Lafayette Representative Nancy Landry is working on a bill for the regular session that would substantially increase penalties for campus hazing, in response to the 2017 death of LSU student Maxwell Gruver. Landry says hazing currently carries only a fine of 100 dollars or less, plus a possible 30 days in jail. Her bill would change that.
Cut 12 (09) “in jail.”

LSU and GB Sciences Louisiana has found a location to grow medical marijuana that can be distributed to patients who have specific conditions. LSU AgCenter spokesperson Ashley Mullens says a 36-thousand square foot warehouse near Highland Road and I-10 will house the plants…
cut 9 (09) “…research cannabis”
Mullens says medical cannabis should be available to patients in late summer.

A film starring Academy Award winner Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson and directed by John Lee Hancock has started production of “Highwaymen” in Louisina. The film centers on two retired officers attempting to catch Bonnie and Clyde. Executive Director of Louisiana Entertainment Chris Stelly says they will shoot in Shreveport next month…
cut 3 (12) “…the state”
Filming is also expected to begin next month on Tom Hanks movie that will be shot in Baton Rouge. It’s called Greyhound and it’s a World War Two naval drama.

Most persons are happy with their jobs.  A recent Bankrate-dot-com survey finds the average worker rates their job satisfaction at a seven out of ten.  And half of those gave a rating of at least eight.  UNO Business Professor Mark Rosa says he’s not surprised…

Cut 6 (10)  “has improved.”

Three central Louisiana restaurants have been caught selling swai (Suh-why) fish, passing it off as catfish. LDWF spokesperson Adam Einck says the managers at Rosie Joe’s and Debarge’s Crawfish in Alexandria and Crazy Cajun in Tioga were cited after the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries was tipped off…

Einck says Pineville residents Robert Fant, Mollie McDowell and Michael Rhodes were cited for selling swai fish as catfish…

Cut 5  (11)  “as well.”

The swai fish comes from Asia and is also known as shark catfish. Einck says some restaurants choose to use swai fish because it’s cheaper to buy than catfish…

A series of Mardi Gras day shootings in New Orleans left three dead and five injured. None of the shootings occurred on an active parade route. New Orleans Police Superintendent Michael Harrison says the shootings shouldn’t mar an otherwise positive carnival season.

Cut 10 (11) “greater intensity.”

Shreveport Police are looking for a man who is robbing elderly women and assaulting them with a baseball bat.  The robberies started in late January and have continued since.  Detective Richard Turpen says since the attacks started, police have become more concerned since the suspect has been acting more aggressive…Turpen says a few of the victims have been able to describe their attacker, but the description police are working with isn’t much since the attacks are from behind…

Cut 14 (10) “their purses.”

Shreveport Police are looking for a man who is robbing elderly women and assaulting them with a baseball bat.  The robberies started in late January. Detective Richard Turpen says since the attacks started, police have become more concerned since the suspect has been acting more aggressive…

Cut 13 (08)  “on foot.”

He is described as a black male wearing black clothing along with a black hoodie.

The Louisiana Department of Health is extending its free flu shot drive. Immunization Director Dr. Frank Welch says the shots are available at LDH parish health clinics, but says to call ahead before you go.

Cut 8 (10) “to you.”

He adds to bring your identification and insurance card as well.

Three Central Louisiana restaurants have been caught selling swai (Suh-why) fish, passing it off as catfish.  Jeff Palermo says they were all owned by the same people…

Cut 1 (31) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

With the special session starting Monday to find a way to address a one-billion-dollar fiscal shortfall, Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Reynolds of Minden said in a statement he hopes they can work together peacefully.  He hopes lawmakers can quote, “leave the partisan games, which have previously plagued the legislature.”  He added the House of Representatives need to come together to meet their responsibilities to finally solve the budget issues.

A series of Mardi Gras day shootings in New Orleans left three dead and five injured. None of the shootings occurred on an active parade route. New Orleans Police Superintendent Michael Harrison says One of the shootings getting the most attention occurred on St. Charles Avenue after two men got caught up in an altercation. Harrison says it’s the kind of incident that could happen at any time of the year.

Cut 11 (11) “good time.”

Harrison says despite Tuesday’s shootings, there’s been a decrease in violence in the city thanks to increased police efforts.

Three central Louisiana restaurants have been caught selling swai (Suh-why) fish, passing it off as catfish. LDWF spokesperson Adam Einck (I-ke) says the managers at Rosie Joe’s and Debarge’s Crawfish in Alexandria and Crazy Cajun in Tioga were cited after the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries was tipped off. The (suh-why) swai fish comes from Asia and is also known as shark catfish. Officials say some restaurants choose to use swai fish because it’s cheaper to buy than catfish…

Cut 6 (10)  “yearly costs.”

None of the stores were shut down.  Selling (Suh-why) swai fish as catfish can bring a fine of up to 950-dollars and up to four months in jail. Crazy Cajun posted an apology on it’s web-site this morning.

Shreveport Police are looking for a man who is robbing elderly women and assaulting them with a baseball bat.  The robberies started in late January and have continued since.  Detective Richard Turpen says until this perpetrator is caught, women, especially the elderly that he is targeting, need to be extra aware and to not become distracted…

Cut 15 (09) “do that.”

Anyone with information leading to the arrest of the robber can call Crime Stoppers at 318-673-7373 or use their app P-3-Tips.

Lafayette State representative Nancy Landry is proposing a bill for the March 12^th legislative session that will put some longer teeth in louisiana’s hazing laws. Currently a one hundred dollar fine and 30 days in jail is the maximum fine. Landry want’s to increase non-violent hazing to 1000 dollars or six months in jail. In the event of bodily harm up to 10 thousand and five years in jail.

Criminal law watchdogs say they wlll reserve judgement until they see the entire bill.

New Orleans police are calling this year’s Mardi Gras a rousing success despite a violent Fat Tuesday. Kelley Ray has the story.

Cut 3 (28) “I’m Kelley Ray”

The Louisiana Department of Health is extending its free flu shot drive after initially planning to end the program Monday. Immunization Director Dr. Frank Welch says they were excited to extend the program after a very successful two week run.

This year’s flu shot has been criticized for having a potentially lower than normal effectiveness. Welch says despite some claims to the contrary, getting the flu shot is still a great idea.

Cut 9 (10)  “rather do.”

Three central Louisiana restaurants have been caught selling swai (Suh-why) fish, passing it off as catfish. LDWF spokesperson Adam Einck (i-Nic) says the managers at Rosie Joe’s and Debarge’s Crawfish in Alexandria and Crazy Cajun in Tioga were cited after the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries was tipped off…

Einck (i-nic) says Pineville residents Robert Fant, Mollie McDowell and Michael Rhodes were cited for selling swai fish as catfish…

Cut 5  (11)  “as well.”

Crazy Cajun’s posted an apology on its web site saying they unknowingly said Asian catfish was regular catfish.

The swai (suh-why) fish comes from Asia and is also known as shark catfish. Einck (i-NIC)says some restaurants choose to use swai fish because it’s cheaper to buy than catfish…

Shreveport Police are looking for a man who is robbing elderly women and assaulting them with a baseball bat.  The robberies started in late January and have continued since.  Detective Richard Turpen says since the attacks started, police have become more concerned since the suspect has been acting more aggressive…

Turpen says a few of the victims have been able to describe their attacker, but the description police are working with isn’t much since the attacks are from behind…

Cut 14 (10) “their purses.”

Turpen says until this perpetrator is caught, women, especially the elderly that he is targeting, need to be extra aware and to not become distracted…

Anyone with information leading to the arrest of the robber can call Crime Stoppers at 318-673-7373 or use their app P-3-Tips.

The state is extending its public health center free flu shot drive. Matt Doyle talked to the Louisiana Department of Health on its recent success.

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle.”

Three central Louisiana restaurants have been caught selling swai (Suh-why) fish, passing it off as catfish. LDWF spokesperson Adam Einck says the managers at Rosie Joe’s and Debarge’s Crawfish in Alexandria and Crazy Cajun in Tioga were cited after the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries was tipped off…

Cut 4  (08) “back there.” 

Crazy Cajun posted an apology on it’s website…saying they unknowingly putting “Asian” catfish on their menu labeled as just catfish.

Einck says Pineville residents Robert Fant, Mollie McDowell and Michael Rhodes were cited for selling swai fish as catfish…

A series of Mardi Gras day shootings in New Orleans left three dead and five injured. None of the shootings occurred during a parade. Police are still searching for suspects. New Orleans Police Superintendent Michael Harrison

Harrison says despite Tuesday’s shootings, there’s been a decrease in violence in the city thanks to increased police efforts.

Cut 12 (12) “just that.”

One of the shootings getting the most attention occurred on St. Charles Avenue after two men got caught up in an altercation. Harrison says it’s the kind of incident that could happen at any time of the year.

Hello affiliates,

Our state legislature will begin a special legislative session on Monday, February 19^th. That’s when we’ll begin our special legislative programming on the network.

We will have a daily two minute legislative report that will air over the satellite at 5:41 every morning. It also refeeds at 6:15:30 and 6:39:30.

You’ll also be able to download the report from either from the Program with Spots folder or the Newscast folder on your website. You’ll find a new report every morning.

Also, our 5:30 newscast Monday through Thursday will be dedicated to legislative happenings that day.

This again will begin on Monday February 19^th and will continue through the regular session which ends June 4^th. So our last report will be the morning of June 5^th.

Any questions, give me a call at (225) 291-2727 ext 4.

Three Central Louisiana restaurants have been caught selling swai (Suh-why) fish, passing it off as catfish.  Jeff Palermo says they were all owned by the same people…

Cut 1 (31) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

The Louisiana Department of Health is extending its free flu shot drive after initially planning to end the program Monday. Immunization Director Dr. Frank Welch says they were excited to extend the program after a very successful two week run.

Cut 7 (08)  “2800 people”

The shots are available at LDH parish health clinics, and free to the public,

A series of Mardi Gras day shootings in New Orleans left three dead and five injured. None of the shootings occurred on an active parade route. New Orleans Police Superintendent Michael Harrison says the shootings shouldn’t mar an otherwise positive carnival season.

Cut 10 (11) “greater intensity.”

Shreveport Police are looking for a man who is robbing elderly women and assaulting them with a baseball bat.  The robberies started in late January and have continued since.  Detective Richard Turpen says since the attacks started, police have become more concerned since the suspect has been acting more aggressive…

Cut 13 (08)  “on foot.”

Turpen says a few of the victims have been able to describe their attacker, but the description police are working with isn’t much since the attacks are from behind…