Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand held a news conference today to update the case of the death of former NFL player Joe McKnight during an apparent road rage incident. Multiple protests are taking place over the fact that the shooter, 54-year-old Ronald Gasser, was released claiming self-defense. Normand warned against spreading rumors.

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Normand said Gasser did not stand over McKnight as reports have stated and there was no video.

An arrest has been made in the case of the Bourbon Street shooting that left one dead and 9 injured. NOPD Chief Michael Harrison says 20-year-old Jordan Clay of Lafayette has been charged with 2nd degree murder. He says they are still searching for another suspect and a motive.

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The Edwards’ family is getting in the holiday spirit as they will spend their first Christmas in the Governor’s Mansion. First Lady Donna Edwards says they’ve revamped the backyard since moving back in after the home flooded.

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Edwards says after taking on about 7 feet of water in the basement she hopes displaying Louisiana’s French heritage will raise money for the Mansion.

Wet weather is in the forecast for much of Louisiana. State climatologist Barry Keim says the front that crossed the state earlier this week has turned around back towards the state. He says severe weather threats are minimal with this front, and temperatures will remain mild.

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Keim says we can expect three or four days of wet weather.