State lawmakers begin a two-and-a-half-week session today that will address crime. Emotional debate is expected on legislation that will give the state more options to carry out a death sentence, such as the electric chair and nitrogen gas. La-Politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says different groups have differing opinions…
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Another major topic is how to handle 17-year-olds who commit crimes, most non-violent offenders are charged as juveniles, but there’s a push to charge them as adults.

A new Tulane University study using data collected from hundreds of monitoring sites along Louisiana’s coast is giving researchers a glimpse at what the state’s coastal wetlands will be like 50 years from now. Tulane Geology Professor Torbjorn (Tor Be urn) Tornqvist (Torn Quist) says expect major losses if things continue as they are.
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The first of three Antiques Roadshow episodes filmed in Louisiana last spring airs tonight on LPB. You’ll see an array of family heirlooms and even sports memorabilia. Brooke Thorington has more.
cut 1 (34) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

The West Monroe Police Department is investigating a shooting at Lazarre Park on Sunday. Two people were critically injured. Authorities say the investigation is in the early stages and there is no suspect information at this time.

A special session on crime begins at 1 PM today and there are two-dozen items for the Louisiana Legislature to consider. One of the bills would address an eleven member board that oversees the public defense system. Governor Jeff Landry would like to eliminate the board and replace it with a public defense czar appointed by the governor. Vernon Parish Republican Senator Mike Reese…
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A measure to allow people who are 18 or older to carry a concealed gun without a permit will be discussed in the special session on crime that begins today. New Orleans representative Mandie Landry believes training should be required to carry a gun.
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In 2021, the bill passed the House and Senate but Governor John Bel Edwards vetoed the measure, Landry expects the measure will pass this year.

A new Tulane study paints a sobering picture of the state’s coast as the report says if nothing is done about the rising sea level over the next 10 to 20 years, then the state would lose a vast majority of its wetlands by the end of the century. Tulane Geology Professor Tornbjorn Tornqvist says there is hope for a more favorable outcome, if immediate action is taken…
cut 9 (11) “….manageable path”

For those who love the P-B-S show Antiques Roadshow, they will likely enjoy tonight’s episode as it was shot last spring at the LSU Rural Life Museum in Baton Rouge. L-P-B program director Jason Viso says you can always count on Louisiana episodes to be colorful and unique…
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The first of three episodes from Louisiana airs tonight at 7 PM.

State lawmakers convene a special session at one PM today dealing with crime. There are two dozen items on the call that range from restricting parole eligibility, tougher penalties for carjackers, and lowering the age teenage offenders can be charged in adult criminal court. Lapolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says Landry got most of what he wanted in the redistricting special session, he could have more success in this session…
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The wait is over for fans of Antiques Roadshow who’ve been patiently waiting to see Louisiana featured on the beloved series. Louisiana Public Broadcasting Programming Director Jason Viso (Vee-so) says besides seeing how distinctive items from the Bayou State appraise, the LSU Rural Life Museum in Baton Rouge is also featured.
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The first of three episodes filmed last May will air tonight at 7 pm.

A new Tulane University study is offering a glimpse at what the state’s coastal wetlands will be like 50 years from now if nothing is done to counter the rise in sea levels. Colleen Crain has the story…
Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

LSU running back Trey Holly posted on social media on Saturday night that he is 100-percent innocent of the charges that he faces. Holly is one of three people facing an attempted second-degree murder charge for a shooting that injured two others in Farmerville on February ninth. Holly says he was not involved in this shooting.

Louisiana lawmakers convene at 1 pm today to begin a special session that’s designed to pass legislation to reduce crime. Jeanne Burns has more…
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LSU running back Trey Holly, who faces three felony charges, says he’s been falsely accused in a shooting that took place in Farmerville on February ninth that injured two people. Holly released the statement on social media. He’s one of three people charged with attempted second degree murder.

A new study out of Tulane finds the state could probably lose the vast majority of its wetlands if nothing is done over the next 10 to 20 years to slow the rate of sea level rise. Geology professor Torbjorn Tornqvist (Tor Be Urn Torn Quist) says some areas will be almost entirely flooded toward the end of the century…
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Tornqvist says reducing carbon emissions would reduce the rate of wetland loss.

The first of three episodes of the popular PBS show Antiques Roadshow that were taped in Louisiana will air tonight at 7 PM. Next Monday they’ll have a special Behind the Scenes Episode. L-P-B program director Jason Viso says it’s an exclusive treat for fans….
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The episodes were shot at the LSU Rural Life Museum in Baton Rouge.

State lawmakers begin a two-and-a-half-week session today that will address crime. Emotional debate is expected on legislation that will give the state more options to carry out a death sentence, such as the electric chair and nitrogen gas. La-Politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says different groups have differing opinions…
Cut 13 (11) “…national attention.”
Another major topic is how to handle 17-year-olds who commit crimes. Legislation approved in 2017 resulted in many 17-year-old offenders going through the juvenile justice system instead of being charged as adults, but Vernon Parish Republican Mike Reese says 17-year-olds have caused problems at the state’s juvenile justice facilities…
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The session begins at 1 PM and must conclude on March 6th.

The first of three Antiques Roadshow episodes filmed in Louisiana last spring airs tonight on LPB. You’ll see an array of family heirlooms and even sports memorabilia…
cut 1 (34) “….I’m Brooke Thorington”

The West Monroe Police Department is investigating a shooting at Lazarre Park on Sunday. Two people were critically injured. Authorities say the investigation is in the early stages and there is no suspect information at this time.

Louisiana lawmakers go into a special session today to pass legislation that seeks to reduce crime in Louisiana. Senate Judiciary B Chairman Mike Reese says a lot of the bills will come through his committee and he expects to see measures that will restrict parole eligibility…
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During former Governor John Bel Edwards’ eight years, there was a smart-on-crime approach. La-politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says lawmakers and lobbyist groups supported Edwards’s effort to lower the prison population, but the Landry administration brings a different approach…
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One of the proposals calls for longer prison sentences for carjackers.

A new Tulane University study is offering a glimpse at what the state’s coastal wetlands will be like 50 years from now if nothing is done to counter the rise in sea levels. Colleen Crain has the story…
Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

The Latest survey by the National Federation of Independent Business indicates expectations for higher sales among small business owners decreased in January. That same survey also found that 39 percent of owners reported that hard to fill job openings have had a significant impact on their business. NFIB State Director Dawn McVea says it’s a battle for survival.

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With a special session set to begin Monday, Louisiana lawmakers are looking to strengthen penalties. Louisiana has seen a rise in the number of fentanyl deaths in recent years. Metairie Representative Laurie Schlegel says her new legislation cracks down on people who make fentanyl appealing to minors.

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Governor Jeff Landry has declared a State of Emergency due to a police officer shortage. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A man accused of killing a man on Canal Street in New Orleans has been arrested now in Miami. NOPD confirms the arrest of 38 year old Kendrick McGee. McGee is accused in the fatal shooting of Timothy Sames in November of last year. McGee is currently in the custody of Miami-Dade County Correctional officials awaiting extradition to the Crescent City.