Tourists are once again packing New Orleans to ring in the new year. Andrew Greenstein reports.
Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”
Several new laws go into effect on January 1st . New insurance reform measures go into effect, there are also unemployment benefit changes that will require an unemployed person to perform at least five work search related activities a week, up from the current three.
We are looking at cold temperatures tonight and into tomorrow morning. Temperatures will fall into the 20s for most of the state and areas north of I-10 and I-12 will be below freezing for several hours. State Fire Marshal spokesperson Ken Pastorick says never resort to creative methods to heat your home, like running a gas stove. That will produce carbon monoxide, which will kill you. Pastorick also reminds you not to leave fires in fireplaces lit overnight.
Cut 7 (09) “…while you’re sleeping.”
Former Saints stars Drew Brees and Jahri Evans are among the 15 modern-era finalists for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. WWL Radio Saints analyst Mike Detillier says is a lock to get in as changed the direction of the Saints franchise for ever….
Cut 11 (11) “…before”
Brees and Evans led the Saints to the franchise’s only Super Bowl in the 2009 season.