The French Quarter Enhanced Security Zone is re-established through Friday. Among other things, motor vehicles are prohibited from entering Bourbon Street through the end of the day Friday. But injury attorney Morris Bart, who’s representing dozens of victims and families impacted by last year’s New Year’s Day terror attack, says it doesn’t require a special occasion to take make this level of security happen.

Cut 8 (12) “…a good time.”

Offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. is following head coach Lane Kiffin to Baton Rouge. But first, he’s coaching Ole Miss in tomorrow night’s Sugar Bowl.  Weis came to Baton Rouge after the Rebels’ 41-10 win over Tulane in the first round of the playoffs. He says he’s been doing his best to do right by Ole Miss while carrying out daily duties for his new LSU gig.

Cut 14 (11) “…distraction at all.”

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As we head into the new year, we’re looking back on the big stories of 2025…including the Louisiana legislature’s efforts to reduce insurance costs. Most of the legislation targeted efforts to reduce auto insurance rates, including a new law that gives Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple more authority to reject rate increases. Temple clashed with Governor Landry over the measure.

Cut 11 (10) “…sooner than that.”

The biggest sports story of the year was the firing of LSU football coach Brian Kelly and Athletic Director Scott Woodward after a blowout loss to Texas A&M on October 25th. Governor Landry made it known he was not a fan of Kelly’s contract and said Woodward would not hire the next head football coach at LSU.

Cut 12 (10) “…us a coach.”

Bourbon Street is closed to motor vehicles through Friday for security purposes, but one prominent injury lawyer says that’s not enough. Jeff Palermo reports.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Law enforcement agencies across the state are preparing to strictly enforce Louisiana’s new,  hands-free driving law beginning tomorrow.  Under the new law, drivers will face fines for using handheld devices while operating a vehicle. A first offense carries a fine of one-hundred dollars.  But officials say the goal of the law is not to issue citations, but to prevent crashes caused by distracted driving.

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It was a deadly Christmas holiday on Louisiana roadways, as 13 people were killed in crashes from Christmas Day through Monday morning.  Thursday was extremely foggy and the smoke from the bonfires along the Mississippi River made visibility even worse.  But . State Police Trooper Shelby Mayfield says…

Cut 5 (11) “…injury crash happening.”

Offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. is following head coach Lane Kiffin to Baton Rouge. But first, he’s coaching Ole Miss for the rest of the College Football Playoff, starting with tomorrow night’s Sugar Bowl against Georgia. Weis says it was a tough decision to make, but he believes it was the right one.

Cut 13 (14)  “…later on too.”

Today is the final day of 2025, and the biggest story of the year happened just a few hours in on the first day. A 42-year-old U.S. Citizen, who authorities say was inspired by ISIS, sped down Bourbon Street, running over several New Year’s Day revelers, killing 14 people and injuring several more. New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick…

Cut 10 (07) “…he possibly could.”

The French Quarter Enhanced Security Zone is re-established through Friday. Among other things, motor vehicles are prohibited from entering Bourbon Street through the end of the day Friday. But injury attorney Morris Bart, who’s represents dozens of victims and families impacted by the New Year’s Day terror attack last year, says that’s not enough.

Cut 7 (10) “…never happens again.”

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The 2025 Christmas holiday was a deadly one on Louisiana roadways. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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As we get set to ring in the New Year, State Police are reminding us all to celebrate responsibly and stay safe.  Authorities say whether you’re traveling or attending local festivities, be sure to take simple precautions that can save lives. They say be sure to buckle up, avoid impaired driving, eliminate distractions behind the wheel, and be sure to obey posted speed limits.

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says 2025 was the year when Louisianans started seeing their insurance rates go down, and he’s looking forward to that trend continuing in 2026. Temple says 30 auto insurance carriers filed for premium decreases in 2025. And in 2026, rates will continue to go down when the impact of legislation passed earlier this year takes hold.

Cut 9 (09)  “…impact next year.”

The 2025 LSU football season comes to an end tonight in the Texas Bowl and it will be Frank Wilson’s last game with the Tigers before he takes over as running backs coach at Ole Miss. New head coach Lane Kiffin has hired his running backs coach at Ole Miss, Kevin Smith, to be the running backs coach at LSU, which left Wilson without a spot on LSU’s staff.

Cut 16 (12) “…do fantastic.”

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2025 has been a difficult year for farmers because of low commodity prices. LSU AgCenter economist Michael Deliberto says Louisiana saw more than a 60-percent increase in corn acreage because of the low price of soybeans. But he says corn prices fell below four dollars this summer, which is below the cost of production.

Cut 4 (04) “…of the situation.”

Governor Jeff Landry appears to be backtracking on wanting to make Greenland part of the United States as a goal in his appointment as Special Envoy to the island Nation.  President Trump has repeatedly said the U.S. needs Greenland for national security because of its vast supply of minerals and rare earths the island has. .  On “The Will Cain Show” on the Fox News Channel, Landry said Denmark has neglected the country, and other countries have taken advantage.

Cut 7 (08) “…the Western Hemisphere.”

LSU puts a wrap on the 2025 season playing Houston in the Texas Bowl tonight. Jeff Palermo has a preview.

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If oysters will be on your game time or New Year’s day menu, be sure to cook them thoroughly as an ongoing wide-spread salmonella outbreak is linked to raw oysters. The CDC reports 64 people across 22 states have been sick with the same strain of salmonella.  So far, there’s been no recall.

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Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says 30 auto insurance carriers filed for premium decreases in 2025. And he says they’ll continue to decline as legislation passed this year kicks in. But while premiums are going in the right direction, Temple says they’re still higher than in neighboring states…and he says one key factor is needed to get to that level.

Cut 10 (08) “…it should be.”

Low commodity prices have made 2025 a difficult year for farmers. LSU AgCenter economist Michael Deliberto says Louisiana saw more than a 60-percent increase in corn acreage because of the low price of soybeans. But he says corn prices fell below the cost of production this summer.  Rice prices also dropped 25-percent this year, and …

Cut 5 (11) “…going into 2026.”

The insurance commissioner says auto premiums turned the corner in 2025 and expects the momentum to continue in 2026. Joe Gallinaro reports.

Cut 1 (26) “…I’m Joe Gallinaro.”

2025 has been a difficult year for farmers because of low commodity prices. LSU AgCenter economist Michael Deliberto says optimism that prices will increase in 2026 is low.

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The 2025 LSU football season comes to an end tonight at the Texas Bowl, where the Tigers play 21st-ranked Houston. It will be Frank Wilson’s last game at LSU before he takes over as running backs coach at Ole Miss. Wilson spoke with reporters yesterday about not staying at LSU and the New Orleans native says no hard feelings

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Kick-of is tonight at 8:15.

Governor Landry appears to be walking back earlier comments about making Greenland a part of the U.S. Landry used those words on social media after being named special envoy to the island nation that President Trump has wanted to wrest from Denmark for years. On “The Will Cain Show” on the Fox News Channel, Landry said his goal as special envoy is not to launch an invasion.

Cut 6 (12) “…we represent protection.”

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says 2025 was the year when Louisianans started seeing their insurance rates go down, and he’s looking forward to that trend continuing in 2026. Temple says 30 auto insurance carriers filed for premium decreases in 2025. And in 2026, rates will continue to go down when the impact of legislation passed earlier this year takes hold.

Cut 9 (09)  “…impact next year.”

The 2025 LSU football season comes to an end tonight in the Texas Bowl and it will be Frank Wilson’s last game with the Tigers before he takes over as running backs coach at Ole Miss. New head coach Lane Kiffin has hired his running backs coach at Ole Miss, Kevin Smith, to be the running backs coach at LSU, which left Wilson without a spot on LSU’s staff.

Cut 16 (12) “…do fantastic.”

The Tigers will take on 21^st ranked Houston tonight at 8.

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2025 has been a difficult year for farmers because of low commodity prices. LSU AgCenter economist Michael Deliberto says Louisiana saw more than a 60-percent increase in corn acreage because of the low price of soybeans. But he says corn prices fell below four dollars this summer, which is below the cost of production.

Cut 4 (04) “…of the situation.”

Governor Jeff Landry appears to be backtracking on wanting to make Greenland part of the United States as a goal in his appointment as Special Envoy to the island Nation.  President Trump has repeatedly said the U.S. needs Greenland for national security because of its vast supply of minerals and rare earths the island has. .  On “The Will Cain Show” on the Fox News Channel, Landry said Denmark has neglected the country, and other countries have taken advantage.

Cut 7 (08) “…the Western Hemisphere.”

Governor Landry takes to social media to address his new side hustle. Colleen Crain reports.

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If you’re feeling lucky this Christmas Eve, you should know the Powerball jackpot has jumped to 1.7 billion.  That after there was no big winner in last night’s drawing.  In fact, there have been 46 straight drawings without a big winner since Sept. 6^th. The next drawing is set for tomorrow with the prize expected to be the 4th-largest in U.S. lottery history.

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Community activists gathered outside a Baton Rouge church with a unified message: Operation Catahoula Crunch must end now. Faith leaders and organizers say instead of going after “the worst violent criminals in the country illegally” they’re terrorizing innocent citizens…including a 17-year-old who was accosted in Denham Springs by six federal agents in tactical gear as he was putting gas in his car.

Cut 7 (09) “…I said yes.”

Sara Ayo (EYE-oh) Louis with the group Voice of the Experienced says instead of keeping communities safe, Operation Catahoula Crunch is creating an environment of terror.
Cut 9 (11)  “…of racial profiling.”

The U-S Department of Homeland Security says it has arrested 370 undocumented immigrants since early December as part of Operation Catahoula Crunch, but has not said how many have committed violent crimes

Despite last year’s repeal of Louisiana’s “three-year rule” that prevents insurance carriers from dropping policies older than three years, only one company has canceled old policies. Kace Kieschnick reports.

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

Governor Jeff Landry has announced a four-day mourning period to mark one year since the terrorist attack on Bourbon Street, this New Year’s Day. Flags will be flown at half-staff beginning January 1 at 3:15 AM. On January 4, the Governor there will be a moment of silence to remember the victims, and the governor is asking all churches to ring 14 bells.
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Community leaders gather in Baton Rouge to demand an end to Operation Catahoula Crunch. They say innocent victims, in one case a 17-year-old boy just putting gas in his car, was detained and aggressively questioned by six federal agents.  We’re told they eventually let him go on his way.  But Marcela Hernandez from Familias Unidas en Accion says it’s a scene playing out repeatedly.

Cut 8 (09) “…immigration cases open.”

Governor Landry is speaking out about his new side hustle as special envoy to Greenland after getting the nod by President Trump.  In a video posted to social media, Landry said with the exception of the governor of Alaska, he’s the one best suited to have a conversation with the government of Greenland about becoming a part of the United States.

Community leaders gather in Baton Rouge to demand an end to Operation Catahoula Crunch. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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The Powerball jackpot has jumped to 1.7 billion dollars since there was no big winner last night.  Since Sept. 6, there have been 46 straight drawings without a big winner. The next drawing will is set for tomorrow with the prize expected to be the 4th-largest in U.S. lottery history.

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Louisiana lawmakers passed a legislative package aimed at improving the insurance market for homeowners in Louisiana last year. One of the laws included in this effort repealed the state’s “three-year rule,” preventing companies from dropping policyholders who had been customers for three years. A year later, state Representative Gabe Firment says only one company has taken advantage of the policy.

Cut 4 (13) “…three year rule.”

Governor Landry is speaking out about his new side hustle as special envoy to Greenland. In a video posted to social media, Landry said President Trump approached him about the opportunity.

Cut 10 (09) “…the United States.”