It was in October when the under-construction Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans collapsed and the building remains in ruin. Earlier this week, one of the three workers killed had his body partially exposed when a tarp covering him blew away. Many in New Orleans are frustrated nothing has happened to the construction firm responsible…
cut 8 (12) “…the door”
That’s Trey Monaghan who will lead a protest at 3 PM on North Rampart, up the street from the collapse site.

Holden Matthews, the man suspected of setting fire to three African American Churches in St Landry Parish last spring is scheduled to change his plea on February 10th. The 22-year-old has pleaded not guilty to both state and federal charges, but plea negotiations have been ongoing with federal prosecutors.

An LSU Marketing Professor co-authors a paper showing ambient sound or music can have a serious effect on your food selection at restaurants. Matt Doyle has the story.
Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle.”

New Orleans native and New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning will announce he’s retiring from football today. Longtime Manning family friend and Newman High School head football coach Nelson Stewart says Eli has represented the state well…
cut 13 (10) “…level of character”