Today was the second day of confirmation hearings for Health and Human Services Secretary nominee Robert F Kennedy Junior. Today, Kennedy appeared in front of Senator Bill Cassidy’s Senate Health committee. Cassidy challenged Kennedy on his past statements that some vaccines cause autism, which the Senator says is not true…

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When Cassidy closed on the hearing, he said he’s struggling with Kennedy’s nomination.

Federal, state and local officials continue to prepare for an influx of visitors to New Orleans next week for Super Bowl 59. Backpack coolers or ice chests will not be allowed on Bourbon Street and the surrounding blocks. GOHSEP director Jacque Thibodaux…

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There’s the potential of severe weather tonight. LRN Meteorologist Bill Jacquemin has the details…

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A longtime high school football coach in northwest Louisiana has been nominated for the Don Shula High School Coach of the Year Award. The New Orleans Saints nominated Calvary Baptist head coach Rodney Guin for the award that’s named after the NFL’s winningest coach. Guin has won 205 games as a head coach and calls it an honor to be recognized…

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Guin led Calvary Baptist to a state championship in 2023 and 2020. He also had a lot of success at Haughton High School, where he helped mold current Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.

A second lawsuit has been filed against New Orleans city officials and the contractors working in the French Quarter over the New Year’s Day attack on Bourbon Street. The suit claims 40-million dollars in security upgrades were mismanaged and Plaintiffs attorney Antonio Romanucci says the city of New Orleans has no problem inviting tourists to the French Quarter, but they failed in their duty to care for them by allowing a truck to drive around a police car and unleash terror

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A similar lawsuit was filed earlier this month by well-known New Orleans personal injury attorney Morris Bart.

Thousands of road reflectors damaged by snowplows brought in to clear major highways after last week’s rare and significant snowfall. Spokesperson Rodney Mallett says DOTD is hiring a contractor for the work, though no cost estimate or timeline has been provided. Mallet says the full extent of the damage is yet to be determined.

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He says the added safety benefit the reflectors provide is worth the cost to replace the damaged ones.

Senator Bill Cassidy questioned Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kenney Jr. about his stance on vaccines in the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing.

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Ahead of the Superbowl, GOHSEP Director Jacques Thibodeaux outlined a comprehensive plan to protect the French Quarter from potential threats. The initiative focuses on enhancing public safety through increased law enforcement presence, surveillance upgrades, and improved emergency response coordination.

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Today was the second day of confirmation hearings for Health and Human Services Secretary nominee Robert F Kennedy, Jr. Kennedy appeared in front of the Senate Health Committee, chaired by Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy. Cassidy questioned Kennedy about his stance on vaccines, asking him if he thought measles and Hepatitis B vaccines caused autism…

Cut 3 (14) “…that really is a yes or no.”

In preparation for the Superbowl and Mardi Gras, GOHSEP Director Jacques Thibodeaux outlined a comprehensive plan to protect the French Quarter from potential threats. He says increased law enforcement presence, surveillance upgrades, and infrastructure improvements, including reinforced barriers and upgraded lighting, are part of the strategy to deter criminal activity and ensure a secure environment for residents and tourists.

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DOTD is planning to replace road reflectors damaged by out of state snowplows brought in to clear major highways after the heaviest snowfall in over a century. Louisiana borrowed 16 snowplows and 70 workers from the Arkansas Department of Transportation. Spokesperson Rodney Mallett says reflectors are not federally required but the added safety benefit is worth the cost to replace them.

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A full assessment is still pending, but thousands likely need repairs or replacement.

New Orleans city officials and the contractors performing construction work in the French Quarter are facing a second lawsuit over the New Year’s Day attack on Bourbon Street that left 14 dead and several injured. The lawsuit claims the 40-million dollars in security upgrades were mismanaged leaving Bourbon Street unprotected from a vehicle-based attack. Plaintiffs’ attorney Antonio Romanucci…

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A second lawsuit has been filed against New Orleans city officials and the contractors performing construction work in the French Quarter over the New Year’s Day attack on Bourbon Street that left 14 dead and several injured. Plaintiffs attorney Antonio Romanucci says the people celebrating that night believed steps were taken to prevent a terrorist attack

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GOHSEP Director Jacques Thibodeaux outlined a comprehensive plan to protect the French Quarter from potential threats. By combining technology, law enforcement, and public cooperation, Thibodeaux aims to create a safer, more resilient French Quarter while preserving its cultural and economic vibrancy.

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On the second day of confirmation hearings for Health and Human Services Secretary nominee Robert F Kennedy, Jr. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy questioned him about his stance on vaccines, and asked if approved to Secretary of HHS and presented with data showing vaccines are safe would he support and recommend those vaccines.

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At the end of today’s hearing, Cassidy said he’s struggling with Kennedy’s nomination because he did not publicly come out and say vaccines do not cause autism. Kennedy says he’ll only do so if the evidence proves otherwise.

DOTD is going to repair and replace thousands of road reflectors damaged by snowplows after the region’s heaviest snowfall in over a century. To clear highways, DOTD borrowed 16 snowplows and 70 workers from the Arkansas Department of Transportation. Spokesperson Rodney Mallett emphasized reopening roads as the top priority.

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A second Lawsuit has been brought against the New Orleans city officials and contractors for allegedly failing to protect those injured in the Bourbon Street terror attack in the wee hours of New Year’s morning. A Chicago based firm partnered with a New Orleans firm to represent 14 of the 21 people injured. The negligence suit was announced this morning, alleging that city officials failed in their duty of care. Well known personal injury attorney Morris Bart filed a suit earlier this month.

In preparation for the Superbowl and Mardi Gras, GOHSEP Director Jacques Thibodeaux outlined a comprehensive plan to protect the French Quarter from potential threats. The initiative focuses on enhancing public safety through increased law enforcement presence, surveillance upgrades, and improved emergency response coordination.

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Senator Bill Cassidy questioned Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kenney Jr. about his stance on vaccines in the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing.

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A 30-year Marine Corps veteran got the surprise of a lifetime – he was told by former LSU star quarterback 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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Today is the second day of confirmation hearings for Health and Human Services Secretary nominee Robert F Kennedy. Kennedy appeared in front of Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy’s HELP committee. Cassidy challenged Kennedy on his past statements regarding vaccine safety and efficacy, emphasizing the role of vaccines in preventing diseases and saving lives.

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Senator Bill Cassidy faces intense pressure from Louisiana conservatives to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Trump’s health secretary.  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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A cold front moving across the state tonight has the potential of producing severe weather. LRN Meteorologist Bill Jacquemin has the details…

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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.