Senator Bill Cassidy denounces pro-Trump demonstrators who stormed the US Capitol earlier today, ransacking the building and forcing Senators and House members to evacuate to a safe area. MSNBC reports a woman was shot and images are circulating of demonstrators on the Senate floor and in Congress people’s offices posing for pictures, saying “stop the steal”.
Cassidy says this is supposed to be a peaceful transition of power. He says what they are doing is wrong and un-American
A small demonstration gathered on the steps of the Louisiana State Capitol but remained peaceful throughout Governor Edwards’ press conference inside.
Governor Edwards delivered one of his most forceful calls for COVID restriction as the state hits the highest-ever total number of COVID hospitalizations.
A kidnapped 11-year-old was saved and her alleged kidnapper is behind bars in Grant Parish after communicating with the minor over the internet. The kidnapping appears to be the result of some online communications and State Police Trooper Michael Reichardt says this is a reminder that all parents need to keep a close eye on their children’s online devices…
Ramirez is facing one count of aggravated kidnapping but more charges are expected to be filed against him.
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry announces that Amite City Councilman Emmanuel Zanders has been arrested and charged with eight counts of election fraud, registering voters at addresses they didn’t live at. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says if you try to commit election fraud, you’ll be caught