Now that Blue Bell ice cream has returned to store shelves in Louisiana, can people trust that the product is safe to eat? Eric Gill reports…
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The office of Governor-elect John Bel Edwards says nearly 11,000 invitations have been sent out for the swearing in ceremony on the steps of the State Capitol on January 11th. But you don’t need an invite to attend. Edwards will officially become our Governor at 12 noon, and the public is encouraged to attend the ceremony which begins that day at 11:30.

State Police say a shooting involving deputies from the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office has left one man dead. The deceased man is identified as 32-year-old Michael Noel of Breaux Bridge. Family members told media that deputies were called to the home because Noel was having a breakdown. Master Trooper Brooks David says that part of the investigation will be handled by the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office…:
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He confirms that St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s deputies were involved, at least one shot was fired, and one person is dead.

There are many in Louisiana not happy about these unseasonably warm temperatures this Christmas, but experts say retailers who rely on winter clothing sales are really struggling. Tulane marketing professor Harish Sujan imagines that, for the consumer, some of your biggest sales you’ll see these last shopping days before Christmas will involve winter clothes:
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He says many stores are welcoming last minute shoppers with major discounts.