The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office reports a cop and another woman were shot at an intersection in Marrero this morning. They say both victims suffered very serious injuries and the search is on for the person responsible and a U-Haul pickup truck the shooter was driving.

More than 170 soldiers from the Louisiana National Guard are in Washington D.C. today to support the massive security effort surrounding the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump.

Democratic New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu weighs in on his feelings about the Trump Administration. He says no matter what, Trump is now the president but America is stronger than any one person…:
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Haydels Bakery is offering a reward for anyone with information about who stole one of their trucks filled with Mardi Gras supplies. The reward? A free king cake every week for a year.

The West Monroe High band is performing in the inaugural parade today. Director Robert Freeman says this is very different than when they played in 2005, but he’s glad the band and members of the West Monroe community were able to rise above the fray…:
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Newly elected Acadiana Congressman Clay Higgins says he’s humbled and uplifted to be in attendance for the swearing in of Donald Trump…:
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