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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At least ten people are dead in New Orleans after a car plowed through a crowd early this  morning.  New Orleans Police say it happened where Bourbon Street crosses Iberville.  We’re told at least 26 people are injured though the extent of those injuries is unknown at this time.

Today the Federal Communications Commission will implement nationwide regulations establishing just and reasonable charges for calls to and from incarcerated individuals.  Jeff Palermo has more.

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A new report from the Committee of 100 shows both signs of economic growth and challenges ahead. CEO Adam Knapp says Louisiana gained thousands of jobs over the course of 2024.

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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 on Green.

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Today the Federal Communications Commission will implement nationwide regulations establishing just and reasonable charges for calls to and from incarcerated individuals.  Jeff Palermo has more.

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A new report from the Committee of 100 shows signs of economic growth, but some challenges lurk ahead. Colleen Crain reports.

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If you’ve made losing weight your new year’s resolution, you’re not alone. Andrew Greenstein has some tips to make that resolution successful.

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After years of paying excessive rates to communicate with incarcerated loved ones, Louisiana families will soon find relief. Starting today, the Federal Communications Commission will implement nationwide regulations establishing just and reasonable charges for calls to and from incarcerated individuals. PSC Commissioner Foster Campbell says in Louisiana, call rates will drop from 25 cents per minute to as low as 6 cents.

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Campbell highlighted the long-standing issue, saying Louisiana families have for years been charged outrageously high rates and unauthorized fees.

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An investigation led by Campbell in 2011 revealed that the rates for inmate phone calls in Louisiana averaged 30 times higher than those for calls made outside correctional facilities with Sheriff’s receiving 40 to 50- percent commissions from inmate phone calls. Campbell says with the new law it’s a great day.

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These changes aim to alleviate the financial burden on families while ensuring fair communication costs.

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A new report from the Committee of 100 shows both signs of economic growth and challenges ahead. CEO Adam Knapp says Louisiana gained thousands of jobs over the course of 2024.

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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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And the legislature got rid of some taxes that other states do not impose, including the inventory tax and the corporate franchise tax. All that said, Knapp says the state still needs to address some challenges that exist, such as the high poverty rate.

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Knapp says while inflation is certainly up in Louisiana and coast to coast, wages have increased by about 25-percent statewide in the last five years – more so in North Louisiana than in South Louisiana.

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A new year is upon us; and with that, scores of new year’s resolutions to lose weight. Normally, those resolutions are out the window by January 3rd. But there are some things that you can do to actually be successful in your weight loss endeavor. Candida Rebello, the director of the nutrition and chronic disease program at LSU, says when choosing foods, look for foods that are low in energy density – those are foods that have high dietary fiber content and high water content.

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Rebello says people tend to eat based on the size of the portion and not by the calorie content. So for the same 100 calories, you can eat a large portion of some foods or a tiny portion of others.

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Rebello says when choosing grains, choose whole grains, since they will be high in dietary fiber.

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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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Green wasn’t the only freshman who had a big game. Kelly praised the freshmen who contributed on defense, including linebacker Tylen Singleton, safety Dashawn Spears and cornerback Javien Toviano – and he said they’re prepared for the future.

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

If you plan on popping off fireworks, the State Fire Marshal’s office is urging you to do so in the safest way possible. That means detonating devices 200 feet away from structures and vehicles. Never allowing children to light fireworks, lighting devices one at a time; and Deputy Chief Nick Heinen says never use fireworks while impaired.

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Louisiana steps onto the worldwide stage tomorrow morning at the Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena, California. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says the state’s float features all the unique things that make Louisiana such a special place to live.

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Backed with an endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump, Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson is confident he will be re-elected as House Speaker. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves is departing Congress after nearly a decade, choosing not to run for reelection due to redistricting that significantly altered his constituency.

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Louisiana Fourth District Congressman Mike Johnson wants to remain Speaker of the U-S House and his chances of being re-elected improved with President elect Donald Trump’s endorsement.  A new Congress will be sworn in on Friday and that’s when the U-S House will vote on the Speaker. A serious challenger to Johnson has not emerged…

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Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves is departing Congress after nearly a decade. He focused on practical infrastructure and disaster recovery projects rather than high-profile legislation. His accomplishments include the Red Snapper regulation returned to the state, using technology to comply with the Privacy Act, and upgrades to Baton Rouge-area highways like the Washington Street exit.

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Louisiana steps onto the worldwide stage tomorrow with a float at the Tournament of Roses Parade. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Tonight, New Year’s revelers will fire off fireworks to ring in the new year. State Fire Marshal Deputy Chief Nick Heinen says to ensure a safe celebration, set up a Safety Zone.  Use stakes, twine, or decorations to mark a safe area away from the fireworks display.

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After nearly a decade, Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves is departing Congress and he recently reflected on accomplishments including the Red Snapper regulation returned to the state, using technology to comply with the Privacy Act, and relieving interstate traffic coming off the Mississippi River Bridge by upgrading interstate roadways like the I-10 Washington Street exit.

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In a social media post, President Elect Donald Trump said Speaker Mike Johnson is a good, hard working, religious man who will do the right thing. Johnson told News Radio 710 KEEL in Shreveport that Trump’s complete and total endorsement will certainly help his chances to be re-elected  as Speaker of the House.

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Louisiana rides in the Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena, California on New Year’s Day. And what better way to showcase the float, “Louisiana Saturday Night” than with a rendition of a song by that same title! Timothy Wayne, who’s currently studying at LSU released his version of the hit earlier this month, and he will be on the float performing that song in front of a worldwide television audience. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says it will be a very proud moment for Wayne, for LSU and for the State of Louisiana.

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The Parade airs at ten a.m. on NBC and ABC and Timothy Wayne will be featured in the first hour.

Fireworks are part of many New Year’s celebrations and a recent study by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows that fireworks-related injuries are on the rise across the U.S. Nick Heinen with the State Fire Marshall’s office says only buy fireworks from certified fireworks retailers.

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Backed with an endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump, Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson is confident he will be re-elected as House Speaker. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves is departing Congress after nearly a decade, choosing not to run for reelection due to redistricting that significantly altered his constituency.

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Just one more day before Louisiana steps onto the worldwide stage at the Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena, California. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser has been hands-on in the design and construction of the float, which ties in beautifully with this year’s theme.

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The Tournament of Roses Parade airs tomorrow morning at ten on NBC and ABC. Tune in early, the float and Timothy Wayne will be featured sometime in the first hour.

Tonight is a big night for fireworks and the State Fire Marshal’s office is urging everyone to enjoy them in the safest way possible. That means detonating devices 200 feet away from structures and vehicles. Never allowing children to light fireworks, lighting devices one at time and Deputy Chief Nick Heinen says never use fireworks while impaired…

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A recent study by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows that fireworks-related injuries are on the rise across the country.