06:30 Newscast, January 9th, 2018

Governor John Bel Edwards has several items he would like to accomplish in the 2018 regular legislative session when it convenes March 12th. Among them, Edwards says he’ll seek legislative support to close the gender pay gap in private businesses…:
Cut 11 (11) “same job”
The Governor also said Monday he doesn’t want to tweak the popular TOPS program.

Saints fans going to watch the away playoff game against the Vikings this weekend will be lucky if they experience temperatures above zero. Explore Minnesota Spokesperson Erica Wacker says locals have a different way of thinking about the cold..:
Cut 13 (09) “bad clothing”
The game kicks off at 3:40 our time Sunday.

A legislative audit finds the former Killian Police Chief in Livingston Parish misappropriated funds for personal use…:
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Kelley Ray”

Alabama ended up creeping back up on Georgia in the College Football Playoff national championship game last night, and rallied to a 26-23 win after Amite grad Devonta Smith caught the winning pass for the Crimson Tide in overtime.