Former star LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy is dead at the age of 24 and for those who know him personally, today is a difficult day. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A Casino employee and a patron have been arrested, and both have been charged with one count each of Theft between $5,000 and $25,000.  The Louisiana State Police Gaming Enforcement Division says 49-year-old Margaret Lake allegedly helped 23-year-old Ahmond Junius place several late wagers while she was working as a Roulette Dealer at Caesars in New Orleans. The case remains active. The two are accused of stealing more than $10,000.

The deadline to file your federal taxes is midnight tomorrow night. If you’re among those waiting until the last minute to get your taxes done, CPA Jerry Schreiber with the accounting firm Schreiber and Schreiber says, get organized.

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David Griffin is out as the New Orleans Pelicans’ executive director of basketball operations. Griffin’s firing comes one day after the Pels wrapped up an injury-riddled 21-and-61 season. Jake Madison, the host of the Locked On Pelicans podcast, says his firing is a clear message from Pelicans’ ownership.

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We’re learning details of the final moments of former LSU star wide receiver Kyren Lacy from law enforcement in the Houston area. Deputy Thomas Gilliland with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office says it started when Lacy’s sister called 911 late Saturday night.

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He says Lacy drove off and later deputies tried to pull him over but after several miles Lacy crashed into a curb. Officers found him deceased of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

In his hometown of Thibodaux there is mourning. Lacy’s former high school football coach at Thibodeaux High School Chris Dugas (Doo-gah)…

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Lacy spent his first two years of college football at U-L Lafayette. He led the Cajuns in receiving his freshman season and helped them win a Sun Belt title in 2021. He transferred to LSU after 2021 and in his senior season he caught 58 passes for 866 yards and an SEC high nine touchdown passes. He was preparing for the NFL draft, but he was also facing negligent homicide charge for a fatal wreck that State Police say he caused in December in Lafourche Parish on Highway 20.

Weekend Festivals were rocked by two shootings. In New Orleans, shots rang out as crowds were leaving the French Quarter Festival.

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NOPD Captain Samuel Palumbo says four people were injured. Police have not identified the person arrested. The shooting victims were transported to the hospital, and they are expected to be okay.

Saturday night in Ponchatoula, two people were hurt in a shooting at the Strawberry Festival. Neither of those injuries are life-threatening. Police in Ponchatoula say they hope to make arrests soon.

An improperly restrained toddler died in a vehicle crash in Richland Parish Sunday afternoon. Troopers with Louisiana State Police say 1-year-old Amella Kyles who was in the back seat died as a result of injuries sustained when a vehicle driven by 27-year-old Shanice Kyles went off the Hwy 80 and struck a tree. Shanice, who was properly restrained and another child also improperly restrained in the back seat sustained minor injuries. Driver impairment is not suspected. The accident remains under investigation.

In his hometown of Thibodaux, there is morning as Kyren Lacy is remembered. Authorities in the Houston area say Lacy took his own life on Saturday night during a police chase. He became an All-SEC performer at LSU and Lacy’s former high school football coach at Thibodaux High, Chris Dugas (Doo-gah) says Lacy played football and basketball and helped Thibodaux win a state championship in boys basketball in 2019…

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A Casino employee and patron have been arrested and both have been charged with one count each of Theft between $5,000 and $25,000.  Louisiana State Police Gaming Enforcement Division says 49-year-old Margaret Lake allegedly helped 23-year-old Ahmond Junius place several late wagers while she was working as a Roulette Dealer at Caesars in New Orleans. The case remains active. The two are accused of stealing more than $10,000.

The tax deadline is approaching fast, and here is some tips for those who haven’t filed their returns yet.  Sean Richardson has more.

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Violence interrupted weekend festivals. Two people were shot Saturday at the Strawberry Festival in Ponchatoula and Four people were shot last night near the closing of French Quarter Fest in New Orleans. NOPD Captain Samuel Palumbo says there was plenty of law enforcement in the area…

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Victims in both shooting were transported to hospitals and fortunately, all are expected to be okay.

Former star LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy is dead at the age of 24 and for those who know him personally, today is a difficult day. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Two weekend festivals, two shootings. In New Orleans, someone opened fire as the French Quarter Festival was wrapping up. Four people were injured; none of their injuries are life-threatening. The previous night in Ponchatoula, shots rang out at the Strawberry Festival. Two people were hurt; again, injuries not life-threatening.

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And for those of you who have yet to file your federal taxes, it really is time to Beat The Clock. The deadline to do so is tomorrow at midnight. CPA Jerry Schreiber with the accounting firm Schreiber and Schreiber says if you can’t make the deadline, file an extension to avoid getting penalized.

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David Griffin is out as the Pelicans’ executive director of basketball operations. Head Coach Willie Green is safe – for now. Jake Madison, the host of the Locked On Pelicans podcast, says the decision to keep or fire Green may ultimately be in the hands of whoever Griffin’s successor is.

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It’s a tough day in Thibodaux as they are remembering Kyren Lacy, a two-sport star in high school who went on to become an All-SEC performer at LSU. Houston authorities say Lacy shot himself to death Saturday night during a police chase. Lacy’s former high school football coach Chris Dugas (Doo-gah)…

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David Griffin is out as the New Orleans Pelicans’ executive director of basketball operations. Griffin’s firing comes one day after the Pels wrapped up an injury-riddled 21-and-61 season. Jake Madison, the host of the Locked On Pelicans podcast, says his firing is a clear message from Pelicans ownership.

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If you haven’t filed your federal taxes yet, you’re now in an all-out game of Beat The Clock. The deadline to file is midnight tomorrow night. CPA Jerry Schreiber with the accounting firm Schreiber and Schreiber, says there are several options to file online, like free file on the IRS website and other commercial filing software…

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While tomorrow may be the deadline to file your federal taxes, you still have some time to file your state taxes. That deadline is not until May 15th.

Two weekend festivals; two shootings. In New Orleans, shots rang out as crowds were leaving the French Quarter Festival.

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NOPD Captain Samuel Palumbo says four people were injured. Police have not identified the person arrested. The shooting victims were transported to the hospital and they are expected to be okay.

Meanwhile in Ponchatoula, two people were hurt in a shooting at the Strawberry Festival Saturday night. Neither of those injuries are life-threatening. Police in Ponchatoula say they hope to make arrests soon.

LSU football and Thibodaux High School are mourning the death of Kyren Lacy. Houston authorities say the 24-year-old wide receiver took his own life on Saturday night during a police pursuit. Lacy was expected to be taken in this month’s NFL Draft.

The deadline to file your federal taxes is midnight tomorrow night. If you’re among those waiting until the last minute to get your taxes done, CPA Jerry Schreiber with the accounting firm Schreiber and Schreiber says, get organized.

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Schreiber says there are several options to file online, like free file on the IRS website and other commercial filing software.

The fallout from the Pelicans’ awful season is underway. Less than 24 hours after wrapping up a 21-and-61 campaign, the Pelicans have fired David Griffin as executive director of basketball operations. Griffin had served in that role for six years, almost to the day. Jake Madison, the host of the Locked On Pelicans podcast, says this move was not unexpected.

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The 2025 legislative session begins today, and insurance reform will be a big topic for the next two months. That issue, however, will be far from the only one that lawmakers will deal with. Ben Riggs, the executive director of Real Reform Louisiana, says two other bills stand out to him that he and his organization are getting behind.

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Lawmakers will also have to approve a budget, and political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says money will be tight, especially with a reduction in federal dollars

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The session gavels in at noon; and again, it lasts two months.

Four people were shot last night in New Orleans’ French Quarter. NOPD Captain Samuel Palumbo says there was plenty of law enforcement in the area when the shooting took place…

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Police have not identified the person arrested. The victims were taken to a hospital and are expected to be okay.

Saints quarterback Derek Carr’s 2025 season may end before it begins. Ian Rappoport with NFL Network is reporting Carr has a shoulder injury and could miss the entire season. Carr’s injury raises speculation the Saints will select Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders with the ninth overall pick in this month’s NFL Draft, but WWL’s Bobby Hebert says he’s not sure he’d go that route.

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