SUMMARY: Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has urged a federal judge to terminate the 12-year consent decree governing the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD), asserting it has become counterproductive to public safety. Murrill noted that the city has fulfilled its obligations under the decree, which was established in 2012 to reform NOPD practices. She claimed the decree has incurred $150 million in costs, hindering the department amid dwindling officer numbers and recruitment. Critics argue that the decree deters recruitment and worsens staffing shortages. Murrill called for restoring local control and initiating the process to conclude the decree.

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SUMMARY: Louisiana’s plan to mandate the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms remains in legal uncertainty after a federal appeals court upheld a block on the law. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied the state’s request to lift the injunction issued by Judge John deGravelles, who deemed the law unconstitutional. Supporters argue it reflects the Ten Commandments’ historical influence on American law, while critics contend it violates the First Amendment. A hearing is scheduled for Jan. 23, and questions remain about enforcement in districts not involved in the lawsuit. The injunction currently affects five school districts.  

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SUMMARY: The weather forecast reflects a dramatic shift from heavy rainfall this morning to cooler conditions ahead. Overnight storms brought significant rain, especially along the coast and in the North Shore. Grand Isle saw severe flooding, with totals of up to 4 inches in some areas. The rain has ended, and cooler temperatures are expected as northwest winds bring in cold air from the central U.S. Temperatures will drop into the 30s by Friday morning, with frost possible in some areas. The weekend will be cooler, but temperatures will rise again by Sunday. Thanksgiving may see a chance of showers and storms.

Meteorologist Devon Lucie recaps the heavy rain that fell early this morning showing where most of it fell and how much you got, …

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