A joint statement from the FBI and Louisiana State Police says over the weekend, public safety officials from numerous agencies worked together to coordinate security and ensure safety for protesters and the Capitol grounds. They also stated that the peaceful assemblies and activities throughout the weekend were a testament to the intended purpose to peacefully protest.

Matt Doyle spoke with Republican House Minority Whip Steve Scalise about President-elect Joe Biden’s proposed 1.9 trillion-dollar economic stimulus and COVID relief plan…

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Lieutenant General Russel Honore has been appointed to oversee the investigation of Capitol Security after protestors stormed the building on January 6^th. LSU Communications Professor Bob Mann says the Pointe Coupee Parish native, is by far the best choice.

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Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi named Honore to the position on Friday calling for an immediate review of the Capitol’s security infrastructure, and interagency processes and procedures.

The Saints season is over, and a Hall of Fame career could be over too. In the third matchup of the season, Tampa Bay got the better of New Orleans beating the Black and Gold 30-20 in what could be quarterback Drew Brees’ final game. It was a difficult year for Brees and another tough home playoff loss, but he’s happy for the journey.

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Brees was asked in the postgame if this was his last game, but the 42-year-old was not ready to announce a decision on Sunday night.

A Lafayette man faces charges for participating in the January 6th storming of the US Capitol building. 50-year-old Vaughn Gordon faces the rough equivalent of trespassing misdemeanors for being in the Capitol that day. Federal prosecutors charged him after he described his participation to a reporter with the Advocate and talking about it on a social media video. Legal analyst Tim Meche…
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Over 80 people involved in the riot at the Capitol have been arrested.

More protests are expected this weekend, including at the State Capitol where there will be an increased police presence. Governor John Bel Edwards is urging demonstrators to remain peaceful…
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Lieutenant General Russel Honore has been appointed to oversee the investigation of Capitol Security after protestors stormed the building on January 6th. LSU Communications Professor Bob Mann says the Pointe Coupee Parish native, is by far the best choice.
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Honore is best known for the leadership he provided as commander of Joint Task Force Katrina, following the historic hurricane in 2005. He retired from the Army in 2008.

Saints cornerback Patrick Robinson will not play in tomorrow’s playoff game against Tampa Bay because of a hamstring injury. Running back Latavius Murray and the versatile Taysom Hill are questionable. But it looks like Trey Hendrickson will return as he was a full participant in practice yesterday after missing last week’s game with a neck injury. Kick-off tomorrow is at 5:40.

State and federal law enforcement agencies say they are prepared for this weekend’s planned demonstrations. Matt Doyle reports that includes heightened security at the State Capitol
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The state health department is set to receive 58-thousand COVID-19 vaccine doses next week. But the Ochsner Health System says it will delay vaccine appointments for thousands of patients because it received zero new doses in its regular shipment this week.

A Lafayette man has been charged for allegedly participating in last week’s storming of the U-S Capitol. 50-year-old Vaughn Gordon faces two charges, including knowingly entering or remaining in a restricted building without lawful authority. Legal Analyst Tim Meche says Gordon got himself in trouble for posting pictures on social media and there’s also a video on Facebook of him discussing being inside the Capitol during the riot…
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Gordon told the Advocate he didn’t vandalize anything and remained peaceful.

The Saints and Buccaneers will meet this season for a third time on Sunday in the NFC Divisional Round playoff game. New Orleans won the first two meetings. Saints Offensive tackle Terron Armstead says they’ll stick with what they’ve done all season…
Cut 14 (09) “.a way to win.”
Kickoff tomorrow is at 5:40 in the Dome.

50-year-old Vaughn Gordon of Lafayette is facing misdemeanor charges related to his participation in the attack on Capitol Hill last week. Gordon told the Advocate that he was able to wander the Capitol for nearly two hours, but says he didn’t vandalize anything and remained peaceful, but legal analyst Tim Meche says because a cop lost their life that day everyone even remotely involved will face charges…
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Governor Edwards blasted those who took part in last week’s mob riot…
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Law enforcement is on alert ahead of this weekend’s expected protests at the Louisiana State Capitol. Edwards says if you go, stay peaceful and wear a mask.

Louisiana Tech’s Forever Loyal Campaign has exceeded its goal and raised more than $171 million for the University. LA Tech President Dr. Les Guice says the campaign which began November 2018 originally set out to raise $125 million.
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The Saints and Buccaneers will meet for a third time on Sunday in the NFC Divisional Round playoff game. In the two regular-season meetings, the Saints allowed just 13 points a game and they’ve intercepted Bucs Quarterback Tom Brady five times. Brady has a lot of respect for the New Orleans defense
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Kick-off tomorrow is at 5:40.

State and federal law enforcement agencies say they are prepared for this weekend’s planned demonstrations and will be monitoring the situation at the State Capitol. Matt Doyle has the story.

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Louisiana native, Lt General Russel Honore will lead the review of security at Capitol Hill following the violent riot on January 6^th. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Honore’s appointment Friday and says he was chosen due to his strong experience. The Green General is also known for his command of a Joint Task Force after Katrina.

A Lafayette man has been charged for allegedly participating in last week’s riot at the U-S Capitol. 50-year-old Vaughn Gordon made his first court appearance Thursday. He faces two charges, including knowingly entering or remaining in a restricted building without lawful authority. Legal Analyst Tim Meche says Gordon got himself in trouble for posting pictures and there’s also video on FB of him discussing being inside Capitol with a friend.

Cut 4 (08) “…happening” 

The Saints and Buccaneers will meet for a third time on Sunday in the NFC Divisional Round playoff game. In the two regular-season meetings, the Saints allowed just 13 points a game and they’ve intercepted Bucs Quarterback Tom Brady five times. Saints Offensive tackle Terron Armstead says they’ll stick with what they’ve done all season…

Cut 14 (09) “.a way to win.” 

Kickoff Sunday is at 5:30 in the Dome.

A Lafayette man faces charges for participating in the January 6^th storming of the US Capitol building. 50-year-old Vaughn Gordon faces the rough equivalent of some trespassing misdemeanors for being in the Capitol that day and got caught after describing his participation to the Advocate and talking about it on a social media video. Legal analyst Tim Meche says Gordon may not be the only Bayou State native who gets arrested…

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Protests are expected this weekend outside of all 50 State Capitol Buildings. Security has been heightened and Governor John Bel Edwards is asking for the demonstrations to remain peaceful and protesters should also wear a mask…
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Louisiana Tech’s Forever Loyal Campaign exceeded its goal and raised more than $171 million for the University.  LA Tech President Dr. Les Guice says the funds have already been used to assist students and they have other infrastructure projects that are in the works.

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More than 23,500 donors made more than 100-thousand individuals’ donations.

The Saints and Buccaneers will meet for a third time on Sunday in the NFC Divisional Round playoff game. In the two regular-season meetings, the Saints allowed just 13 points a game and they’ve intercepted Bucs Quarterback Tom Brady five times. Brady has a lot of respect for the New Orleans defense

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Kickoff is Sunday at 5:30.

State and federal law enforcement agencies say they are prepared for this weekend’s planned demonstrations and will be monitoring the situation at the State Capitol. Matt Doyle has the story.

cut 2 (30) ….I’m Matt Doyle”  

Louisiana native, Lt General Russel Honore will lead the review of security at Capitol Hill following the violent riot on January 6^th. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Honore’s appointment Friday and says he was chosen due to his strong experience. The Green General is also known for his command of a Joint Task Force after Katrina.

A Lafayette man has been charged for allegedly participating in last week’s riot at the U-S Capitol. 50-year-old Vaughn Gordon made his first court appearance Thursday. He faces two charges, including knowingly entering or remaining in a restricted building without lawful authority. Legal Analyst Tim Meche says Gordon got himself in trouble for posting pictures and there’s also video on FB of him discussing being inside Capitol with a friend.

Cut 4 (08) “…happening” 

The Saints and Buccaneers will meet for a third time on Sunday in the NFC Divisional Round playoff game. In the two regular-season meetings, the Saints allowed just 13 points a game and they’ve intercepted Bucs Quarterback Tom Brady five times. Saints Offensive tackle Terron Armstead says they’ll stick with what they’ve done all season…

Cut 14 (09) “.a way to win.” 

Kickoff Sunday is at 5:30 in the Dome.

The Saints are preparing to take down the Tom Brady led Bucs for the 3^rd time this year Sunday at 5:40 PM.

The Saints defense suffocated Brady in the previous two regular-season contests, holding the Bucs to 13 points a game and picking the future Hall of Famer off five times.  Brady has a lot of respect for the New Orleans defense.

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Happy birthday Drew Brees, the Saints legend turned 42 today and looking forward to playing against the 43-year-old Brady. He says he expected they’d be facing off in a win or go home game…

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Also playing this weekend: the Rams and Packers, Browns and Chiefs, and the Ravens and Bills.

La Tech men’s basketball will host UTSA for two games beginning tonight. The Bulldogs are 9-4, 2-2 in Conference USA after splitting a pair of games at Western Kentucky last week. The Roadrunners are 5-and-6, 1-and-3 in Conference USA, and snapped a three-game losing streak with a win over North Texas last Saturday. Bulldogs Coach Eric Konkol says the Texas San Antonio is getting better

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Elsewhere in college hoops action this evening we’ve got ULM heading up north to take on Arkansas State and the Cajuns driving west to take on Texas Arlington.

The Pelicans hope to snap a four-game losing streak tonight in Los Angeles against the reigning champion Lakers.

50-year-old Vaughn Gordon of Lafayette is facing misdemeanor charges related to his participation in the attack on Capitol Hill last week. Gordon told the Advocate that he was able to wander the Capitol for nearly two hours, but says he didn’t vandalize anything and remained peaceful, but legal analyst Tim Meche says because a cop lost their life that day everyone even remotely involved will be facing charges…

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Governor Edwards blasted those who took part in last week’s mob riot…

Cut 10 (10) “…The United States.”

Federal prosecutors also allege some involved in the riot were actively plotting to assassinate elected officials. Because of that law enforcement is on alert ahead of this weekend’s expected protests at the Louisiana State Capitol. Edwards says if you’re going, stay peaceful and wear a mask.

The Saints and Buccaneers will meet for a third time on Sunday in the NFC Divisional Round playoff game. Tampa Bay finished the regular season with the N-F-L’s number one rush defense. Saints Offensive tackle Terron Armstead on what the Buccaneers do well….

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The Saints swept the regular-season series only allowing 13 points a game along with five interceptions.

Louisiana Tech’s Forever Loyal Campaign and exceeded its goal and raised more than $171 million for the University.  LA Tech President Dr. Les Guice says the campaign which began November 2018 originally set out to raise $125 million.

Cut 6 (10) “..raise funds”

A Lafayette man faces charges for participating in the January 6^th storming of the US Capitol building. 50-year-old Vaughn Gordon faces the rough equivalent of some trespassing misdemeanors for being in the Capitol that day and got caught after describing his participation to the Advocate and talking about it on a social media video. Legal analyst Tim Meche says Gordon may not be the only Bayou State native who gets arrested…

Cut 5  (12) “…event” 

Gordon told the Advocate that he was able to wander the Capitol for nearly two hours, but says he didn’t vandalize anything and remained peaceful.

Governor Edwards is asking anyone going to the election protest at the State Capitol to not resort to the kinds of violence we saw in D.C. last week…

Cut 9 (10) “…law”

The Saints and Buccaneers will meet for a third time on Sunday in the NFC Divisional Round playoff game. In the two regular-season meetings, the Saints allowed just 13 points a game and they’ve intercepted Bucs Quarterback Tom Brady five times. Brady has a lot of respect for the New Orleans defense

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Louisiana Tech’s Forever Loyal Campaign and exceeded its goal and raised more than $171 million for the University.  LA Tech President Dr. Les Guice says the funds have already been used to assist students and they have other infrastructure projects are the works.

Cut 7 (11) “…needs.”

More than 23,500 donors made more than 100-thousand individuals donations.