After eight years, the people of New Orleans have some new terminology to get used to – “Mayor Moreno.” Helena Moreno was sworn in this morning as the 63rd mayor of the City of New Orleans. In her inaugural address, Mayor Moreno says today represents not only a new beginning, but also a new direction.
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Moreno succeeds the term-limited LaToya Cantrell.
A tragic incident out of Lafayette, as a four-year-old boy is shot to death as a result of sheer negligence. Lafayette Police Corporal Ashley Wood says police were called to the home shortly before six Saturday afternoon and found the disturbing scene.
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The child fired the gun, hitting and killing four-year-old Blaze Rubin. Another relative, 17-year-old Jenarius Johnson, is arrested on two charges.
LSU Coach Lane Kiffin has found his starting quarterback next season. Jeff Palermo has the story.
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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.