25,000 National Guardsmen and numerous other security forces are on the ground in D.C. ahead of today’s inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. Metairie Congressman and House Minority Whip Steve Scalise…
Cut 7 (08) “…alert.”
The Louisiana State Capitol building is closed today in an abundance of caution because of possible protests.

Meanwhile, candidates for the 2nd and 5th district Congressional seats can sign up today to have their names on the March 20th ballot. The two announced candidates in the fifth district are Republican Julia Letlow and Democrat Candy Christophe. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Luke Letlow voters will return to the polls and vote for his wife…
cut 5 (07) “….odds on favorite”
Pinsonat says in the second district, it looks to be a two-person race, between New Orleans Senators Troy Carter and Karen Carter Peterson.

The state Department of Health is seeking retired medical providers to help vaccinate thousands of Louisiana residents. Interim Executive Director of the Bureau of Community Preparedness, Doctor Sundee Winder, says they expect the feds will ramp up the availability of vaccines in the spring or summer and want to be prepared when that happens…
cut 14 (08) “….to us”
Those interesting in volunteering should email D-H-H-O-C-O-3 at l-a-dot-gov.

And LSU is still looking for a defensive coordinator after its latest top candidate, Saints defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen, will remain in New Orleans after getting a promotion and a new contract. Football Analyst Mike Detillier says it’s likely LSU Coach Ed Orgeron has another option…
cut 12 (10) “…very quickly too”