Louisiana State Capitol closed on inauguration day

Posted: Jan 19, 2021 / 02:44 PM CST / Updated: Jan 19, 2021 / 03:19 PM CST

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA – APRIL 17: A general view of the Louisiana State Capitol prior to a rally against Louisiana’s stay-at-home order and economic shutdown on April 17, 2020 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Governor John Bell Edwards has said Louisiana’s high rate of infections and deaths does not position the state to quickly open back up. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

BATON ROUGE, La (BRPROUD)- The Louisiana State Capitol will be closed on Jan. 20, “in an abundance of caution” of possible protests.

INBOX: Louisiana State Capitol closed Wednesday “in an abundance of caution” due to possible Inauguration Day protest.

Legislative spokesman emails (in all caps): “SECURITY WILL BE TIGHT.” @BRProudNews #lagov #lalege
— Harrison Golden (@harrisongolden) January 19, 2021