According to the C-D-C, Louisiana is tied with South Carolina for the highest flu activity in the country. State health officers Doctor Joe Kanter says Louisiana loses between 500 and a thousand lives to flu every year….
cut 11 (07) “…and death”
Those at highest risk due to the flu are the elderly, those with significant underlying medical conditions, and immune-compromised individuals.

The governor’s office has announced it has allocated the 146-million dollars it received from the federal government to help homeowners who were struggling to pay their mortgage because of the Covid pandemic. The state office of community development chief operating officer, Ginger Moses, says the program offered a lifeline to nearly eight-thousand households…
cut 9 (10) “…the funding”

The Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal will hear Caddo Parish Sheriff candidate Henry Whitehorn’s appeal after a judge ruled a new election should take place after it appeared Whitehorn won by one vote…
cut 1 (31) “….I’m Brooke Thorington”

State Police are trying to determine what happened on Saturday night after a man died after tased by a police officer. Officers were patrolling Shreveport’s Broadmoor area, because of a recent rise in burglaries. L-S-P officers say they approached a man on a bicycle who fled and once caught was uncooperative and tased to be taken into a custody. He died a short time later.

Louisiana tops another list, it’s a list of states with the highest flu activity. Colleen Crain has the details…
Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

After beating the Panthers 28-6 on Sunday, the Saints are tied for first place in the NFC South with a six and seven record. New Orleans, Tampa and Atlanta all share the same record.

The state Office of Motor Vehicles says you can now add your vehicle registration to the LA Wallet app.

LSU’s Jayden Daniels won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night receiving 501 of the 870 first-place votes. Daniels had a season for the ages in 2023 as he nearly accumulated 5,000 total yards of offense…
cut 15 (13) “…here today”
Daniels has yet to commit to playing in the Tigers bowl game and there’s a good chance he will not play.

There’s a good chance there will be another Caddo Parish Sheriff’s election. A judge has ruled another election should take place after several questionable votes were uncovered, nullifying Henry Whitehorn’s one vote win over John Nickleson. Political analyst Scott Hughes says a similar case occurred in the 1999 Red River Parish Sheriff’s race…
cut 6 (11) “….uphold this”
A state appeals court hears the case today.

A five-judge panel of the Second Circuit Court of Appeal will hear Henry Whitehorn’s appeal of a state judge’s ruling that there should another election for Caddo Parish Sheriff. Whitehorn won the November 18th election by one vote, but Retired state Supreme Court Justice Joseph Bleich ordered a new election after several questionable votes were uncovered. Political Analyst Scott Hughes expects a fairly quick ruling…
cut 5 (11) “…decision”
If a new election is held, it will take place on March 23rd.

Again this year, a large number of Louisianans are sick with the flu. Louisiana State Health Officer, Dr. Joe Kanter…
Cut 10 (08) “…in the country.”
Tied with South Carolina and one in five flu tests are coming back positive. Health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated before Christmas.

The State Office of Community Development has distributed over 146 million dollars to nearly eight thousand Louisiana homeowners for pandemic mortgage assistance through the Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Fund. O-C-D’s chief opperating officer Ginger Moses…
Cut 7 (11) “…the cap.”
Moses says payments went directly to mortgage companies.

After winning the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels had this message for Tiger fans…
cut 14 (11) “….for me”
During his Heisman acceptance speech, Daniels thanked God, his parents, coaches, teammates and everyone who helped him along his incredible journey.

It’s expected Jayden Daniels will become LSU’s third Heisman Trophy winner as the award will be handed out tonight in New York City Coach Brian Kelly on what it would mean if Daniels were to win the Heisman.

cut 20 (20) “….to retain”

For the 7^th year in a row, Louisiana has seen economic growth. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says Louisiana’s ports give the state a global advantage and he is not the only one who sees a bright future for the Bayou State…

Cut  14 (11) “…2024 and 2025.”

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A cold front approaching the Bayou State from the northwest has the potential to bring some severe weather. State Climatologist Barry Keim says says we could have up to an inch and a half of rain, and the heavier rain is more likely in northeast Louisiana.  Still we all need to be weather aware.

Cut 7 (08) “…drought situation.” 

The first 13 homes to have a fortified roof installed with Louisiana Fortified Roof Grants are complete. Homeowner Alicia Craige says the entire process was seamless and she’s pleased with the results.

Cut 5 (08) “ …them enough.”  

Craige says she even saved 15 hundred dollars on her homeowners insurance.

There’s a potential for some severe weather Saturday in Louisiana. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 2 (31)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

A 13 year old Madisonville girl was arrested Friday after telling a classmate she was going to “shoot up” her junior high school. St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office became aware of the incident after the other student informed a teacher. The girl was issued a menacing summons and released on a custodial agreement to appear in court.

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The first 13 homes to have a fortified roof installed through the Louisiana Fortified Roof Grant Program have been completed. Homeowner Alicia Craige is among them. In order to comply with insurance requirements, Craige says she needed to get her roof repaired immediately so she applied online.

Cut 4 (12) “…new roof.”
Three more state champions were crowned yesterday in the dome… Union Parish with a dramatic win over St. James. Catholic High Crushed Acadiana. And Opelousas won the school’s first state championship beating out Cecilia

The prep classis finishes up today with three more games. St. Charles Catholic goes after its third consecutive state title when they face Calvary Baptist at 3:30. Cougars Coach Wayne Stein.

Cut 10 (04) “…blessed.”

Louisiana is about to see a significant mercury drop, the high today will be in the 70s. But State Climatologist Barry Keim says after the rain moves through get ready for a much colder Sunday with highs only in the 50s.

Cut 8 (11) “…of the state.” 

Another year of economic growth for Louisiana… as private companies invested 25 Billion Dollars in the Bayou State in 2023. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary, Don Pierson says new opportunities in new fields at higher paying positions are increasing in Louisiana and that will mean more growth for the state…

Cut 13 (12) “…the nation.”

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Thirteen Louisiana homes to get a fortified roof are complete under the Louisiana Fortified Roof Grant Program. Teiko Foxx has more…

Cut 1 (31)  “…I’m Teiko Foxx” 

It’s expected Jayden Daniels will become LSU’s third Heisman Trophy winner as the award will be handed out tonight in New York City. Daniels won two big awards last night, the Water Camp national Player of the Year award and the Davey O’Brien Award as the top quarterback in college football.

The first 13 homes to have a fortified roof installed through the Louisiana Fortified Roof Grant Program have been completed. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon stopped by a home in Slidell and says it’s exciting to see the first homes finished.

Cut 3 (10) “…an evaluator.”

A cold front approaching the Bayou State from the northwest has the potential to bring some severe weather along with rain and much cooler temperatures this weekend. State Climatologist Barry Keim says there’s potential for some dicey weather Saturday, in the form of high winds and tornados…

Cut 6 (10) “…out of five.”

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For the 7^th year in a row, Louisiana has seen economic growth. Private companies invested 25 Billion Dollars in the Bayou State in 2023. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary, Don Pierson…

Cut 12 (09)  “…in Louisiana.”  
Union Parish ended its streak of three consecutive losses in the state championship game with a dramatic 36-35 win over St. James yesterday. Opelousas won the school’s first state championship with a 26-13 win over Cecilia and Catholic High crushed Acadiana 55-31.

The Prep Classic finishes with three more games today. It starts at noon with St. Thomas More taking on Lafayette Christian. Cougars head coach Jim Hightower.

Cut 9 (08) “…we measure up.” 

For the 7^th year in a row, Louisiana has seen economic growth. Private companies invested 25 Billion Dollars in the Bayou State in 2023. Louisiana Economic Development, Don Piers says new opportunities in new fields at higher paying positions are increasing in Louisiana and that will mean more growth for the state…

Cut 13 (12) “…the nation.”

And we’re about to see a significant mercury drop, highs Saturday will be in the 70s. But Keim says after the rain moves through get ready for a much colder Sunday with highs in the 50s.

Cut 8 (11) “…of the state.” 

Thirteen Louisiana homes to get a fortified roof are complete under the Louisiana Fortified Roof Grant Program. Teiko Foxx has more…

Cut 1 (31)  “…I’m Teiko Foxx” 

The Prep Classic finishes with three more games on Saturday. St. Charles Catholic goes after its third consecutive state title when they face Calvary Baptist at 3:30. Cougars Coach Wayne Stein credits the players for theirconsistent performance…

Cut 10 (04) “…blessed.”

Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says the Bayou State has seen seven consecutive years of economic growth. Private companies invested 25 Billion Dollars in the Bayou State in 2023.

Cut 12 (09)  “…in Louisiana.”  

13 homes to get fortified roofs installed in the Bayou State through the Louisiana Fortified Roof Grant Program are finished. One of the first to have her roof installed, Homeowner Alicia Craige…

Cut 4 (12) “…new roof.”

Craige says the entire process was seamless and she’s pleased with the results.

There’s potential for some severe weather over the weekend in the Bayou State. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 2 (31)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

A task force convened by Gov.-elect Jeff Landry met this week to weigh the rollback of 2017 laws aimed at lowering Louisiana’s prison population. Outgoing Governor John Bel Edwards meanwhile warned the incoming administration against the move. Edwards says it would be a kneejerk political reaction unlikely to yield real results.

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon stopped by to get a first-hand look at one of the first 13 homes to have a fortified roof installed through the Louisiana Fortified Roof Grant Program. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon stopped by a home in Slidell and says it’s exciting to see the first homes finished.

Cut 3 (10) “…an evaluator.”

Louisiana has seen economic growth for the seventh year in a row. Louisiana Economic Development, Don Pierson says Louisiana’s ports give the state a global advantage and he is not the only one who sees a bright future for the Bayou State…

Cut  14 (11) “…2024 and 2025.”

State Climatologist Barry Keim says the Bayou State may see some severe weather along with rain and much cooler temperatures this weekend.

Cut 6 (10) “…out of five.”

Keim says we could have up to an inch and a half of precipitation, and the heavier rain is more likely in northeast Louisiana.

The Prep Classic will wrap up tomorrow with only three more games. The first matchup starts at noon with St. Thomas More taking on Lafayette Christian in the division two select state title game. S-T-M defeated L-C-A 52-48 in last year’s championship game and Cougars head coach Jim Hightower is expecting another high-scoring affair…

Cut 9 (08) “…we measure up.”