A former New Iberia police officer who allegedly plotted a terror attack in New Orleans is currently charged with one count of threat by interstate commerce. But Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino says many more serious charges are likely forthcoming against 29-year-old Micah Legnon (LEN-yahn).

Cut 9 (12)  “…bomb-making materials.”

ElementUSA announces plans to build a rare earth and critical minerals refining facility in St. James Parish. Parish President Pete Dufresne says ElementUSA chose St. James Parish because the industrial infrastructure is already in place with the Atlantic Alumina plant.

Cut 4 (12) “…that same material.”

After the Texas Bowl December 27th, LSU interim head coach Frank Wilson will be taking his talents to Ole Miss. He has accepted a job as the Rebels’ running backs coach. Wilson is known as an outstanding recruiter and has convinced several great high school players from the New Orleans area to play at LSU during his two stints with the Tigers. But Tiger Rag magazine editor Glenn Guilbeau says money matters more than relationships in today’s world of recruiting.

Cut 8 (12) “…it’s all about cash.”

And now, a look at today’s commodities.