Governor Jeff Landry issued a proclamation requesting Louisianans join him in flying their U.S. Flag and their Make America Great Again flag on January 20th in honor of the Inauguration of President Donald Trump saying President Trump resoundingly won the 2024 election. The Louisiana Democratic Party quickly responded to the proclamation saying flying the MAGA flag at the Governor’s mansion is completely inappropriate and reckless and stating that the MAGA campaign slogan should not be displayed at the state-owned Governor’s mansion.
Many schools and all state offices will be closed on Tuesday as artic cold weather is expected to grip the state and there’s a chance we’ll see snow on Tuesday. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says we’re looking at the possibility of a widespread snow event in the Bayou State…
Cut 3 (11) “…very, very closely.”
There’s a possibility we could even see snow south of I-10 and I-12.
The University of New Orleans is looking to close a 10-million-dollar budget deficit as they furlough approximately 290 staff and faculty members. Efforts to restructure UNO last year yielded limited savings, contributing to the current crisis, as the university faces additional debt obligations and potential revenue shortfalls. UNO CFO Edwin Litoff says UNO also plans stricter tuition collection.
Cut 8 (09) “…classes for next semister.”
The state has moved almost 160 homeless people in New Orleans, who were living in encampments around the Superdome, into a transitional shelter in Gentilly. Scott Adams, the chief of staff at GOHSEP, says they’re doing a lot more than simply giving the homeless people shelter, food, showers and laundry.
The shelter will be open through Mardi Gras and later if needed.