4:30 PM Newscast Jan 7

The young mayor of Bogalusa is in trouble, among 7 people arrested this morning after an investigation into a drug trafficking Organization operating in Washington Parish. According to a statement from Louisiana State Police, 25-year-old Mayor Tyrin Truong was arrested for transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses, soliciting prostitutes, and unauthorized use of a moveable. Authorities say profits from those drug sales were allegedly used to purchase firearms, some given to people who are legally prohibited from possessing them.

We’re now one full year into the Landry administration here in Louisiana. Jeremy Alford, the publisher of LaPolitics-dot-com, says Landry set a new standard in moving quickly on his agenda, which not only included the biggest tax overhaul in decades, but it also included consolidating his power as governor.

Cut 9 (12)  “…in the past.”

Five North Louisiana Parishes are under a winter storm watch beginning Thursday. Temperatures in Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Claiborne and Union Parishes will stay frigid through Friday, with highs only in the 30s and lows in the 20s.  National Weather Service Meteorologist Brandon Thorne says travel could become hazardous, and monitoring updates closely is crucial as this storm could significantly disrupt the region.

Cut 8 (12) “…and be careful.”

LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne returned for her fifth year. She is one of the most followed college athletes on social media  On3.com says Dunne’s NIL valuation is 4.2 million dollars, the most of any female athlete. The New Jersey native says her decision to return and try to win another national championship is the best decision she’s ever made…

Cut 13 (04)  “…my best friends”