Republican Jeff Landry was sworn in as Louisiana’s 57th governor as the sun set on Baton Rouge yesterday. Landry made a call for unity and he also discussed one of his campaign themes, making Louisiana a safer place. He says too many families are ripped apart by violence…
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Landry is planning to hold a special session in February on crime.

Up first is a special session on redrawing the Congressional map, which is expected to take place next week. The courts have ruled that the map should contain two majority-minority districts. Republicans were committed in 2022 to having a map with only one black voting district. Democratic Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields believes the GOP-led Legislature will do the right thing this time…
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Severe weather is expected to impact the Bayou State for next several hours. National Weather Service Meteorologist Meteorologist Christopher Bannan say southeastern Louisiana is facing the greatest threat with flash flooding possible this afternoon thru early tomorrow morning….
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Tornadoes and damaging winds are also possible across south Louisiana.

Despite beating Atlanta 48-17 yesterday and winning four of their last five, the Saints did not make the playoffs. Coach Dennis Allen’s team went 9-and-8 this season…
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Many analysts are expecting Allen to be back for a third season.