A second stain of bird flu has been detected in dairy cows in Nevada. Until now, this strain had only been detected in wild birds and poultry. Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says no cases have been found in Louisiana’s poultry industry, but officials remain vigilant.  He says wild birds and dairy herds could infect commercial birds.

Cut 5 (07) “…one of the workers.”

The New Orleans French Quarter is filling up with football fans. Huge crowds are expected through Super Bowl Sunday. Kelly Henderson, the manager at Fat Catz Music Club on Bourbon Street, says he’s treating Super Bowl week like Mardi Gras.

Cut 9 (05)  “…hope and pray.”

Business up and down Bourbon Street are looking for this week to make up for a tough January, when they had to close due for several days to the New Year’s Day attack and the snowstorm.

Super Bowl LIX will honor New Orleans’ rich musical heritage with a lineup of artists connected to Louisiana for the pregame entertainment.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

Super Bowl 59 is Sunday and Former Amite star Devonta (duh-VAWN-tay) Smith who was in his second season when Philadelphia lost to Kansas City in Super Bowl 57 says if they keep playing the way they have been they will be successful. While the Chiefs are known for Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, they also have an elite defense. Smith on what makes the Chiefs so good on defense…

Cut 13 (09)  “…throw at us.”

Two boys were making their way home after a late-night visit to a friend when Shreveport police say Jeffrey Reed offered them a ride but allegedly took the boys aged 13 and 14, to a motel, held them there, displayed pornographic images, and attempted to sexually assault them. Officers captured Reed but had to use a taser when he resisted. He has been charged with simple kidnapping, indecent behavior with a juvenile, and false imprisonment.

This year the bird flu has resulted in fewer chickens that can lay eggs leading to a significant increase in egg prices. Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says it’s going to take some time to restock poultry houses and vaccinate the hens…

Cut 4 (07) “…stop the disease”

While no cases have been found in Louisiana’s poultry industry, officials remain vigilant. Earlier this year, a Southwest Louisiana man died from bird flu. He reportedly had pre-existing health conditions.

As New Orleans hosts Super Bowl LXI, the city and Louisiana’s music will definitely flavor the pre-game activities. Jon Batiste will sing the National Anthem and America the Beautiful will be performed by Lauren Daigle and Trombone Shorty who says they are blending his and Daigle’s signature styles…

Cut 8 (08) “…sounds ok to me.”

This is Kansas City’s fifth appearance in the Super Bowl in the last six year and there is certainly K-C Fatigue as the Chiefs look to make history with a threepeat victory. Safety Justin Reid from Dutchtown High School in Ascension Parish says he likes playing the villain in this game…

Cut 14 (14) “…more fun.”

For the Philadelphia Eagles, former Amite star, Devonta Smith said if they continue to play the way they have been, they should be successful.

Shreveport police arrested a man after he offered two boys aged 13 and 14 a ride home but instead allegedly took them to a motel on Greenwood Road, held them there, and attempted to sexually assault them. Officers captured Jeffrey Reed but had to use a taser when he resisted. Reed was transported to a local hospital for injuries he received during the arrest.

A second stain of bird flu has been detected in dairy cows in Nevada. This strain had only been detected in wild birds and poultry, has now infected some cows. Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says the good news is that the virus has not yet been detected in Louisiana’s commercial poultry operations.

Cut 3 (13) “…consistently tested positive.”

A man in southwest Louisiana died earlier this year from the bird flu. He was infected with the same strain of bird flu detected in cattle in Nevada.

Businesses along Bourbon Street are gearing up for a huge weekend ahead of the Super Bowl. Andrew Greenstein talked with the manager of one of those businesses.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Super Bowl 59 is almost here as the Philadelphia Eagles try to win their second Super Bowl. Former Amite star Devonta (duh-VAWN-tay) Smith was in his second season when Philadelphia lost to Kansas City in Super Bowl 57. Smith says they are not looking to over perform this time…

Cut 12 (07) “…come out successful.”

Super Bowl LIX will honor New Orleans’ rich musical heritage with a lineup of artists connected to Louisiana for the pregame entertainment.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

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Businesses along Bourbon Street are gearing up for a huge weekend ahead of the Super Bowl. Andrew Greenstein talked with the manager of one of those businesses.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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A second stain of bird flu has been detected in dairy cows in Nevada. This strain had only been detected in wild bird and poultry, but it’s now it has spilled into cows. Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says the good news is that the virus has not yet been detected in the state’s commercial poultry operations.

Cut 3 (13) “…consistently tested positive.”

A man in southwest Louisiana died earlier this year from the bird flu. He was infected with the same strain of bird flu detected in cattle in Nevada.

Strain emphasized that recovery will take time, requiring the raising of new chicks, restocking poultry houses, and vaccinating hens.

Cut 4 (07) “…stop the disease.”

While no cases have been found in Louisiana’s poultry industry, Strain says they have to stay on top of the situation.

Cut 5 (15) “…by the workers.”

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The pregame entertainment at Super Bowl LIX will honor New Orleans’ rich musical heritage with a lineup of artists connected to Louisiana. Grammy and Oscar-winning musician Jon Batiste will perform the national anthem. The New Orleans says he thinks about his life when singing the anthem…

Cut 6 (10) “…our shared humanity.”

Lauren Daigle and New Orleans own Trombone Shorty will perform America the Beautiful prior to kick off. Daigle, a Lafayette native and Grammy-winning Christian music artist says she’s always loved this song…

Cut 7 (16) “…to me.”

Trombone Shorty, a New Orleans jazz musician, brings a signature brass sound noted they are blending his and Daigles signature styles to the stage.

Cut 8 (08) “…sounds ok to me.”

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The New Orleans French Quarter is filling up with football fans. Huge crowds are expected through Super Bowl Sunday. Kelly Henderson, the manager at Fat Catz Music Club on Bourbon Street, says he’s treating Super Bowl week like Mardi Gras.

Cut 9 (05)  “…hope and pray.”

Businesses up and down Bourbon Street are looking for this week to make up for a tough January, when they had to close several days due to the New Year’s Day attack and the snowstorm. Henderson says he doesn’t look at Super Bowl week as a way to make up for lost time.

Cut 10 (10) “…slow us down.”

Bourbon Street has been transformed into a full-time pedestrian mall for this week, and there’s renewed talk of transforming it into a pedestrian mall permanently. Businesses had pushed back on that in the past. But Henderson says he’d support it under one condition.

Cut 11 (15) “…with other cars”

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Super Bowl 59 is almost here as the Philadelphia Eagles try to win their second Super Bowl. Former Amite star Devonta (duh-VAWN-tay) Smith was in his second season when Philadelphia lost to Kansas City in Super Bowl 57. Smith says they are not looking to over perform this time…

Cut 12 (07) “…come out successful.”

The Chiefs are known for Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, but they also have an elite defense. Smith on what makes K-C so good on defense…

Cut 13 (09)  “…throw at us.”

There is certainly Kansas City Chiefs fatigue heading into the Super Bowl. K-C is seeking to win the Super Bowl for a record third consecutive year and this is there fifth appearance in the game in six years. Safety Justin Reid from Dutchtown High School in Ascension Parish likes playing the villain in this game…

Cut 14 (14) “…more fun.”

A routine traffic stop on Hwy 59 in Mandeville lead to the discovery of a suspected crack cocaine lab. A post on St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Facebook page says during the stop of 55-year-old Raymond Matos Authorities found 1.5 grams of suspected crack cocaine, drug paraphernalia, over three thousand dollars cash. Investigators then searched Mato’s home and seized the measuring cups, a microwave after finding more than a half-pound of suspected cocaine; approximately 4 grams of crack cocaine, drug paraphernalia including scales, glass pipes, packaging material; and $9,000 cash.

A second stain of bird flu has been detected in dairy cows in Nevada. Until now, this strain had only been detected in wild birds and poultry Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says no cases have been found in Louisiana’s poultry industry, but officials remain vigilant.  He says wild birds and dairy herds could infect commercial birds.

Cut 5 (07) “…one of the workers.”

Super Bowl LIX will honor New Orleans’ rich musical heritage with a lineup of artists connected to Louisiana for pregame entertainment.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

Bourbon Street has been transformed into a full-time pedestrian mall for this week, and there’s renewed talk of transforming it into a full-time pedestrian mall permanently. Businesses had pushed back on that in the past. But the manager of Fat Catz Music Club, Kelly Henderson says he’d support it under one condition.

Cut 11 (15) “…with other cars”

The pregame entertainment at Super Bowl LIX will honor New Orleans’ rich musical heritage with a lineup of artists connected to Louisiana. Grammy and Oscar-winning musician Jon Batiste will perform the national anthem. The New Orleans native says he thinks about his life when singing the anthem…

Cut 6 (10) “…our shared humanity.”

Lauren Daigle of Lafayette and Trombone Shorty from New Orleans will perform America the Beautiful before the Super Bowl.

The French Quarter will have its busiest weekend since New Year’s Day which ended tragically with the terror attack on Bourbon Street that killed 14 people. That event and the snowstorm led to lower business sales in January. But Kelly Henderson, manager at Fat Catz Music Club on Bourbon Street says he’s more upset about the lives lost…

Cut 10 (10) “…slow us down”

Egg prices are soaring as a result of the bird flu, which has resulted in fewer chickens that can lay eggs. Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says it will take some time to restock poultry houses and vaccinate the hens…

Cut 4 (07) “….stop the disease”

While no cases have been found in Louisiana’s poultry industry, officials remain vigilant.

There is certainly Kansas City Chiefs fatigue heading into the Super Bowl. K-C is seeking to win the Super Bowl for a record third consecutive year and this is there fifth appearance in the game in six years. Safety Justin Reid from Dutchtown High School in Ascension Parish likes playing the villain in this game…

Cut 14 (14) “…more fun”

The New Orleans French Quarter is filling up with football fans. Huge crowds are expected through Super Bowl Sunday. Kelly Henderson, the manager at Fat Catz Music Club on Bourbon Street, says he’s treating Super Bowl week like Mardi Gras.

Cut 9 (05)  “…hope and pray.”

Business up and down Bourbon Street are looking for this week to make up for a tough January, when they had to close due for several days to the New Year’s Day attack and the snowstorm.

Lauren Daigle and New Orleans own Trombone Shorty will perform America the Beautiful prior to kick off. Daigle, a Lafayette native and Grammy-winning Christian music artist says she’s always loved this song…

Cut 7 (16) “…to me.”

Super Bowl week means parties and Mardi Gras world thew a party for six-thousand media guests to promote Louisiana, and Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says it put Louisiana in the Global Spotlight.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

Louisiana leaders are increasingly concerned about bird flu following the USDA’s confirmation of a second strain in U.S. dairy cattle.  But Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says the virus has not yet been detected in the state’s commercial poultry operations.

Cut 3 (13) “…consistently tested positive.”

A man in southwest Louisiana died earlier this year from the bird flu. He was infected with the same strain of bird flu detected in cattle in Nevada.

Law enforcement say they are ready for President Donald Trump’s arrival in New Orleans. Trump will attend the Super Bowl. New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick says that will mean additional street closures…

Cut 15 (08) “…for him”

A non-profit organization is teaming up with the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office on an anti-human trafficking operation during Super Bowl Week. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (36) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

A lieutenant with State Police has been arrested following an off-duty domestic violence incident. Baton Rouge Police took into custody last night 40-year-old James Jefferson the Third. He was booked with domestic abuse battery, with child endangerment. Jefferson has been employed by State Police since 2007.