Law enforcement across Louisiana is on high alert for the potential for violent protests as we get closer to the January 20th inauguration day. A joint statement from several different law enforcement agencies said at this time there has not been any specific and substantiated threat to life and property have been identified. Tulane Emergency and Security Studies Professor Becky Rouse says if you are concerned someone you know may get violent at a protest, try to talk them out of going…
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About 50 Louisiana small business owners pitched lawmakers via Zoom on how best to proceed with small business COVID relief. Owner of Lafayette-based IT company Techneaux, Ben Johnson, says they talked to Congressional staff about the need for a liability shield against COVID-infection related lawsuits.
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Work is underway to restore Rabbit Island in Cameron Parish, which is the home to the only Brown Pelican colony in Southwest Louisiana. The island has lost 30-percent of its total acreage since 1955. Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Project Manager Todd Baker…
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The project also employs 130 workers and should be done before nesting season begins.

The Mega Millions jackpot for tonight is 750-million dollars and the Powerball drawing for tomorrow has a 640-million dollar jackpot. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Kim Chopin says these two jackpots have been rolling over almost simultaneously…
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Chopin says weekly sales for the two multi-state lottery games ahve doubled since the jackpots exceeded 400-million dollars.