Parts of Louisiana could be in f0or severe weather. LRN Meteorologist Bill Jacquemin says a cold front is colliding with warm air, which is raising the threat for severe weather…

Cut 11 (10) “…flash flooding.”

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch covering the Alexandria area and nearly all of south Louisiana, including Lake Charles, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Houma, Slidell and New Orleans.

The Louisiana High School Athletic Association is urging parents to keep their cool in the stands after an ugly incident at a girls’ basketball game last week. A mother of a Red River High School player left the stands and verbally assaulted a referee after her daughter was ejected for committing a flagrant foul. LHSAA Director Eddie Bonine says kids look to adults to set the tone…

Cut 6 (12) “…lasting impression.”

A state judge has ordered LSU to reinstate a professor who was suspended last month after he used foul language to criticize Governor Landry and President Trump during a lecture. Rob Levy’s attorney argued that his removal from class violated his academic freedom, while Governor Landry called the ruling absurd and it will be appealed.

Congressman Clay Higgins is asking President Trump to levy tariffs up to 100-percent on seafood imports. Sean Richardson has more.

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The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch until eight tonight. It covers the Alexandria area and nearly all of south Louisiana, including Lake Charles, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Houma, Slidell and New Orleans. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says be prepared.

Cut 10 (10) “…severe weather.”

Locally heavy rain and flooding are possible this afternoon for north and central Louisiana.

A high school girls’ basketball game turns ugly. Last week, the mother of a Red River High School player left the stands and verbally assaulted a referee after her daughter was ejected for committing a flagrant foul. LHSAA Director Eddie Bonine says when things get out of control everyone loses.

Cut 8 (12) “…hard for.”

Congressman Clay Higgins is urging the Trump administration to impose antidumping and countervailing duties on imported shrimp, as well as enforcing stricter testing protocols.. It comes amid concerns about banned antibiotics contained in imported shrimp. Deborah Long with the Southern Shrimp Alliance says Higgins is leading the call for stricter standards.

Cut 13 (07)  “…our health standards.”

Northwestern State is not only attracting new students, but it is keeping the students it currently has. Among first-time freshmen, the school says 89-percent return for their second semester. Enrollment Management Director Van Erikson says one driver of that is small student-to-faculty ratios.

Cut 4 (09) “…choose not to.”

As for overall enrollment, Northwestern State is at just over 77-hundred students.

A state judge has ordered LSU to reinstate a professor who was suspended last month after he used foul language to criticize Governor Landry and President Trump during a lecture. Rob Levy’s attorney argued that his removal from class violated his academic freedom, while Governor Landry called the ruling absurd and it will be appealed.

LHSAA Director Eddie Bonine is calling on fans and parents at high school games to control their emotions….

Cut 1 (35) “….I’m Jeff Palermo”

President Trump has threatened or placed tariffs on imported goods from China, Canada and Mexico. Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins believes there should also be a tariff on imported seafood. The Southern Shrimp Alliance agrees. Deborah Long say says imported shrimp is cheaper and contains banned antibiotics. She says Japan and Europe have much higher standards before accepting imported seafood…

Cut 14 (10) “…contaminated shrimp”

Northwestern State says it has seen an increase in freshmen and transfer students for the spring enrollment. Overall enrollment is at 77-hundred and director of enrollment management Van Erikson says they hope to grow the student population to at least nine-thousand…

Cut 5 (07) “…do so”

More than 500 prospective students will be on Northwestern State’s campus this weekend.

Locally heavy rain and flooding are possible this afternoon for north and central Louisiana. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says Monroe, Jena and Winnsboro could see the some of the highest rainfall totals…

Cut 9 (06)  “…even more.”

The National Weather Service has also issued a tornado watch until 8 tonight. It covers the Alexandria area and nearly all of south Louisiana.

The LHSAA is investigating an ugly incident at a girls’ basketball game in northwest Louisiana last week. A mother of a Red River High School girls basketball player left the stands and verbally assaulted a referee after her daughter was ejected for committing a flagrant foul. LHSAA Director Eddie Bonine says our student-athletes deserve better…

Cut 7 (07) “…it’s done.”

Red River Coach Dadrian Harris is concerned the incident could result in a postseason ban.

Congressman Clay Higgins is asking President Trump to levy tariffs up to 100-percent on seafood imports. Sean Richardson has more.

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And now, a look at today’s commodities.

The Louisiana High School Athletic Association is urging parents to keep their cool in the stands after an ugly incident at a girls’ basketball game last week. A mother of a Red River High School player left the stands and verbally assaulted a referee after her daughter was ejected for committing a flagrant foul. LHSAA Director Eddie Bonine says kids look to adults to set the tone…

Cut 6 (12) “…lasting impression.”

Northwestern State is not only attracting new students, but it is keeping the students it currently has.

Cut 3 (09) “…we do get.” 

Van Erikson, the director of enrollment management at Northwestern State, says among first-time freshmen, 89-percent return for their second semester. Erikson says one driver of that is small student-to-faculty ratios.

Louisiana students are recovering very nicely from the pandemic. According to the Education Recovery Scorecard, Louisiana students since 2019 led the country in growth in reading and are second in math. State Education Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley says it’s a testament to the hard work that teachers are putting in, but the job’s not done..

Cut 9 (10)  “…work to do.”

In cooperation with Childhelp, Meta is launching a free, expert-backed curriculum to educate middle schoolers about online safety. Ravi Sinha, the head of Meta’s Child Safety Policy, says the curriculum provides detailed lesson plans, interactive activities and videos to help young people navigate digital spaces safely.

Cut 14 (16) “…ask for help.”

DOTD is updating its Statewide Transportation Plan as it does every ten years, and it’s launching a survey to get your input. Erin Buchanan with DOTD says the survey is seven questions long and should take a very short time to fill out.

Cut 6 (14) “…consider the environment.”

DOTD posted a link to its survey on its social media channels.

Meta partners with Childhelp to launch a free, expert-backed curriculum to educate middle schoolers about online safety. Ravi Sinha, the head of Meta’s Child Safety Policy, says Meta remains committed to protecting young users and equipping them with knowledge and tools to stay safe online.

Cut 16 (08) “…online and offline.”

Another encouraging report about the state of Louisiana education. Colleen Crain reports.

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The woman charged in connection with the death of a Kansas City TV reporter in New Orleans for the Super Bowl is also tied to a death in the French Quarter in December. All we know about that December death is that it’s similar in nature to the death of Adan Manzano, who was found dead in his Kenner hotel room. His wallet and cell phone were later found at the home of 48-year-old Danette Colbert, who’s being held without bond.

Another encouraging report about the state of Louisiana education. Louisiana students performed quite well on the Education Recovery Scorecard, leading the country in reading growth  since the pandemic and coming in a close second in math.   State Education Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley says it’s a testament to the hard work that teachers are putting in, but the job’s not done.

Cut 9 (10)  “…work to do.”

The Recovery Scorecard is a prominent national study by both Harvard and Stanford.

Embattled law professor Ken Levy says he’ll be back in an LSU classroom tomorrow. That after state court Judge Tarvald Smith ruled yesterday that university must allow it, saying LSU had not followed its own policies in handling a complaint about comments Levy made about Governor Jeff Landry in class.

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Governor Jeff Landry has announced the state will resume executions using nitrogen gas suffocation after the corrections agency updated its protocol. State Representative Nicholas Muscarello, who crafted the legislation, there are no constitutional issues and believes the governor is  honoring his commitment to the victims of these crimes.

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The director of the Loyola Center for Social Justice, Cecilla Kappel (CAP-ill), says bringing back the death penalty is only political, and it’s a practice that is not needed in Louisiana.

Cut 13 (11)  “…days of executions.”

We’re told officials in Rapides Parish are obtaining Death Warrants for Larry Roy, known as the “Cheneyville Slasher.” He killed two people in 1993, and will be the first to be put to death under the new protocol on March 19th if courts don’t step in.

On the heels of encouraging news from the Nations’ Report Card, Louisiana students are doing quite well on the Education Recovery Scorecard too. State Education Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley on the study that measures student achievement since the end of the pandemic.

Cut 7 (08) “…second in math.”

The Recovery Scorecard is a prominent national study by Harvard and Stanford.

Meta has partnered with Childhelp to launch a free, expert-backed curriculum to educate middle schoolers about online safety.  Ravi Sinha, the head of Meta’s Child Safety Policy, says the curriculum is part of Childhelp’s “Speak Up Be Safe” program and is available to educators, parents, and community organizations. It is completely free.

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Governor Landry announced that state executions will resume and can use nitrogen gas after the corrections agency updated the protocol. Sean Richardson has more.

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DOTD is updating its Statewide Transportation Plan and it’s launching a survey to get your input. Erin Buchanan with DOTD says the survey, which they do every ten years, will go a long way in helping DOTD develop its plan to address all forms of transportation – not just motor vehicles.

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DOTD has posted a link to its survey on its social media channels.