President Donald Trump announces he will not be attending Joe Biden’s inauguration. Baton Rouge Republican and Congressman Garret Graves, who’s called on Trump to effectively resign, says that was the right decision…

Cut 14 (13) “…healing our nation.” 

House Democrats appear set to file new articles of impeachment against the President Monday.

Rouses is facing calls for a boycott after pictures circulated on social media showing co-founder Donald Rouse Sr. at Wednesday’s stop the steal rally. Chairman of the Legislative Black Caucus and Baton Rouge Representative Ted James supports the boycott and says Rouses’ behavior was wrong, even if he didn’t participate in storming the Capitol…

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Rouse says he does not support the Capitol Hill mob.

The Louisiana Workforce Commission is inundated with calls about the new round of 300 dollars federally boosted unemployment benefits that went into effect this week. Secretary Ava Dejoie says if you need a question answered or need to file a claim, please try to do it at louisianaworks.net first…

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The new round of checks comes as a result of the most recent COVID relief bill.

A winter storm looks set to dump some snow on north Louisiana this weekend. National Weather Service Meteorologist Davyon Hill says Over an inch of snow could fall north of Natchitoches and Jena to the Arkansas state line. The last major show event for the region was January 16, 2018, so we’re due…

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Republican Congressman Garret Graves of Baton Rouge calls on President Trump to effectively step down as President and find a way to hand responsibilities over to Vice President Pence. Graves says for the country to move forward from Wednesday’s mob assault on the Capitol, President Trump must step aside…

Cut 13 (08)“…that is better.”

Graves does not support Democratic calls for another impeachment, calling it too divisive.

National Weather Service Meteorologist Davyon Hill says wonderful snowy winter weather will grace parts of north Louisiana late this weekend. Hill says it looks as if areas north of Alexandria will see snow overnight on Sunday.

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The Chairman of the Legislative Black Caucus and Baton Rouge Representative is calling on a boycott of Rouses. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Maximum Food Stamp benefit allotments will be increased by roughly 15 percent starting today and those increased benefits will remain in place till June as part of the recently passed pandemic relief bill. Stimulus checks will also not count towards an individual’s income eligibility.

Republican Congressman Garret Graves calls on President Donald Trump to effectively resign and hand over power with just 12 days left in his Administration.

Cut 12 (12) “…to Pence.” 

Congressional Democrats are calling for another impeachment attempt against Trump over his incitement of the mob that assaulted the Capitol Wednesday but Graves says he does not support impeachment, calling it too divisive.

A winter storm looks set to dump some snow on north Louisiana this weekend. National Weather Service Meteorologist Davyon Hill says Over an inch of snow could fall north of Natchitoches and Jena to the Arkansas state line. The last major show event for the region was January 16, 2018, so we’re due…

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There’s calls on social media for a boycott of grocery chain Rouses as the company’s co-founder was pictured at the D.C. Stop the Steal rally Wednesday. Chairman of the Legislative Black Caucus and Baton Rouge Representative Ted James backs the boycott, and says rejecting extremism is the key to moving forward…

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Donald Rouse Sr. says he did not storm the Capitol and denounced those who did.

The recent COVID relief bill restarted federally boosted unemployment payments and that has callers creating huge ques on the Louisiana Workforce Commission call line. Secretary Ava Dejoie says LWC received 140,000 calls in all of December but took 70,000 calls in the first week of January while dealing with a new wave of COVID.

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Congressman Garret Graves, speaking on WWL Radio in New Orleans, effectively called for President Trump’s resignation. He called for the President to no longer speak publicly or wield the full authority of the Presidency for the remaining 12 days of his tenure, and potentially hand the powers of the Presidency over to Vice President Mike Pence.

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Graves opposed impeaching the President on the grounds it would create further divisiveness.

The Louisiana Workforce Commission is inundated with calls about the new round of 300 dollars federally boosted unemployment benefits that went into effect this week. Secretary Ava Dejoie says if you need a question answered or need to file a claim, please try to do it at louisianaworks.net first…

Cut 4 (10) “…way.” 

There are calls on social media for Louisianans to boycott grocery chain Rouses after images circulated online showing co-founder Donald Rouse Sr. at the pro-Trump D.C. rally. Rouse says he didn’t participate in the storming of the Capitol and condemned the violence, but Chairman of the Legislative Black Caucus and Baton Rouge Representative Ted James says he won’t be shopping at Rouses anymore…

Cut 7 (10) ..problematic.”

The 105 new COVID deaths reported today by the Louisiana Department of Health is the second-highest single highest total ever recorded in one day since the pandemic began.

With less than two weeks to go in the Trump presidency and the country still reeling from Wednesday’s chaotic day at the US capitol, Baton Rouge Republican Congressman Garret Graves tells WWL Radio in New Orleans that President Donald Trump should effectively resign

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Graves says invoking the 25th Amendment or impeaching him would only ramp up the divisiveness.

The Louisiana Workforce Commission is being inundated with calls and wait times are very long as the 300 dollar federally boosted unemployment benefits went into effect this week. Secretary Ava Dejoie says LWC received 140,000 calls in all of December, but took 70,000 calls in the first week of January alone, all while dealing with the new wave of COVID.

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Chairman of the Legislative Black Caucus and Baton Rouge Representative Ted James calls for a boycott of Rouses after a photograph of co-owner Donald Rouse Sr. attending the pro-Trump Rally in DC Wednesday circulated on social media. Rouse issued a statement saying he attended to support Trump but condemns the violence. James questions why Rouse only condemns violence at the Capitol.

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It will be cold weekend and Matt Hemingway with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says there’s the potential for snow in north Louisiana and a wintry mix in central Louisiana…

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An analysis of COVID numbers shows one in four infections in Louisiana occurred I just the month of December.

Senator John Kennedy was one of six US Senators to vote against certifying President-elect Joe Biden’s win in the Electoral College. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Kennedy has clearly determined the biggest risk to his reelection in 2022 would be if he faces a strong challenger from his right…

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Senator Bill Cassidy voted to certify the results. Five of the six Senators who voted against certification come from SEC states.

State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says the state plans to increase the number of pharmacies getting COVID vaccines so that all parishes have access to the vaccine, currently, only 52 of the 64 parishes are in the pharmacy program.

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107 pharmacies got vaccines Monday.

An Alexandria man who killed a pizza delivery driver in 2017 has been sentenced to 40 years in prison. Braylon Dozier fatally shot 25-year-old Steven Allen and pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter. Rapides Parish District Attorney Phillip Terrell says Allen’s family did not want Dozier to get the death penalty or serve a life sentence…

Cut 6 (09) “…maximum penalty.”

Governor Edwards pushed back against calls to move back into Phase One or a stay at home order as the state blows past the all-time high for overall COVID hospitalizations. He says more than enforcement the most important thing is mitigation compliance, which he says a majority of residents are doing.

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Much of the nation is still in shock after yesterday’s pro-Trump mob assault on the Capitol forced Congress out of session as it was debating the final certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College win. Four people died in the incident and the Halls of Congress were ransacked. Senator Bill Cassidy was in the Upper Chamber at the time and condemned the attack…

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After the smoke lifted and Congress returned to session Senator John Kennedy was one of six US Senators to vote against certification. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Kennedy has clearly determined the biggest risk to his reelection in 2022 would be if he faces a strong challenger from his right…

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Cassidy voted to certify the results.

People over 70 can now be vaccinated at select locations across the state but due to limited supply it may take a while for you to get an appointment. Each of the 107 approved pharmacies only received 100 doses Monday and State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says part of the reason was…

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The expectation is what next week pharmacies will be significantly increasing their total number of vaccinations.

40 more Louisianans have been hospitalized with COVID-19 as the state continues to set new highs for total hospitalizations. We’ve now crossed the 300,000 total confirmed COVID case mark across the state as well today.

Senator Bill Cassidy denounces pro-Trump demonstrators who stormed the US Capitol earlier today, ransacking the building and forcing Senators and House members to evacuate to a safe area. MSNBC reports a woman was shot and images are circulating of demonstrators on the Senate floor and in Congress people’s offices posing for pictures, saying “stop the steal”.

Cassidy says this is supposed to be a peaceful transition of power. He says what they are doing is wrong and un-American

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A small demonstration gathered on the steps of the Louisiana State Capitol but remained peaceful throughout Governor Edwards’ press conference inside.

Governor Edwards delivered one of his most forceful calls for COVID restriction as the state hits the highest-ever total number of COVID hospitalizations.

A kidnapped 11-year-old was saved and her alleged kidnapper is behind bars in Grant Parish after communicating with the minor over the internet. The kidnapping appears to be the result of some online communications and State Police Trooper Michael Reichardt says this is a reminder that all parents need to keep a close eye on their children’s online devices…

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Ramirez is facing one count of aggravated kidnapping but more charges are expected to be filed against him.

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry announces that Amite City Councilman Emmanuel Zanders has been arrested and charged with eight counts of election fraud, registering voters at addresses they didn’t live at. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says if you try to commit election fraud, you’ll be caught

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Chaos has erupted in Washington D-C as Trump protesters have stormed the U-S Capitol while the U-S House and Senate debated the certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory. Lawmakers were evacuated. Senator Bill Cassidy denounced the violence that erupted between Capitol police and the protesters

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A gathering of dozens of pro-Trump protestors has occurred outside the Louisiana State Capitol ahead of the Governor’s press conference this hour.

Alabama wide receiver and Amite native DeVonta Smith won the Heisman Trophy last night. Despite choosing Alabama over the home-state LSU Tigers, Smith says his hometown has been very supportive throughout his college career.

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He’s only the second Louisiana native to win the prestigious award.

A kidnapped 11-year-old was saved and her alleged kidnapper is behind bars in Grant Parish after communicating with the minor over the internet. The incident is still under investigation State Police Trooper Michael Reichardt says they can confirm that the young girl is back home with her family after the traumatizing ordeal.

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22-year-old Angel Ramirez is facing one count of aggravated kidnapping but more charges are expected to be filed against him.

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry announces that Amite City Councilman Emmanuel Zanders has been arrested and charged with eight counts of election fraud. Landry says the District 3 councilman illegally registered voters at addresses they did not live at, including his own address…

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