Governor Jeff Landry announces he’s sending Louisiana National Guard troops to the southern border to assist the Texas National Guard. Louisiana National Guard Brigadier General Michael Greer says their tasks will be assigned through the Texas National Guard, but they will not be doing detention…
Cut 21 (10) “…under Texas law”
The 150 troop deployment could begin next month.

State Treasurer John Fleming has come out in opposition to the proposed sale of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana to Elevance Health. Fleming says he’s looked into what has happened in other states when Blue Cross was sold to Elevance Health…
cut 10 (11) “…to increase”
Elevance Health says it’s a trusted source of health coverage to more than 47 million people across the country.

It’s Super Bowl weekend and Las Vegas is hosting its first Super Bowl. Next year, New Orleans will host its record tying 11th Super Bowl. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser is in Las Vegas for the official handoff ceremony that will take place Monday. Nungesser is glad Governor Jeff Landry is serious about reducing crime in New Orleans…
cut 9 (12) “…to go”
Super Bowl 59 will be played on February 9th, 2025.

Louisiana Public Broadcasting is looking for independent short filmmakers to submit entries for the 13th annual PBS Short Film Festival. LPB spokesperson Colleen Spillane (Spuh-lan) says this is the tenth year Louisiana has participated and talent from the Pelican State has been represented every year in the past decade with an entry.
Cut 4 (08) “…in our state.”
Filmmakers are encouraged to visit lpb.org/filmfest for information on how to enter and specs for their submission.