Governor John Bel Edwards seems undaunted by a legislative committee rejecting his proposal to mandate COVID shots for school kids…:
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Manufacturing jobs are flush in the state and the Louisiana Economic Development is holding a virtual career fair today for interested applicants. Jamie Nakamoto is overseeing the event..:
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Visit opportunitylouisiana.com/faststart for details.

A recent study out of LSU Health New Orleans reports a nearly 70-percent drop in post-surgery opioid prescriptions after state laws to reduce abuse of the drug were enacted in 2017. The research was led by Dr. Peter Krause…:
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He also credits opioid awareness in the public as a factor.

Authorities in Alabama say former Saints defensive lineman Glenn Foster Jr. died while in custody of police, according to the New Orleans Advocate. It was confirmed to news outlets by the Coroner in Pickens County that Foster died Monday, but no other information could be disclosed. The report indicates Foster was involved in a high-speed chase with cops that ended in a crash, then a jail fight with another inmate that drew in jail guards, and an attempt to render medical aid. More on this as it develops.

The Health and Welfare Committee voted 13-2 against Governor Edward’s plan to add COVID vaccines to the list of scheduled shots required for students. Like other vaccines, families have the choice to opt out, and students can still attend school. State Superintendent Cade Brumley maintains the vaccine is a personal choice.

Cut 3 (09) “…their kid.”

Two remembrance ceremonies were held today on the USS Kidd Veterans Memorial and Museum, one to mark the 80^th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor where 46 Louisianans lost their lives. The other was held to remember the 17 crew members who died when the Coast Guard buoy tender White Alder crashed on the Mississippi River on December 7, 1968. Museum executive director Rosehn Gipe says it’s important to hold these types of ceremonies.

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Today marks the 100^th day of Hurricane Ida recovery. St. Charles Parish President Matt Jewell says temporary housing is still a problem for residents, and the parish’s group site home is still up and running. Jewell says the group site was the first one because the parish took the initiative to begin the site and now it’s being operated by the state.

Cut 9 (11) “…been put out.”

An East Feliciana Parish man has a one-in-five chance of becoming a millionaire on New Year’s Day. It started with a multi-state Powerball “First Millionaire of the Year” promotion; asking players to enter the drawing with a photo of their Powerball ticket. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Kimberly Chopin says 29 Louisiana finalists were randomly selected and their names sent to Powerball.

Powerball selected Aaron Rose, of Slaughter, as one of only FIVE finalists for a January 1^st drawing for a million dollars.

Two remembrance ceremonies were held today on the USS Kidd Veterans Memorial and Museum, one to mark the 80^th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor where 46 Louisianans lost their lives. The other was held to remember the 17 crew members who died when the Coast Guard buoy tender White Alder collided with another vessel on the Mississippi River on December 7, 1968…:

CUT 06             (09)      “…lost in that.”

That’s museum executive director Rosehn Gipe.

It’s been 100 days since Hurricane Ida slammed into Louisiana, and recovery is still an ongoing thing in some of the hardest-hit parishes. Take St. Charles for instance. Parish president Matt Jewell says he still has plenty of constituents living in mold-infested homes or even in their vehicles..:

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The House Health & Welfare Committee votes “no” to the Governor’s plan to add COVID shots to the list of vaccinations required for kids in schools. Like with almost all other vaccines, parents could opt out of their kids having the shots. State Education superintendent Cade Brumley says Mr. Edwards will need to listen to testimony from those in Monday’s committee meeting and…:

CUT 04             (09)      “…school children.”

State Police with Troop I are investigating a pedestrian death in traffic last night. Troopers say a woman was struck and killed by a pickup while walking along Highway 71 in St. Landry Parish. The driver stopped and called authorities. He was determined to NOT be impaired at the time of the crash.

The Caddo Parish coroner identifies the man & woman found shot to death in car in the city’s Mooretown area. DeAngelo Hinton and Teola Booker, both 41, were found in the car early Monday morning. Police are investigating.

It’s been 100 days since Ida made landfall and in St. Charles Parish, there are still plenty of people in need of temporary shelter. Brooke Thorington has more…:

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Former New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Glenn Foster Jr. died while in police custody in Alabama, after being arrested Sunday afternoon for assault and robbery. An autopsy has been ordered to determine exactly how and why he died.

At the U.S.S. Kidd Veterans Memorial & Museum in Baton Rouge today, ceremonies remembering the many killed when the Japanese staged a sneak attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on this day 80 years ago. Kidd director Rosehn (Roseanne) Gipe talks of Admiral Isaac Kidd, for whom the ship is named…:

CUT 08                   (12)    “…as it sank.”

46 Louisianans were among the 2400 killed at Pearl.

An East Feliciana Parish man is one of five finalists to win a million bucks in a big televised New Year’s Eve Powerball giveaway. He’s Aaron Rose, of Slaughter, who entered the contest with a photo of his Powerball ticket. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Kim Chopin says Aaron told them what he’d spend that money one, if he wins…:

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Good luck, Aaron.

Not one, but two remembrance ceremonies marking important events that happened on December 7^th were held today on the USS Kidd Veterans Memorial and Museum. More from Dave Brannen…:

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Shreveport Police are investigating the shooting deaths of two people – a man and a woman – found dead inside a car. SPD says they discovered the bodies in the car, which was stopped in a vacant lot at Miles and Broadway. Shreveport Crimestoppers will take tips at 318-673-7373.

A panel of state lawmakers has voted to refuse the Governor’s plan to require COVID vaccines for kids in school. Despite that, Governor John Bel Edwards says he’ll keep working to include the shots in required immunizations. State Education Superintendent Cade Brumley says, if the shots ARE mandated for fall 2022, his department will work with parents who wish to opt out of getting them…:

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How does a one-in-five shot at winning a million dollars sound? Pretty good odds, right? Aaron Rose, of Slaughter, in East Feliciana Parish was chosen as one of five finalists for the Powerball New Year’s Eve televised giveaway. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Kim Chopin says, as a finalist, Aaron’s already won quite a lot…:

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…which he’ll use to throw a big party. He and his fellow finalists will be live on TV as the winner is announced.

At the State Capitol, a panel of lawmakers voted refusal of Governor Edward’s plan to mandate COVID vaccines to the list of immunizations required for school kids. The Health & Welfare Committee voted 13-2 against the proposal, which would have allowed parents to opt out if they so choose. State Education Superintendent Cade Brumley says he still feels the COVID jab is a personal choice…:

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In a written statement, the Governor says he still intends to push the shot requirement through.

An East Feliciana Parish man has a one-in-five chance of becoming a millionaire on New Year’s Day. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Kimberly Chopin says 29 Louisiana finalists were randomly selected and their names sent to Powerball…:

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Aaron Rose lives in Slaughter. He and his friends and family will be seen on TV on New Year’s Eve as the big money is given away.

Today marks 80 years since the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, in which 46 Louisianans died. Rosehn (Roseann) Gipe is director of the U.S.S. Kidd Museum in Baton Rouge, where remembrance ceremonies took place. She says it’s important to always observe these…:

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Today also marks 100 days since Hurricane Ida came ashore as a strong Category 4 storm, wreaking havoc on coastal parishes and some further inland, like St. Charles Parish, where parish president Matt Jewell says recovery is still limping along. He says he knows residents are frustrated with the pace of receiving temporary housing trailers, since the state took over the program…:

CUT 10(09)      “…cold at night.”

Jewell says St. James is still operating a group site temporary home for storm victims.

Not one, but two remembrance ceremonies marking important events that happened on December 7^th were held on the USS Kidd Veterans Memorial and Museum. More from Dave Brannen.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Dave Brannen.”

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It’s been 100 days since Ida made landfall and in St. Charles Parish, trailers are slowly coming in because many still need shelter. Brooke Thorington has more.

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The Health and Welfare Committee voted 13-2 against Governor Edward’s plan to add COVID vaccines to the list of scheduled shots required for students. Like other vaccines, families have the choice to opt out, and students can still attend school. State Superintendent Cade Brumley maintains the vaccine is a personal choice.

Cut 3 (09) “…their kid.”

Governor Edwards issued a statement that he still plans to add the COVID vaccine to the school schedule Fall of 2022, that right now would only apply to students 16 and older because it’s only FDA approved for that age group. Brumley says the governor will have to consider testimony heard at the meeting Monday and…

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If the vaccine requirement does go into effect Brumley says they will assist those parents who choose not to vaccinate their children against COVID.

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Two remembrance ceremonies were held today on the USS Kidd Veterans Memorial and Museum, one to mark the 80^th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor where 46 Louisianans lost their lives. The other was held to remember the 17 crew members who died when the Coast Guard buoy tender White Alder collided with another vessel on the Mississippi River on December 7, 1968.

 Cut 6 (09) “..lost in that.” 

That’s museum executive director Rosehn Gipe.

Gipe says it’s important to hold these types of ceremonies so memories don’t fade on what happened on such fateful days, whether it be the bombing of Pearl Harbor or the terrorist attack on the U.S. in 2001.

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Gipe talks about how the USS Kidd came to be named after Rear Admiral Isaac C. Kidd Sr.

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Today marks the 100^th day of Hurricane Ida recovery. St. Charles Parish President Matt Jewell says temporary housing is still a problem for residents, and the parish’s group site home is still up and running. Jewell says the group site was the first one because the parish took the initiative to begin the site and now it’s being operated by the state.

Cut 9 (12) “…been put out.”

Jewell anticipates they will end up with approximately 500 trailers for the parish. And while he knows residents are frustrated with the pace of receiving trailers he says since the state took over the program.

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Even months later Jewell says there are St. Charles Parish residents living in mold-infested homes and some are even using their car as shelter.

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Jewell says the parish continues to make strides with recovery with streets and roads and hopes that in the near future housing issues will be resolved.

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An East Feliciana Parish man has a one-in-five chance of becoming a millionaire on New Year’s Day. It started with a multi-state Powerball “First Millionaire of the Year” promotion; asking players to enter the drawing with a photo of their Powerball ticket. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Kimberly Chopin says 29 Louisiana finalists were randomly selected and their names sent to Powerball…:

Cut 12 (10) “…of the Year promotion.”  

Powerball selected Aaron Rose, of Slaughter, as one of only FIVE finalists for a January 1^st drawing for a million dollars. Chopin says, as one of those finalists, Mr. Rose has already scored a nice list of prizes…:

Cut 13 (13) “…at Party City and more.”

The prize package is to help Rose throw a big New Year’s Eve party for family & friends. Rose will be seen – live from his home – on the annual “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” telecast with the other four finalists, from Illinois, Iowa and Pennsylvania, to see who wins the $1-million prize. With 20-percent odds of winning, Rose could become Louisiana’s newest millionaire. Did he tell Chopin what he’d do if he won all that money…?

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Governor Edwards issued a statement that he still plans to add the COVID vaccine to the school schedule Fall of 2022, even after Health and Welfare voted 13-2 to against it. State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says the governor will have to consider testimony heard at the meeting Monday and…

Cut 4 (09) “…school children.”

The USS Kidd Veterans Memorial and Museum in Baton Rouge held two ceremonies today, one to mark the 80^th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor where 46 Louisianans died and when 17 crew members perished in 1968 when the Coast Guard vessel White Alder collided with another on the Mississippi. Museum executive director Rosehn Gipe.

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A milestone in Louisiana State Police cadet training hit a historic mark this week. More from Dave Brannen.

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The Health and Welfare Committee voted 13-2 Monday against Governor Edward’s plan to add COVID vaccines to the list of scheduled shots required for students. Like other vaccines, families have the choice to opt out and students could still attend school. State Superintendent Cade Brumley maintains the vaccine is a personal choice.

Cut 3 (09) “…their kid.”

Governor Edwards issued a statement that he still plans to add the COVID vaccine to the school schedule in Fall of 2022 that right now would only apply to students 16 and older because it’s only FDA approved for that age group.

LSU reports that Louisiana reported its fewest number of vehicle crash injuries ever, but there was a sharp increase in traffic fatalities. 

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Sixty-four men and women are now taking part in Cadet Class 100 of the Louisiana State Police. Lieutenant Robert Fontenot says the new class gathered for the first time Sunday afternoon and has about six months of initial training. Among other things, cadets will undergo training aimed at implicit bias recognition.

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According to Lt. Fontenot, one of the more important and timely matters of concern is the training the cadets will receive in the lawful use of force.

A Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony will be held shortly at the USS Kidd Veterans Memorial and Museum in Baton Rouge. It’s scheduled to get underway at 11:55 this morning. The original USS Kidd was one of the most decorated warships of World War II. The Kidd was named after Rear Admiral Isaac C. Kidd, Sr. who was killed during the Pearl Harbor attack while onboard the USS Arizona.