Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Norman is slated to hold a news conference at this hour to provide updates in the case of the death of former NFL player Joe McKnight and the releasing of the shooter from custody. Members of the NAACP held a rally to protest the release of the shooter, Ronald Gasser. This protester says this case would be handled much differently if the races were revered…:
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Officials say the case is now in the hands of the DA. The investigation is ongoing.

The state is in for plenty of rain this weekend, but State Climatologist Barry Keim says we could use it because of the drought conditions throughout Louisiana…:
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An arrest has been made in the case of the Bourbon Street shooting that left Demontris Toliver dead and 9 others injured. NOPD Chief Michael Harrison says 20-year-old Jordan Clay of Lafayette has been charged with 2nd degree murder. He says the investigation is ongoing as they continue their search for the other suspect and try to identify a motive…:
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First Lady Donna Edwards is preparing her first Christmas in the Governor’s Mansion. The Edwards’ were flooded out of their home, but they are back now and ready for the holidays. Mrs. Edwards says she worked closely with other former First Ladies to spruce up the Mansion…:
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She is hosting a Joyeux Noel celebration at her home this afternoon at 3 p.m. to show off the improvements she’s made.