Governor Landry takes to social media to address his new side hustle. Colleen Crain reports.

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If you’re feeling lucky this Christmas Eve, you should know the Powerball jackpot has jumped to 1.7 billion.  That after there was no big winner in last night’s drawing.  In fact, there have been 46 straight drawings without a big winner since Sept. 6^th. The next drawing is set for tomorrow with the prize expected to be the 4th-largest in U.S. lottery history.

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Community activists gathered outside a Baton Rouge church with a unified message: Operation Catahoula Crunch must end now. Faith leaders and organizers say instead of going after “the worst violent criminals in the country illegally” they’re terrorizing innocent citizens…including a 17-year-old who was accosted in Denham Springs by six federal agents in tactical gear as he was putting gas in his car.

Cut 7 (09) “…I said yes.”

Sara Ayo (EYE-oh) Louis with the group Voice of the Experienced says instead of keeping communities safe, Operation Catahoula Crunch is creating an environment of terror.
Cut 9 (11)  “…of racial profiling.”

The U-S Department of Homeland Security says it has arrested 370 undocumented immigrants since early December as part of Operation Catahoula Crunch, but has not said how many have committed violent crimes

Despite last year’s repeal of Louisiana’s “three-year rule” that prevents insurance carriers from dropping policies older than three years, only one company has canceled old policies. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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Governor Jeff Landry has announced a four-day mourning period to mark one year since the terrorist attack on Bourbon Street, this New Year’s Day. Flags will be flown at half-staff beginning January 1 at 3:15 AM. On January 4, the Governor there will be a moment of silence to remember the victims, and the governor is asking all churches to ring 14 bells.
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Community leaders gather in Baton Rouge to demand an end to Operation Catahoula Crunch. They say innocent victims, in one case a 17-year-old boy just putting gas in his car, was detained and aggressively questioned by six federal agents.  We’re told they eventually let him go on his way.  But Marcela Hernandez from Familias Unidas en Accion says it’s a scene playing out repeatedly.

Cut 8 (09) “…immigration cases open.”

Governor Landry is speaking out about his new side hustle as special envoy to Greenland after getting the nod by President Trump.  In a video posted to social media, Landry said with the exception of the governor of Alaska, he’s the one best suited to have a conversation with the government of Greenland about becoming a part of the United States.

Community leaders gather in Baton Rouge to demand an end to Operation Catahoula Crunch. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The Powerball jackpot has jumped to 1.7 billion dollars since there was no big winner last night.  Since Sept. 6, there have been 46 straight drawings without a big winner. The next drawing will is set for tomorrow with the prize expected to be the 4th-largest in U.S. lottery history.

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Louisiana lawmakers passed a legislative package aimed at improving the insurance market for homeowners in Louisiana last year. One of the laws included in this effort repealed the state’s “three-year rule,” preventing companies from dropping policyholders who had been customers for three years. A year later, state Representative Gabe Firment says only one company has taken advantage of the policy.

Cut 4 (13) “…three year rule.”

Governor Landry is speaking out about his new side hustle as special envoy to Greenland. In a video posted to social media, Landry said President Trump approached him about the opportunity.

Cut 10 (09) “…the United States.”

Despite the repeal of Louisiana’s “three-year rule” stopping insurance carriers from dropping policies older than three years last year, only one company has canceled old policies. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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Community leaders gather in Baton Rouge to demand an end to Operation Catahoula Crunch. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Governor Landry takes to social media to address his new side hustle. Colleen Crain reports.

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Louisiana lawmakers passed a legislative package aimed at improving the insurance market for homeowners in Louisiana last year. One of the laws included in this effort repealed the state’s “three-year rule,” preventing companies from dropping policyholders who had been customers for three years. A year later, state Representative Gabe Firment says only one company has taken advantage of the policy.

Cut 4 (13) “…three year rule.”

Despite reducing protections for homeowners, supporters argued the freedom for insurance companies would attract more carriers and help stabilize the market.

Cut 5 (06) “…or two carriers.”

Firment says the 2024 legislation, along with efforts to build resilient structures like the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program, have made a big impact in reshaping the state’s insurance landscape.

Cut 6 (11) “…three year rule.”

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Community activists gathered outside a Baton Rouge church with a unified message: Operation Catahoula Crunch must end now. Faith leaders and organizers say while the government has long maintained that the operation’s goal is to go after the worst violent criminals who are in the country illegally, that’s not what’s happening. Christina from the group Mision Migrante told the story of a 17-year-old who was accosted by six federal agents in tactical gear as he was putting gas in his car in Denham Springs.

Cut 7 (09) “…I said yes.”

Christina says after several minutes of aggressive questioning, the agents realized the teen wasn’t lying and let him go. Marcela Hernandez from Familias Unidas en Accion says it’s a scene playing out over and over again.

Cut 8 (09) “…immigration cases open.”

Sara Ayo (EYE-oh) Louis with the group Voice of the Experienced says Operation Catahoula Crunch is not keeping communities safe as the government claims it is – it’s terrifying communities.

Cut 9 (11)  “…of racial profiling.”

The U-S Department of Homeland Security says it has arrested 370 undocumented immigrants since early December as part of Operation Catahoula Crunch, but has not said how many have committed violent crimes. It’s been reported that some of the individuals detained were alleged drug dealers or involved in hit-and-run accidents. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem says they are making America Safe Again by securing the border, taking the fight to cartels and arresting thousands of undocumented immigrants nationwide.

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Governor Landry is speaking out about his new side hustle as special envoy to Greenland. In a video posted to social media, Landry said President Trump approached him about the opportunity.

Cut 10 (09) “…the United States.”

Landry said perhaps with the exception of the governor of Alaska, he’s the one best suited to have a conversation with the government of Greenland about becoming a part of the United States.

Cut 11 (12) “…continental United States.”

Greenland is a territory of Denmark, and the Danish government is furious at Trump’s and Landry’s comments. Trump has long expressed a desire to wrest control of Greenland from Denmark, remarking in the past that he would not rule out military force to do so. Landry, though, put a friendly spin on his mission.

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If their play the last three weeks is an indication of the future, the Saints will have some very bright days ahead of them. The Saints have won three in a row, including an emphatic 29-6 win over the Jets Sunday, and four of their last six games. Head Coach Kellen Moore says it’s good to see his team getting a taste of success.

Cut 13 (06)  “…habits right now.”

Moore says with a young team, he hopes that this will be a sign of things to come next year and the years to come.

Cut 14 (06) “…guys doing this.”

While it didn’t pay dividends immediately, the turning point of the season came in Week 8 when Moore benched Spencer Rattler in favor of Tyler Shough. In the seven games he’s started, he’s won four, including both games against the first place Carolina Panthers. Shough says establishing oneself as a leader is a challenge in itself, even more so as a rookie.

Cut 15 (06) “…to build that.”

If the Saints win out and the Buccaneers lose their last two games, the Saints will finish the 2025 season in second place in the NFC South.

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After throttling Tulane 41-10 last weekend, Ole Miss is set to face Georgia in the Sugar Bowl New Year’s Day. It will be a Week Eight rematch, which Georgia won 43-35. New Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding’s defense gave up 510 yards of total offense, as the Bulldogs did not punt once. Golding says his defense is going to have to do a couple of things better this time around.

Cut 16 (11) “…offense back on.”

Golding says the Rebels can’t beat themselves on the defensive side of the ball like they did in the first matchup, but he also says they have to do the small things well when facing off against the Bulldogs.

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The last time Georgia played Ole Miss, the Bulldogs’ defense gave up the second-most points in a game this season with 35. Since then, Georgia has not allowed its opponents to score more than 21 points. Head coach Kirby Smart says the outcome of this matchup will come down to who executes better between the white lines.

Cut 18 (15)  “…you played them.”

In last year’s Sugar Bowl, Notre Dame beat Georgia, 23-10. Smart doesn’t believe last year’s game will have any impact, as the Bulldogs have an entirely different team.

Cut 19 (18) “…Ole Miss previously.”

The Sugar Bowl kicks off at 7 p.m. New Year’s Day.

President Trump appoints Governor Landry as special envoy to Greenland. LaPolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says by doing so, Trump is telling the world he is very serious in his long-time goal to capture Greenland.

Cut 5 (14) “…an entire state.”

You wouldn’t know it by stepping outside, but it is now officially winter. The winter solstice arrived at 9:03 yesterday morning, marking the point where the North Pole is at its furthest distance from the sun. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says at least in the early part of winter, the operative words are “La Nina.”

Cut 12 (11) “…than normal temperatures.”

A pair of Saints legends may have stepped off the Superdome field for the last time. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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Community activists and faith leaders gathered in front of a Baton Rouge church this morning to demand an end to Operation Catahoula Crunch. They said thousands of families have been sheltering in place since the start of the operation, and people have been detained despite either having legal status or being U.S. citizens.

Tulane’s rematch against Ole Miss in the first round of the College Football Playoff went nearly identically to their matchup from exactly four months earlier, with the Rebels trouncing the Green Wave, 41-10. Despite the lopsided loss, head coach Jon Sumrall said the 2025 Tulane Green Wave football team will walk together forever.

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While Tulane ends its season 11-and-3, Ole Miss moves on to what will be an all-SEC Sugar Bowl against Georgia on New Year’s Day.

Ole Miss running backs coach Kevin Smith was at the LSU football operations building on Sunday, which is a sign that he is likely to be the Tigers’ new running backs coach.

UL-Lafayette running backs Zylan Perry and Bill Davis are both expected to enter their names in the transfer portal. The two star backs combined to rush for 1,456 yards with 14 touchdowns on the ground for the Cajuns this season.

Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan posted a stellar performance in what could have been his last game in the Superdome yesterday in the 29-6 win over the Jets. Jordan has been a star on the Black and Gold defensive front for 15 years and his 130 sacks ranks 17^th in NFL history. Two of those came in back-to-back plays Sunday as the 36-year-old remains as impactful as ever. Jordan says he doesn’t know what the future holds, but even without a contract for next season, he’s all-in on New Orleans.

Cut 10 (11) “…or not”

The Saints will go for a fourth straight win this Sunday at Tennessee as they face the Titans.

After new head Southern football coach Marshall Faulk said that Kyle Caskey would be the team’s offensive coordinator, the Jaguars are now hiring Sacramento State’s Ken Merchant as the official offensive coordinator. Caskey reportedly turned down the job for a better opportunity.

The Pelicans look to win their fifth straight game tonight as they host the Dallas Mavericks in New Orleans at 7 p.m.

The LSU men’s basketball team returns to action tonight as they take on Prairie View at 6 p.m.

President Trump is enlisting the help of Governor Landry in escalating his quest for Greenland. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis was accused of DUI over the weekend. According to State Police, Lewis was pulled over because he was driving without headlights on Saturday. Lewis was issued a citation for driving under the influence but was not taken into custody since West Baton Rouge does not book those accused of first offence DWI. Lewis serves as public service commissioner for District 3 which includes New Orleans, the River Parishes, and part of Baton Rouge.

In what could be their final game in the Superdome, Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan and tight end Taysom Hill both posted stellar, emotional performances yesterday. Hill, an x-factor for the Saints offense for nearly a decade, became the only player in the Super Bowl era to total over 1,000 yards rushing, receiving and passing. He says he reflected on his time in New Orleans on his drive to the stadium.

Cut 9 (14)  “…special day.”

Day 2 of winter is here and this season, it’s highly unlikely you’ll be strapping on ice skates to play a pickup game of shinny or building a snowman like last January. LSU Health Climatologist, Barry Keim…

Cut 14 (10) “…warm air.”

By naming Governor Landry special envoy to Greenland, President Trump is again ramping up efforts to wrest the island from Denmark. In a social media post thanking Trump, Landry said, “It’s an honor to serve you in this volunteer position to make Greenland a part of the U.S.” Jeremy Alford, the publisher of LaPolitics-dot-com, says the choice of Landry is an interesting one.

Cut 3 (10) “…least very entertaining.”

But Alford says by tapping Landry as special envoy, Trump is telling the world he’s  serious in his quest to capture Greenland.

The last of the three inmates who escaped from the St. Landry Parish Jail earlier this month has been captured. Major Mark LeBlanc says narcotics detectives and SWAT officers acted very quickly on a tip received late last week and found 24-year-old Keith Eli.

Cut 6 (11) “…coming to anybody.”

The winter solstice arrived yesterday and LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says “La Nina,” is bringing us a mild winter but because it will cause the jet stream to be displaced to the north, areas north of Louisiana won’t have it as pleasant as we do.

Cut 13 (11)  “…here in Louisiana.”

Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan and tight end Taysom Hill both posted stellar, emotional performances in what could have been their last game in the Superdome yesterday. Both remain focused on the final two weeks of the season and have yet to make any public decisions about their futures, but both remain dedicated to the team, franchise, and city they’ve made home. Jordan says

Cut 11 (13) “…let’s go.”

Acting on a tip, Narcotics detectives and SWAT officers captured the last of the three inmates that escaped the St. Landry Parish Jail earlier this month. Major Mark LeBlanc says 24-year-old Keith Eli was found hiding in a structure behind a residence. Authorities are investigating how the happened.

Cut 7 (13) “…investigation on that.”

President Trump is once again ramping up efforts to wrest Greenland away from Denmark and He’s named Governor Jeff Landry as special envoy to the island. Jeremy Alford, the publisher of LaPolitics-dot-com, says…

Cut 4 (12) “…force to diplomacy.”

Alford says by tapping Landry as special envoy to Greenland, Trump is telling the world he is very serious in his quest to capture Greenland.

A pair of Saints legends may have stepped off the Superdome field for the last time Sunday. Kace Kieschnick has more.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

You wouldn’t know it by stepping outside, but it is now officially winter. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says at least in the early part of winter, the operative words are “La Nina,” which will make for a rather mild winter.

Cut 12 (11) “…than normal temperatures.”

President Trump is enlisting the help of Governor Landry in escalating his quest for Greenland. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A pair of Saints legends may have stepped off the Superdome field for the last time Sunday. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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By naming Governor Landry special envoy to Greenland, President Trump is once again ramping up efforts to wrest the island from Denmark. In a social media post thanking Trump, Landry said, in his words, “It’s an honor to serve you in this volunteer position to make Greenland a part of the U.S.” Jeremy Alford, the publisher of LaPolitics-dot-com, says the choice of Landry as special envoy to Greenland is an interesting one.

Cut 3 (10) “…least very entertaining.”

Denmark says it’s deeply upset by the move, with that country’s foreign minister calling Landry’s comments completely unacceptable. Alford says Trump has had visions of making Greenland a part of the U.S. for a while, dating back to his first presidency.

Cut 4 (12) “…force to diplomacy.”

Alford says by tapping Landry as special envoy to Greenland, Trump is telling the world he is very serious in his quest to capture Greenland.

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The last of the three inmates who escaped from the St. Landry Parish Jail earlier this month has been captured. Major Mark LeBlanc says narcotics detectives and SWAT officers acted very quickly on a tip received late last week and found 24-year-old Keith Eli.

Cut 6 (11) “…coming to anybody.”

Earlier, Johnathan Joseph surrendered to authorities, and Joseph Harrington shot himself to death during a standoff with police in Port Barre. Major LeBlanc says while the two surviving inmates are back in custody, the investigation into their escape is still ongoing.

Cut 7 (13) “…investigation on that.”

LeBlanc says Sheriff Bobby Guidroz has offered to fund the replacement of the locks in the jail facility, since they have long outlived their usefulness.

Cut 8 (12) “…exceeding 40 years.”

They’ve also beefed up staffing and have implemented very strict monitoring of security protocols.

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Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan and tight end Taysom Hill both posted stellar, emotional performances in what could have been their last game in the Superdome yesterday. Hill, an x-factor for the Saints offense for nearly a decade, became the only player in the Super Bowl era to total over 1,000 yards rushing, receiving and passing. He says he reflected on his time in New Orleans on his drive to the stadium.

Cut 9 (14)  “…special day.”

Hill saw a career-high 17 touches for 116 yards and capped off a historic day with a 38-yard touchdown pass.

Jordan has been a star on the Black and Gold defensive front for 15 years and his 130 sacks ranks 17^th in NFL history. Two of those came in back-to-back plays Sunday as the 36-year-old remains as impactful as ever. Jordan says he doesn’t know what the future holds, but even without a contract for next season, he’s all-in on New Orleans.

Cut 10 (11) “…or not”

Both remain focused on the final two weeks of the season and have yet to make any public decisions about their futures, but with the momentum the Saints have closing out the season, each have remained dedicated to the team, franchise, and city they’ve made home.

Cut 11 (13) “…let’s go.”

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You wouldn’t know it by stepping outside, but it is now officially winter. The winter solstice arrived at 9:03 yesterday morning, marking the point where the North Pole is at its furthest distance from the sun. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says at least in the early part of winter, the operative words are “La Nina,” which will make for a rather mild winter.

Cut 12 (11) “…than normal temperatures.”

Keim says with a La Nina, the jet stream is displaced to the north, and that means areas north of Louisiana won’t have it as pleasant as we do.

Cut 13 (11)  “…here in Louisiana.”

Keim says if you’re looking forward to strapping on your skates and hockey gear and playing a pickup game of shinny on Canal Street in New Orleans like you were able to do last January, don’t hold your breath – it’s highly unlikely that we’ll see another snowstorm in South Louisiana.

Cut 14 (13) “…a normal winter.”