SUMMARY: Governor Jeff Landry and state leaders held a news conference urging Louisiana residents to prepare for severe winter weather that may bring over 4 inches of snow. A state of emergency has been declared, and authorities recommend staying off the roads as conditions worsen. Landry emphasized the importance of checking heating systems and smoke alarms, while the Department of Transportation has pretreated roads in anticipation of the storm. State Climatologist Jay Grymes warned of freezing temperatures and the potential for significant snowfall, advising residents to prepare for possible shutdowns and to stay home from Tuesday through Thursday.

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SUMMARY: Louisiana’s gambling industry showed mixed results in December. Video gaming devices generated $63.7 million, a 1.5% increase, with truck stops leading revenue. However, hotel revenue dropped 11.2%. Caesars New Orleans reported a 2.6% increase from December 2023, despite a 5% decrease from November. Riverboat casinos saw an 8.1% decline year-over-year. Slots at racetracks generated $26.4 million, with a slight decline from last year. Sports betting experienced a 38.1% drop in net proceeds, though wagers increased by 3.6%. Fantasy sports earned $2.4 million, contributing modestly to state taxes. Overall, the sector had a slight increase in revenue year-to-date.

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SUMMARY: At the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, tourists engage with a poignant exhibit featuring life-size statues of sanitation workers holding signs that read, “I Am a Man,” a slogan from the 1968 strike highlighting their humanity. Joe Calhoun, who as a teenager supported the strike alongside Martin Luther King Jr., recalls his experiences. He assembled the iconic signs while living in the Clayborn Temple attic for three weeks. Following King’s assassination, Calhoun continued his activism, participating in the Poor People’s Campaign and the Walk Against Fear. Recently, he’s returned to activism, joining Black Lives Matter marches and mentoring younger leaders.

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