SUMMARY: The Louisiana Supreme Court has affirmed the state’s authority to clear unauthorized homeless encampments from public property, overturning a lower court’s injunction that temporarily halted such actions. This decision supports state agencies, including Louisiana State Police, in enforcing laws aimed at public health and safety. The controversy began when police issued “Notice to Vacate” flyers to encampment residents ahead of major events in New Orleans. Following legal challenges, the Supreme Court ruled that the lower court’s actions interfered with state powers. The ruling emphasizes the balance between public safety and compassion in addressing homelessness, which remains a significant challenge in Louisiana.

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SUMMARY: This morning, regions across Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and Ohio Valley are experiencing snow, while areas to the south face rain. A quick-moving sliver of heavy rain will impact New Orleans in the next 20 minutes, leading to slick roads and possible ponding. Heavy rain is expected for the North Shore, while scattered showers move towards coastal areas. Winds will be strong, with gusts reaching up to 45 mph, impacting waterways and creating choppy conditions. Temperatures will fall through the day, and a wind advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. A coat is recommended for the afternoon.

Rain lasts throughout the day as temperatures continue to fall to the 40s and 50s this evening, Wind gusts up to 45 mph are expected. We’re drying out for Saturday.

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SUMMARY: New Orleans attorney Morris Bart is suing the city and its contractors for failing to prevent the New Year’s Day terror attack on Bourbon Street. Representing six survivors and the father of the victim, Brandon Taylor, Bart claims negligence by the engineering firm Mott MacDonald and contractor Hard Rock Construction. The lawsuit alleges they knew the bollard system was inadequate but recommended a cheaper option, failing to prevent the attack. Bart emphasizes the preventability of the incident and is focused on bringing change to ensure safety. The New Orleans Police Department is not currently included in the lawsuit.

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