Jan 07, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — On Wednesday, Jan. 8, Louisiana is remembering Drew Dauphin, a victim of the Jan. 1 Bourbon Street attack. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry declared a period of mourning, ordering that all flags over state buildings be flown at half-staff. Louisiana remembers Tiger Bech On Wednesday, the state is remembering Dauphin, who was from Montgomery, Alabama and a recent graduate of Auburn University. At a Sunday news conference, Landry said Dauphin's family remembers him as someone who "lit up every room he entered" and had an infectious smile. Drew Dauphin was a recent graduate of Auburn University. (Courtesy/ Auburn University) Louisiana State Superintendent Cade Brumley also asked school systems to consider a moment of silence at 9 a.m. during the period of mourning. The New Orleans Police Department and the Archdiocese of New Orleans will ring the bells of St. Louis Cathedral every day through Jan. 23, between 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. to honor and remember the lives lost and those affected by the terror attack. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts 1800s Shreveport ads could be blueprint for attracting history lovers to region Map shows hazardous air quality due to California fires Environmental activist from Arcadia, La. missing since Dec. 21 Tren de Aragua gang linked to murder of immigration agent High-speed DPS pursuits of smugglers put residents' lives at risk, Escobar agrees
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