WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Jefferson Parish broke ground on a new animal shelter for the east bank earlier this week. We get the details from Michelle Brignac-Carr, Director of Jefferson Parish Protection & Animal Services

We check in with Michael Hecht from GNO Inc. about the big successes from last year...and what’s on tap for 2026.

LSU has added a few more commitments from the transfer portal...and is still looking for a new quarterback.

We’ll break it down with WWL.com columnist Jeff Palermo.

What should we expect from the Fed this year with rate cuts? What about mortgages, credit cards, and savings rates?

We’ll get a forecast from Bankrate analyst Ted Rossman.

A 37 year-old old mother is dead. That part we know. But lots of questions remain about the ICE shooting of a Minneapolis woman, a U.S. citizen, on a public street in broad daylight. Here's analysis from Audacy stations around the country and on-the-ground reporting from the WCCO at the scene.

* Bobby: The Saints have the answers at the most important spots

* LSU is still looking for its high profile quarterback transfer

* What's it like doing an archaeological dig in the French Quarter?

* Why does Louisiana have so much road rage?

* Why does President Trump want to take over Greenland?

* Looking to eat better in the new year? Follow these tips

* Many of us have made resolutions to lose weight and eat healthy in the new year. We’ll get tips on how to change your diet and drop some pounds with Dr. Catherine Hudson from LSU Health New Orleans.

* We’ll check in with Bobby Hebert and get his thoughts on the Saints season and how the Black and Gold are positioned for the future.

* LSU has been working on the future of the Tigers with the transfer portal

* Louisiana has the worst road rage in the country for the second year in a row. What’s driving it? What does all the aggressive and careless driving mean for traffic safety? What can you do to protect yourself?

* It’s the anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans! Have you been to the battlefield? How much do you know about what happened?

* Excavation of an archaeological find stopped French Quarter construction recently. What kind of history can end up buried...and what’s it like working on a French Quarter dig?

* A New Orleans-based entrepreneur has put together Southern Hospitality Weekend to showcase why New Orleans is a hospitality hub. We'll get the details from Larry Morrow

* Why is President Trump so interested in Greenland? Could the US really take action against an ally?

* Checking in with Ag Commissioner Mike Strain