No matter where you are in the state today, be sure to keep an eye on the weather.  A large tornado watch has been issued for most of Louisiana and portions of Mississippi and Texas.  This is just the start of a long day of expected severe weather with the threats extending well beyond 3 p.m. when this watch expires.

It was a busy first year in office for Governor Jeff Landry. Landry managed to get lawmakers to pass legislation to reduce crime, approve a school choice bill, and overhaul the state’s tax code. Not only will that legislation lower the income tax and raise the stat sales tax to five percent, but the governor says it will also eliminate the corporate franchise tax and help bring new business to Louisiana and help those already doing business here.

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Attorney General Liz Murrill looks back at her first year in office and looks ahead to year two. Murrill says one of her biggest accomplishments is addressing crime in New Orleans through the creation of Troop NOLA within the State Police, saying it’s a force multiplier.

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The Ragin Cajuns will face TCU in the New Mexico Bowl in Albuquerque on this afternoon at 1:15. U-L Lafayette is in a bowl game for a seventh straight year and they are 10-and-3 on the season, while the Horned Frogs are 8-and-4. Cajuns Coach Michael Desormeaux says the team that makes the fewest mistakes will win….

Cut 16 (12) “…going to win.”

It’s the first ever meeting between the two schools on the football field.

It was a busy first year in office for Governor Jeff Landry. Landry got lawmakers to pass legislation that seeks to reduce crime, he also got lawmakers on board with a school choice bill, and he capped off 2024 by getting lawmakers to approve a major overhaul of the state’s tax code…

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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill just finished her first year in office.  Murrill says one of her biggest accomplishments is addressing crime in New Orleans creating Troop NOLA within the State Police, to increase the force. As for her priorities in year two, Murrill said she would like to focus on the fentanyl crisis.

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The Independence Bowl is tonight and Louisiana Tech is looking to upset 22^nd ranked Army. Jeff Palermo has a preview…

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A man and a woman were shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in Shreveport late Friday night. According to the Shreveport Police Department, the victims were rushed to Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport where they later died. SPD said the suspect vehicle is possibly a burnt orange Dodge Charger. Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities.

State Attorney General Liz Murrill looks back at year one in office and looks ahead to year two. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A large tornado watch has been issued for most of Louisiana and portions of Mississippi and Texas.  This is just the start of a long day of expected severe weather with the threats extending well beyond 3 p.m. when this watch expires.
And A single Mega Millions ticket in California matched all six numbers to win the 1.2 billion dollar jackpot last night.  It’s the ninth largest jackpot the nation has ever seen.

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A 13-year-old boy is hit and killed while riding a bicycle on a dark country roadway in Tangipahoa Parish. State Police say Benjamin Mixon of Kentwood was riding with another boy on State Highway 1061 at around 6:30 Thursday evening when an SUV hit them from behind. State Police Trooper Marc Gremillion (GREM-ee-on) there was no way the driver could have seen the two boys until it was too late.

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For the sixth time in the program’s history, Louisiana Tech will play in the Independence Bowl. The Bulldogs will battle 22^nd ranked Army at 8:15 tonight. The Black Knights are led by quarterback Bryson Dailey, who finished sixth in the Heisman Trophy voting. Tech Coach Sonny Cumbie says not only does Army have a great quarterback, but their offensive line is outstanding…

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A large tornado watch has been issued for most of Louisiana and portions of Mississippi and Texas.  This is just the start of a long day of expected severe weather with the threats extending well beyond 3 p.m. when this watch expires.   LSU Public Health climatologist Barry Keim says while there’s potential for severe weather across Louisiana, some areas are at higher risk.

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Eight people were injured early this morning after a fight let to gunfire in Wallace.  It happened outside a local business just after midnight.  St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s officials say three people were shot, four others  sustained graze wounds and one other person was injured.  We’re told everyone is stable but there’s been no word on the extent of the injuries.  Authorities are still investigating the incident.

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Attorney General Liz Murrill looks back at her first year in office and looks ahead to year two. Murrill says one of her biggest accomplishments is addressing crime in New Orleans through the creation of Troop NOLA within the State Police, saying it’s a force multiplier.

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The Ragin Cajuns will face TCU in the New Mexico Bowl in Albuquerque on this afternoon at 1:15. U-L Lafayette is in a bowl game for a seventh straight year and they are 10-and-3 on the season, while the Horned Frogs are 8-and-4. Cajuns Coach Michael Desormeaux says the team that makes the fewest mistakes will win….

Cut 16 (12) “…going to win.”

It’s the first ever meeting between the two schools on the football field.

A 13-year-old boy is hit and killed while riding a bicycle on a dark country roadway in Tangipahoa Parish. State Police say Benjamin Mixon of Kentwood was riding with another juvenile on State Highway 1061 at around 6:30 Thursday evening when an SUV hit them from behind. Because the speed limit is 55 miles an hour and there’s no shoulder, there was likely no way the driver could have seen the two until it was too late. State Police Trooper Marc Gremillion (GREM-ee-on) says the riders did not help matters with the clothing they were wearing.

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Also, Gremillion says neither bike had any lights on it.

Attorney General Liz Murrill looks back at her first year in office. Murrill says one of her biggest accomplishments is addressing crime in New Orleans through the creation of Troop NOLA within the State Police, saying it’s a force multiplier.

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Louisiana Tech is looking to upset 22nd ranked Army in the Independence Bowl. Jeff Palermo has a preview…

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Saturday is a day in which you will want to be weather aware. A cold front is coming through, and that’s going to bring heavy rains. While there’s potential for severe weather everywhere across the state, areas in northeast Louisiana, including Alexandria, will be at higher risk of severe storms than others. Those in the northern and eastern portions of the state should also be prepared for the potential of tornadoes.

State Attorney General Liz Murrill looks back at year one in office and looks ahead to year two. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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No matter where in the state you are, you will want to be weather aware tomorrow. LSU Public Health climatologist Barry Keim says a cold front is coming through, and that’s going to bring heavy rains.

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LSU is getting a big name and some experience back at linebacker next season. Junior linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. announced he’s coming back to LSU for the 2025 season. Perkins, who has 13 career sacks, and 164 tackles announced his return on Instagram. In the 2024 season opener against USC, he led LSU in tackles but tore his ACL in the game again UCLA and only played 4 games in the 2024 season.

For the sixth time in the program’s history, Louisiana Tech will play in the Independence Bowl. The Bulldogs will battle 22^nd ranked Army at 8:15 on Saturday night. The Black Knights are led by quarterback Bryson Dailey, who finished sixth in the Heisman Trophy voting. Tech Coach Sonny Cumbie says not only does Army have a great quarterback, but their offensive line is outstanding…

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Louisiana Tech enters the game with a five and seven record, but statistically they have one of the best defenses in the country, allowing just over 300 yards a game

Looking ahead to her second year in office, Attorney General Liz Murrill says she would like to focus on the fentanyl crisis and she’s borrowing an idea Arizona’s Democratic attorney general and appointing a fentanyl opioid specialist to help decide how to spend opioid settlement money.

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A 13-year-old boy Kentwood boy was hit by an SUV and killed while riding a bicycle on a dark country roadway in Tangipahoa Parish. State Police say Benjamin Mixon and another boy highway 1061 at around 6:30 yesterday evening when he was hit from behind. State Police Trooper Marc Gremillion (GREM-ee-on) says there was no way the driver could have seen the two boys until it was too late.

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He adds the bikes had no lights and the boys were wearing dark colored clothing.

The Independence Bowl is Saturday night and Louisiana Tech is looking to upset 22^nd ranked Army. Jeff Palermo has a preview…

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Tonight’s Mega Millions jackpot is 1.22 billion dollars. Louisiana Lottery Communications Director Kimberly Chopin (show-PAN) says that’s a lump sum cash value of 549-million dollars and she recommends checking your numbers as soon as possible.

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Tonight’s winning numbers will be drawn just before 10 p.m. Central time.

A 13-year-old boy from Kentwood was hit and killed while riding a bicycle on a dark country highway in Tangipahoa Parish. State Police Trooper Marc Gremillion (GREM-ee-on) says Benjamin Mixon was hit from behind by an SUV while he and another boy were riding on State Highway 1061 at around 6:30 yesterday evening. Gremillion says there was no way the driver could have seen the two boys until it was too late.

Cut 13 (05)  “…on the roadway.”

Also, Gremillion says neither bike had any lights on it. The SUV was traveling at 55 miles per hour and there was no roadway shoulder at the site.

Attorney General Liz Murrill is looking forward to her second year of service and says she would like to focus on the fentanyl crisis.

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Murrill says it’s an idea that the office of Arizona’s Democratic attorney general is implementing.

The whole state of Louisiana can expect rain and possibly some severe weather as a cold front comes through Saturday.  LSU Public Health climatologist Barry Keim says those in the northern and eastern portions of the state should also be prepared for the potential of tornadoes.

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Tonight’s Mega Millions jackpot is 1.22-billion dollars for tonight’s drawing. Louisiana Lottery Communications Director Kimberly Chopin (show-PAN) says it has a lump sum cash value of 549-million dollars.

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Tonight’s winning numbers will be drawn just before 10 p.m. Central time.