The Zika virus is still a threat even this time of year. Dr. James Diaz with LSU Health New Orleans says in Louisiana the temperatures fluctuate during the winter and the eggs of the mosquitoes carrying Zika can survive even when it’s cold outside…:
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He says while most Zika cases are travel related, local transmission is the biggest scare.

State Police say two Tickfaw residents were killed in a train crash as the driver was attempting to go around cross arms with flashing red lights. They say 23-year-old Colton Williams approached the crossing and ran directly into the path of an Amtrack passenger train in Natalbany, causing his vehicle to be pushed about 125 yards. The Williams and his passenger, 23-year-old Justin Long were killed on scene. None of the 68 passengers on the train were injured.

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen former-Texas Governor Rick Perry as the Secretary for the Department of Energy. So what does that mean for Louisiana’s oil and gas industry?…:
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That’s acting president of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association, Gifford Briggs.

The lawyer of the father accused of causing the death of his 4-year-old son while the two were “play fighting” says his client is innocent. 25-year-old Kristopher Carter was charged with negligent homicide, but his counsel says once they present their side of the story to the DA he’s confident the father will be cleared of the accusations.