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Officer Fatally Shot Outside New Orleans High School Game
A suspect was quickly arrested.
Louisiana Senate Leader Wants Voting Machine Search Scrapped
Sen. Sharon Hewitt is calling on Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin to jettison his search for new voting machines and redo the effort after seeking more guidance from lawmakers, election experts and the public.
Edwards’ State Budget Proposal to Feature Teacher Pay Raise & No Cuts
Gov. John Bel Edwards has kicked off Louisiana’s annual budget negotiations with lawmakers by suggesting a more than $36 billion spending plan for next year.
New Orleans Relaxing COVID-Pandemic Restrictions as Numbers Fall
New Orleans' mayor says coronavirus pandemic restrictions are being relaxed. It started at 6 a.m. Friday.
Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office Daily Booking Report
There were five people booked into the jail.
Despite GOP Outcry, Cassidy ‘At Peace’ with Impeachment Vote
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy described himself as “at peace” with his vote to convict Donald Trump at his impeachment trial and dismissed the scorching GOP backlash he’s received.
Palm Beach County Refuses to Lower Flags for Rush Limbaugh
Palm Beach County has defied Florida's governor and refused to lower its flags for a day in honor of the late conservative broadcaster Rush Limbaugh.
Verdict Vacated; Bond Request Next for Will Smith’s Killer
A lawyer says he'll seek to have the killer of former NFL star Will Smith released on bond now that a state appeal court in New Orleans has officially vacated his manslaughter conviction.
FDA Says Johnson & Johnson Shot Prevents COVID-19
Officials will debate more about this vaccine on Friday.
Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Shot, Wounded by Daughter
22-year-old Kalee L. Wich was arrested Monday on a charge of Attempted First Degree Murder in the shooting of 56-year-old Deputy Burt Wich.
Louisiana, France Renew Educational, Professional Agreement
Officials from France and Louisiana have renewed an agreement to collaborate on educational and professional initiatives.
Louisiana Education Leaders Try to Lessen School Suspensions
Louisiana’s educators are launching a program aimed at shrinking out-of-school suspensions by giving K-12 school administrators, principals and counselors more training to meet students’ social and emotional needs.
Winter Storm Damages Louisiana Strawberries; Concern over Sugarcane
Louisiana farmers are worried that more than 60 hours of subfreezing temperatures will hurt next year's sugarcane crop and strawberry farmers are surveying crops and it appears 30 to 35% of the crop is lost.
Family of Woman Killed in Float Accident Sues Carnival Krewe
The family of a woman killed in a float accident during the 2020 Nyx parade is suing the krewe, its captain, and the City of New Orleans.
Louisiana Confirms 2 More Deaths Tied to Winter Weather
Louisiana health officials have confirmed two more deaths tied to severe winter conditions, bringing the total number of weather fatalities in the state to five.
Bob Dole Says He’s been Diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer
Former longtime Sen. Bob Dole has announced that he has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.
Democratic Congressman Sues Trump Over Role In Capitol Riot
The lawsuit is part of an expected wave of litigation over the January 6 riot.
Democrats Use Horrifying Audio in Trump Impeachment Trial
Democrats at former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial are playing audio recordings of police officers begging for more help against rioters storming the Capitol, the fear and panic apparent in many of their voices.
Louisiana Governor Edwards Keeps COVID Rules in Place, Gets Vaccine
Gov. Edwards has received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine. Edwards also says he’s maintaining Louisiana’s current coronavirus restrictions and statewide mask mandate through March 3.
Cassidy Among 6 GOP Senators Voting to Proceed with Impeachment Trial
Cassidy joined Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Ben Sasse of Nebraska, Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania and Mitt Romney of Utah in dismissing the Trump team’s claims.