Helena Moreno is sworn in as the 63rd mayor of New Orleans. During her roughly 13-minute inauguration speech this morning. Moreno asked everyone to come together to lead New Orleans into a new chapter.
Moreno was sworn in by former First Lady Kamala Harris, who said Moreno is a dedicated public servant who believes in the dignity of working families.
Cut 7 (12) “…people they serve.”
In Lafayette, a two-year-old gets a hold of a gun and kills a four-year-old boy. Lafayette Police Corporal Ashley Wood says the firearm was unsecured and loaded when the two-year-old got a hold of it.
Cut 10 (05) “…four-year-old child.”
The four-year-old boy, Blaze Rubin, died from his injuries. A 17-year-old relative is behind bars on two charges.
LSU Coach Lane Kiffin has found his starting quarterback next season. Jeff Palermo has the story.
Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”
And that’s not all – LSU is also keeping one of its top running backs. Caden Durham announced on social media that he is taking his name out of the transfer portal and will be returning to LSU next season. The sophomore has rushed for more than 12-hundred yards in his two seasons with the Tigers.