Early reports said multiple suspects were involved in the New Orleans terrorist attack, now the FBI says Shamsud Din Jabbar acted alone. FBI Deputy Assistant Director of Counter Terrorism Christopher Raia confirmed there was no one else assisting Jabbar in placing two functional IEDs in coolers in the area…

Cut 13 (12)  “…put that to rest.”

The FBI has released photos of Jabbar placing the devices.

Until it was reopened yesterday afternoon, a pall of sadness hovered over Bourbon Street after a terrorist plowed a pickup truck into a crowd of people, killing 15 and injuring several others. A local pastor says the city has made such great strides in improving safety up until New Year’s Day morning…

Cut 4 (13) “…it really hurts.”

After nearly three decades, Cleo Fields returns to Congress today. The Baton Rouge Democrat will be sworn in, representing the newly drawn 6th Congressional District, which is the state’s second majority-minority district. Fields says he’s excited to return to D-C.

Cut 7 (15) “…needle forward.”

Louisiana’s Mike Johnson is also up for re-election as House Speaker and the vote will be close.

In the Sugar Bowl, Notre Dame defeated Georgia 23 to 10 to advance to the semifinals of the college football playoff. The terrorist attack postponed the game to Thursday afternoon and Irish quarterback Riley Leonard says the extra day gave them more time to prepare…

Cut 11 (07) “…paid off today”

Notre Dame will play Penn State in the Orange Bowl next Thursday.

A pall of sadness hovered over one of the most festive areas in all of the South until it was reopened yesterday afternoon. Andrew Greenstein talked with people passing by Bourbon Street prior to its reopening.

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Cleo Fields returns to Congress today after nearly three decades since he has last served as a U-S Representative. Kace Kieschnick has more.

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A tight vote is expected in the U-S House today as Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson seeks re-election as Speaker of the House. Colleen Crain has the story…

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Until it was reopened yesterday afternoon, a pall of sadness hovered over Bourbon Street after a terrorist plowed a pickup truck into a crowd of people, killing 15 and injuring several others. A local pastor says the city has made such great strides in improving safety up until that point.

Cut 4 (13) “…it really hurts.”

This man visiting from Georgia says the whole scene is surreal.

Cut 5 (10) “…it’s history”

This woman from Indiana said the city’s response has been tremendous.

Cut 6 (04) “…everything was wonderful.”

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After nearly three decades, Cleo Fields returns to Congress today. The Baton Rouge Democrat will be sworn in, representing the newly drawn 6th Congressional District, which is the state’s second majority-minority district. Fields says he’s excited to return to D-C.

Cut 7 (15) “…needle forward.”

Fields says he wants to focus on education.  He says when he left Congress there was the Education Caucus that doesn’t exist anymore…

Cut 8 (08) “…on education.”

His path back to Congress opened when a federal court ordered Louisiana to create a second majority-Black district following census data that showed one third of the state’s voting population is Black. The GOP-controlled Legislature reluctantly complied, targeting Republican Garret Graves’ seat. Fields says he looks forward to working with Republicans and says we can’t let partisanship get in front of progress.

Cut 9 (10)  “…meaningful done.”

Fields’ win marks the first time since 2011 that Louisiana will have two Democratic House members, as Troy Carter also retained his seat in the 2nd District.

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Georgia and Notre Dame waited 19 additional hours to play the Sugar Bowl at the Superdome. In the end, Notre Dame came out on top, beating the Bulldogs 23-10. The game was a defensive struggle through most of the first half. After Notre Dame took a 6-3 lead with less than a minute to go in the first half, the next 54 seconds proved to be the difference. Junior Tuihalamaka recovered a Gunner Stockton fumble deep in Georgia territory on their first play of the ensuing drive; and on the next play, Beaux Collins caught a touchdown pass from Riley Leonard to put the Irish up 13-3 at halftime. Then on the second half’s opening kickoff, Jayden Harrison ran it back 98 yards for a touchdown to essentially put the game away. Irish head coach Marcus Freeman said he wanted to keep the pressure on after closing out the first half with two huge plays.

Cut 10 (21) “…of the game.”

Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard said the extra day gave him and his team more time to prepare.

Cut 11 (07) “…paid off today.”

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart defended his decision to call a pass play from the Bulldogs’ own 25 yards line with 38 seconds left in the first half that resulted in a fumble that led to a Notre Dame touchdown on the next play.

Cut 12 (17) “…them some momentum.”

While the game was officially a sellout, the one-day postponement resulted in more than 11-thousand no-shows. All four teams who advanced to the quarterfinals by winning a first-round game won their way to the semifinals. Notre Dame will take on Penn State in the Orange Bowl next Thursday evening, and Texas will face Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl next Friday evening.

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Early reports said multiple suspects were involved in the New Orleans terrorist attack, now the FBI says Shamsud Din Jabbar acted alone. FBI Deputy Assistant Director of Counter Terrorism Christopher Raia confirmed there was no one else assisting Jabbar in placing two functional IEDs in coolers in the area…

Cut 13 (12)  “…put that to rest.”

Raia says Jabbar had three cell phones and two laptops and after searching the devices they can confirm that no information on the devices linked anyone else to the attack.

Cut 14 (10) “…attack by anybody.”

Raia says the investigation continues into Jabbar and asks anyone who has ever seen or been in contact with Jabbar for any reason to contact the FBI.

Cut 15 (15) “…investigation leads.”

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Amidst the tragic New Year’s attack on Bourbon Street the Saints are still preparing for their season finale in Tampa Bay. Saints Head Coach Darren Rizzi says this was a somber reminder there are things more important than football, but now it’s up to the Saints to be there for their community…

Cut 16 (17) “…it’s a disaster.”

The 5-and-11 Saints’ season is all but over, and the black and gold currently hold the 10th pick in next year’s draft. The Buccaneers are one game ahead of the Falcons at 9-and-7, and a win would crown them as NFC South Champions and punch their ticket to a home playoff game. Rizzi says he’s glad his team has the chance to play spoiler…

Cut 17 (16)  “…into the playoffs.” 

Kickoff in Tampa Bay is at 12:00

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The LSU men’s basketball team will tip-off SEC play Saturday against Vanderbilt Saturday. The 11-and-2 Tigers are off to a strong start but have a grueling SEC schedule ahead of them. Head Coach Matt McMahon says the conference is the best in the history of college basketball at this point in the season, but his team is eager to compete…

Cut 18 (17)   “…in the postseason.”

The 12-amd-1 Commodores are off to their best start since 2008 after going 9-and-23 a season ago. Vanderbilt is led by the SEC’s third leading scorer Jason Edwards who the Tigers faced twice with North Texas last year. McMahon says they play extremely fast and limiting turnovers is his biggest concern…

Cut 19 (18) “…really good roster.”

Senior guard Cam Carter has stepped up to lead the Tigers with 17 points per game on just 11 shots. The Kansas St. transfer has seen a massive jump in efficiency, improving marks of 39% from the floor and 30% from three last season to 46% and 43% in Baton Rouge. McMahon says he’s also gotten to the line and reduced turnovers…

Cut 20 (18) “…percentage standpoint.”

The F-B-I now says the man who drove a rented pickup truck at a high rate of speed down Bourbon Street killing at least 14 others, acted alone and they no longer believe others were involved in the New Orleans terrorist attack. FBI Deputy Assistant Director of Counter Terrorism Christopher Raia says that 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove from Houston to New Orleans on Monday posting five videos to his Facebook account during this time.

Cut 6 (14) “…end quote.”

President Joe Biden says Jabbar lived in Houston and served in the United States Army and in the Army Reserve until a few years ago….

Cut 3 (12) “…desire to kill.”

Two former Louisiana high school football players were among the 15 killed in the New Year’s Bourbon Street terrorist attack. Kace Kieschnick has more…

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Governor Jeff Landry says the victims are in his thoughts and prayers and he will never forget them. He adds measures have already been taken to make Bourbon Street and the French Quarter safer today than yesterday. Among those measures is the placement of Heavy-duty metal barricades called Archers along Bourbon Street sidewalks. The portable barricades can withstand vehicle impacts. They temporarily replace the bollards that are usually present but had been removed for repair prior to the attack.

Cut 10 (08) “…pressure of life.”

Federal investigators are now saying the terrorist attack in the New Orleans French Quarter was not a coordinated event. FBI Deputy Assistant Director of Counter Terrorism Christopher Raia says 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar acted alone when he drove at a high rate of speed on Bourbon Street.

Cut 5 (12) “…been briefed on.”

Jabbar drove from Houston to New Orleans on December 30^th posting videos to Social Media along the way. In one, Jabbar proclaimed his support of ISIS which he said he joined before this summer.  Raia says FBI Bomb Technicians recovered two IEDs inside coolers.  One at the cross-section of Bourbon and Orleans Avenue and a second one two blocks away.

Cut 7 (14) “…that were functioning.”

After the terrorist attack, authorities wasted no time in beefing up security in the French Quarter. Heavy-duty metal barricades called “Archers” have been installed along Bourbon Street sidewalks. The archer barricades are portable and can withstand vehicle impacts. They temporarily replace the bollards that are usually present but had been removed for repair prior to the attack.

Baton Rouge native Kareem Badawi was one of the victims of the Bourbon Street terrorist attack. The recent Episcopal graduate was a freshman at the University of Alabama. Episcopal Head Football Coach Travis Bourgeois coached Badawi all four years.

Cut 14 (14) “…and good times.”

Bourgeois says he watched Badawi grow up and become a man. He says he was a man of integrity on and off the football field.

The FBI has confirmed that the New Orleans terrorist suspect acted alone and he also planted explosive devices on Bourbon Street.  Andrew Greenstein has more.

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Two former Louisiana high school football players were among the 15 killed in the New Year’s Bourbon Street terrorist attack. Kace Kieschnick has more…

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

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President Joe Biden says the FBI is working non-stop, investigating the New Year’s Day terrorist attack on Borbon Street. Biden says the man who carried out the attack is 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a Houston resident who served in the United States Army and served in the Army Reserve until a few years ago….

Cut 3 (12) “…desire to kill.”

Biden says his administration will support and offer any resources to the investigation to the city of New Orleans.

Cut 4 (16) “…shine forth.”

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Federal investigators are now saying the terrorist attack in the New Orleans French Quarter was not a coordinated event. FBI Deputy Assistant Director of Counter Terrorism Christopher Raia says 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar acted alone when he drove at a high rate of speed on Bourbon Street..

Cut 5 (12) “…been briefed on.”

Raia says Jabbar drove from Houston to New Orleans on December 30^th posting five videos to his Facebook account during this time.

Cut 6 (14) “…end quote.”

In another video, Jabbar proclaimed his support of ISIS which he said he joined before this summer.  Raia says FBI Bomb Technicians recovered two IEDs inside coolers.  One at the cross-section of Bourbon and Orleans Avenue and a second one two blocks away.

Cut 7 (14) “…that were functioning.”

Raia confirmed Jabbar was not wearing a suicide vest and  is one of the 15 confirmed dead.

Anyone with information, photos or video should call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell urged the public to assist in the investigation….

Cut 8 (12) “…to do that.”

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New Orleans is hosting a college football playoff game this afternoon at the Superdome and New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell says Bourbon Street reopened prior to kick-off…

Cut 9 (09)  “…the French Quarter.”

Governor Jeff Landry says the victims are in his thoughts and prayers and will never forget them, but it would be a tragedy if we let their losses be snuffed out because of fear…

Cut 10 (08) “…pressure of life.”

Landry says in the past 24 hours measures have already been taken to make Bourbon Street and the French Quarter safer today than yesterday.

Cut 11 (11) “…we were before.”

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One of the victims of the Bourbon Street terrorist attack is Lafayette native and former St. Thomas More football star Tiger Bech. The 2015 graduate of STM also played lacrosse and was on the track and field team. He went on to play football at Princeton and was working in New York City. STM Principal Marty Cannon coached Bech

Cut 12 (12) “…really special.”

Bech was 28-years-old. His younger brother played at LSU for two seasons and will play in the NFL next season after having a big year at TCU in 2024. Cannon says Bech visited STM frequently and felt blessed to have seen him over the holidays…

Cut 13 (13)  “…to see him.”

Baton Rouge native Kareem Badawi was another victim of the attack. The recent Episcopal graduate was a freshman at the University of Alabama. Episcopal Head Football Coach Travis Bourgeois coached Badawi all four years.

Cut 14 (14) “…and good times.”

Bourgeois says he watched Badawi grow up and become a man. He says he was a man of integrity on and off the football field…

Cut 15 (10) “…the right thing.”

Episcopal will hold a prayer service at the Lewis Family Memorial Chapel tonight at 6:00 for Badawi and fellow alumni Parker Vidrine who was critically injured in the attack.

The FBI has confirmed that the New Orleans terrorist suspect acted alone, and he also planted explosive devices on Bourbon Street.  Andrew Greenstein has more.

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Raia says Jabbar drove from Houston to New Orleans on December 30^th posting five videos to his Facebook account during this time.

Cut 6 (14) “…end quote.”

One of the victims of the Bourbon Street terrorist attack is Lafayette native and former St. Thomas More football star Tiger Bech. The 2015 graduate of STM also played lacrosse and was on the track and field team. He went on to play football at Princeton and was working in New York City. STM Principal Marty Cannon coached Bech

Cut 12 (12) “…really special.”

Bech was 28 years old.

New Orleans is hosting the Sugar Bowl, a college football playoff game, this afternoon at the Superdome and Governor Jeff Landry says in the past 24 hours measures have already been taken to make Bourbon Street and the French Quarter safer today than yesterday.

Cut 11 (11) “…we were before.”

Federal investigators are now saying the terrorist attack in the New Orleans French Quarter was not a coordinated event. The FBI says 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar acted alone when he mowed down pedestrians on Bourbon Street. FBI Bomb Technicians recovered two functionable IEDs inside coolers in the French Quarter. 15 people are confirmed dead including Jabbar. The investigation continues and New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell urges the public to assist.

Cut 8 (12) “…to do that.”

Anyone with information, photos or video should call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI.

President Joe Biden says his administration will support and offer any resources to the investigation to the city of New Orleans.

Cut 4 (16) “…shine forth.”

Two former Louisiana high school football players were among the 15 killed in the New Year’s bourbon Street terrorist attack. Kace Kieschnick has more…

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

Governor Jeff Landry says the victims are in his thoughts and prayers and will never forget them, but it would be a tragedy if we let their losses be snuffed out because of fear…

Cut 10 (08) “…pressure of life.”

The F-B-I reversed course today on a previous theory regarding the man who committed a terrorist attack on numerous innocent victims on New Year’s eve morning. FBI Deputy Assistant Director of Counter Terrorism Christopher Raia says 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar acted alone. Raia says before Jabbar plowed through a crowd on Bourbon Street, he placed two coolers containing bombs on the streets…

Cut 7 (14) “…were functional”

President Joe Biden says Jabbar lived in Houston and served in the United States Army and served in the Army Reserve until a few years ago….

Cut 3 (12) “…desire to kill.”

New Orleans is hosting a college football playoff game this afternoon at the Superdome and New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell says Bourbon Street reopened prior to kick-off…

Cut 9 (07)  “…single turn.”

Georgia and Notre Dame will face off in the Superdome at 3 PM.

The Saints are trying to prepare for their regular season finale against Tampa Bay on Sunday. Interim head coach Darren Rizzi says he first heard the tragic news when he pulled into the parking lot of the Saints training facility, he quickly tried to determine the location of his son who was in the French Quarter on New Year’s eve…

Cut 19 (20) “…last night.”

15 people including the terrorist died during the attack.

The F-B-I now says the man who drove a rented pickup truck at a high rate of speed down Bourbon Street killing at least 14 others, acted alone and they no longer believe others were involved in the New Orleans terrorist attack. FBI Deputy Assistant Director of Counter Terrorism Christopher Raia says that 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove from Houston to New Orleans on Monday posting five videos to his Facebook account during this time.

Cut 6 (14) “…end quote.”

Raia says Jabbar also said in one of the videos he was a member of ISIS and joined the terrorist organization just before summer.

Meanwhile, New Orleans is preparing to host a college football playoff game this afternoon and New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell says Bourbon Street will reopen at 2:30 PM…

Cut 17 (17) “…every single turn”

Nine of the 15 people killed in the New Year’s Day morning terrorist attack on Bourbon Street have been identified. One of them graduated high school last May and his name is Kareem Badawi. The Baton Rouge native attended Episcopal High School and his high school football coach Travis Bourgeois says he watched Badawi grow up and become a man. He says he was a man of integrity on and off the football field

Cut 15 (10) “….right thing”

Lafayette native Tiger Bech also died in the terrorist attack.

President Joe Biden says he’s praying for the victims’ families and the city of New Orleans…

Cut 4 (16) “…shine forth”