10:30 LRN Newscast Jan 6

So far, a Democrat hasn’t announced their candidacy for governor. LaPolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson and current state Democratic Party chair Katie Bernhardt have been mentioned as potential candidates and poll on Bernhardt was conducted Thursday.

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East Baton Rouge DA Hillar Moore is another possibility.

 

The U.S. House struggles electing Majority leader Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker, some speculate House Minority leader and District 1 Congressman Steve Scalise is a possibility. U.L.-Monroe political science professor Joshua Stockley says Scalise might be reluctant to do so…:

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Saints and Pelicans fans are extremely frustrated after attending games and finding their cars have been broken into. NOPD Interim Superintendent Michell Woodfork says they will increase patrols during events at the two venues.

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The Pels host the Nets tonight and the Saints play Sunday in the Dome against the Panthers.

Dry January is trending it’s an opportunity for individuals to give up alcohol for a month and see how it affects their health Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine Dr. Jennifer Creedon if you believe you might have a drinking problem, reach out to your doctor.

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She also advises finding a support group for Dry January and beyond if you need assistance.