In the 2026 U.S. Senate race, State Treasurer John Fleming seeks an early endorsement from the Louisiana Republican Party as he attempts to knock off the incumbent Bill Cassidy. Sean Richardson has more.
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New Orleans is getting ready to welcome the world to the city for the Super Bowl. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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It’s believed to be a first-of-its-kind indictment in the United States. The case involves a Louisiana woman who bought abortion pills from an out-of-state medical company. Colleen Crain has more…
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State Treasurer John Fleming is seeking an early endorsement from the Louisiana Republican Party in his challenge to Senator Bill Cassidy, who is up for re-election next year. La-politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says Fleming asked for the endorsement when he ran for State Treasurer after Governor Landry successfully got the endorsement.
Cut 4 (06) “..for the U.S. Senate.”
This move follows the strategy of Governor Jeff Landry, who secured his party’s backing early in his campaign. LAGOP Chair Derek Babcock has said Fleming is free to seek endorsement, though few have been officially granted so far. Alford says the timing is interesting.
Cut 5 (09) “…his political career.”
Currently, Fleming is the only declared challenger, but State Sen. Blake Miguez is considering a run, and Public Service Commissioner Eric Skrmetta is seen as another potential candidate. Alford says the race is shaping up to be a heated battle within Louisiana’s GOP.
Cut 6 (05) “…interesting dynamics to it.”
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The City of New Orleans is ready to roll out the welcome mat to visitors from all around the world for the Super Bowl. Kelly Schulz (“Shultz”) with New Orleans and Company says New Orleans’ layout makes it very easy for visitors to take in everything the city has to offer…
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Schulz says there are many events for Super Bowl visitors to take in throughout the week.
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Schulz says this is the time for the city to put its best foot forward.
Cut 9 (12) “…athletes as well.”
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The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans is designated a “No Drone Zone” for Super Bowl LIX, with drone restrictions also extending to the downtown area in the days leading up to the event. FAA Drone Expert Kevin Morris says this ensures the airspace stays safe.
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Morris says before Game Day, Feb. 3-8, drone restrictions apply within 1.5 nautical miles of Lafayette Square up to 2,000 feet.
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On Game Day, Sunday, Feb. 9, restrictions begin at 1:30 p.m. within 1.5 nautical miles of the stadium up to 2,000 feet. Morris says from 4:30 to 10:30 p.m., restrictions expand to a 30-nautical-mile radius and 18,000 feet. Morris says enjoy the game and leave your done at home.
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Unauthorized drone operators risk confiscation, fines up to $75,000, and potential criminal charges.
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A New York doctor is facing criminal charges in Louisiana after prosecutors say he prescribed an abortion drug that terminated a Port Allen teenager’s pregnancy. West Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Tony Clayton says it is illegal to send abortion pills into this state…
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A West Baton Rouge grand jury has indicted Doctor Margaret Carpenter and the 39-year-old mother who allegedly gave the pills to her teenage daughter.
Most abortions have been illegal in Louisiana since the U-S Supreme Court overturned Roe versus Wade in the summer of 2022. Clayton says that includes abortion medication…
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Clayton says he is not prosecuting the minor who took the drugs. He says last April her mother instructed her daughter to take the pills that were shipped in from the New Paltz clinic in New York. Doctor Carpenter has been practicing family medicine for more than 20 years.
Clayton says it’s the first criminal indictment of its kind in Louisiana…
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If Carpenter and the 39-year-old mother are convicted, they face a prison sentence of up to five years.
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The second-ranked LSU baseball team has four different catchers who are battling for playing time. They are Indiana State transfer Luis Hernandez, Dayton transfer Edward Yasmin, Merdian College transfer Blaise Preister, and true freshman Cade Arrambide. Assistant coach Josh Jordan says Arrambide has all the tools…
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Hernandez hit 23 home runs and drove in 76 runs at Indiana State last season. The native of Puerto Rico is excited about playing for the Tigers this season…
Cut 17 (17) “…come true for me.”
Six-foot-eight right-hander Chase Shores could be the Tigers Friday night starter. Pitching coach Nate Yeskie says Shores is developing well…
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The LSU men’s basketball team dropped to 1-and-7 in Southeastern Conference play with an embarrassing 89 to 58 loss to Texas at home. LSU is in 15th place in the 16-team league and Coach Matt McMahon is hitting the reset button…
Cut 19 (17) “…better chance.”
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Louisiana Tech completed a 3-0 homestand with an overtime victory over Sam Houston on Saturday. The Bulldogs are 5-and-4 in league play and is in a six-way tie for third place. Sean Newman led the way in the win over Bearcats with 22 points…
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