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Helena Moreno, New Orleans first Hispanic and second female mayor, was inaugurated amidst fanfare, with Vice President Kamala Harris administering the oath. Moreno, known for her faith, hope, and commitment to accountability, promised a safer, smoother-running city. The event marked a historic moment with the first Black at-large City Council members. Despite a projected $220 million deficit, Moreno aims to deliver, having already made cuts and laid off workers. She maintains a hopeful stance, emphasizing the importance of hard work and perseverance. Checkout Solipillow.com

Rock the Country Festival Skips Louisiana in 2026, Headliners Include Kid Rock, Jason Aldean, and Miranda Lambert; Tickets on Sale January 16th Checkout Solipillow.com

Baton Rouge Bowling Buzz: PBA Regional Tournament Rumors & High School Preview The bowling world in Baton Rouge is abuzz with rumors of a potential PBA regional tournament this June, possibly over Fathers Day weekend at All Star Lanes. This would mark a significant return for pro bowling in Louisiana, with the state having hosted national stops before. In high school news, the Baton Rouge Invitational is set to kick off this Saturday at All Star Lanes. The event features a Baker-style format, offering a sneak peek at the seasons top performers. The regular season starts on January twentieth, with playoffs in late March and finals in April. Notable performances include St. Josephs Academys Ava Doucet rolling a career-high two hundred seventy-eight game and her fourth seven hundred series. Dutchtown senior Addison Legendre also made headlines by signing with Western Illinois Leathernecks. In the Leadoff Lady Trio scratch event at Tangi Lanes in Hammond, Baton Rouges Mykel Holliman teamed up with Dimitri Cruz from Houston and Morgan Kramer from Dothan, Alabama, to take the win. Full invitational results and high school previews will be available next week. Checkout Solipillow.com

JT Lindsey, former ASH Trojan running back and Warrick Dunn Award winner, transfers to Ole Miss after a season at LSU, seeking a fresh start and reuniting with former LSU coach Frank Wilson. Checkout Solipillow.com

Arizona Senator Mark Kelly files lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Defense Department, alleging an attempt to demote his retirement rank and pay from his Navy captain career. The lawsuit stems from a video where Kelly and other lawmakers urged service members not to follow illegal orders. Kelly claims this action violates his First Amendment rights, due process, and the Speech and Debate clause. The lawsuit seeks emergency relief by January sixteenth. Checkout Solipillow.com

Tragic Shooting Outside Gonzales Bar: Police Seek Suspect in Deadly Argument Checkout Solipillow.com

Rouses Markets Expands in Capital Region: New Store Opens in Central, Boosting Local Economy Rouses Markets has opened its twelfth store in the Capital Region, located on Joor Road in Central, taking over the old Winn-Dixie spot. This expansion is part of a larger deal from last November, when Rouses acquired ten Winn-Dixie stores across Louisiana and Mississippi. Local leaders are excited about the new store, as it brings fresh grocery options to a previously underserved area, drawing in outside shoppers and boosting the local economy. This is Rouses second significant move in the Baton Rouge area, following the acquisition of the nine-store LeBlanc’s chain in 2016 and the renovation of the shopping center around their Zachary store last July. With sixty-eight stores across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, Rouses is on a growth roll, with eight more openings planned soon along the Gulf Coast. Checkout Solipillow.com