Today marks one year since of the storming of the U.S. Capitol. Jeff Palermo reports on what members of Louisiana’s Congressional delegation said that day…:

CUT 01(40)      “…Palermo.”

A 9-year-old at University Lab School in Baton Rouge is suspended for refusing to wear a mask on his first day back after the holiday break. The boy’s father says mask rules don’t make sense and argues a handful of kids have to wear them, but several thousand LSU fans at a basketball game don’t. He says that sends a mixed message.

The Carnival season is officially underway with Krewe presidents for Zulu and Rex marking its start by celebrating Kings Day. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell says that Mardi Gras 2022 will happen without a doubt…:

CUT 09(12)      “…for our bodies as well.”

Cantrell says current guildlines would remain in place, but she will not stop citizens from celebrating in true New Orleans fashion.

State Health officials say the Omicron variant now accounts for about 90% of coronavirus case statewide. Today LDH reports just over 14-thousand new cases, with about 1400 in the hospital. Of those, 76% are not fully vaccinated.

A Calcasieu Parish student makes a perfect score on the PSAT college entry test. Annalise DeFelice is a high school junior at Lake Charles’ Sam Houston High.