Federal authorities say the New Year’s Day attack on Bourbon Street could have claimed more lives if officers did not kill the suspect after he crashed into construction equipment. Joshua Jackson, Special Agent in Charge of the A-T-F New Orleans field office, says Shamsud-Din Jabbar possessed a transmitter with radio receivers designed to ignite two bombs that he placed on Bourbon Street

Cut 10 (09) “…set off the devices.”

Jabbar died in a gun fight with New Orleans Police officers after his vehicle crashed.

Schools reopen after the winter break today and Attorney General Liz Murrill has issued guidance for public schools regarding compliance with Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law, despite the law facing a legal challenge. But Murrill says there are constitutionally sound ways to display the Ten Commandments in every public-school classroom…

Cut 7 (13) “….with the law”

A federal judge has ruled the law unconstitutional, but Murrill says that order only pertains to five public school districts, while they appeal the ruling. The ACLU disagrees and says every school system needs to follow the ruling.

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is criticizing New Orleans leadership following the deadly New Year’s Day attack on Bourbon Street, labeling the preventive measures as lacking. Colleen Crain has more…

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Cold weather has arrived in Louisiana and wind chills are below freezing for most of the state, north of I-10 and I-12. And we expect morning lows for most of this week will be below freezing for much of the state.

Another earthquake has been reported in Caddo Parish. The U-S Geological Survey says the 3.0 quake struck after 11 PM last night in Mooringsport. Last month, this area also felt similar quakes.

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser criticized New Orleans leadership following a deadly New Year’s Day attack on Bourbon Street, labeling the response as lacking.

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As a legal challenge continues in court, today is the first day that schools will have an opportunity to implement Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law. Andrew Greenstein reports Attorney General Liz Murrill issued guidance Friday afternoon.

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New Orleans finds itself home to two of the most disappointing franchises in professional sports in the Saints and Pelicans. Nola.com columnist Jeff Duncan expects owner Gayle Benson to make some major changes. Kace Kieschnick (KEESH-nick) has more

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Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser criticized New Orleans leadership following a deadly New Year’s Day attack on Bourbon Street, labeling the response as lacking. Nungesser expressed frustration with the absence of bollards at key entrances.

Cut 4 (11) “…important as Superbowl.”

Nungesser was filled with sadness and anger when he heard the news of trying to get back to Louisiana from the Parade of Roses in California.

Cut 5 (12) “…making it safer”

Nungesser reaffirmed Louisiana’s resilience, encouraging unity and vigilance. He also announced plans to enhance security measures in New Orleans’ most popular areas.

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Amid an ongoing legal challenge, today is the first day that kids throughout Louisiana will start seeing the Ten Commandments posted in classrooms. Except for the five districts named in the lawsuit, all public school classrooms are now required to post the Ten Commandments. Attorney General Liz Murrill issued guidance late last Friday afternoon, saying among other things that there are four posters to choose from.

Cut 7 (13) “…with the law.”

The posters should be between 11-by-14 inches and 18-by-24 inches in size, placed within close proximity to other educational posters and away from a teacher’s desk or podium. Murrill said the posters themselves place the Ten Commandments in an educational context, including tying them in with the House of Representatives and the Supreme Court.

Cut 8 (12) “…and comply constitutionally.”

Murrill concedes that posting the Ten Commandments by itself without any educational context violates the First Amendment as previously interpreted by the Supreme Court.

Cut 9 (12)  “…Supreme Court precedent.”

Murrill said it’s not in her office’s jurisdiction to prosecute school districts that fail to put up the posters in schools, saying that would be BESE’s job. Furthermore, she says if individual teachers refuse to display the posters, their school boards could pursue disciplinary action against them.

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Federal authorities say the New Year’s Day attack on Bourbon Street could have claimed more lives if officers did not kill the suspect after he crashed into construction equipment. Joshua Jackson, Special Agent in Charge of the A-T-F New Orleans field office, says Shamsud-Din Jabbar possessed a transmitter with radio receivers designed to ignite two bombs that he placed on Bourbon Street

Cut 10 (09) “…set off the devices.”

Jabbar died in a gun fight with New Orleans Police officers after his vehicle crashed.

Authorities still believe Jabbar acted alone. The FBI says they learned the 42-year-old from Houston visited New Orleans twice in the months leading up to his attack. FBI Special Agent in Charge Lyonel Mytrhil says during his October visit, he recorded reconnaissance video of Bourbon Street with smart glasses…

Cut 11 (19) “…contact us.”

Mytrhil says they also know that Jabbar travel traveled to Canada and Egypt in 2023. He says they want to talk with anyone that may have encountered Mythril…

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The FBI also does not know why he planned this attack for New Orleans.

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Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson has some tough decisions ahead of her as the leader of two of the worst teams in professional sports. Nola.com columnist Jeff Duncan says Benson is a proud New Orleanian, and she’s as frustrated as anyone.

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The Saints have made significant roster and coaching changes following the departure of Sean Payton but find themselves again in limbo with a top 10 draft pick and in search of a new Head Coach. Fans think it might be time for a new general manager, but Duncan says he’d be shocked if GM Mickey Loomis got the boot.

Cut 14 (19) “…clean house.”

The Pelicans are on pace for less than 15 wins in a year meant to be their leap into contention after trading for former All-Star Dejounte Murray. Injuries have yet again derailed their season as trade rumors swirl amidst contract disputes. Duncan says whether it’s a star player or Head Coach Willie Green.

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It was the story of the 2024 New Orleans Saints – they couldn’t hold a late lead. That was the case in Tampa yesterday as the Saints coughed up a fourth quarter lead and lost to the Buccaneers, 27-19, to finish their dismal season with a record of 5-and-12. The Saints led 19-13 going into the fourth quarter, but a 32-yard touchdown pass from Baker Mayfield to Jalen McMillan put the Bucs up for good. An 11-yard touchdown run by Bucky Irving with a 1:51 left gave the Buccaneers a late cushion. After the game, Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi said he was disappointed with the outcome but not the effort.

Cut 16 (13) “…credit to them.”

The aforementioned last play of the season saw Mike Evans catch a pass for nine yards to put him over one-thousand for the season, his record-tying 11st straight season with one-thousand receiving yards that kicked in a three-million-dollar bonus. Rizzi was wearing a sweatshirt that read “NOLA,” with a heart replacing the O in memory of those killed in the New Year’s Day terrorist attack on Bourbon Street. Rizzi said he wanted to win it for them and for the whole grieving city.

Cut 17 (09)  “…a short term.” 

Spencer Rattler completed 26 out of 42 passes for 240 yards and one touchdown. He was also sacked twice. After the game, Rattler said he’s disappointed that he couldn’t lead the Saints to a win in the season finale.

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With the season now over for the Saints, they can look ahead to the NFL draft, where they will be picking ninth. In the short term, the front office will be starting the interview process for a new head coach. Rizzi said he expects to get an interview for the permanent position.

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It was a disappointing start to SEC play for the LSU men’s basketball team as they dropped their conference opener at home to Vanderbilt 80 to 72. But Vanderbilt is fourth in the country in steals per game and they forced 15 turnovers and LSU allowed the Commodores to beat them on the glass. Coach Matt McMahon

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LSU is one of six teams in the SEC not ranked in the AP Top 25 and they were playing another non-ranked team at home. So this loss stings for the Tigers, who will play next four out of five on the road. McMahon says they have to move past this loss…

Cut 20 (09) “…this season.”

LSU is at Missouri on Tuesday night. Mizzou also started SEC play with a loss as they fell to 2nd ranked Auburn on the road to 84 to 68.

12 of the 14 victims who died in the Bourbon Street terrorist attack have now been identified.  The only ones not named are that of a British citizen and an unidentified black woman.  A vigil will be held tonight at seven in memory of those killed in the attack.  One New Orleans pastor says he’s heartbroken that such a heinous event happened in the City of New Orleans.

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Governor Jeff Landry issued an executive order declaring a period of mourning for the victims of the Bourbon street Terror attack.  The order calls for all flags over state buildings to be flown at half-staff from Monday, January sixth to Friday, the 17^th.  That’s a day each to honor and remember each of the 14 victims who died.

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Days after the New Year’s Day Terror attack on Bourbon Street people are asking how this happened and what can be done to prevent anything like it from happening again.  Russell Desmond owner of Arcadian Books located in the French Quarter, says things are getting back to normal.

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Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson was re-elected as House Speaker, but it came with drama. Two Republican Congressmen initially voted for someone else, but switched their support when given another chance, giving Johnson the necessary votes to retain the gavel. Johnson told the House it’s time to get to work and that means putting Americans first again…

Cut 3 (12) “…working people.”

A vigil will be held Saturday night at seven in memory of the 14 innocent victims of Wednesday morning’s terror attack on Bourbon Street. Meanwhile, after being closed for nearly 36 hours, Bourbon Street is getting back to normal. Andrew Greenstein was there last night.

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Many of the victims of Wednesday’s attack on Bourbon Street were brought to University Medical Center in New Orleans. Chief Medical Officer Jeffrey Elder:

Cut 5 (14) “…sister LCMC Hospitals.”

Elder says some of the victims remain hospitalized.

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The mild weather we’ve been experiencing will come to an end on Sunday as the coldest weather of the season will begin to make its way into the Bayou State. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says the threat of severe weather exists Sunday for nearly the entire state.

Cut 13 (05)  “…lookout for that.”

An Enhanced Risk for severe thunderstorms has been issued for tomorrow in Northeast Louisiana with a slight risk farther west across the remainder of North Louisiana into South Arkansas and Deep East Texas…that as temperatures will dip below freezing in the mornings for much of next week.

Cut 14 (09) “…whole week.”

An Enhanced Risk for severe thunderstorms has been issued for tomorrow in Northeast Louisiana with a slight risk farther west across the remainder of North Louisiana into South Arkansas and Deep East Texas…that as the coldest weather of the season makes its way to Louisiana. We’re told damaging winds and isolated tornadoes will be the main threats from late tomorrow morning through the afternoon. Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says high temperatures will be in the 70s on Sunday, but be prepared for a big change…

Cut 12 (10) “…so far.”

Keim says high temperatures statewide on Monday will only be in the 40s and morning lows will be several degrees below the freezing mark, especially anywhere north of the I-10-I-20 corridor for most of the week.

In the wake of the New Year’s Day Terrorist attack on Bourbon Street, French Quarter businesses are asking what can be done to prevent something like it from happening again.

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Governor Jeff Landry issued an executive order declaring a period of mourning for the victims of the Bourbon street Terror attack.  The order calls for all flags over state buildings to be flown at half-staff from Monday, January sixth to Friday, the 17^th.  That’s a day each to honor and remember each of the 14 victims who died.

Things are returning to normal on Bourbon Street, two days after a terrorist plowed a pickup truck into a crowd, killing 14 innocent people. Crowds returned to one of the country’s most famous streets after it was closed for nearly 36 hours after the attack.

One woman visiting New Orleans from Indiana says the incident will not keep her from returning to the city.

Cut 10 (05) “…100-percent come back.”

One New Orleans pastor says he’s heartbroken that such a heinous event happened in the City of New Orleans.

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Meanwhile 12 of the 14 victims who died in that attack have now been identified.  The only ones not named are that of a British citizen and an unidentified black woman.  A vigil will be held Saturday night at seven in memory of those killed in the attack.

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There was some drama, but Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson of Benton was re-elected as House Speaker. Two of the tree Republican Congressmen who initially voted for someone else switched their support when given another chance. Johnson told the House it’s time to get to work and he says there will be a focus on common sense legislation that includes strengthening the southern border, renewing the Trump era tax cuts and returning to energy dominance…

Cut 4 (12) “…do so.”

A strong cold front is coming to the entire state Sunday with High temperatures statewide on Monday in the 40s. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says morning lows will be several degrees below the freezing mark…

Cut 14 (09) “…whole week.”

Benton Congressman Mike Johnson was re-elected as Speaker of the House, but it didn’t come without some drama. Two Republican Congressmen initially voted for someone else, but they switched their support when given another chance, giving Johnson the necessary votes to retain the gavel. Johnson told the House it’s time to get to work and that means putting Americans first again…

Cut 3 (12) “…working people.” 

The mild weather we’ve been experiencing will come to an end on Sunday as the coldest weather of the season will begin to make its way into the Bayou State. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says high temperatures will be in the 70s on Sunday, but be prepared for a big change…

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In the wake of the New Year’s Day Terrorist attack on Bourbon Street, French Quarter businesses are asking what can be done to prevent something like it from happening again. Jeff Palermo reports.

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Crowds, meanwhile, are returning to Bourbon Street after it was closed for nearly 36 hours after the attack. One woman visiting New Orleans from Indiana says the incident will not keep her from returning to the city.

Cut 10 (05) “…100-percent come back.”

There was some drama, but Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson of Benton was re-elected as House Speaker. Two of the tree Republican Congressmen who initially voted for someone else switched their support when given another chance. Johnson told the House it’s time to get to work and he says there will be a focus on common sense legislation that includes strengthening the southern border, renewing the Trump era tax cuts and returning to energy dominance…

Cut 4 (12) “…do so.”

A strong cold front is coming to the entire state Sunday with High temperatures statewide on Monday in the 40s. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says morning lows will be several degrees below the freezing mark…

Cut 14 (09) “…whole week.”

A vigil will be held Saturday night at seven in memory of the 14 innocent victims of Wednesday morning’s terror attack on Bourbon Street. Meanwhile, Bourbon Street is getting back to normal. Andrew Greenstein was there last night.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

One New Orleans pastor says he’s heartbroken that such a heinous event happened in the City of New Orleans.

Cut 11 (10) “…those different things.”

Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson of Benton was re-elected as House Speaker, but it came with drama. Two Republican Congressmen initially voted for someone else, but switched their support when given another chance, giving Johnson the necessary votes to retain the gavel. Johnson told the House it’s time to get to work and that means putting Americans first again…

Cut 3 (12) “…working people.”

The coldest weather of the season is coming. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says high temperatures will be in the 70s on Sunday but then a strong cold front will move in. He says the threat of severe weather exists Sunday for nearly the entire state, starting Sunday morning for northwest Louisiana and moving across the state as the day goes on…

Cut 13 (05)  “…lookout for that.”

High temperatures statewide on Monday will only be in the 40s

Days after the New Year’s Day Terror attack on Bourbon Street there’s an increased security presence around the French Quarter. Russell Desmond owner of Arcadian Books located in the French Quarter says it was on full display for Thursday night’s Sugar Bowl as bomb sniffing dogs checked vehicles at the Dome. Desmond says we need to remember those lost and put security measures in place to prevent attacks like this in the future but moving forward is necessary for the city.

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Many of the victims of Wednesday’s terror attack on Bourbon Street were brought to University Medical Center in New Orleans. Chief Medical Officer Jeffrey Elder:

Cut 5 (14) “…sister LCMC Hospitals.”

Elder says the majority of the injuries that hospital personnel treated were orthopedic injuries – broken bones, including arms and legs.