Louisiana has declared a state of emergency as the Mississippi River approaches flood levels. The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness spokesperson Mike Steele says this precaution is taken to speed up any support process needed for more flood-prone areas of the Bayou State…

Cut 6 (09) “…state level”

Steele says for additional information visit www.getagameplan.org

A New Orleans abortion doctor has had his license suspended following a letter from AG Jeff Landry to the Governor.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”  

Authorities suspect the plane that lost contact with the tower yesterday shortly after launching from the Shreveport Downtown Airport may be located just north of the airport in the Red River. Caddo Parish Spokesperson Cindy Chadwick says the plane launched at 1037 yesterday, and authorities say no one saw what happened next.

Cut 9 (12) “…radio.”

Mardi Gras celebrations continue around the state.  In Lafayette, the weekend festivities get kicked off Friday night, with parades on Saturday.  Executive Director of Convention and Visitors Commission Ben Berthelot says they are expecting great crowds with lots of great music.

Cut 3 (08) “…as well.”

Following a letter to the Governor from Attorney General Jeff Landry raising serious questions about threats to women’s health and safety, the medical license of a New Orleans abortion doctor has been suspended.  Landry says often is difficult for the public to obtain information on doctors in the abortion fields.

Cut 8 (10) “…the public domain.”

The Louisiana Democratic Party has filed public information requests to verify a claim made by Republican Congressman Clay Higgins that he’s arrested “several thousand men” in his time in law enforcement. Executive Director Stephen Handwerk says they’re committed to pursuing whether or not that statement is true, and if it is a factual statement, they intend to figure out what the conviction rate was on those thousands of arrests given what he says is a troubled history in positions of authority.

Cut 14 (12) “…to us.”

Pack a rain coat for this weekend’s parades cause it’s gunna be a wet one.

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle.”

The Bossier Sheriff’s Deputy that was struck by a vehicle while directing school traffic in January received a check following a fundraiser done by the five locations of Sonic Drive Thru in the parish.  Deputy Daniel Golden, who sustained several major injuries including broken legs from the accident, received a check for just over $3000.  Golden was recently able to go home and begin to heal and recover, which he says will still be a lengthy process.

Cut 11 (07) “…out for me.”

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A soggy forecast is in store for the weekend.  Tonight is likely your best shot at a dry parade, and by Saturday you’ll almost certainly be a little damp, but State Climatologist Barry Keim warns revelers looking to take in the Sunday parades like Bacchus in New Orleans are in for a nasty surprise.

Cut 6 (12) “…something else.”

Following a letter to the Governor from Attorney General Jeff Landry raising serious questions about threats to women’s health and safety, the medical license of a New Orleans abortion doctor has been suspended.   Landry says the Dr. Kevin Work has had a long history of problems.

Cut 7 (07) “…us great concern.”
Landry says despite the political division behind abortion, this is not a politically motivated action.

The Bossier Sheriff’s Deputy that was struck by a vehicle while directing school traffic in January received a check following a fundraiser done by the five locations of Sonic Drive Thru in the parish.  Deputy Daniel Golden, who sustained several major injuries including broken legs from the accident, received a check for just over $3000.  Golden says he’s appreciative of the community rallying behind him in his recovery.

Cut 10 (07) “…everybody’s done.”

The Louisiana Democratic Party has filed public information requests to verify a claim made by Republican Congressman Clay Higgins that he’s arrested “several thousand men” in his time in law enforcement. Executive Director Stephen Handwerk says it was a troubling claim that was either untruthful, or demonstrative of something much worse.

Cut 13 (12) “…of power.”

It’s going to be a rainy Mardi Gras weekend, and revelers should plan to pack an umbrella and rain coat if they plan on enjoying the parades for the next few day. State Climatologist Barry Keim says if you are going out, tonight is the night to do it. This weekend’s temps will be in the mid to low 70s in south Louisiana, mid 60s in the north. Keim says Saturday, which features possibly the largest parade crowds, you’ll almost certain get some Rain.
Cut 5 (09) “…weather day.”

Following a letter to the Governor from Attorney General Jeff Landry raising serious questions about threats to women’s health and safety, the medical license of a New Orleans abortion doctor has been suspended. Landry says the Dr. Kevin Work has had a long history of problems.
He adds despite the political division behind abortion, this is not a politically motivated action.
Cut 9 (11) “…are being found″

The Bossier Sheriff’s Deputy that was struck by a vehicle while directing school traffic in January received a check following a fundraiser. Deputy Daniel Golden, who sustained several major injuries including broken legs from the accident, received a check for just over $3000. He was recently able to go home and begin to heal and recover, which he says will still be a lengthy process.
Cut 11 (07) “…out for me.”

The Louisiana Democratic Party has filed public information requests to verify a claim made by Republican Congressman Clay Higgins that he’s arrested “several thousand men” in his time in law enforcement. Executive Director Stephen Handwerk says they were inspired to file the request after getting calls from cops who said there’s no way Higgins has arrested that many people.
Cut 15 (07) “being true.”
A Higgins spokesperson responded, noting the Congressman’s ten year career in law enforcement, saying “It’s also not uncommon for any patrol officer to make several arrests in one shift or several arrests from a single incident during one shift. Further, this doesn’t count traffic arrests, referred to as summons.”

The state Democratic Party is challenging a claim made by Republican Congressman Clay Higgins during the Michael Cohen hearing Wednesday. Matt Doyle has the story.
Cut 3 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

It’s going to be a rainy Mardi Gras weekend, and revelers should plan to pack an umbrella and rain coat if they plan on enjoying the parades for the next few day. State Climatologist Barry Keim says After tonight’s low rain chances, the weather will really start getting dicey. He says Saturday, which features possibly the largest parade crowds, you’ll almost certain get some precipitation.

Following a letter to the Governor from Attorney General Jeff Landry raising serious questions about threats to women’s health and safety, the medical license of a New Orleans abortion doctor has been suspended. Landry says the Dr. Kevin Work has had a long history of problems.
Landry says often is difficult for the public to obtain information on doctors in the abortion fields.
Cut 8 (10) “…the public domain.”

The number one ranked LSU Tigers take their 8-0 record on the road for the first time this season when they visit 18th ranked Texas this weekend. Josh Smith is leading a potent LSU offense that’s produced 92 runs in eight games. Smith missed the series against Texas last year because of a back injury, so he’s looking for the next three days in Austin…
Cut 18 (10) forward to it”

A New Orleans abortion doctor has had his license suspended following a letter from AG Jeff Landry to the Governor. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”

It’s going to be a rainy Mardi Gras weekend, and revelers should plan to pack an umbrella and rain coat if they plan on enjoying the parades for the next few day. State Climatologist Barry Keim says if you are going out, tonight is the night to do it.
Cut 4 (06) “…umbrellas.”

The Bossier Sheriff’s Deputy that was struck by a vehicle while directing school traffic in January received a check following a fundraiser done by the five locations of Sonic Drive Thru in the parish. Deputy Daniel Golden, who sustained several major injuries including broken legs from the accident, received a check for just over $3000. Golden says he’s appreciative of the community rallying behind him in his recovery.
Cut 10 (07) “…everybody’s done.”

The Louisiana Democratic Party has filed public information requests to verify a claim made by Republican Congressman Clay Higgins that he’s arrested “several thousand men” in his time in law enforcement. Executive Director Stephen Handwerk saysThe claim was made Wednesday when Higgins was questioning former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen during a Congressional testimony.
Handwerk says they’re committed to pursuing whether or not that statement is true, and if it is a factual statement, they intend to figure out what the conviction rate was on those thousands of arrests given what he says is a troubled history in positions of authority.
Cut 14 (12) “…to us.”

Pack a rain coat for this weekend’s parades cause it’s gunna be a wet one. Matt Doyle has more.
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle.”

Following a letter the Governor from Attorney General Jeff Landry raising serious questions about threats to women’s health and safety, the medical license of a New Orleans abortion doctor has been suspended. Landry says the Dr. Kevin Work has had a long history of problems.
Cut 7 (07) “…us great concern.”

The Louisiana Democratic Party has filed public information requests to verify a claim made by Republican Congressman Clay Higgins that he’s arrested “several thousand men” in his time in law enforcement. Executive Director Stephen Handwerk says it was a troubling claim that was either untruthful, or demonstrative of something much worse.
Cut 13 (12) “…of power.”
The claim was made Wednesday when Higgins was questioning former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen during a Congressional testimony.

Pack a rain coat for this weekend’s parades cause it’s gunna be a wet one.

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle.”

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A New Orleans abortion doctor has had his license suspended following a letter from AG Jeff Landry to the Governor.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”  

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The state Democratic Party is challenging a claim made by Republican Congressman Clay Higgins during the Michael Cohen hearing Wednesday. Matt Doyle has the story.

Cut 3 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

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It’s going to be a rainy Mardi Gras weekend, and revelers should plan to pack an umbrella and rain coat if they plan on enjoying the parades for the next few day. State Climatologist Barry Keim says if you are going out, tonight is the night to do it.

Cut 4 (06) “…umbrellas.”

This weekend’s temps will be in the mid to low 70s in south Louisiana, mid 60s in the north.

After tonight’s low rain chances, the weather will really start getting dicey. Keim says Saturday, which features possibly the largest parade crowds, you’ll almost certain get some precipitation.

Cut 5 (09) “…weather day.”

So tonight is likely your best shot at a dry parade, and by Saturday you’ll almost certainly be a little damp, but Keim warns revelers looking to take in the Sunday parades like Bacchus in New Orleans are in for a nasty surprise.

Cut 6 (12) “…something else.”

Starting Monday the rain will disappear, and be replaced by frigid temperatures, with Fat Tuesday projected to feature temperatures in the lower 50s.

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Following a letter the Governor from Attorney General Jeff Landry raising serious questions about threats to women’s health and safety, the medical license of a New Orleans abortion doctor has been suspended.   Landry says the Dr. Kevin Work has had a long history of problems.

Cut 7 (07) “…us great concern.”

Landry says often is difficult for the public to obtain information on doctors in the abortion fields.

Cut 8 (10) “…the public domain.”

Landry says despite the political division behind abortion, this is not a politically motivated action.

Cut 9 (11) “…are being found″

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The Bossier Sheriff’s Deputy that was struck by a vehicle while directing school traffic in January received a check following a fundraiser done by the five locations of Sonic Drive Thru in the parish.  Deputy Daniel Golden, who sustained several major injuries including broken legs from the accident, received a check for just over $3000.  Golden says he’s appreciative of the community rallying behind him in his recovery.

Cut 10 (07) “…everybody’s done.”

Golden serves as the school resource officer for T.L. Rodes Elementary School in Haughton.  He was recently able to go home and begin to heal and recover, which he says will still be a lengthy process.

Cut 11 (07) “…out for me.”

(AFFILIATE NOTE:  NO CUT 12)

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The Louisiana Democratic Party has filed public information requests to verify a claim made by Republican Congressman Clay Higgins that he’s arrested “several thousand men” in his time in law enforcement. Executive Director Stephen Handwerk says it was a troubling claim that was either untruthful, or demonstrative of something much worse.

Cut 13 (12) “…of power.”

The claim was made Wednesday when Higgins was questioning former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen during a Congressional testimony.

Handwerk says they’re committed to pursuing whether or not that statement is true, and if it is a factual statement, they intend to figure out what the conviction rate was on those thousands of arrests given what he says is a troubled history in positions of authority.

Cut 14 (12) “…to us.”

Handwerk says they were inspired to file the request after getting calls from cops who said there’s no way Higgins has arrested that many people.

Cut 15 (07) “being true.”

A Higgins spokesperson responded, noting the Congressman’s ten year career in law enforcement, saying “It’s also not uncommon for any patrol officer to make several arrests in one shift or several arrests from a single incident during one shift. Further, this doesn’t count traffic arrests, referred to as summons.”

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The number one ranked LSU Tigers take their 8-0 record on the road for the first time this season when they visit 18th ranked Texas this weekend. Junior center fielder Zach Watson says he’s looking forward to playing on the home field of one of the top college baseball programs in the country…

Cut 16 (15) “…what happens”

The Longhorns visited LSU last year and the Tigers took two of three. Zack Hess struck out 10 Texas hitters last season in six innings and looks forward to facing them again tonight…

 cut 17 (22)   “on top” 

Josh Smith is leading a potent LSU offense that’s produced 92 runs in eight games. Smith missed the series against Texas last year because of a back injury, so he’s looking for the next three days in Austin…

Cut 18 (10)  forward  to it” 

Earlier this morning a man attempting to pass another vehicle on LA 139 lost control of his car, leading to a series of events that ended when his airborne vehicle struck a pole, resulting in the man’s death. 30-year-old Jared Streeter of Monroe was pronounced dead at the scene.  Master Trooper Michael Reichardt says Streeter was unable to survive the extreme force of the impact, despite having a seat belt on.

Cut 13 (08) “…drivers side” 
The state has seen some nasty weather this week, and heavy rains are predicted for the rest of the Carnival weekend, Reichardt adds make sure you’re driving as carefully as possible.

LSU basketball coach Will Wade said on his weekly radio show Wednesday night that guard Tremont Waters should be ready to go for Saturday’s game against Alabama in Tuscaloosa.
Wade said Waters, who has been sidelined for the past two games with an undisclosed illness, did an individual workout Wednesday and will practice with the rest of the team Thursday.

Two new bills, one of which requires background checks for not only the sale of a firearm, but also the temporary transfer of a firearm, has passed in the Democrat-controlled House.  However, it’s anticipated that it will not advance beyond the GOP-controlled Senate.  House Minority Whip Steve Scalise says the bill turns law-abiding citizens into criminals.

Cut 3 (11) “…a long time.”

You may have seen jackpots on those lottery billboards around the state getting noticeably larger.  The Powerball jackpot is currently at $348 million for this Saturday’s drawing.  Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Kimberly Chopin says those that might not play regularly might not realize you don’t have to hit the jackpot to come out of the game with some prize money by just matching a few numbers.

Cut 10 (07)“…to be had.”