Louisiana Republican Congressman Mike Johnson says President-elect Donald Trump’s endorsement of him for House Speaker was supposed to come on New Year’s Day, but Johnson told News Radio 710 KEEL in Shreveport he wanted the endorsement to come earlier.

Cut 9 (12)  “…so he did,”

Because the GOP has a razor thin majority in the House, Johnson’s re-election as House Speaker is not a guarantee.

LSU looks to cap off its 2024 season with a win today in Houston against the Baylor Bears in the Texas Bowl. Linebacker Greg Penn says getting a win would be a great way to wrap up 2024.

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Kickoff from N-R-G Stadium is at 2:30 this afternoon.

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

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Several new laws will take effect with the new year. Businesses need to clearly mark on packaging or the menu if the shrimp or crawfish they are selling is foreign. Those on unemployment, can receive benefits up to 20 weeks instead of 26. And a new law going into effect will give homeowners insurance companies the ability to drop policies that are more than three years old. Supporters say it will increase competition, but consumer advocates are concerned.

2024 ends today and one of the biggest stories in Louisiana this year was the huge economic development announcement earlier this month in Richland Parish. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, officially announced its building a ten-billion-dollar artificial data center in Rayville. During a press conference on December fourth, Governor Landry called Meta’s investment a game changer for Louisiana…

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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 Speaker. A serious challenger to Johnson has not emerged…

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A 61-year-old Baton Rouge hunter is dead after he was shot by another hunter over the weekend in the Sandy Hollow Wildlife Management Area near Kentwood. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Captain Will Roberts says the hunter told investigators he was shooting at a deer when a bullet from his 45 caliber rifle fatally struck Roberto Garcia…

Cut 15 (14) “….all took place

As of now, no charges have been filed.

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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Mike Johnson’s re-election as House speaker is not a sure thing. Johnson told News Radio 710 KEEL in Shreveport that Trump’s complete and total endorsement will certainly help his chances.

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Johnson can afford to lose only one Republican vote, and Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie has publicly stated that he will not vote for him.

If you’re planning on shooting off fireworks to ring in the new year, use your head so that you don’t lose any limbs. Deputy Chief Nick Heinen with the State Fire Marshal’s Office urges you only to buy fireworks from certified retailers.

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For the second time in as many weeks, a hunter is accidentally shot by another hunter; and this time, it had deadly consequences. Captain Will Roberts with the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says 61-year-old Roberto Garcia of Baton Rouge was shot and killed by another hunter while the two were hunting on the Sandy Hollow Wildlife Management Area near Kentwood.

Cut 13 (12)  “…the property hunting.”

2024 is drawing to a close, so it’s time to prepare for filing your tax return. Cloreece Davis Knight, the owner of Knight CPA Services, says hiring a tax professional can guide you through complex tax situations, giving you peace of mind.

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Louisiana Republican Congressman Mike Johnson says President-elect Donald Trump’s endorsement of him for House Speaker was supposed to come on New Year’s Day, but Johnson told News Radio 710 KEEL in Shreveport he wanted the endorsement to come earlier.

Cut 9 (12)  “…so he did,”

Because the GOP has a razor thin majority in the House, Johnson’s re-election as House Speaker is not a guarantee.

Tonight is a big night for fireworks and the State Fire Marshal’s office is urging everyone to enjoy them 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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On this, the final day of 2024, we continue to take a look back at all the events from the previous 365 days. On June 19th, Governor Landry signed a bill into law requiring all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments. The law is being challenged in the courts and one of the plaintiffs is Joshua Herlands.

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In sports, LSU gymnastics won its first national championship in school history in April. The previous month, LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey threatened litigation against the Washington Post. Mulkey wanted to be proactive against what she called an upcoming hit piece on her.

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The article from award-winning Post reporter Kent Babb  was far from being a bombshell report.

A hunter is accidentally shot and killed by another hunter. The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says a shooter was aiming to shoot a deer in the Sandy Hollow Wildlife Management Area near Kentwood, not realizing that 61-year-old Roberto Garcia of Baton Rouge was in the path. Capital Will Roberts says this is why all hunters need to take all necessary precautions.

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2024 was an eventful year at the Capitol, with three special sessions. The final one saw major tax reform approved. It will result in lower individual income taxes, but a higher state sales tax. Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois says the governor’s tax overhaul also improves the business climate…

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With 2024 coming to an end, it’s time to start preparing your tax return. Colleen Crain has more.

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Some scary moments in New Orleans’ Lower Garden District as a two-story building partially collapses. It happened near the intersection of Magazine and Felicity streets. The building appeared to be vacant, and there were no injuries. However, nearby businesses were forced to evacuate. The collapse also damaged an Entergy transformer.

Governor Jeff Landry made plenty of news in 2024. Andrew Greenstein has the story…

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For the second time in as many weeks, a hunter is accidentally shot by another hunter; and this time, it had deadly consequences. Captain Will Roberts with the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says 61-year-old Roberto Garcia of Baton Rouge was shot and killed by another hunter while the two were hunting on the Sandy Hollow Wildlife Management Area near Kentwood.

Cut 13 (12)  “…the property hunting.”

Garcia died at the scene and L-D-W-F will continue to investigate to determine if charges should be filed.

LSU will be shorthanded in today’s Texas Bowl matchup against Baylor. Several starters have either transferred or opted out. Coach Brian Kelly says it will give some younger players a chance to show what they can do…

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Kick off is at 2:30.

2024 ends today and one of the biggest stories in Louisiana this year was the huge economic development announcement earlier this month in Richland Parish. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, officially announced its building a ten-billion-dollar artificial data center in Rayville. During a press conference on December fourth, Governor Landry called Meta’s investment a game changer for Louisiana…

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Landry had people talking  this year when his office arranged for a live tiger mascot to be on the field for the Alabama game on November 9th…

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The live Tiger did not help LSU as they lost to Alabama.

A 61-year-old Baton Rouge hunter is dead after he was shot by another hunter over the weekend in the Sandy Hollow Wildlife Management Area near Kentwood. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Captain Will Roberts says the hunter told investigators he was shooting at a deer when a bullet from his 45 caliber rifle fatally struck Roberto Garcia…

Cut 15 (14) “….all took place

So as of now, no charges have been filed.

Today is the final day of 2024, but Louisiana CPA Cloreece Davis Knight says you can still claim contributions to your IRA for the 2024 tax year until April 15th for a tax deduction….

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For the second time in as many weeks, a hunter is accidentally shot by another hunter; and this time, it had deadly consequences. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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Louisiana’s fourth District Congressman Mike Johnson has the backing of President-elect Donald Trump as he seeks to remain House Speaker. A new Congress convenes on Friday and Johnson is seeking to remain the leader of the U-S House. In a social media post, Trump said Speaker Johnson is a good, hard working, religious man who will do the right thing.

As 2024 draws to a close, it’s time to time think about filing your 2024 tax return. Cloreece Davis Knight, owner of Knight CPA Services, says gather all necessary documents, including W-2s, 1099s, receipts, and records of deductible expenses.

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Knight says prepare early to avoid last-minute scrambling.

We will look back today on the biggest stories of 2024. The first big story was the inauguration of Jeff Landry as Louisiana’s 57^th governor. During a 30-minute speech on the steps of Louisiana’s Capitol, Landry called for unity….

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Landry’s biggest accomplishment of 2024, getting lawmakers to approve a major overhaul of the state’s tax code.