That law consolidated the Orleans Parish civil and criminal courts and established one clerk of both. Local officials tried holding a special election to fill the position, but the act already placed the prior clerk of civil court, Chelsey Richard Napoleon, in the position. The state’s highest court sided with Murrill and blocked that election.

Murrill called the grand jury investigation a “political witch hunt.”

Law enforcement is urging you to be responsible this Fourth of July weekend if you’ve had too much to drink. Another “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign is underway and runs through Monday. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says law enforcement is out in full force looking for impaired drivers.

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Construction is underway on a new 43-million-dollar Health Education Campus at LSU-Alexandria. Dr. Ryan Riche (REE-shay), the dean of the College of Health and Human Services at LSU-A, says the new campus will support about 700 additional healthcare positions throughout central Louisiana while providing a huge economic boost to the region.

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The 78-thousand-square-foot facility will include active-learning classrooms and advanced simulation laboratories.

The Louisiana Supreme Court granted an emergency stay of the 16-count indictment against Attorney General Liz Murrill. An Orleans Parish Grand Jury passed down the indictment yesterday, charging Murrill with public intimidation and malfeasance in office. Special Prosecutor Laurie White says Murrill broke a state law prohibiting intimidation and retaliation when she sent letters to New Orleans elected officials telling them they could be removed from office for usurping state law.

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Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says the stay will give the courts a chance to examine all that went into the indictment.

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In his dissenting opinion, Justice John Guidry argued the court gave preferential treatment to the Attorney General and granted the stay without evidence of what was presented before the grand jury.

This Fourth of July weekend, Louisiana law enforcement is urging you to “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.” The campaign will run through Monday, and officials will be on overtime patrol looking for impaired divers. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says Louisiana averages between five and ten fatalities during the Fourth of July holiday period due to impaired driving.

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Fall practice for the 2026 LSU football season is just a few weeks away. Third-year defensive coordinator Blake Baker returns four starters from a unit that ranked in the top half of the SEC in total and scoring defense. Corners D.J. Pickett and P.J. Woodland join safety Tamarcus Cooley in the secondary. With the addition of Boise State safety Ty Benefield, Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says a no-fly zone is brewing in Baton Rouge.

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The Orleans Parish Grand Jury indictment of Attorney General Liz Murrill was put on hold. The Louisiana Supreme Court issued an emergency stay against the 16-count indictment handed down yesterday. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says the indictment is a fool’s errand.

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Murrill is facing eight counts of public intimidation and eight counts of malfeasance in office stemming from letters she sent to New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno and other elected officials. Those letters informed the officials they could be removed from office if they continued their attempt to hold a special election for the clerk of the newly merged criminal and civil courts, which went against the law combining the offices. Murrill’s attorney, Laura Cannizzaro Rodrigue, says the state’s highest court backed the Attorney General.

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The LSU Tigers are a month away from their first fall camp under new head coach Lane Kiffin. Kiffin has welcomed 39 new players from the transfer portal, including three of the top ten-rated portal prospects. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says expectations are high given the talent in Baton Rouge.

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LSU-Alexandria broke ground on a new 43-million-dollar Health Education Campus. Dr. Ryan Riche (REE-shay), the dean of the College of Health and Human Services at LSU-A, says the new facility is designed to address the shortage of nurses throughout central Louisiana.

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The 78-thousand-square-foot facility is scheduled to open to students in the fall of 2028.

It took less than 24 hours for the Louisiana Supreme Court to react to Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Orleans Parish indictment. The state’s highest court issued an emergency stay early this morning, which means the 16-count indictment handed down yesterday has been put on hold.

An Orleans Parish grand jury charged Murrill with malfeasance and intimidation for letters she sent in May to New Orleans city officials threatening their possible removal from office if they continued to usurp a state law that combined the city’s criminal and district clerk of courts.

Following the indictment, District Judge Leon Roche (Ro-shay) issued a warrant for Murrill’s arrest, setting bail at 400-thousand dollars. Murrill’s attorney, Laura Rodrigue, called the bail amount excessive…

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Governor Jeff Landry has ordered the State Police to investigate the alleged improprieties of the grandy and those who ran it. We do know that grand jury return was done behind closed doors, when state law requires they must be done in open court.

LSU is just a few weeks away from the start of fall football practices under new head coach Lane Kiffin. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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LSU-Alexandria breaks ground on its new 43-million-dollar Health Education Campus. Dr. Ryan Riche (REE-shay), the dean of the College of Health and Human Services, says the 78-thousand-square-foot facility will have active-learning classrooms, advanced simulation labs and a 240-seat auditorium.

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The Louisiana Supreme Court has issued a stay of the 16-count indictment against Attorney General Liz Murrill. It took only a few hours for the state’s highest court to react to an Orleans Parish grand jury’s decision to charge Murrill with eight counts of public intimidation and eight counts of malfeasance in office, but those charges are on hold for now.

The indictment stemmed from letters Murrill sent to several New Orleans elected officials, including Mayor Helena Moreno, telling them they could be removed from office if they continue to make moves that went against a newly enacted state law that consolidates the Orleans Parish civil and criminal district courts. Special prosecutor Laurie White says Murrill broke Louisiana law that prohibits public intimidation…

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Murrill’s attorney, Laura Cannizzaro Rodrigue, says the A-G was doing her job…

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The Fourth of July holiday is underway, and the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission has this message for the public….Designate before your celebrate…

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That’s Louisiana Highway Safety Commission spokesperson Greg Fischer who says Louisiana averages between five and ten fatalities during the Fourth of July holiday period due to impaired driving.

Officials have broken ground on a new 43-million dollar Health Education Campus at L-S-U-Alexandria.  The dean of the College of Health and Human Services at LSU-A, Doctor Ryan Riche (REE-shay) says the facility will significantly increase the university’s capacity to educate nurses and allied health professionals, while providing a huge economic boost to the region…

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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has been indicted on 16 felony counts accused of threatening New Orleans elected officials. Andrew Greenstein has the story.

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In a statement, Murrill called the indictments retaliatory, meritless and unconstitutional. There’s a warrant out for her arrest and her bond has been set at 400-thousand dollars.

Law enforcement is urging you to be responsible this Fourth of July weekend if you’ve had too much to drink. Another “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign is underway and runs through Monday. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says law enforcement is out in full force looking for impaired drivers.

Cut 10 (14) “…for impaired drivers.”

The fourth of July holiday means the LSU Tigers are one month away from returning to the practice field. LSU’s offensive line struggled mightly last season, but Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says it looks much better this season…

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Offensive tackle Jordan Seaton, a transfer from Colorado, has been named a Walter Camp Preseason All-American.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has been indicted on 16 felony counts accused of threatening New Orleans elected officials. Andrew Greenstein has the story.

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LSU is just a few weeks away from the start of fall football practices under new head coach Lane Kiffin. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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An Orleans Parish grand jury has handed down a 16-count felony indictment against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill stemming from letters she sent to New Orleans officials in May over the consolidation of the Orleans Parish civil and criminal district courts. In the letters, Murrill said Mayor Helena Moreno and other elected individuals could be removed from office if they continued to push for a special election to name an interim clerk, which the state argued was not needed. Special Prosecutor Laurie White says Murrill broke Louisiana’s law that prohibits public intimidation and retaliation.

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Murrill faces eight counts of public intimidation and eight counts of malfeasance in office. The attorney representing Murrill, Laura Cannizzaro Rodrigue, says the elected officials who received the letters violated the state’s usurper laws by defying a newly-passed law approved by state lawmakers, and the state’s highest court backed her position.

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The Louisiana Supreme Court blocked the special election and ordered Chelsey Richard Napoleon to serve as consolidated clerk as required by state law.

The indictment of Murrill is the latest in a growing rift between leaders in New Orleans and Governor Landry and his attorney general.

White says Murrill was trying to intimidate the public officials with her letters.

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Murrill’s bond was set at 400-thousand dollars — 25-thousand dollars for each felony count. Rodrigue believes that’s excessive.

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Governor Jeff Landry said Murrill was indicted by a kangaroo grand jury and added that the criminal justice system is a circus at its finest in Orleans. He says he’ll pardon her as fast the law allows.

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The LSU Tigers are a month away from their first fall camp under new head coach Lane Kiffin. Kiffin has welcomed 39 new players from the transfer portal, including three of the top ten-rated portal prospects. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says expectations are high given the talent in Baton Rouge.

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Top transfer quarterback Sam Leavitt will lead the offense. The LSU offense ranked last in the SEC in total yards and rushing yards last season. Guilbeau credits the struggle to an underperforming offensive line, which Kiffin has revamped this offseason.

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The Tigers welcomed Ole Miss interior lineman Devin Harper and Colorado tackle Jordan Seaton, who was named a Walter Camp Preseason All-American.

Third-year defensive coordinator Blake Baker returns four starters from a unit that ranked in the top half of the SEC in total and scoring defense. Former All-SEC linebacker Whit Weeks will hold down the middle of the field, while corners D.J. Pickett and P.J. Woodland join safety Tamarcus Cooley on the backend. With the addition of Boise State safety Ty Benefield, a no-fly zone is brewing in Baton Rouge.

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Law enforcement is urging you to be responsible this Fourth of July weekend if you’ve had too much to drink. Another “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign is underway and runs through Monday. Greg Fischer with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says law enforcement is out in full force looking for impaired drivers.

Cut 10 (14) “…for impaired drivers.”

Fischer says Louisiana averages between five and ten fatalities during the Fourth of July holiday period due to impaired driving.

Cut 11 (10) “…behind the wheel.”

Fischer says the message that the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission wants to drive home is, “Designate before you celebrate.”

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Any driver found to be impaired by drugs or alcohol will be arrested and taken to jail.

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LSU-Alexandria breaks ground on its new 43-million-dollar Health Education Campus. Dr. Ryan Riche (REE-shay), the dean of the College of Health and Human Services at LSU-A, says the 78-thousand-square-foot facility will include active-learning classrooms, advanced simulation laboratories and a 240-seat auditorium.

Cut 13 (08)  “…to be successful.”

Dr. Riche says the new facility is designed to address the shortage of nurses throughout central Louisiana.

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Riche says the new campus will support about 700 additional healthcare positions throughout central Louisiana while providing a huge economic boost to the region.

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Construction is beginning immediately, and the facility will welcome students in the fall of 2028.