Former LSU Associate AD Sharon Lewis’ 50-million dollar sexual harassment, race-based and gender-based retaliation lawsuit against LSU is underway. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne is covering the trial at the federal courthouse in Baton Rouge and says On the first day of testimony, former student intern Nikole Jessie broke down and cried on the stand as she recalled her claims LSU running backs coach Frank Wilson made unwanted sexual advances against …

Horne says jesseie testified, after Wilson kissed her on the lips, she immediately told Lewis….

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Horne says Jessie testified that another student employee lost her job after complaining about being sexually harassed and did not want to lose her job, despite receiving inappropriate gifts from Wilson.

As of this morning, there hasn’t been a homicide in New Orleans this month and violent crime is also down.  Brooke Thorington has more.

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Spokesperson, Don Redman says triple A is reporting a record eleven point five million Americans will travel by air for the holidays, so be prepared for packed airports

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As of this morning, the City of New Orleans has not reported a homicide for December. In September the Crescent City went 12 days without a murder. President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission Rafael Goyeneche…

Cut 3 (12) “…about 19%.”

Cam Jordan of the New Orleans Saints says a violent argument and gunshots disrupted his annual charity event for local children Monday evening.  Jordan was holding his God Iz Love Foundation Christmas sneaker giveaway at Sneaker Politics, when he said heard the argument and gunshots. No one inside the store at 216 Chartres Street was injured. New Orleans Police Department are investigating a report of aggravated criminal damage to property in the 200 block of Chartres Street that occurred at around 6 p.m. Monday, but did not say whether the incident is related to the situation Jordan described.

AAA predicts 115 million people will be on the move over the Christmas and New Year’s holiday and. Spokesperson Don Redman says the national average for a gallon of gas was $3.26 and this year its $3.14 a gallon for regular gasoline. He says travelers can expect cheaper gas prices in the Gulf South

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Caddo Parish Sheriff candidate Henry Whitehorn loses his appeal as the election drama continues. The 2^nd Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s ruling granting Republican John Nickelson another election after he lost to Whitehorn by one vote in November.  Political analyst Scott Hughes says it was a split three-two decision. And filing a challenge to the state’s highest court, Hughes says won’t be cheap for Whitehorn…

Cut 11 (12) “…a mistake.”

If filed Hughes expects the Supreme Court to render an answer sooner than later.

As of this morning, the City of New Orleans has not reported a homicide for December. President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission Rafael Goyenech says prioritizing arrests of those carrying weapons illegally and/or drugs is reflected in the reduction of violent crime because they are not out on the streets.

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Goyeneche is also hopeful the partnership with Republican Governor-elect Jeff Landry and Democrat Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams will continue the crime reduction.

Caddo Parish Sheriff candidate Henry Whitehorn loses his appeal to avoid a new election against Republican John Nickelson who sued after losing to Whitehorn by one vote in November in which a recount revealed illegal votes cast.  Political analyst Scott Hughes says for the case to advance, you have to have to prove a new argument because this case mirrors the precedent set in the 1999 Red River Parish Sheriff’s race.

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Triple A forecasts an additional two million travelers this Christmas and New Year’s holiday compared to last year. Teiko Foxx has more…

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Louisiana dogs have been fortunate to escape a serious canine respiratory illness but Ginger Guttner with the LSU Vet Schools says it’s not the time to introduce your dog to a new dogs. When the Vet School first posted information about Atypical Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, it was seen in 14 states. At last check, it was up to 16.

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Caddo Parish Sheriff candidate Henry Whitehorn loses his appeal as the election drama continues. The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s ruling granting Republican John Nickelson another election after he lost to Whitehorn by one vote in November. Political analyst Scott Hughes says the appeals court ruled three to two against Whitehorn…
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Hughes says it appears we are heading to another election in March.

Triple A predicts 115 million people will be on the move over the Christmas and New Year’s holiday, the second highest year-end holiday travel recorded. Spokesperson Don Redman says that’s a two percent increase over last year and most will travel by vehicle…
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There hasn’t been a homicide in New Orleans this month and violent crime is also down. Brooke Thorington has more.
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A serious canine respiratory illness is now in 16 states. Though no cases of Atypical Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex have been reported in Louisiana, Ginger Guttner with the LSU Vet School wants you to know what it is and when to be concerned…
Cut 10 (10) “…the veterinarian.”

As of this morning, there have been no homicides for the month in New Orleans. And President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission Rafael Goyeneche says other violent crimes are down. He credits NOPD’s return to proactive policing…

Cut 4 (10) “…several years.”

He says the pandemic limited proactive policing.

A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agent receives North America’s highest honor for civilian heroism, the Carnegie Medal. In 2022, Sergeant Stephen Rhodes saved nine people including a seven-year-old girl when their boat capsized. He says he didn’t hesitate, removed his gear, and jumped in the water.

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After two rounds of CPR, she made a full recovery…

LSU Health Shreveport has opened the doors to a new 79-million-dollar state-of-the-art medical facility. Teiko Foxx has more…

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As of today, the City of New Orleans has not reported a homicide for December. In September the Crescent City went 12 days without a murder. President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission Rafael Goyeneche…

Cut 3 (12) “…about 19%.”

However, Goyeneche is quick to point out that homicides in 2022 were among the highest for the last three decades.

Sergeant Stephen Rhodes, an agent with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, saved nine people when their boat capsized in the Gulf of Mexico last year. For his act of heroism, Rhodes received the Carnegie Medal. As a first responder, Rhodes says he doesn’t necessarily like the title hero…

Cut 6 (11) “… inescapable.”

The 16-year veteran who lives in Houma, was nominated for the award by his mother and presented with the honor by Governor John Bel Edwards.

After nearly three years of construction, the LSU Health Shreveport campus has opened its transformative Center for Medical Education. The $79 million structure is the first new building in 15 years. Dean of the School of Medicine Dr. David Lewis says the center brings innovative learning techniques to north Louisiana seen at major universities nationwide…

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A severe respiratory illness is spreading in dogs in 16 states. Symptoms to watch for include coughing, sneezing, heavy breathing, nose or eye discharge, and a decreased appetite. As more people and their pets continue to travel for the holidays, Ginger Guttner with the LSU Vet School says it’s important to call ahead boarding your dog…

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A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agent receives North America’s highest honor for civilian heroism, the Carnegie Medal. Brooke Thorington has more…

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McNeese State President Daryl Burckel announces his plans to step down after nearly seven years of service. In a released statement, Burckel says he plans to finish his career where he started in the classroom educating students. He will step down next summer.

LSU Health Shreveport has unveiled its $79 million new state-of-the-art Center for Medical Education. The center brings innovative learning techniques to north Louisiana seen at major universities nationwide.  While the center received more than 26 million dollars from the Louisiana Legislature last year, Dr. David Lewis Dean of the School of Medicine says more than a third of the cost was supported by partnerships and the community.

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Cases of serious canine respiratory illness are being reported in multiple states. Ginger Guttner with the LSU Vet School says pet owners should be concerned if their dog has…

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Currently, there are no cases reported in the Bayou State.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agent Stephen Rhodes was presented with the Carnegie Medal by Governor John Bel Edwards. The medal was for his heroic actions in 2022 where he rescued nine people from a capsized boat. And when he found out a seven-year-old girl could not be found… He says he didn’t hesitate… he just jumped in the water.

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The young girl was airlifted to a New Orleans hospital and made a full recovery.

LSU Health Shreveport has opened its $79 million Center for Medical Education. Dean of the School of Medicine Dr. David Lewis….

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Dogs around the country are becoming sick from a mystery canine respiratory illness. Though no cases have been reported in Louisiana, Ginger Guttner with the LSU Vet School says up to 16 states have reported cases of Atypical Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex…

Cut 12 (09) “…in Florida.” 

As the illness spreads to other states and holiday travel increases, Guttner says it’s important to call ahead and ask questions before boarding your dog.

The Top Five 2023 baby names for Louisiana are out. The top names for boys are Liam, Elijah, Noah, Luke, and James. The top five names for girls are Olivia, Amelia, Ava, Charlotte, and Harper. Baton Rouge General Hospital Spokesperson Katie Johnston says she wouldn’t be surprised if LSU’s Heisman Trophy winner’s name makes the list next year

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After nearly three years of construction, LSU Health Shreveport has unveiled its $79 million Center for Medical Education. Dean of the School of Medicine, Dr. David Lewis, says the center brings innovative learning techniques to northwest Louisiana that’s already seen at major universities nationwide…
Cut 7 (12) “…future leaders.”
An important component of the building is a 11 thousand square foot Center for Emerging Viral Threats research, education, and training facility.

Veterinarians in Louisiana are keeping a close eye out for a serious respiratory illness that’s been found in 16 other states. There’s a concern Atypical Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex will continue to spread as holiday travel increases. LSU Vet school spokesperson Ginger Guttner says if you’re boarding your dog, call ahead and ask questions…
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So far no cases in Louisiana.

Governor John Bel Edwards has presented Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agent Sgt. Stephen Rhodes with the Carnegie Medal for saving nine people, including a seven-year-old girl from a capsized vessel in the Gulf of Mexico in 2022. The seven-year-old was not breathing when pulled from the water, but has since made a full recovery. Rhodes is being called a hero, but Rhodes says he was just doing his job…
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Zion Williamson scored 36 points as the Pelicans defeated the Timberwolves 121-107 last night. Williamson’s season-high point total comes one game after he was criticized by Shaquille O’ Neal and Charles Barkley for being out of shape. Zion was asked about the criticism…
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The Pels are 13 and 11 on the year.

A serious canine respiratory illness has now spread to 16 states. Colleen Crain has the story.
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An ATV crash yesterday near Abita Springs in St. Tammany Parish has left a woman and a girl hospitalized. Authorities say the woman has serious injuries, while the girl’s are life-threatening after their A-TV left the roadway and struck a tree. The crash is under investigation.

Governor John Bel Edwards has awarded Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sergeant Stephen Rhodes with the Carnegie Medal for saving nine people from a capsized vessel in the Gulf of Mexico. Rhodes says in May of 2022 he was on patrol on Grand Isle when he observed an overturned boat…
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Among the nine people Rhodes rescued was a seven-year-old girl trapped under the capsized vessel.

The 2023 top five girls and boys names for babies is out. In Louisiana, Olivia is the most popular girls name followed by Amelia, Ava , Charlotte and Harper. For boys, Liam takes the top spot followed by Elijah, Noah, Luke and James. Baton Rouge General Hospital spokesperson Katie Johnston says the top five baby names for boys has been consistent…
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