President Biden delivers his farewell address tonight. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross expects it to be a traditional one.

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Cross says he expects Biden to tout his accomplishments over the last four years, and he may make at least a passing reference to his predecessor and successor. Biden’s address is at seven Central time.

Small businesses are more optimistic now than they have been in the last six years. NFIB State Director Leah Long says small business owners are looking forward to a new presidential administration, and one thing they want in the new term is the reauthorization of the Main Street Tax Act.

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The Louisiana Department of Education launches its new website. Colleen Crain reports.

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Some big names are lined up for the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival – from Pearl Jam and Dave Matthews to Santana and New Orleans’ own Harry Connick Junior. Just about every musical genre will be represented. The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival begins April 24th.