One of the first bills to make it out of a House committee at the special session is a measure to increase the penalties for carjacking. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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In the House Oil City Representative Danny McCormick sponsored a bill to allow for concealed carry without a permit and in the upper chamber Erath Senator Blake Miguez has similar legislation. President of the New Orleans Metropolitan Crime Commission Rafael Goyeneche expressed concerns…

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Legal analyst Tim Meche believes it was a bad move for LSU running back Trey Holly to give a statement on social media of the shooting that took place in Farmerville. The shooting injured two people. In the social media post, Holly states he was at home at the time of the shooting and the shooting occurred outside of his apartment.

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A piglet is now resting comfortably after being tossed around like a football during carnival season. Humane Society of Louisiana Director Jeff Dorson says a bystander spotted three men throwing what he assumed was a ball—until he heard squeals.

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LSU running back Trey Holly is one of three people charged with attempted second-degree murder. Legal analyst Tim Meche believes it was a bad move for Holly to post on social media and says if Holly feels he was falsely identified and he’s 100 percent innocent…

Cut 10 (11) “…going forward.”

A piglet rescued after being tossed around like a football during carnival season underwent an exam by Metairie Small Animal Hospital that found the Piglet did not suffer any injuries.  Humane Society of Louisiana Director Jeff Dorson says a vet tech is fostering Piglet and a person in Magnolia, Mississippi has applied to adopt him. But preparations for piglet to enjoy the comforts of his forever home are underway.

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HSLA is planning a formal presentation of piglet to Representative Lauren Ventrella to take place on the steps of the State Capitol.

A bill to allow concealed carry without a permit is up for debate and critics worry it could have dire consequences. Brooke Thorington explains.

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A measure that increases penalties for carjacking is the first item to receive approval by the House Criminal Justice Committee in the current special session. Author of the bill Metairie Representative Laurie Schlegel says crime has a cost, it cost the life of a 73-year-old grandmother who lost her life during a brutal carjacking in 2022…

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At the crime special session in Baton Rouge, the first item to receive approval by the House Criminal Justice Committee is a measure that increases penalties for carjacking. Under the bill, a person convicted of a carjacking that results in serious bodily harm will get 20 to 30 years. Katie Hunter Lowrey with the Promise of Justice Initiative spoke against it…

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But bill author Metairie Representative Laurie Schlegel says a carjacking cost the life of a 73-year-old grandmother during a brutal carjacking in 2022.

Legislation to concealed carry without a permit will also be debated in the session. But New Orleans Metropolitan Crime Commission President Rafael Goyeneche says you must pass a test to get your driver’s license and carrying a gun shouldn’t be any different.

Cut 4 (09) “…no training.”

Legal analyst Tim Meche says it was a bad move for LSU running back Trey Holly to give a statement on social media on the shooting that took place in Farmerville. The shooting injured two people and Holly posted he was at home at the time of the shooting that happened outside of his apartment.

Cut 9 (13) “…go together.” 

Holly is one of three people charged with attempted second-degree murder.

A piglet has been saved after being tossed around like a football during Marid Gras. Humane Society of Louisiana Director Jeff Dorson says a bystander spotted three men throwing what he assumed was a football—until he heard squeals. Dorson says they are raising money online to help the piglet.

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The pig will also raise awareness about animal abuse at the state legislature.

In his opening remarks on the crime special session Governor Landry says he’s received criticisms about leniency in sentencing. He says currently up to 70-percent of a sentence may be removed for good time which requires no effort of the inmate to participate in educational, job training or rehabilitation services…
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Landry also says he wants to restart executions of death row inmates.

Legislation to concealed carry without a permit in Louisiana will be debated in the crime special session. And because police are trained to look for outlines of a gun in someone’s clothing, President of the New Orleans Metropolitan Crime Commission Rafael Goyeneche says it would prevent officers from asking for proof of a gun permit to prevent crime.
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The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness has officially received a request from Texas to help with security on the Southern Border. GOHSEP director Jacques Thibodeaux says Texas’ emergency request is for military support of 50 soldiers at one time for three 30-day iretatons, which is 150 guardsmen over 90 days…
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A piglet is now resting comfortably after being tossed around like a football during carnival season. Humane Society of Louisiana Director Jeff Dorson says a bystander spotted three men throwing what he assumed was a ball—until he heard squeals.
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An exam by Metairie Small Animal Hospital found that the Piglet did not suffer any injuries or trauma. Dorson says a vet tech is fostering Piglet and a person in Magnolia, Mississippi has applied to adopt him.

Governor Jeff Landry laid out his agenda on the opening day of the special session on crime. Landry wants to allow non-felon adults to be able to conceal carry without a permit, he’s seeking to create a permanent State Police Troop in New Orleans, expand methods to carry out the death penalty and increase the penalties for those convicted of car jacking. Landry has this message for a person looking to carjack a vehicle…
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House Democratic Caucus Chairman Matthew Willard says the governor’s agenda is missing some key items that can address crime…
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Debate begins today on the proposals put forth by the Republican controlled Legislature.

RESET Louisiana cautions the House and Senate against reversing 2017 criminal justice reforms in the crime special session. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says data shows current reforms that focus on non-violent offenders are working.
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Criminal justice reforms approved in 2017 are credited to helping drop Louisiana’s imprisonment rate from one to two in the nation.

Louisiana has agreed to send National Guard troops to Texas to assist with the southern border. Director of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Jacques Thibodeaux says they’ve officially received the request from Texas Governor Greg Abbott…
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In his opening remarks on the crime special session Governor Landry says he’s received criticisms about leniency in sentencing. He says currently up to 70-percent of a sentence may be removed for good time which requires no effort of the inmate to participate in educational, job training or rehabilitation services…

Cut 8 (06) “…for jail.” 

Landry also says he wants to restart executions of death row inmates.

The Black Legislative Caucus says while they too are also committed to addressing crime, but they were not involved in drafting legislation for the session. New Orleans Representative Matthew Willard says while the governor refers to victims of crime…
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Williard says legislation proposed in the session only looks at reactive measures nothing to prevent crime.

It’s the second day of the special session and RESET Louisiana urges lawmakers to make thoughtful decisions on crime instead of backpedaling on reform. Teiko Foxx has more…

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In Benton the FBI is investigating a suspicious letter that was found at a church with ties to US Speaker Mike Johnson. Cypress Baptist church is also listed as the business address of counseling services owned by his wife Kelly Johnson. The letter contained white powder and the first test showed it was non-toxic more testing is being performed.

Governor Jeff Landry laid out his blueprint on how to make Louisiana a safer state as a special session on crime is underway. Brooke Thorington has more…
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Authorities say a suspicious package was sent to Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson’s home church in Benton, which is in Bossier Parish. The package contained white powder and it was non-hazardous.

Among the bills to be discussed in the special session on crime are measures to restrict early release, requiring 17-year-olds accused of a felony to be tried as an adult and give police officers more legal immunity. House Democratic Caucus Chairman Matthew Willard is concerned this session will not address the root cause of crime…
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Willard says there needs to be a discussion about mental health, substance abuse disorders and reetnry programs.

Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says lawmakers should consider actions proven to work that reduce crime…
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The special session ends March 6th.

Governor Jeff Landry laid out his agenda on the opening day of the special session on crime. Landry wants to allow non-felon adults to be able to conceal carry without a permit, he’s seeking to create a permanent State Police Troop in New Orleans, expand methods to carry out the death penalty and increase the penalties for those convicted of car jacking. Landry has this message for a person looking to carjack a vehicle…
cut 9 (11) “….in jail”
House Democratic Caucus Chairman Matthew Willard says the governor’s agenda is missing some key items that can address crime…
cut 14 (12) “….into society”
Debate begins today on the proposals put forth by the Republican controlled Legislature.

Louisiana has officially received Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s request for assistance at the southern border. Brooke Thorington explains.
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West Monroe police has made an arrest in a fatal shooting that took place Sunday at Lazarre Park. Cops apprehended 41-year-old Willie Townes Junior in Monroe after a witness came forward. Two people were shot at Lazarre Park. The female victim died from her injuries. A male victim is in critical condition. No word on what sparked the shooting.

Governor Jeff Landry tells the Legislature it’s time to end the criminal-minded element destroying Louisiana. On the opening day of the special session, Landry laid out his agenda for the crime-fighting special session. Early in his speech, he spoke about his desire to restart executions of death row inmates…
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Landry supports a bill that would shield from the public the names of drug companies that provide chemicals to carry out a lethal injection. He also wants to expand the methods for executing to include the electric chair and Nitrogen gas.

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness says it’s received a formal request from Texas to help with the security of the southern border. GOHSEP director Jacques Thibodeaux says Louisiana is ready to help…
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50 Louisiana National Guardsmen are expected to be deployed to the border next month.

Committee hearings begin today at the state capitol for the crime special session. Reset Louisiana, which is a collection of good government groups, urges legislators to make thoughtful decision, instead of backpedaling on reforms….
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Saints tight end Jimmy Graham is planning to participate in the Artic Challenge. Graham and three others will row across the Artic Ocean in July 2025 to benefit several charities including the Covenant House and the Jimmy Graham Foundation. Graham’s crew would be the first mix-gendered team to row across the Arctic Ocean.