Come January 1st, whenever you buy seafood at the store or order seafood at your favorite restaurant, you will know whether it comes from Louisiana. A new law goes into effect that day requiring restaurants and distributors to clearly disclose where the seafood was caught.

Cut 7 (07) “…type of product.”

That’s Marrero Senator Patrick Connick. Connick says the new law also increases the fines and penalties for businesses that do not clearly mark the seafood’s origin on the packaging or menu.

An 11-year-old boy is killed in a Christmas morning house fire in Rayville. Assistant Fire Chief Rusty Edwards of the State Fire Marshal’s Office says an electrical malfunction with the home’s wiring or a space heater are potential causes. Edwards says the home also did not have working smoke alarms and he says the state agency is offering free smoke detectors…

Cut 10 (09) “…easily catch fire.”

Louisiana will be featured in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California, to promote Louisiana tourism with a float called “Louisiana Saturday Night.”

Cut 1 (29) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

Leesville high school running back Xavier Ford has been named the Class Four-A offensive player of the year. Ford rushed for a state record 3,647 yards and 52 touchdowns this past season. Iowa’s Cohen Charles is the defensive player of the year in Class 4A as the senior had 159 tackles, four forced fumbles and four interceptions. Cecilia’s Dennis Skains is the coach of the year after leading the Bulldogs to their first state championship since 1995.