The Louisiana judge who was caught on tape repeatedly using a racial slur while she was reviewing security video of an attempted burglary at her home has admitted it. Lafayette City Court Judge Michelle Odinet’s attorney is Dane Ciolino…:
CUT 10 (12) “admittedly has said”
He says his client is taking an unpaid leave of absence while she considers her next steps. Governor John Bel Edwards on Thursday called for Odinet’s resignation:
Cut 13 (05) “of the judiciary”
Police say a 59-year-old black man was arrested and charged in the robbery of Odinet’s home.

Meanwhile, also at his year-end news conference Thursday Mr. Edwards announced he supports 2 minority districts among Louisiana’s 6 when congressional lines are redrawn during a special session planned for February. He said it would be only fair as 1/3 of Louisiana’s residents are black.

Tomorrow is the last Saturday in which to get your Christmas shopping done; the so-called Super Saturday. Retail experts predict over 148-million consumers will be shopping, whether in stores or online. National Retail Federation spokesperson Katherine Cullen says for many – especially those with full-time jobs – Super Saturday is their “last hurrah”..:
Cut 7 (14) “big holiday celebration”
Cullen says the average shopper will spend nearly $900 on holiday gifts.

It looks like these crazy warm temperatures will hang on through Saturday afternoon as a cold front moves into the state. Temps across most of Louisiana will still be in the upper 70s to low 80s today, but after the front brings storms through tomorrow night, high temperatures Sunday and Monday are slated to be in the upper 50s to low 60s.