6:30 am Newscast

Jayden Daniels’ magical rookie season with the Washington Commanders has come to an end. The Commanders were blown out by the Eagles in the NFC Championship Game, 55-23. After the game, Daniels said he and his team accomplished a lot this season.

Cut 13 (13)  “…to this point.”

Louisiana is using the occasion of hosting the Super Bowl to showcase itself to companies and prospective newcomers. Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois (BOO-zhwah) says they are setting up the “Louisiana NOW” pavilion to tell the state’s story through interactive exhibits, theater and meeting spaces.

Cut 4 (10) “…of life perspective.”

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North Louisiana is getting a new area code later this year. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

A cat near New Orleans is confirmed to have been infected with bird flu. Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says a the domestic breed feral cat was picked up  in Plaquemines Parish for neutering and testing confirmed the bird flu, but says it’s not clear which type.

Cut 11 (10) “…virus it was.”