WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

We’ve all seen the cannon across from Jackson Square...but how much do you actually know about the Washington Artillery of New Orleans?

We spend a little time with John Fitzmorris, a historian at UNO.

Tommy talks with Barry Keim, LSU Health climatologist, about Mardi Gras, the lunar calendar, and why we have a short Carnival season this year.

How is Congress reacting to the Venezuela strike? Will voters care one way or the other? We’ll break it down with David Schultz, Professor of Political Science at Hamline University

What is former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro being charged with in court? Did the US have the right to capture him?

We check in with David Law, E. James Kelly Jr. Class of 1965 Research Professor of Law and Courtesy Professor of Politics at the University of Virginia.

Governor Landry declared January Human Trafficking Prevention Month. We'll talk with Scott Vaughan from Unbranded about the work he does to help survivors.

Law enforcement deaths in the line of duty dropped by 25% in 2025.

We break down the new report with Bill Alexander, CEO of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.

How are prices at the store looking now compared to a year ago? What can we expect in 2026?

Patrick Penfield, Professor of Supply Chain Practice at Syracuse, joins us.

* The Saints lost to the Falcons...but there's so much to be excited about

* Where could LSU turn at QB after missing out on an early target?

* Who's running Venezuela now? What role is the US playing?

* The Saints defensive turnaround this season was mighty immpressive

* What will the Venezuela strike's impact on our oil and gas industry be?

* Bank On It: New year, same old debt

* How the military strike on Venezuela and change in leadership could affect...our oil and gas industry

* We'll get an update how the Pelicans have been looking with Oleh Kosel