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State representative Danny McCormick has proposed a ban on all AI-powered Flock cameras in Louisiana. He says their recording of vehicle details and license plates violates citizens' privacy, but Baton Rouge Police Chief TJ Morse says that is not true.

Baton Rouge Police Chief TJ Morse defends use of AI-powered Flock cameras State representative Danny McCormick has proposed a ban on all AI-powered Flock cameras in Louisiana. He says ...

A new school year is underway, and State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley wants to keep the momentum going in student achievement. According to the latest Education Scorecard, Louisiana public school students rank first in the nation in reading growth and second in math growth. Brumley says one reason for the improvement is teachers getting back to the basics of education.

Louisiana ranks first among states in reading growth, second in math, according to latest National Education Scorecard A new school year is underway, and State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley wants to keep the momentum g...

Alexandria is having a Coke and a smile. The Coca-Cola Bottling Company has announced that it's investing more than $100 million to modernize and expand its warehouse and distribution operations in Alexandria. Louisiana Central President and CEO Chris Masingill says while Coca-Cola was looking at multiple locations in several states, they found that their best option was to stay put and add on to their existing facility.

Coca-Cola Bottling Company to invest over $100 million to expand, modernize Alexandria facility Alexandria is having a Coke and a smile. The Coca-Cola Bottling Company has announced that it's investing more...

An 18-year-old is facing a negligent homicide charge, and a 17-year-old is dead as a result of a dangerous driving stunt in Tangipahoa Parish. Sheriff Gerald Sticker says Josean Martinez was driving his truck recklessly while Dulce Rudas was sitting outside the passenger window and another 20-year-old was standing in the bed of the vehicle. He says this is a tragedy with a sobering lesson.

18-year-old Ponchatoula man charged with negligent homicide due to reckless driving An 18-year-old is facing a negligent homicide charge, and a 17-year-old is dead as a result of a dangerous dri...

Ten years ago today, thousands of lives were changed when a slow-moving weather system dumped torrential rain across south Louisiana, causing catastrophic flooding from the Lafayette area to southeast Louisiana.

10 years later, Denham Springs Mayor Gerard Landry recalls the Great Flood of 2016 Ten years ago today, thousands of lives were changed when a slow-moving weather system dumped torrential rain ...

An LCMC Health doctor performs a groundbreaking lung cancer procedure. Dr. Wassim Abi Jaoude of East Jefferson General Hospital performed the first single-port robotic lung cancer surgery in the Gulf South on a man from Metairie, who is now cancer free.

Metairie-area doctor performs first single-port robotic lung cancer surgery in the Gulf South An LCMC Health doctor performs a groundbreaking lung cancer procedure. Dr. Wassim Abi Jaoude of East Jefferson...

The Louisiana Department of Health is warning you of a rise in cases of vibrio vulnificus infections. Vibrio is a flesh-eating bacteria that lives in warm coastal waters. Over the last ten years, Louisiana averages seven cases and one death. Secretary Bruce Greenstein says this year has already exceeded that total, and we're not halfway through August yet.

Louisiana Department of Health issues warning as vibrio vulnificus death toll rises The Louisiana Department of Health is warning you of a rise in cases of vibrio vulnificus infections. Vibrio i...

Governor Jeff Landry is defending the use of non-disclosure agreements that employees in the governor's office signed as part of the negotiations with Meta that resulted in the tech giant building a $50 billion AI data center in Richland Parish. Landry says confidentiality is critical when state government talks with private companies about mega projects.

Governor Jeff Landry under scrutiny for use of non-disclosure agreements in Meta negotiations Governor Jeff Landry is defending the use of non-disclosure agreements that employees in the governor's office...

Earlier this year, Louisiana saw its first decrease in auto insurance rates in five years, and insurance commissioner Tim Temple says they may not be done dropping. Temple says fewer accidents have resulted in fewer claims and less money paid out by insurance companies.

Auto insurance rates in Louisiana drop for first time in five years Earlier this year, Louisiana saw its first decrease in auto insurance rates in five years, and insurance commi...

The tropics are starting to heat up as the National Hurricane Center is monitoring three different tropical systems, two of them are moving towards the Caribbean. And LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says one of the areas of low pressure could develop into a tropical depression later this week.

Despite a below normal 2026 hurricane season thus far, tropical storms could still be a factor The tropics are starting to heat up as the National Hurricane Center is monitoring three different tropical sy...