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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The attorney representing Murrill, Laura Cannizaro Rodrigue, says the elected officials who received the letters violated the state’s usurper laws by defying a newly-passed law.

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Your Fourth of July cookout may be slightly more expensive this year. A survey done by the American Farm Bureau Federation found the average cookout for ten this year will cost around $73.82 – that’s up about four-percent from last year. Federation Economist Faith Parum says the most expensive items are the meats – two pounds of beef will run you around 14 dollars.

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Many families will be spending time at the pool this Fourth of July weekend. The Louisiana Department of Health is urging you to make an extra effort in keeping everyone safe. Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein (green-steen) says you can never take too many precautions with kids.

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A New Orleans grand jury indicts Attorney General Liz Murrill on 16 counts, including intimidation and malfeasance, stemming from the letters she sent to Mayor Helena Moreno and others, threatening to remove them from their posts. Governor Landry said he would pardon Murrill as fast as the law allows.

The American Farm Bureau Federation found the average ten-person Independence Day Cookout will cost almost 74 dollars this year. Kace Kieschnick reports…

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New Orleans is gearing up for a big Fourth of July weekend. The Essence Festival of Culture begins tomorrow, and Mary Beth Romig with New Orleans and Company says it will kick off in a most historic way.

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And of course, Saturday is the Fourth of July, and Romig says a city that knows how to throw a party has a spectacular fireworks show on the riverfront planned to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday. 

The Louisiana Department of Health is urging you to make sure that all kids are safe at pool parties this Fourth of July weekend. Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein says swimming pools need to be supervised at all times.

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And whoever is in charge needs to give the people in the pool his or her undivided attention – that means no scrolling through Facebook on the cell phone.

Fox 8 Television in New Orleans is reporting that an Orleans Parish grand jury has indicted Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill. It’s unknown what criminal charges Murrill will face. It’s been reported a grand jury was looking into whether Murrill violated state law by threatening to possibly remove New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno, five city council members and Orleans DA Jason Williams from office if they kept interfering with a state law that eliminated the city’s criminal clerk of court position and consolidated the office with the civil clerk. Eventually Louisiana Supreme Court ruled in favor of the state and the two offices were combined.

We are looking at a big Fourth of July weekend across the state as the United States celebrates its 250^th birthday. Mary Beth Romig of New Orleans and Company says the city has a big fireworks spectacular planned…

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Cities across the state will be holding big celebrations.

Your Fourth of July cookout may be slightly more expensive than last year, according to a survey done by the American Farm Bureau Federation. The study found the average cookout basket with summer staples like cheeseburgers, chicken breasts, strawberries, potato salad and more to feed 10 people costs around 74-dollars, a four-percent increase from last year. Federation Economist Faith Parum….

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Louisiana has a new King of Seafood, Lafayette chef Kris Allen. The Executive Chef at Pamplona Tapas Bar and Restaurant won the Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off earlier this week. Allen says Louisiana seafood is the best to cook with.

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According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, a Fourth of July cookout that will feed 10 people will cost about 74-dollars, a four-percent increase from last year. Economist Faith Parum says fresh produce prices are up and so are canned goods…

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Parum says two pounds of beef will also run you around 14-dollars.

It’s a big tourism weekend for New Orleans as the city is hosting the Essence Fest. Mary Beth Romig with New Orleans and Company says the city is also hosting the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the National Association of Community and Restorative Justice. Romig says those two conferences are helping to contribute to a projected hotel occupancy of more than 80-percent tomorrow and Saturday night.

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Saturday night there will be a fireworks show along the Downtown Riverfront.

Lafayette chef Kris Allen is this year’s winner of the Louisiana Seafood Cook-off. He impressed the judges last weekend with his crab-stuffed flounder which the public can try at his restaurant in Lafayette, Pamplona Tapas Bar and Restaurant. Allen will now spend the next year promoting Louisiana seafood on the national stage…

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He will also compete in the Great American Seafood Cook-off in New Orleans on July 25^th.

The Louisiana Department of Health is reminding families about the importance of water safety during this holiday weekend. According to the latest statistics, 55 children drowned in Louisiana between 2022 and 2024. LDH Secretary Bruce Greenstein urges families to enroll children in swimming lessons at an early age and adults who do not know how to swim, should also take lessons if they are going to be around water…

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With the Fourth of July all but here, the Louisiana Department of Health is urging you to make an extra effort to keep your kids safe in the water. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A 7-year-old girl in Addis died following a domestic disturbance last night. Police responded to reports of an unresponsive child and rushed her to the local children’s hospital. Detectives learned a physical altercation had taken place just before the medical emergency. A woman was also injured in the incident, and a man believed to be involved has been identified.

New Orleans is gearing up for a big Fourth of July weekend. The Essence Festival of Culture begins tomorrow, and Mary Beth Romig with New Orleans and Company says it will kick off in a most historic way.

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Also headlining the festival are Cardi B, Latto, Brandy and Monica, Patti LaBelle and more.

The American Farm Bureau Federation found that the average ten-person Fourth of July cookout with all the fixings will cost around 7.38-per-person this year. That cost is actually down from last year’s survey when adjusted for inflation. Farm Bureau economist Faith Parum says the most expensive items in the meal are the meats. Two pounds of beef will run you around 14-dollars.

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Your Fourth of July cookout may be slightly more expensive than last year, according to a survey done by the American Farm Bureau Federation. The study found the average cookout basket with summer staples like cheeseburgers, chicken breasts, strawberries, potato salad and more to feed 10 people costs around 73-dollars-and-82-cents, a four-percent increase from last year. Federation Economist Faith Parum says that’s a pretty standard rise.

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Louisiana has a new King of Seafood, Lafayette chef Kris Allen. The Executive Chef at Pamplona Tapas Bar and Restaurant won the Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off earlier this week. His career began at New Orleans restaurant Stella!, and he says Louisiana seafood is the best to cook with.

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Many families will be spending time around the pool this Fourth of July weekend. The Louisiana Department of Health is urging you to make an extra effort in keeping everyone safe. Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein (green-steen) says you can never take too many precautions, especially with kids.

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Triple-A projects more than 61-million travelers to hit the road nationwide this Fourth of July Weekend. Gas prices are at a four-year high for this time of year, coming in at 3.46-a-gallon in Louisiana, but Don Redman with Triple-A Louisiana says that won’t deter travelers.

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Triple-A says if you haven’t left already, you can expect heavy traffic in the afternoon and early evening hours. If you’re heading out tomorrow, try to leave before 11 a.m. to avoid the most congestion.

If it seems like summers here in Louisiana are getting hotter and hotter – well, you’re right. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Scattered thunderstorms have developed in southeast Louisiana today and they are moving towards central Louisiana. Fourth of July will be hot and rain chances are low. Rain chances are higher on Sunday.

The Louisiana Attorney General’s Office is putting the heat on people who try to scheme the system and add to their own personal wealth through the Medicaid program. Liz Murrill announced on Wednesday the arrest of 21 individuals for Medicaid fraud….

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Murrill says the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has been elevated to a standalone division within the Louisiana Department of Justice.

Triple-A is projecting more than 72-million Americans will travel 50 miles or more this holiday weekend. Sixty-one million people are driving to their destinations. AAA spokesperson Don Redman urges drivers to take frequent breaks if you are on a long road trip…

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