Republicans in Louisiana are headed to Washington to watch tomorrow’s inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump. Louisiana Republican Party Chairman Roger Villere says he’s excited about the future because it’s clear a Democratic administration hasn’t proven to be effective…:
Cut 8 (12) “get a job”

The majority of southeast Louisiana is under a flash flood watch until 6pm this evening. The National Weather Service says a line of storms will continue to move across the area that could produce rainfall amounts of 2-5 inches with locally higher amounts possible.

Governor John Bel Edwards met with Pope Francis Wednesday to discuss a project that supports human trafficking victims. Edwards told Vatican Radio that as part of the effort, the plan is to open a shelter in Baton Rouge that can house up to 16 young women…:
CUT 14 (09) “their parents”

Higher Ed Commissioner Joe Rallo is urging lawmakers to tap into the Rainy Day Fund to offset the state’s $304 million budget shortfall. He says if colleges have to cut $66 million dollars it would be a 46% budget decrease with only a few weeks left in the year…:
CUT 11 (08) “than that”
He says the first thing many schools would be forced to cut is instruction.

Festival International de Louisiane has announced new sponsors that will greatly help the 2017 event. Executive Director Scott Feehan says the event is free to the public, so all the funding for the event has to come from donors. He says the founders of the festival wanted everyone to be able to enjoy it…
Cut 6 (09) “sticking to that”
LUS Fiber, Service Chevrolet, and J.D. Bank are among the sponsors for the 2017 event.