The weather outside is about to turn frightful, and that could potentially mean snow. LRN Meteorologist Bill Jacquemin says we’ll have to wait a few more days before forecasters can accurately predict the possibility for snow. But he says there’s an excellent chance for pipe-busting cold…

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The latest Small Business Optimism Index by the National Federation of Independent Business shows that small business owners are more optimistic today than they have been in the last six years. State Director Leah Long says here in Louisiana, the reduction in the income tax will be a big boost to small business owners.

Cut 13 (06)  “…hire more employees.”

Long says small business owners are looking forward to a new presidential administration, and one thing they want in the new term is the reauthorization of the Main Street Tax Act.

The Louisiana Department of Education unveils its brand new website. Department spokesman Ted Beasley says the new website is easier to navigate and much more aesthetically pleasing.

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Beasley says the old website was ten years old and was getting to be a tad cumbersome to use. The website also has a new web address – doe.louisiana.gov. Those who still go to louisianabelieves.com will be redirected to the new URL.

A former Union Parish Sheriff’s deputy pleads no contest to a simple battery charge in connection with the 2019 fatal arrest of Ronald Greene. Chris Harpin was placed on supervised probation and will not serve any jail time. In fact, none of the officers involved in the videotaped beating of Greene will face jail time. Federal prosecutors declined to press charges after failing to find evidence that Greene’s civil rights were violated.

President Biden delivers his farewell address at seven tonight. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A former Union Parish Sheriff’s deputy involved in the 2019 fatal arrest of Ronald Green has pleaded no contest to a simple battery charge. Chris Harpin will not serve any jail time, instead he was placed on supervised probation. None of the officers involved in the videotaped beating of Greene will face jail time. Federal prosecutors could not find evidence that his civil rights were violated.

Small businesses are more optimistic now than they have been in the last six years. That’s according to the latest Small Business Optimism Index by the National Federation of Independent Business. State Director Leah Long says small business owners are looking forward to the upcoming change at 16-hundred Pennsylvania Avenue.

Cut 12 (08) “…the labor shortage.”

Here locally, Long says the reduction in the income tax will be a big boost to small business owners.

The state Department of Education has revamped its website. Department of Education spokesperson Ted Beasley says the new website is easier to navigate and students, parents, educators and system leaders should be able to find what they are looking for quickly….

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If your dreams of a White Christmas didn’t come true, a white January might be a small consolation. LRN Meteorologist Bill Jacquemin says there’s a chance a large portion of the state could see snow and ice on Tuesday, but it remains to be seen if the conditions will be right for precipitation to fall…

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President Biden delivers his farewell address tonight. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Biden will tout his accomplishments in his four years in office, and he also expects Biden to make at least a passing reference to his predecessor and successor.

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Biden’s address comes as he prepares to leave office in five days. It’s at seven Central time.

The Louisiana Department of Education launches its new website. Colleen Crain reports.

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Some big names are lined up for the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival – from Pearl Jam and Dave Matthews to Santana and New Orleans’ own Harry Connick Junior. Just about every musical genre will be represented. The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival begins April 24th.

The Lineup for New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is out.  The two weekends beginning April 24^th will feature just about every style of American music  including Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews, Luke Combs, Lil Wayne, Lenny Kravitz, Kacy Musgraves, Santana, John Fogerty, Burna Boy, Cage the Elephant, Gladys Knight, Pattie LaBelle, Harry Connick Jr. and hundreds more. “Locals Thursday” advance tickets for only $50 will go on sale soon for Louisiana residents. Weekend passes and VIP packages are available now at nojazzfest.com.

The Louisiana Department of Education launches its new website today. Department spokesman Ted Beasley says the old website was ten years old and was getting to be a tad cumbersome to use. Beasley says the new website is easier to navigate.

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President Biden delivers his farewell address at seven tonight. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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We’ll have to wait a few more days before forecasters can accurately predict the possibility for snow but LRN Meteorologist Bill Jacquemin says there’s a chance a large portion of the state could see snow and ice on Tuesday, and what we know for sure is that it will be cold.

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Two arrests have been made in Saturday’s Dubberly bon fire shooting that left six wounded, two critically. 23-year-old Zyan Adominick-Jaire Stanley is charged with six counts of attempted first degree murder and 22-year-old- Jacolby Tyrone Snell was booked as accessory after the fact and two counts of modifying a pistol to a machine gun. Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker says the investigation continues and more arrests are expected. The two critically wounded victims are improving and expected to recover.

President Biden delivers his farewell address tonight. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Biden will tout his accomplishments in his four years in office.

Cut 3 (09) “…massive infrastructure investment.”

All in all, Cross expects this farewell address to be a traditional one.

The Louisiana Department of Education launches its new website today. Department spokesman Ted Beasley says the new website is easier to navigate and more aesthetically pleasing.

Cut 8 (10) “…they’re looking for”

The website also has a new web address – doe.louisiana.gov. Anyone using louisianabelieves.com will be redirected to the new URL.

President Biden delivers his farewell address tonight. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross expects Biden’s address to be a traditional one.

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Biden’s address is seven Central time.

The Best Nursing School in these United States is right here in Louisiana. For the first time since the program was founded almost 40 years ago, Southern University’s School of Nursing has been named the Best Nursing School in the United States by nurse.org. Southern Nursing School Dean Sandra Brown says Southern didn’t get this honor on their own…

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Train service between New Orleans and Mobile is a step closer to reality. Amtrak has received another 21 million dollars from the Federal Railroad Administration to restart the line that was suspended after Hurricane Katrina. New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter says the service could help underprivileged areas along the line.

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Louisiana loves our King Cakes but many are unable to enjoy the traditional sweet but there is an alternative. The Eat Fit King Cake developed by Ochsner’s Eat Fit initiative has 93% fewer carbs, zero sugar, no artificial dyes, and four times more protein. It is also certified gluten-free and clean-label and Eat Fit Founder Molly Kimball says this year they’re adding Eat Fit King Cake Cupcakes.

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Some state legislators from New Orleans are expressing concern over the state’s plan to move homeless people in the city into a transitional center ahead of the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras. State Representative Matthew Willard notes that the fenced-in facility in an industrial area on France Road is across the street from the Gentilly neighborhood, even though there’s a concrete wall separating the neighborhood from the roadway.

Cut 5 (11) “…their lives disrupted.”

Soon, you’ll be able to go from New Orleans to Mobile, Alabama, by train once again. Congressman Troy Carter says Amtrak has received another 21 million dollars from the Federal Railroad Administration to restart the route.

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The line was suspended after Hurricane Katrina destroyed the necessary infrastructure.

President Biden delivers his farewell address tonight. ULM Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Biden will tout his accomplishments in his four years in office.

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Cross says he also expects Biden to make at least a passing reference to his predecessor and successor.

For the first time since the program was founded almost 40 years ago, Southern University’s School of Nursing has been named the Best Nursing School in the United States by nurse.org. Nursing School Dean Sandra Brown says one thing that makes the school exceptional is its effort to educate underprivileged students.

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State crews began clearing out homeless encampments across downtown New Orleans this morning. The people living at these sites have the option to go to a temporary homeless shelter in Gentilly.

A pair of New Orleans legislators are expressing concern about the state’s plan to clear out homeless encampments near the Superdome before the city hosts the Super Bowl. Andrew Greenstein has more…

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For the first time since the program was founded almost 40 years ago, Southern University’s School of Nursing has been named the Best Nursing School in the United States by nurse.org. Southern Nursing School Dean Sandra Brown says it’s the result of hard work.

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In the Nurse-dot-org ranking, Southern beat out Florida State, Michigan and Washington.

Do you Love King Cake, but also concerned about the carbs and calories a slice of king cake can produce. Ochsner Eat Fit is once again selling zero-sugar, gluten free King Cakes. And Eat Fit Founder Molly Kimball says new this year are King Cake Cupcakes…

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To learn more go to Ochsner-eat-fit-dot-com.