Today, US Representative Cedric Richmond of New Orleans was sworn in as the chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus. Richmond says in this new Congress, the CBC will confront those who seek to divide people, and they will be clear on their demands on behalf of black people across the country.
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Members of the Congressional Black Caucus tell Politico they are bracing for the worst from President-elect Donald Trump and they are concerned his presidency could set minorities back decades.

The United States Coast Guard is assisting in the clean-up of a diesel oil spill in the Mississippi River in St. Charles Parish. About 500 gallons spilled into the river during a fuel transfer.

Former LSU football player Seth Fruge an SEC championship ring and other football mementos was stolen from his Shreveport home over the Christmas break. Fruge played for the Tigers from 2009 to 2013.

Monday was a busy day for first responders in Marksville. A possible tornado caused damage at and near a Wal-Mart and the weather along with other events also caused power outages. Marksville Fire Chief Jerry Bordelon…
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But no major injuries were reported.

And forecasters are keeping an eye on possible winter precipitation later in the week for north and central Louisiana. Patrick Omundson with the National Weather Service says possibly light snow and ice could occur in the Monroe and Alexandria areas on Friday…
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Cold air is expected to arrive in the state later today and high temperatures tomorrow will only be in the upper 40s into the mid 50s.