When asked which teams she’d like to welcome to Atlanta for the Super Bowl, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says “Just anybody other than the Saints. If it can’t be the Flacons, then hey, as long as it’s not the Saints then I’m happy.” New Orleans Tourism and Marketing Corporation President Mark Romig says it’s all in good fun.

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Bottoms also added “I know there’s going to be a bounty on my head for saying that”, as she reportedly smiled.

The Rolling Stones, Katy Perry, Jimmy Buffet, Santana, and others will headline The 50^th annual New Orleans Jazzfest. Festival producer Quint Davis says, yes that rumor about the Stones headlining the half century celebration was absolutely true, and he’s looking forward to having Mick and crew back in town.

Cut 6 (07) “…The Rolling Stones.”

Earth Wind and Fire, Van Morrison, Pitbull, Bob Segar, Trombone Shorty, and others highlight the list.

If you are looking forward to trying some great new Louisiana craft beers, the government shutdown is slowing down the release of those brews. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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So Saints fans will have to settle for an old familiar brew for the Sunday contest, where the Black and Gold are favored by 3.5 points over the LA Rams.

The family of one of the Marksville children who died in a fiery interstate calamity outside of Gainesville, Florida has hired an attorney to pursue damages against the two truckers and companies responsible in the crash that killed five children. Attorney Joe Fried says it’s crucial to have the investigation into the tragedy begin today.

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Eagles Express Lines and New Prime, have been named in the suit, along with their two drivers who died in the crash.

Department of Children and Family Services Deputy Assistant Secretary Sammy Guillory says Food stamp benefits for February are coming early for Louisiana residents, and recipients can expect their SNAP funds this week.

Cut 7 (09) “…100% federally funded.”

But added, beyond February, there’s a great deal of uncertainty.

The federal government shutdown is impacting the craft beer business in Louisiana as the industry is heavily regulated by the feds. President of the Louisiana Brewers Guild and Bayou Teche Brewing Karlos Knott says brewers are not able to get product labels approved during the shutdown, so some of the seasonal beers are being put on hold.

Cut 10 (09) “…back a bit.”

Reports say that for at least one moment in Sunday’s Saints playoff win, the Dome rumbled as fans roared at a recorded 128 decibels, but Southeastern Louisiana communications Professor Joe Burns says it’s likely that reported 128 Db was only a momentary spike, and not a prolonged period that could result in hearing damage. Still, if you’re bringing your children to the Rams NFC Championship clash this Sunday, he has a suggestion….

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As the federal government shutdown continues, the focus of food stamp recipients turns to what they can expect as the SNAP program is federally funded. Department of Children and Family Services Deputy Assistant Secretary Sammy Guillory says there is uncertainty as to what happens with the program beyond February.
Cut 8 (09) “…anything about March.”

February benefits are coming this week.

The shutdown is also impacting the craft beer business in Louisiana as the industry is heavily regulated by the feds. President of the Louisiana Brewers Guild and Bayou Teche Brewing Karlos Knott says some of the new breweries that were hoping to have opened in the time since the shutdown, but now they are at a standstill.

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Reports say that for at least one moment in Sunday’s Saints playoff win, the Dome rumbled as fans roared at a recorded 128 decibels. Southeastern Louisiana communications professor Joe Burns says it’s a remarkable feat, saying sound for the Essence Fest, which also takes place at the dome, has their maximum sound level set far below what Saints fans accomplished.

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Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser laid out the Office of Tourism’s goals for 2019 in a speech at the Baton Rouge Press Club. Nungesser says he wants to build on international tourism. Nungesser is also looking at ways to bring in more dollars to help improve tourist destinations like state parks. He says there are around 15 public-private partnerships near completion, but before they can be finalized he needs the legislature’s help.
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Louisiana residents on food stamps can expect their February benefits this week, because of the partial government shutdown. Department of Children and Family Services Deputy Assistant Secretary Sammy Guillory…
cut 7 (09) “…100-percent federal funded”
Guillory says recipients must be aware that these are not extra benefits, so budget accordingly for February.

The government shutdown is also impacting Louisiana breweries. President of the Louisiana Brewers Guild and Bayou Teche Brewing, Karlos Knott, says the agency responsible for approving new beer labels is closed, so seasonal beers and new beers can’t receive label approval, which hurts the consumer…
cut 12 (10) “…shutdown over”
There are 33 craft breweries in Louisiana.

A Southeastern Louisiana communications professor says the 128 decibels measured in the dome during Sunday’s Saints win was nearly as loud as a thunder crack at it’s source. Fans watching the game on Fox got a little taste of that roar…
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Atlanta is the host city for this year’s Super Bowl. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms was asked which two two teams she would like to see in the Super Bowl and her response was anyone but the Saints.

Funeral services are today for two of the five children from Marksville killed in the fiery crash on a Florida interstate on January third. 14-year-old Joel Cloud and 14-year-old Jeremiah Warren will be laid to rest after 11 AM services at the Chapel of Hixon Brothers Funeral Home. Warren’s family has filed a lawsuit in the hopes of recovering damages.

As the federal government shutdown continues, food stamp recipients can expect February benefits this week. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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The Saints are a 3.5 point favorite this Sunday in their NFC title match-up with Los Angeles. A key to a New Orleans win is slowing down the Rams run game. Coach Sean Payton is impressed with their 273 yard rushing performance last weekend against the Cowboys…
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A win Sunday and the Saints will play in their second Super Bowl in franchise history.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser wants to keep the relationship alive between New Orleans and Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin Eve. The past three years the popular TV program featured the Big Easy on New Year’s Eve, with a television audience of 20-30 million viewers. .
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Nungesser says the contract to have the show in NOLA has reached its end and he wants it renewed.

Louisiana Radio Network News I’m Jeff Palermo…
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That’s President Donald Trump speaking in New Orleans at the American Farm Bureau Federation yesterday. The partial government shutdown has reached its 25th day.

If you are looking forward to trying some great new Louisiana craft beers, the government shutdown is slowing down the release of those brews. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says the number of international visitors is up 37-percent in Louisiana, the second highest increase in the nation. Nungesser credits direct international flights from Toronto, London and Germany to New Orleans….
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He says the Chinese like to visit locations where American movies are shot, which makes Louisiana a great tourist destination for China.

During Sunday’s Saints playoff win, the Dome rumbled as fans roared at a recorded 128 decibels….
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That’s Southeastern Louisiana Communications Professor Joe Burns says it’s likely that reported 128 Db was only a momentary spike, and not a prolonged period that could result in hearing damage.

The state Department of Children and Family Services announces plans to distribute February food stamps early because of the government shutdown. Deputy Assistant Secretary Sammy Guillory says SNAP recipients will receive their February benefits on or before January 20th and that will be it for February…
cut 9 (11) “….these benefits accordingly”
More information is available on the agency’s website.

The federal government shutdown is impacting the craft beer business as the industry is heavily regulated by the feds. President of the Louisiana Brewers Guild and Bayou Teche Brewing Karlos Knott says brewers are not able to get product labels approved during the shutdown, so some seasonal beers are on hold.
Cut 10 (09) “…back a bit.”

A Southeastern Louisiana communications professor says the 128 decibels measured in the dome during Sunday’s Saints win was nearly as loud as a thunder crack at it’s source. Fans watching the game on Fox got a little taste of that roar…
Cut 3 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

President Trump spoke at the American Farm Bureau Convention in New Orleans today and made his case on why a border wall is needed. Congressional Democrats have refused to go along with spending 5-point-7 billion dollars to build a physical barrier between the U-S and Mexico. Mr. Trump says Democratic leadership is playing politics

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There were several hundred demonstrators outside of the Morial Convention Center where the president spoke.

According to the Louisiana Department of Health, the flu is on the upswing as five percent of doctor visits in the state are for flu-like symptoms.  Louisiana is among several hotspots in the southeast.  LDH flu bug expert Dr. Frank Welch ays if someone hasn’t gotten a flu shot by now, they haven’t missed the boat.

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Shreveport attorney and state representative Alan Seabaugh says he’s abandoning his quest to become a federal judge in favor of seeking re-election to the legislature, and then run to be the next House Speaker. Seabaugh says he hopes John Bel Edwards will be pushed out of the Governor’s Mansion in the 2019 election, so that the next speaker can focus on passing Republican priority legislation. But, when asked if the Democratic governor does win reelection, if he would be willing to work in a bi-partisan fashion…

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The Humane Society of Louisiana says there is a rise in horse abuse cases throughout the state.  H-S-L Director Jeff Dorson says rarely does a day go by the animal protection group doesn’t get a call about one or more horses being mistreated, estimating they deal with at least a thousand cases annually.

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President Trump spoke at the American Farm Bureau Convention in New Orleans today and promised to iron out trade deals that will be benefical for farmers. Mr. Trump says these new deals will make it easier to trade with Canada and other countries where  it’s currently difficult to do so

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There were several hundred demonstrators outside of the Morial Convention Center where the president spoke.

LSU star linebacker Devin White posted a video on Twitter announcing that he’s forgoing his senior season and entering the NFL draft. White made his announcement on the final day underclassmen had to declare their intentions. Tiger Rag Editor James Moran says White wrestled with the decision…

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White is the first player from LSU to win the Butkus Award, which goes to the nation’s best linebacker.

According to the Louisiana Department of Health, five percent of doctors’ visits in the state are for flu-like symptoms.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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A Thibeaux High School student is under arrest after allegedly threating fellow students that he would bring a firearm to the campus. 18-year-old Cameron Boudreaux has been charged with Cyberstalking in relation to the incident. Authorities say Boudreaux had been threatening several boys and girls at the school through social media, including a death threat. An investigation is ongoing while Boudreaux remains in custody on a 10,000 dollar bond.

President Donald Trump spoke for about an hour today in New Orleans at the American Farm Bureau Convention and showed no signs of backing down from his proposal for 5.7 billion dollars to build a southern border wall…
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Trump spoke at the Morial Convention Center and protesters nearby chanted “Build Bridges Not Walls.”

The Humane Society of Louisiana says they are seeing an increase in horse abuse cases. H-S-L Director Jeff Dorson says they’ve received calls about starving horses in Ascension, Catahoula, Beauregard and LaFourches Parishes. Dorson has this message for those who want to own a horse…
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A Shreveport Conservative, known for his last second filibuster that prevented the Legislature from voting on a revenue bill to fund state government in June says he’s running to be the next Speaker of the House…
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LSU All-American linebacker Devin White announces he’s declaring for the NFL draft. White makes his announcement on the final day for underclassmen to enter their name into the draft. White had this message for the fans in a video message on Twitter…
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