12 of the 14 victims who died in the Bourbon Street terrorist attack have now been identified. The only ones not named are that of a British citizen and an unidentified black woman. A vigil will be held tonight at seven in memory of those killed in the attack. One New Orleans pastor says he’s heartbroken that such a heinous event happened in the City of New Orleans.
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Governor Jeff Landry issued an executive order declaring a period of mourning for the victims of the Bourbon street Terror attack. The order calls for all flags over state buildings to be flown at half-staff from Monday, January sixth to Friday, the 17th. That’s a day each to honor and remember each of the 14 victims who died.
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Days after the New Year’s Day Terror attack on Bourbon Street people are asking how this happened and what can be done to prevent anything like it from happening again. Russell Desmond owner of Arcadian Books located in the French Quarter, says things are getting back to normal.
Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson was re-elected as House Speaker, but it came with drama. Two Republican Congressmen initially voted for someone else, but switched their support when given another chance, giving Johnson the necessary votes to retain the gavel. Johnson told the House it’s time to get to work and that means putting Americans first again…