Law enforcement officials say they have not identified any substantial threat to life or property on the State Capitol or other government buildings as they prepare for possible protests in the days leading up to Wednesday’s inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. Tulane Emergency and Security Studies Professor Becky Rouse says if someone you know is actively plotting to commit acts of political violence, report it to authorities, but don’t waste law enforcement’s time with false alarms…
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Mega Millions is up to 750 million dollars for tonight’s drawing and Powerball is at 640 million for Saturday’s drawing. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Kim Chopin says it’s rare to have jackpots this large for both multi-state lottery games.
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The 750-million dollar jackpot for Mega Millions is the second-largest for that game.

About 50 Louisiana small business owners had a zoom call this week with staff members of Louisiana’s Congressional delegation as they seek a liability shield against COVID-infection related lawsuits and the owner of Lafayette-based I-T company Techneaux, Ben Johnson, says the rising cost of healthcare coverage for employees is another concern…
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President-elect Joe Biden’s one-point-nine trillion-dollar COVID relief plan calls for 15-million dollars in small business grants.

Efforts are underway in Cameron Parish to restore Rabbit Island to assist population growth for the Brown Pelican in southwest Louisiana. Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Project Manager Todd Baker says they are building up the island by using sediment from the Calcasieu Ship Channel…
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The goal is to complete the operation before the nesting season begins this year.