A new Legislative class was sworn in last week and for the first time in nearly a century, Louisiana finds itself without a member of the Long family serving in public office.  Gerald Long served as a Republican Senator for Natchitoches during his time at the Capitol and says the Longs will be best known for their consistency.
Cut 5 (09) “…others”
The political dynasty began with Governor Huey Long, the firecracker leftwing populist who pushed a massive public works program, built Tiger Stadium, but was also impeached.
Data from KingCakeSnob.com, a website dedicated to ranking the tasty seasonal treat, shows Louisiana residents eat King Cake six to ten times during the Carnival season. Tradition states that the person getting the slice with the baby buys the next King Cake.  Website spokesperson Andrew Alexander says people have no issue making that purchase.
Cut 8 (07) “…honor the tradition.”

A significant cold front moved through the region over the weekend.  High temps today are only going to reach into the low 50’s statewide, which is about ten degrees below normal.  Tomorrow morning, expect a freeze north of the I-10/I-12 corridor.  State Climatologist Barry Keim says climatically, we are in the coldest part of the year.
Cut 13 (07) “…in late January.”
A slight warmup should be coming Wednesday, but another front will drop temps again and bring rain on Thursday.
A Comeaux High football player is fighting for his life after an alleged attempted car robbery ended with him being shot by two juveniles.  17-year-old Matthew Carter was found unresponsive in his vehicle early Saturday morning when police arrived. Lafayette Police Corporal Bridgette Dugas on what they know so far…
Cut 9 (12) “shoot him”
The two young men were both arrested for Attempted First Degree Murder, Armed Robbery, and Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery.