Today is the second day of confirmation hearings for Health and Human Services Secretary nominee Robert F Kennedy Junior. Kennedy appeared in front of Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy’s committee, known as the Help committee. Cassidy questioned Kennedy about his stance on vaccines, asking if him if he thought measles and Hepatitis B vaccines caused autism.

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Cassidy faces intense pressure from Louisiana conservatives to confirm Kennedy as President Donald Trump’s health secretary.  LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan…

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Governor Landry provides more details on the beefed-up security for the Super Bowl.

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Calvary Baptist head football coach Rodney Guin is the New Orleans Saints nominee for the Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year. Guin, led the Cavaliers to a semifinal appearance in 2024 and in 2023 he directed Calvary Baptist to a state championship. He’ll find out this week if he’s the national coach of the year and he’s also getting two Super Bowl tickets.

Senator John Kennedy warns that failing to extend the 2017 Trump tax cuts would severely damage the economy.  Sean Richardson reports.

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There’s the possibility of severe weather for Louisiana today. The National Weather Service says we could see damaging winds and a few isolated tornadoes increasing throughout the day. The threat of severe storms will begin after 2 PM today, much of the state will not see the severe stuff until after 5 PM.

Starting next Wednesday, February 5^th, there will be a French Quarter Enhanced Security Zone that covers a 14-block area, including Bourbon Street, where backpack coolers and ice chests will be prohibited. Governor Jeff Landry….

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The new rules are in response to the New Year’s Day terror attack on Bourbon Street.

A 30-year Marine Corps veteran has received two suite tickets to the Super Bowl and it was former LSU star and Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels who told Jonthan Knauth (kuh-NOWTH) about the wonderful surprise. Daniels made the announcement in a video message and Knauth will get to meet Jayden personally next week…

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USAA is the one providing the suite tickets.

Governor Landry is outlining some of the security procedures which will be in place next week for the Super Bowl. From February 5th through the 10th, there will be an enhanced French Quarter Security Zone where no ice chests will be allowed, all bags larger than 4 ½ by 6 ½ will be searched, and no vehicles will be allowed.

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A Super Bowl-winning coach is no longer interested in the Saints head coaching vacancy. Former Cowboys and Packers coach Mike McCarthy has removed his name from consideration. NFL analyst and WWL Radio’s Mike Detillier says McCarthy knows the Saints are more interested in Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore……

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A 30-year Marine Corps veteran got the surprise of a lifetime – he was told by Jayden Daniels that he was selected by USAA to go to the Super Bowl.  He is Jonathan Knauth (kuh-NOWTH) of Stafford County, Virginia who’s first time in New Orleans was just in response to Hurricane Katrina.

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This time Knauth will be enjoying  the Super Bowl from a luxury suite.

Speaking on the Senate floor, Senator John Kennedy warned that failing to extend the 2017 tax cuts would severely damage the economy.  He’s also arguing to increase defense funding due to threats from China, Russia, and Iran, stressing that weakness invites aggression.

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Governor Landry releases more details of the beefed-up security for the Super Bowl. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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In Caddo Parish, a Sheriff’s Deputy has been arrested, charged with battery against a dating partner.  Sherriff Henry Whitehorn, Senior said 61 year old Earl Armstrong was taken into custody after Armstrong’s girlfriend provided video evidence of the incident.  He was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center.

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Senator Bill Cassidy is under intense pressure from Louisiana conservatives to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Trump’s health secretary. Cassidy, ho’s facing reelection next year,  continues outreach efforts but has yet to reconcile with President Trump, making his upcoming vote pivotal for his political future. Political Analyst Robert Hogan believes a “no” vote would end his re-election chances.

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The Saints top executives flew to Philadelphia on Monday night to interview Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. NFL analyst and WWL Radio’s Mike Detillier believes Moore will be announced as New Orleans next head coach after the Super Bowl…

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A 30-year Marine Corps veteran from Virginia gets a surprise trip to the Super Bowl. Here’s Andrew Greenstein.

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Senator John Kennedy says Congress needs to make spending cuts a priority, while maintaining national defense, extending tax cuts, and tackling inflation.  Speaking on the Senate floor, Kennedy warned that failing to extend the 2017 tax cuts would severely damage the economy.

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Governor Landry is outlining some of the security procedures which will be in place next week for the Super Bowl. From February 5th through the 10th, there will be a French Quarter Enhanced Security Zone bordered by Canal, Royal, St. Ann and Dauphine streets. Within that zone, all coolers and ice chests will be prohibited. And any bag larger than 4 ½ by 6 ½ will be searched…
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Senator Bill Cassidy faces intense pressure from Louisiana conservatives to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Trump’s health secretary. Political Analyst Robert Hogan…

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Governor Landry is outlining some of the security procedures which will be in place next week for the Super Bowl. From February 5th through the 10th, a French Quarter Enhanced Security Zone will be set up. It will be bordered by Canal, Royal, St. Ann and Dauphine streets. Within that zone, all coolers and ice chests will be prohibited. Also:

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Senator Bill Cassidy faces intense pressure from Louisiana conservatives to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Trump’s health secretary. Political Analyst Robert Hogan says Cassidy, a doctor and chair of the Senate Health Committee, is at an impasse when it comes to how he will vote.

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Senator John Kennedy warns that failing to extend the 2017 tax cuts would severely damage the economy.  Sean Richardson reports.

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A 30-year Marine Corps veteran got the surprise of a lifetime – he was told by Jayden Daniels that he was selected by USAA to go to the Super Bowl. Jonathan Knauth (kuh-NOWTH) of Stafford County, Virginia, says he was nominated for the tickets, but had forgotten all about it until he heard the news.

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Governor Landry releases more details of the beefed-up security for the Super Bowl. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Speaking on the Senate floor, Senator John Kennedy warned that failing to extend the 2017 tax cuts would severely damage the economy.  Sean Richardson has more.

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A 30-year Marine Corps veteran from Virginia gets the surprise of a lifetime. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Governor Landry is outlining some of the security procedures which will be in place next week for the Super Bowl. From February 5th through the 10th, a French Quarter Enhanced Security Zone will be set up. It will be bordered by Canal, Royal, St. Ann and Dauphine streets. Within that zone, all coolers and ice chests will be prohibited. Also:

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A search of those bags will be mandatory in order to get into the zone.

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Landry says keeping people safe is a team effort that requires the cooperation of the public.

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Also, vehicles will be prohibited from entering the zone, except for emergency vehicles. Starting February 5th, all vehicles parked within the zone will be towed. Anyone with reservations at a Bourbon Street hotel should enter via the Dauphine Street or the Royal Street entrance.

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Senator John Kennedy emphasized the need for Congress to prioritize spending cuts while maintaining national defense, extending tax cuts, and tackling inflation.  Speaking on the Senate floor, Kennedy warned that failing to extend the 2017 tax cuts would severely damage the economy.

Cut 7 (12) “…100% of GDP.”

Kennedy argued for increasing defense funding due to threats from China, Russia, and Iran, stressing that weakness invites aggression.

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Kennedy called for returning spending to pre-pandemic levels, citing a recent Office of Management and Budget memorandum as a step in that direction. Kennedy dismissed concerns over spending reductions, urging Americans to stay grounded and recognize the necessity of fiscal discipline.

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Senator Bill Cassidy faces intense pressure from Louisiana conservatives to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Trump’s health secretary. Political Analyst Robert Hogan says Cassidy, a doctor and chair of the Senate Health Committee, is at an impasse when it comes to how he will vote.

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Governor Landry, the Louisiana Freedom Caucus, and other Republican figures have urged Cassidy to support Kennedy, despite concerns over Kennedy’s abortion rights stance and Democratic background. Hogan says with Kennedy’s confirmation his political career is on the line.

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Cassidy has been fundraising aggressively, with strong financial backing from Republican donors. He continues outreach efforts but has yet to reconcile with Trump, making his upcoming vote pivotal for his political future. Hogan believes a “no” vote would end his re-election chances.

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A 30-year Marine Corps veteran got the surprise of a lifetime – he was told by Jayden Daniels that he was selected by USAA to go to the Super Bowl. Jonathan Knauth (kuh-NOWTH) of Stafford County, Virginia, says he was nominated for the tickets by a former boss. He filled out the application and forgot about it. But then, he was called to an office to do a podcast, only to find out that there was a team of USAA representatives waiting for him to give him the news that he won the trip to New Orleans and tickets to the Super Bowl.

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Knauth says he can’t wait to meet the Commanders rookie sensation and former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback from LSU.

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This will be Knauth’s second time ever visiting New Orleans. The first time was in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

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Not only is Knauth going to the Super Bowl, he’ll be enjoying the game from a luxury suite.

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A Super Bowl-winning coach is no longer interested in the Saints head coaching vacancy. Former Cowboys and Packers coach Mike McCarthy has removed his name from consideration. But NFL analyst and WWL Radio’s Mike Detillier says McCarthy knows he’s no longer the top candidate and the Saints are more interested in Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore……

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The Saints top executives flew to Philadelphia on Monday night to interview Moore. Detillier believes Moore will be announced as New Orleans next head coach after the Super Bowl…

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Detillier says Moore was known as a pass-happy offensive coordinator when he was with the Cowboys and Chargers, but he’s adjusted to the personnel in Philadelphia to help the Eagles reach the Super Bowl…

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Governor Landry is celebrating Louisiana’s surge up the rankings in the Nation’s Report Card for 2024. It shows that the state’s overall ranking has soared from 43rd to 32nd. Landry said it’s a testament to the leaders who aren’t afraid to try new things to turn Louisiana’s academic achievement around.

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The state made the biggest strides in 4th grade reading, moving from 42nd all the way to 16th since 2022. Fourth grade math scores have also increased from 50th in 2019 to 38th.

DOTD has secured an additional three-million-dollars from the state legislature for litter pickup along major federal highways. Spokesman Rodney Mallet says litter pickup is not only costly, but it diverts money from road improvement projects…

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A traffic stop led to the largest fentanyl pill seizure in the history of the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office. Lieutenant Suzanne Carboni says it started when they pulled over a Chevy Yukon SUV on U.S. Highway 11 last week.

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Carboni says the driver was 21-year-old Tawan Anthony, and the passenger was 41-year-old Regginald Henry, both of Pearl River. Both are booked into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center on several charges each.

You can now start filing your state tax return. The Department of Revenue is urging you to do so through the Louisiana Taxpayer Access Point, or La-TAP. Department spokesman Byron Henderson says by using La-TAP, you will get your refund faster, should one be coming your way.

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