A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of an eight-year-old boy in what investigators in Baton Rouge describe as a targeted attack. 22-year-old Kendrick Profit faces charges of first degree murder of Diellon Daniels.  The investigation continues as the community mourns the loss of the young boy and seeks justice for the family impacted by this violent attack.  McKneely says if anyone has information on the shooting to contact Crime Stoppers.

Cut 15 (12) “…behind bars.”

Senator Bill Cassidy is working to help families with soaring flood insurance costs with a 33-percnet refundable tax credit for low and middle-income families that would be paid in advance.

Cut 7 (10) “…their flood insurance.”

UL Lafayette Alumni Association has introduced the Comeback Scholarship to support re-entry students who left before earning their degrees.  Alumni Association CEO Amy Armstrong says funding comes from UL vanity license plates sold in the state where the school receives 100-dollars per plate.

Cut 3 (13) “…online or in-person”

The Haynesville Golden Tornado heads to the Prep Classic seeking its 18^th state championship in school history as they will face South Plaquemines on Thursday afternoon in the Caesars Superdome. Haynesville lost in last year’s Division Four non-select title game to Oak Grove. The Golden Tornado has not won a state title since 2014 and Haynesville Head Coah David Franklin is excited to have another chance at winning a title…

Cut 10 (12) “…doing that.”

Senator Bill Cassidy is working to help families facing soaring flood insurance costs. The Republican, along with New Jersey Democrat Cory Booker, has introduced the Flood Insurance Affordability Tax Credit Act.

Cut 6 (13) “…flood insurance premiums.” 

Cassidy said this tax credit would not only benefit current flood insurance policyholders, but it would also encourage others to enroll in the program.

Cassidy is also speaking out about State Treasurer John Fleming launching a primary bid for his seat in 2026. Cassidy said he will run on his record, and that he is proud of it.

Cut 12 (12) “…take that blame (2x).” 

A man is arrested in connection with the murder of an eight-year-old boy in what investigators in Baton Rouge describe as a targeted attack. Sergeant L’Jean (“ell jeen”) McKneely says 22-year-old Kendrick Profit shot into a vehicle and killed Diellon (“dillon”) Daniels.

Cut 14 (13) “…accountable for their action.”

The pregnant mother driving the car was not hurt, but Diellon and her two other kids were hit. The shooting forced the mother into labor the next day.

The Haynesville Golden Tornado head to the Prep Classic seeking its 18th state championship in school history as they will face South Plaquemines tomorrow afternoon in the Caesars Superdome. Haynesville coach David Franklin says South Plaq has a lot of team speed…

Cut 9 (05)  “…well coached,”

The Golden Tornado have not won a state title since 2014.

Senator Bill Cassidy breaks his silence over an early primary challenge to his 2026 re-election bid. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Former state legislator and current New Orleans Councilwoman Helena Moreno has announced her candidacy for Mayor of New Orleans. She promises to be a 24-7 mayor that will work to bring safer neighborhoods and improved infrastructure. Current mayor LaToya Cantrell is term limited.

The American Tort Reform Association has ranked Louisiana as the 10^th worst Judicial Hellhole in the country. A-T-R-A president Tiger Joyce says Louisiana’s civil justice system allows for lawsuit abuse and large judgments that paralyze businesses. Joyce is disappointed Governor Landry vetoed a bill that would have revised the collateral source doctrine…

Cut 6 (08) “…vetoed that’

The Louisiana Legislature is expected to bring up that bill again next year.

A jaguar gave birth to a cub in the United States for the first time since 2022 and it happened at the Baton Rouge zoo. Zoo director Jim Fleshman says the cub’s arrival is especially significant given its mother’s previous experiences with stillborn litters.

Cut 8 (07) “…spit and vinegar.”

The public will not get a chance to see the baby jaguar cub for at least two months, but the Zoo is taking name recommendations on its Facebook page.

A new study ranks Louisiana as one of the top states for lawsuit abuse. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 1 (33)“…I’m Colleen Crain.”

State Police say two pedestrians were struck and killed by two different vehicles as they were walking in the roadway on U-S Highway 84 near the 84 Quick Stop in Concordia Parish. 67-year-old Carleen Smith of Farmerville and Donnie Free of Ferriday died from their injuries. L-S-P continues to investigate.

When State Treasurer John Fleming announced his candidacy for U-S Senate,  Fleming said incumbent Bill Cassidy has failed the people of Louisiana. Cassidy responded to the comment during yesterday’s conference call with reporters…

Cut 12 (12) “…take that blame”

Fleming says Cassidy failed the people of Louisiana when he voted to convict Trump for inciting a riot on the U-S Capitol in January of 2021.

For the first time since 2022 a jaguar gave birth to a cub in the United States and it happened at the Baton Rouge Zoo. Director Jim Fleschman says This birth draws attention to the critical role zoos play in species conservation and the success of the Jaguar Species Survival Plan.

Cut 9 (07)  “…100 years.”

The public can recommend names for the cub on the Baton Rouge Zoo’s facebook page. The cub will make its public debut in the spring.

Senator Bill Cassidy breaks his silence on drawing an early primary challenger for his 2026 re-election campaign. State Treasurer John Fleming announced last week that he will run for Cassidy’s seat, saying among other things that he’s not conservative enough for Louisiana. Cassidy told reporters that he has had better things to do than to read Fleming’s announcement, and that he’s baffled over Fleming’s intentions.

Cut 10 (11) “…out of Louisiana.”

A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of an eight-year-old boy in what investigators in Baton Rouge describe as a targeted attack. Kendrick Profit faces several charges including first-degree murder for the November 27^th drive-by shooting. Sergeant L’Jean (“ell jeen”) McKneely says tips from the public helped lead to the arrest.

Cut 13 (07)  “…vital to this arrest.”

Authorities say Profit shot at the wrong car on Thanksgiving Eve killing eight year old Diellon Daniels.

The American Tort Reform Association ranks Louisiana tenth in the nation for worst Judicial Hellholes. President Tiger Joyce says lawsuit abuse is one reason why we pay some of the highest auto insurance premiums in the country….

Cut 5 (10) “….availability of insurance”

Joyce says Louisiana’s Judicial Hellhole status costs residents 965-dollars annually in a tort tax.

BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo announced the birth of a jaguar cub, the first at the zoo in over three decades and the first in the U.S. since 2022. This milestone highlights the zoo’s dedication to wildlife conservation, and director Jim Fleshman says it’s a symbol of hope for the species.

Cut 7 (10) “…Jaguar S-S-P.”

The new cub won’t be seen by the public for the next two months. Meanwhile, the zoo is taking submissions for the young female cub on its Facebook page.

When State Treasurer John Fleming announced last week that he would look to unseat U-S Senator Bill Cassidy in 2026, Fleming said that Cassidy has failed the people of Louisiana. Cassidy responded to that comment during a conference call with reporters yesterday, pointing to his work in helping to bring billions of dollars to Louisiana…

Cut 11 (13) “…roads and bridges”

But Fleming says Cassidy was one of several Republicans who walked away from President elect-Trump when he voted to convict Trump for his role in the January 6^th 2021 attack at the U-S Capitol.

The American Tort Reform Foundation ranks Louisiana as its tenth biggest Judicial Hellhole in the country. President Tiger Joyce points to the lawsuits filed by several coastal parishes against energy companies alleging their work has exacerbated coastal land loss…

Cut 4 (10) “…the energy industry”

For the first time in over 30 years a jaguar cub was born at the BREC Baton Rouge Zoo.  Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says H-5-N-1, also known as Bird Flu, is causing an increase in deaths of wild birds. Geese and other waterfowl are particularly susceptible to bird flu. LDWF says Bird Flu is a minimal threat to humans, but sick birds should not be handled.

A new study ranks Louisiana as one of the top states for lawsuit abuse. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 1 (33)“…I’m Colleen Crain.”

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For the first time in over 30 years a jaguar cub was born at the BREC Baton Rouge Zoo.  Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

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Senator Bill Cassidy breaks his silence over an early primary challenge to his 2026 re-election bid. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 3 (31) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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When it comes to lawsuit abuse, Louisiana ranks close to the top. The American Tort Reform Foundation ranks Louisiana as its tenth biggest Judicial Hellhole in the country. Association President Tiger Joyce says Louisiana courts awarded more than 400-million dollars in nuclear verdicts last year.

Cut 4 (10) “…the energy industry.”

Joyce says you can point to lawsuit abuse as one reason why we pay some of the highest auto insurance premiums in the country.

Cut 5 (10) “…availability of insurance.”

Joyce says the legislature has enacted several reforms in recent years, but one in particular was stopped in its tracks by Governor Landry, who the foundation says benefitted from 700-thousand dollars in contributions to his campaign by trial lawyers.

Cut 6 (08) “…Landry vetoed that.”

The foundation says excessive litigation costs result in the loss of more than 40-thousand jobs across the state each year, and it forces each resident to pay a tort tax of sorts of nearly one-thousand dollars a year.

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BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo announced the birth of a jaguar cub, the first at the zoo in over three decades and the first in the U.S. since 2022. This milestone highlights the zoo’s dedication to wildlife conservation, with director Jim Fleshman emphasizing its importance as a symbol of hope for the species.

Cut 7 (10) “…Jaguar S-S-P.”

Both mother and cub are bonding and recovering well behind the scenes, where they will remain for the next two months. Fleshman says the cub’s arrival is especially significant given its mother’s previous experiences with stillborn litters.

Cut 8 (07) “…spit and vinegar.”

This birth draws attention to the critical role zoos play in species conservation and the success of the Jaguar Species Survival Plan.

Cut 9 (07)  “…100 years.”

The community is invited to participate in naming the cub, which will make its public debut in spring 2025.

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Senator Bill Cassidy breaks his silence on drawing an early primary challenger for his 2026 re-election campaign. State Treasurer John Fleming announced last week that he will run for Cassidy’s seat, saying among other things that he’s not conservative enough for Louisiana. Cassidy told reporters that he has had better things to do than to read Fleming’s announcement, and that he’s baffled over Fleming’s intentions.

Cut 10 (11) “…out of Louisiana.”

Cassidy says he will run on his record and would gladly take the blame for doing things for Louisiana.

Cut 11 (13) “…roads and bridges.” (takes blame for $1.35B for broadband internet and $5.9B from infrastructure law to build roads and bridges)

That’s not the only infrastructure project that Cassidy said he would take the blame for.

Cut 12 (12) “…take that blame (2x).” (takes blame for over $10B for building levees and flood mitigation)

Cassidy says if people believe that the state shouldn’t get that ten-billion dollars, then maybe they don’t want to be in Louisiana.

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A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of an eight-year-old boy in what investigators in Baton Rouge describe as a targeted attack. 22-year-old Kendrick Profit faces charges including first-degree murder, attempted murder, obstruction of justice, and illegal use of weapons in the drive-by shooting near Swan Avenue. Sergeant L’Jean (“ell jeen”) McKneely says the community was crucial in the investigation.

Cut 13 (07)  “…vital to this arrest.”

The car’s pregnant driver was unharmed. However, her three children in the car were struck by bullets. The shooting caused the mother to go into labor the following day. McKneely says all three boys were hospitalized, with one critically injured and two seriously injured. Tragically, eight-year-old Diellon (“dillon”) Daniels died of his injuries.

Cut 14 (13) “…accountable for their action.”

The investigation continues as the community mourns the loss of the young boy and seeks justice for the family impacted by this violent attack.  McKneely says if anyone has information on the shooting to contact Crime Stoppers.

Cut 15 (12) “…behind bars.”

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St. James is back in the state championship game for a second consecutive season after suffering a heart breaking loss to Union Parish last season. Wildcats Coach Lavanta Davis is trying to bring home a sixth state title for St James…

Cut 16 (12) “…miscues.”

Davis has a young team on his hands. His quarterback is freshman Ja’Juan Jackson, who has completed 70-percent of his passes for 1,840 yards and 23 touchdowns. Davis says his 14-year-old signal caller has handled the offense well…

Cut 17 (17)  “…from it.” 

St. James will play Sterlington tomorrow night in the Division 3 non-select state championship game. Panthers head coach Lee Doty says his team has gotten better every week…

Cut 18 (23)   “…finally got healthy.”

Sterlington relies on its ground game. They have two one-thousand yard rushers Hagen Herring and Gaven Evans. Doty says Herring is averaging ten years a carry…

Cut 19 (20) “…longest run.”

According to the latest national survey of small business owners, optimism is the highest it’s been since June 2021. NFIB State Director Leah Long says challenges persist, however, as some owners reported unfilled job openings and inflation remains the top concern.

Cut 5 (11) “…of how high inflation is.”

Long says positive changes include lowering the personal income tax and eliminating the inventory tax.

Two people walking along an unlit roadway in Concordia Parish last night were hit and killed. State Police say Carleen Smith of Farmerville and Donnie Free of Ferriday were walking in the roadway on U.S. Highway 84 near a convenience store when they were hit by an eastbound Chevy Journey and a westbound Dodge Challenger. It happened at around nine p-m – well after dark – and there are no street lights in the vicinity. The two were pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is still ongoing.

It’s Prep Classic week as 16 high school football teams will play for state championships in the Caesars Superdome starting on Thursday. The division four select title game kicks-off the Prep Classic at noon and Vermilion Catholic head coach Broc Prejean (PRAY-ZHAWN) is hoping to lead the school to its third title…

Cut 9 (11)  “…home for,”

On Friday, the Franklinton Demons square off against Cecilia. The Demons are seeking their first state title since 2010 and the second in history. Demons head coach Nick Saltaformaggio says he has the best kept secret in Louisiana, his starting quarterback Jacob Crain who has thrown for 24 touchdowns..

Cut 11 (13) “…really really talented.