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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell says the FBI has taken the lead in the investigation into the terrorist attack on Bourbon Street early this morning as a pickup truck driven by the terrorist intentionally plowed down a crowd of people leaving 10 confirmed dead and over 30 with critical to serious injuries. Police Superintendent Ann Kirkpatrick says

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The FBI has identified the alleged terrorist as 42-year-old Samshud-Din Jabbar, a U.S. citizen from Texas who was driving a rented truck. Jabbar reportedly had an ISIS flag inside the truck and FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Alethea Duncan says investigators are looking for additional suspects.

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Among those injured in this morning’s terrorist attack in New Orleans are a Baton Rouge father of two, who is among the ten people dead. A University of Georgia student is among the critically injured. St. Thomas More Athletics Director Kim Broussard has confirmed that former STM football player Tiger Beche is one of the individuals killed in the terrorist attack. Tiger is the older brother of former LSU receiver Jack Beche, who played at LSU in 2021 and 2022.

Authorities have made the decision to postpone the Sugar Bowl in order to keep fans and residents safe. The FBI is asking anyone with information or video of the incident to submit them to www.fbi.gov/bourbonstreetattack or call 1-800-CALL-FBI.

State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Lafayette overnight. Two groups of people exchanged gunfire. An officer discharged a firearm in response to the threat. Several people are hospitalized; no officers were hurt. State Police say this is an active investigation.

Information continues pouring in about this morning’s terror attack on Bourbon Street. A man plowed into a crowd of people, killing at least ten and injuring 35 others. The FBI has identified the man as 42-year-old Samshud-Din Jabbar, and they say he’s a U.S. citizen from Texas. They say the Ford pickup truck he was driving had been rented. Jabbar reportedly had an ISIS flag inside the truck. The FBI did not make any mention of that in its release, but it did say weapons and a potential improvised explosive device were found in the truck. Other potential IEDs were also found in the French Quarter. Police Superintendent Ann Kirkpatrick says Jabbar was intent on killing as many people as possible.

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Jabbar exchanged gunfire with officers, who shot him dead.

For years, businesses along Bourbon Street have pushed back on the notion of turning it into a permanent pedestrian mall. New Orleans City Councilman J.P. Morrell says this incident will reignite those talks. Morrell says whatever security measures had been in place to protect the people visiting the French Quarter have been proven to be ineffective.

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Governor Landry has issued an emergency declaration in light of the tragedy ahead of the Super Bowl. He had planned on issuing it closer to the game, but he has issued it effective immediately. The declaration will mobilize state and federal resources to keep the city safe from future terrorist attacks.

The Sugar Bowl was scheduled to take place tonight at the Superdome. That game has now been pushed back to tomorrow night.

Tragedy in New Orleans.

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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell in the hours after a man drove his pickup truck onto Bourbon Street and plowed into a crowd of people, killing ten and injuring 35, many of which are hospitalized. Of course, Bourbon Street attracts tourists all 365 days a year; even more so right now, with Georgia and Notre Dame getting set to play in the Sugar Bowl tonight. Police Superintendent Ann Kirkpatrick says given the fact that this happened after three o’clock this morning, many tourists had likely left the area.

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We’re learning information about the man responsible. He’s identified as 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar, and sources say he was carrying an ISIS flag inside his truck. He was shot dead by police.

The tragedy on Bourbon Street is going to reignite talk about turning that street into a permanent pedestrian mall. New Orleans Councilman J.P. Morrell says that conversation will now be taking place very soon.

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In a little more than a month from now, New Orleans will be hosting Super Bowl 59. The event was already designated a Homeland Security event, with law enforcement already being beefed up. Councilman Morrell says that’s the way it’s going to be for other major events, like Mardi Gras, moving forward.

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The Superdome is hosting the Sugar Bowl tonight, and it was evacuated in the aftermath of the incident on Bourbon Street for a security sweep. There’s no word on whether the game will be delayed.

LSU football ends its season on a high note, beating Baylor in the Kinder’s Texas Bowl, 44-31. Garrett Nussmeier had a big day, completing 24 passes for 304 yards and three touchdowns. Two of those touchdowns were caught by Trey’Dez Green, who caught six passes for 53 yards. Coach Brian Kelly said the freshman Green’s preparation paid off.

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The win was tempered a bit by a gruesome ankle injury suffered by linebacker Whit Weeks. He was carted off the field late in the first half. Kelly addressed Weeks’ prognosis after the game.

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With the win, LSU ends its season with a record of 9-and-4.

The Sugar Bowl is tonight at the Superdome; and from this point forward, the game will have championship implications every year. This year, it’s a College Football Playoff quarterfinal between Georgia and Notre Dame. Georgia got the automatic bid as the number-two team in the nation, and Notre Dame won their way into the game by beating Indiana in the first round. The Bulldogs will be without quarterback Carson Beck, who injured his elbow at the end of their SEC Championship Game win over Texas. Gunner Stockton will start in Beck’s place, and Georgia head coach Kirby Smart is confident that Stockton will get the job done.

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The Sugar Bowl, meanwhile, issued a statement on this morning’s tragedy on Bourbon Street. CEO Jeff Hundley says the Sugar Bowl is in ongoing discussions with authorities on the local, state, and federal levels and will communicate further details as they become available.

The FBI has confirmed that the attack on Bourbon Street that left 10 people dead and 35 others injured was an act of terrorism. New Orleans Police Superintendent Ann Kirkpatrick says shortly after three this morning, turned onto Bourbon Street from Canal Street and plowed into a crowd.

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According to several reports, the man who did this is 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar, and sources say he was carrying an ISIS flag inside his truck. Kirkpatrick says Din Jabbar exchanged gunfire with police, who shot him dead. Two officers were hurt; no word on their conditions. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell says her thoughts are with the families of those killed.

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President Biden and other officials have issued statements on this morning’s tragedy in New Orleans. Biden says the U.S. will not tolerate such an attack as the one on Bourbon Street this morning and that he has been in contact with Mayor Cantrell, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and the Justice Department. 

Senator Bill Cassidy posted on social media, saying to give thanks to the police officers and remember the wounded and the dead and their families.

Governor Landry called it a horrific act of violence and that he and his wife are praying for all the victims and the first responders on scene.

State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Lafayette overnight. Police were called to a scene in which two groups of people exchanged gunfire. An officer discharged a firearm in response to the threat. Several people are hospitalized; no officers were hurt. Other details are sketchy at this time; State Police say this is an active investigation.

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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell at a news conference this morning talking about the tragedy on Bourbon Street. Ten people were killed and almost three dozen others were injured when a vehicle plowed into a crowd. Police Superintendent Ann Kirkpatrick says the driver turned onto Bourbon Street from Canal Street, which is always bustling with people, especially during this past overnight with revelers ringing in the new year.

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The driver exchanged gunfire with police and was shot dead by an officer. Two officers were injured in the gunfire exchange; no word on their conditions. The FBI says an improvised explosive device was found at the scene.

State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Lafayette overnight. Police were called to a scene in which two groups of people exchanged gunfire. An officer discharged a firearm in response to the threat. Several people are hospitalized; no officers were hurt.

In other news, a new report from the Committee of 100 shows both signs of economic growth and challenges ahead. CEO Adam Knapp says on the one hand, Louisiana gained thousands of jobs over the course of 2024. But on the other hand, the state still needs to address things like the high poverty rate.

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Starting today, the FCC implements nationwide regulations establishing just and reasonable charges for calls to and from incarcerated individuals. In Louisiana, call rates will drop from 25 cents per minute to as low as 6 cents.

New Orleans is dealing with the aftermath of a deadly start to the New Year this morning.  Authorities say a suspect intentionally drove his pickup truck into a crowd of people killing ten and sending 26 to the hospital.  It happened just after three this morning on Bourbon Street.  Officials say the suspect also shot at police officers. New Orleans Police Superintendent Ann Kirkpatrick.

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Multiple news outlets are reporting the suspect was killed in the exchange.  New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrel is calling the incident a terror attack and asking for prayers

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The FBI is now investigating the scene as an act of terrorism.

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A Gunfight  in Lafayette overnight as police responded to the 21-hundred block of Northeast Evangeline Thruway this morning at 2:30. Officials say when they arrived on the scene, they found two groups actively exchanging gunfire.  And one officer did discharge their firearm. The incident remains under investigation this morning and State Police have been asked to conduct and independent investigation into the officer involved shooting.

Some good news this new year as a report from the Committee of 100 shows both signs of economic growth with close to 20-thousand jobs created in 2024. CEO Adam Knapp says he expects that economic growth to continue into 2025, thanks in large part to the tax reform package that the legislature passed in November.

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A deadly start to the New Year in New Orleans after authorities say a suspect intentionally drove his pickup truck into a crowd of people killing ten and sending 26 to the hospital.  It happened just after three this morning on Bourbon Street at Iberville.  New Orleans Police Superintendent Ann Kirkpatrick.

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In a news conference this morning, police say the suspect also shot at two police officers and officials found manmade explosive devices in the vehicle.  As for the victims…

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Due to the nature of the crime, we’re told the FBI is taking over the investigation of the deadly incident.

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A Gunfight  in Lafayette overnight as police responded to the 21-hundred block of Northeast Evangeline Thruway.  It happened about 2:30 this morning.  Officials say when they arrived on the scene, they found two groups actively exchanging gunfire.  And an officer did discharge their firearm. In the end, several people were taken to the hospital for treatment.  The incident remains under investigation this morning as Louisiana State Police have been asked to conduct and independent investigation into the officer involved shooting.

Again, the top story today, that deadly incident in New Olreans where authorities say a suspect intentionally drove his pickup truck into a crowd of people just after three this morning.  At least ten people were killed, 26 others were hospitalized.  Governor Jeff Landry has called it a horrific act of violence.  He’s asking everyone to pray for the victims, their families, and first responders.

Governor Jeff Landry is asking visitors to New Orleans to avoid Bourbon Street at Iberville this morning after at least ten people were killed and 26 injured when a vehicle drove into a crowd of people there overnight, calling it a horrific act of violence.  New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrel.

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New Orleans Police Superintendent Ann Kirkpatrick on what happened early this morning…

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Beginning today, the Federal Communications Commission implements nationwide regulations establishing just and reasonable charges for calls to and from incarcerated individuals. PSC Commissioner Foster Campbell highlighted the long-standing issue, saying Louisiana families have for years been charged outrageously high rates and unauthorized fees.

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Campbell says rates here will drop from 25 cents per minute to as low as 6 cents.

LSU football ends its season on a high note, beating Baylor in the Kinder’s Texas Bowl, 44-31. Garrett Nussmeier had a big day, completing 24 passes for 304 yards and three touchdowns.  Linebacker Whit Weeks was carted off late in the first half with a gruesome ankle injury. Kelly addressed his prognosis after the game.

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