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Family of Woman Killed in Float Accident Sues Carnival Krewe
The family of a woman killed in a float accident during the 2020 Nyx parade is suing the krewe, its captain, and the City of New Orleans.
Louisiana Confirms 2 More Deaths Tied to Winter Weather
Louisiana health officials have confirmed two more deaths tied to severe winter conditions, bringing the total number of weather fatalities in the state to five.
Louisiana Governor Edwards Keeps COVID Rules in Place, Gets Vaccine
Gov. Edwards has received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine. Edwards also says he’s maintaining Louisiana’s current coronavirus restrictions and statewide mask mandate through March 3.
Dems Propose $1,400 Payments as Part of Biden Coronavirus Relief
Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee are proposing an additional $1,400 in direct payments to individuals, bolstered unemployment benefits and more generous tax breaks for families with children and for lower earners.
Former Heavyweight Champion Leon Spinks Dies at 67
Spinks had been battling cancer.
Capitol Breach Invader Of Pelosi’s Office Pleads Not Guilty
Prosecutors say the 60-year-old man was carrying a stun gun when he entered the building.
Senate Approves $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Bill
The vote happened early Friday morning.
Punxsutawney Phil Says More Winter
Phil gave his forecast today in a big winter storm.
Larry King Has Died At The Age Of 87
He welcomed everyone from the Dalai Lama to Elizabeth Taylor.
Biden Signs Burst of Virus Orders, Requires Masks for Travel
President Joe Biden is putting into play his national COVID-19 strategy to ramp up vaccinations and testing, reopen schools and businesses and increase the use of masks.
Fantasy Sports Betting in Louisiana Could Begin This Spring
Businesses that want to operate fantasy sports betting in the 47 Louisiana parishes that approved it two years ago can start applying in February.
Joe Biden, Kamala Harris Take Office
President Joe Biden’s team has started moving into the White House.
Trump Bids Farewell to Washington, Hints of Comeback
Donald Trump has left the White House for the final time as president.
Louisiana Confirms 1st Case of COVID-19 Variant in State
The Louisiana governor's office says the state has identified its first case of the COVID-19 variant in a person in the New Orleans area.
Biden Unveiling $1.9T Plan to Stem Virus and Steady Economy
President-elect Joe Biden is proposing a $1.9 trillion plan to expand coronavirus vaccinations, help individuals and jump-start the economy.
House Records Enough Votes to Impeach President Trump
Donald Trump is the first American president to be impeached twice.
Pence Rules Out Invoking 25th Amendment as Dems Push Impeachment
Vice President Mike Pence is ruling out invoking the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from power, less than a week after the violent insurrection at the Capitol.
Jefferson Parish Republican Abruptly Resigns from La. House
A Louisiana lawmaker from Jefferson Parish has abruptly resigned from his elected position only a year after taking office.
Trump’s Homeland Security Chief Resigns Earlier Than Planned
President Donald Trump's acting head of the Department of Homeland Security is leaving his post earlier than planned.
FBI Warns of Plans for Nationwide Armed Protests Next Week
The FBI is warning of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitals and in Washington leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.