A manhunt is on for a man who investigators say shot and killed his mother and grandmother during an argument last night. St. Bernard Parish Sheriff James Pohlmann says 22-year-old Lee Collins the Third shot 75-year-old Mary Major and 55-year-old Trenelle Collins.

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The two women died of their injuries at a hospital. Investigators say Collins drove off in a flatbed truck, and he likely fled into Mississippi last night.

A new AARP report finds that 900-thousand Louisianans are caregivers for adults, including older parents, spouses, neighbors and other loved ones. Director of Advocacy at AARP Louisiana, Andrew Muhl, says the Louisiana Legislature should do more to help these adults provide long-term care…

Cut 13 (11)  “..cost effective.”

Muhl says 20-percent of long-term Medicaid dollars goes towards services so an individual can live at home, while 80-percent goes to nursing homes. He says AARP is advocating for that ratio to be more like 40-60.

New episodes of the travel series LA 64 premiere on Louisiana Public Broadcasting tonight at eight. As the name of the series suggests, LA64 will spotlight all 64 parishes over the course of five seasons, focusing on places less traveled. Executive Producer Linda Midgett says every parish has its own personality.

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Tonight they are profiling St. Martin Parish.

No surprise here…LSU’s Cade Arrambide is the SEC Co-Player of the Week after hitting a school record four home runs in the Tigers 16-6 win over Tennessee yesterday. Thanks to Arrambide’s historic day, LSU rallied back from a five-run deficit to beat the Volunteers. In the last eight days, LSU has had four comebacks where they came back from big deficits. LSU Baseball Sports Information Director Bill Franques…

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LSU is ranked 24^th in the country by D-1 Baseball.

An alleged drunk driver crashed into more than a dozen people watching a parade in Iberia Parish on Saturday. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Two women are shot to death in St. Bernard Parish last night. The sheriff’s office there says 22-year-old Lee Collins the Third got into an argument with the two women, who were his mother and his grandmother, and he shot both of them. They say Collins also shot at his father but did not hit him. Collins is still on the loose.

Three weeks into the legislative session and it’s quiet when it comes to debate on significant legislation and that might be design. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the Landry administration is not pushing any significant legislation after doing a lot of heavy lifting in his first two years in office.

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New episodes of the travel series LA 64 premiere on Louisiana Public Broadcasting tonight at eight. Executive Producer Linda Midgett says tonight’s episode takes us to St. Martin Parish, where viewers will be in for a musical treat.

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The latest update from the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office says 19 people were evaluated and taken to area hospitals after an alleged drunk driver plowed into a group of parade goers watching the Lao New Year parade in Broussard. Three of the victims remain in intensive care. Todd Landry of Jeanerette has been booked on multiple charges.

Those of you heading into or out of Lafayette on I-49, be prepared to see some road work. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A new AARP report finds that 900-thousand Louisianans are caregivers for adults. Director of Advocacy at AARP Louisiana, Andrew Muhl, says 20-percent of long-term Medicaid dollars is spent on services so an individual can live at home, while 80-percent goes to nursing homes. He says AARP would like to see it closer to 40-60 giving family caregivers state assistance to keep their loved ones at home…

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AARP is advocating that the state provides an additional 750 waivers so families can take advantage of home and community-based services.

LSU’s Cade Arrambide put on a historic performance in the Tigers 16 to 6 win over Tennessee in 12 innings. Arrambide became the first LSU player to hit four home runs in a single game. LSU Baseball Sports Information Director Bill Franques says it was fun to see in person…

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It was LSU’s first series win in Knoxville since 2016.

The injury toll in Iberia Parish is up to 19 after a suspected drunk driver plowed into a crowd at the Lao New Year’s Festival. We’re hearing that all victims are expected to survive. The suspect is 57-year-old Todd Landry of Jeanerette. While the Sheriff’s Office has said it did not appear to be intentional, the investigation is still ongoing.

Three weeks into the legislative session, and there have not been any substantive pieces of legislation making its way through the capitol. Jeanne Burns has an explanation…

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A major preservation project gets underway today along I-49 between I-10 and the St. Landry Parish line. Deidra Druilhet (drool-YET) with DOTD says most of the work will be done during the overnight hours, with the parts presenting the biggest disruptions reserved for the weekends.

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History was made in LSU’s wild come from behind win over Tennessee yesterday. Sophomore Cade Arrambide became the first player in school history to hit four home runs in one game as the Tigers defeated the Volunteers 16 to 6 in 12 innings – you heard that right, LSU scored ten runs in the top of the 12th inning. LSU Baseball Sports Information Director Bill Franques says it’s a rare accomplishment.

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So far, this legislative session has been quieter that recent sessions. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the most emotional debate so far was over a bill to prohibit the use of eminent domain for carbon capture and sequestration projects. He says legislative leaders have made sure that and other controversial bills make it out of committee…

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Denham Springs Representative Roger Wilder is concerned about high school athlete safety and wants a resolution asking the LHSAA to make dance, cheer and lacrosse sanctioned high school sports under its authority. He says by placing these sports under LHSAA authority safety protocols could be put in place.

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A new AARP report finds that 900-thousand Louisianans are caregivers for adults. Director of Advocacy at AARP Louisiana, Andrew Muhl, says 20-percent of long-term Medicaid dollars is spent on services so an individual can live at home, while 80-percent goes to nursing homes. He says AARP would like to see it closer to 40-60 giving family caregivers state assistance to keep their loved ones at home…

Cut 15 (11) “…living at home.”

Starting today, Travelers to Lafayette on I-49 should expect construction delays. DOTD is beginning a major project from I-10 to the St. Landry Parish line. Deidra Druilhet (drool-YET) with DOTD says most of the work will be done during the overnight hours.

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Completion is planned for Summer 2027

At least 19 people were injured when a suspected impaired driver ran his car into a parade crowd at the Louisiana Lao New Year Festival on Saturday afternoon. 57-year-old Todd Landry of Jeanerette was arrested for driving while impaired. The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office says Landry had a BAC of 0.137 far above the 0.08 legal limit. Landry faces charges of first offense driving while impaired, 18 counts of first-degree negligent injuring, careless operation, and open container. 13 people were transported to hospitals with four reported in critical condition.

A new AARP report finds that 900-thousand Louisianans are caregivers for adults. Director of Advocacy at AARP Louisiana, Andrew Muhl, says 20-percent of long-term Medicaid dollars is spent on services so an individual can live at home, while 80-percent goes to nursing homes. He says AARP would like to see it closer to 40-60 giving family caregivers state assistance to keep their loved ones at home…

Cut 14 (10) “…could appropriate.”

Starting today, Travelers to Lafayette on I-49 should expect construction delays. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

So far, it’s quiet in the Louisiana legislature when it comes to debate on significant legislation and that might be by design. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the Landry Administration is not interested in rocking the boat with the governor set to run for re-election next year…

Cut 11 (12) “…we are delivering.”

Pinsonat says the most emotional debate of the legislative session so far was over a bill to prohibit the use of eminent domain for carbon capture and sequestration projects.

Three weeks into the legislative session and there have not been any substantive pieces of legislation heading to the governor. Jeanne Burns has an explanation…

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A proposed resolution to ask LHSAA to make dance, cheer and lacrosse sanctioned high school sports under its authority passed unanimously out of a House Committee. Republican Roger Wilder brought the legislation out of safety concerns…

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LSU’s Cade Arrambide became the first LSU player in school history to hit four home runs in one game as the Tigers rallied from a five to nothing deficit to beat Tennessee 16 to 6 in 12 innings. Arrambide’s fourth home run was a grand slam. Here’s Chris Blair of the LSU Sports Radio Network on the call…

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This was LSU’s first series win in Knoxville since 2016.

A new AARP report finds that 900-thousand Louisianans are caregivers for adults, including older parents, spouses, neighbors and other loved ones. Director of Advocacy at AARP Louisiana, Andrew Muhl, says the Louisiana Legislature should do more to help these adults provide long-term care…

Cut 13 (11)  “..cost effective.”