The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the homicide of a 77-year old caretaker and the suspect is the special needs woman she cared for. Sheriff Joseph Lopinto says the incident happened around 10 a.m at a home in Terrytown.
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Lopinto says the suspect, who is nonverbal, has been taken to a psychiatric ward.

Early voting ends tomorrow for the two special congressional races for the second and fifth districts. Pollster John Couvillon says the second district race is likely headed to a run-off, but the fifth district could be won outright when the election is held on March 20th. He says Republican Julia Letlow is the prohibitive favorite…
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Early voting will end tomorrow at 6 PM.

It was a week ago today that the Husch Blackwell report came out, which detailed how LSU has mishandled previous sexual misconduct cases. LSU interim president Thomas Galligan said today that they are implementing the 18 recommendations found in the report, which includes beefing up the Title Nine Office…
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Galligan says they’ve already started streamlining the investigative process after a sexual misconduct claim is reported.

The weather looks great for boating this weekend. Lieutenant Dean Aucoin, with the state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Department, says before going on the water, make sure your safety equipment is in good shape…
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There is a marginal risk for severe weather in northeast Louisiana on Sunday.

Saturday is the last day for early voting and in predominantly New Orleans Democratic-based 2^nd Congressional District, JMC Analytics pollster John Couvillon predicts a runoff for Troy Carter and most likely Karen Carter Peterson, or possibly with Gary Chambers or…

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and fisheries is urging boaters to practice safe boating after already seeing seven boating fatalities in 2021.  At this time in last year, we only saw two boating fatalities.  Lieutenant Dean Aucoin says boaters need to be aware of their surroundings.

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Governor Edwards has declared Sunday a Day of Remembrance in honor of the one-year anniversary since the state reported its first COVID death…

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The state reports COVID hospitalizations have dropped below 500 to 478.

Governor Edwards declares Sunday a Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Louisianans who died from COVID-19 as Sunday marks the one-year anniversary of the state’s first confirmed coronavirus-related death. Over nine-thousand flags have been placed on the front lawn of the State Capitol. Communications director for the governor’s office, Shauna Sanford says each flag represents a Louisiana life lost due to COVID-19.
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The COVID-19 death toll in Louisiana has reached 9,828.

Saturday is the last day for early voting for the March 20th election that includes the special congressional elections for the 2nd and 5th districts. JMC Analytics pollster John Couvillon projects a turnout of 15-20-percent but he’s observed an increase in the percentage of mail-in ballots
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15 candidates are seeking to replace Cedric Richmond in the 2nd district and eleven candidates are seeking to represent the fifth district, which covers northeast and central Louisiana and parts of the Florida parishes.

Sexual assault victims, state lawmakers, and students are calling on LSU to issue more disciplinary action against those named in the Husch Blackwell report that examined LSU’s mishandling of sexual assault cases. LSU interim President Thomas Galligan says they continue to comb through the report
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Galligan has handed down suspensions for two athletic administrators Verge Ausberry and Miriam Segar, 30 and 21-days respectively.

With the pandemic showing signs of ending soon, many Americans are planning to take a trip this year, but AAA says the travel experience will still be different. Spokesperson Don Redman says the keyword is “prepare” Cut 13 (09) “…restrictions.”

Included in the 1.9 trillion-dollar Biden relief bill signed yesterday is the 28.6-billion-dollar Restaurant Revitalization Fund. Matt Doyle spoke with the Louisiana Restaurant Association about it…

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Early voting ends tomorrow for two of Louisiana’s congressional seats. The March 20^th special congressional elections are to fill the New Orleans-based seat in District 2, and the 5^th district in north-east Louisiana.

The state has signed an agreement with NASA’s Michoud (MEE-shoo) Assembly plant that could lead to the creation of the Louisiana Space Campus, a dedicated business park within NASA’s site. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson feels the project could begin construction sooner than later.

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If you are planning a trip this year, you don’t want to be caught off guard by mandates along your travels, AAA spokesperson Don Redman recommends using a travel advisor for the most up-to-date information on restrictions, including hotels and rental cars. Redman says most will be traveling by car this year.

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AAA’s COVID-19 Travel Restriction Map is a helpful site to navigate your trip.

Governor Edwards declares Sunday a Day of Prayer and Remembrance in honor of the one-year anniversary of the state’s first reported COVID death…
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A top aide to Lousiana Attorney General Jeff Landry has resigned after another person came forward with a sexual harassment complaint against him. A former lawyer in the A-G’s office alleges Pat Magee assigned women in his office less serious cases that he deemed good for women and the complaint says women dressed down in order to avoid unwelcome attention from Magee.

President Biden has signed the 1.9 trillion dollar American Rescue Act, which includes nearly 29-billion dollars in assistance to bars and restaurants. Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris.
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National reports show there are 17 percent fewer restaurants when comparing the end of 2020 to 2019.

Louisiana has signed an agreement with NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility that could lead to the creation o the Louisiana Space Campus, a 50-acre business park within NASA’s site in New Orleans East. Michoud has developed and constructed space vehicles. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says the space campus would build on that foundation with a new initiative to attract leading-edge tenants…
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Sunday marks the one-year anniversary of the first confirmed COVID-19 death in Louisiana. Governor John Bel Edwards has declared Sunday as a Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Louisianans who died from COVID-19…
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The governor’s communications director Shauna Sanford says over 98-hundred white-colored flags have also been placed on the front lawn of the State Capitol as a way to remember each COVID-19 death in Louisiana.

The COVID-19 relief bill signed by President Biden contains nearly 29-billion dollars in grants for restaurants. Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris says struggling restaurants can receive up to five million dollars in aid per location and up to ten million dollars per company…
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As the pandemic continues to show signs of ending soon, many are planning on taking a trip this year. AAA spokesperson Don Redman recommends working with a trusted travel adviser to help with travel insurance options and what destinations and attractions are open…
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Redman says a travel adviser can also help if you need to make a last-minute change to the trip.

The state has signed an agreement with NASA’s Michoud (MEE-shoo) Assembly plant that could lead to the creation of the Louisiana Space Campus, a dedicated business park within NASA’s site. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says it’s an opportunity to bring modern facilities to the site.
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The proposed space campus would be 50-acres located within NASA’s 829-acre site east of New Orleans.

Governor Edwards declares Sunday a Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Louisianans who died from COVID-19 as Sunday marks the one-year anniversary of the state’s first confirmed coronavirus-related death. Over nine-thousand flags have been placed on the front lawn of the State Capitol. Communications director for the governor’s office, Shauna Sanford says each flag represents a Louisiana life lost due to COVID-19.
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The COVID-19 death toll in Louisiana has reached 9,828.

The latest COVID relief package passed by Congress contains over 28-billion dollars in grants for restaurants that saw their revenues nose dive in 2020. Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris…
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Harris says five billion dollars has been set aside for those restaurants that generated less than 500-thousand dollars in revenue last year.

As more people are vaccinated, confidence is growing to begin traveling again, but AAA warns it will not be the same. Brooke Thorington explains
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Gas prices continue to surge at the pump as the statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline has reached $2.55. That’s ten cents higher than a week ago. Triple-A says rising crude prices, tightening gas supplies, and increased gas demand continues to drive pump prices to higher ground.