The Saints are moving on in the NFC playoffs after beating the Carolina Panthers 31-26 in front of a raucous Superdome crowd. Head Coach Sean Payton on sending their division rival home for the winter…:
Cut 17 (12) “completely different”
The Saints will now head to Minnesota Sunday to take on the Vikings for a trip to the NFC Championship.

Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards will meet with Republican House Speaker Taylor Barras today to continue negotiations centered on the looming fiscal cliff. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat on the governor’s goal…:
Cut 10 (09) “reduce spending”
Edwards set a January 19th deadline to come up with an agreement in principle on a plan to address a one billion dollar shortfall.

New Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul will be sworn in today and has a huge task ahead. East Baton Rouge recorded 104 murders in 2017, most were in the city limits of Baton Rouge. LSU Sociology Professor Matthew Valasik says Paul must heal any animosity between police and citizens…:
Cut 7 (11) “the air”
Paul replaces Carl Dabadie who retired in October.

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until noon today for Southeast Louisiana as storms continue to pelt the region. The National Weather Service says 1 to 2 inches of rain is falling per hour, with accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and isolated higher amounts possible.