A group of Louisiana landlords files a federal lawsuit challenging the CDC’s authority to issue an eviction moratorium. Brooke Thorington has more.
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As COVID cases continue to spike, the state health department says flu wise the state is in good shape. Brooke Thorington has more.
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Republican Senator Bill Cassidy believes President Donald Trump should use all legal means available to challenge the election results in several key swing states. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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A federal lawsuit filed on behalf of Louisiana landlords seeks to overturn the moratorium on rental evictions ordered by the CDC. Luke Wake an attorney with the Pacific Legal Foundation, filed the suit on behalf of a group of property owners in Monroe and the Apartment Association of Louisiana. Wake says the CDC has no such authority.
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The current moratorium on evictions is set to expire December 31st but Wake says it’s possible it could be renewed. Wake says if the Federal Government wants to issue a moratorium on evictions then they need to enact proper policy.
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Wake says the state legislature enacted laws giving landlord’s the right to evict tenants for nonpayment and this an issue of separation of powers.
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As coronavirus cases spike in the state and we enter flu season, so far, the health department says we are not seeing as many cases of the flu. Region Three Medical Director Dr. Chip Riggins says even though influenza cases are not required to be reported to the state they are able to track trends of outbreaks.
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Riggins says the Bayou State is currently below the national average for the flu, so it’s good news so far.
While each flu season varies annually as to when outbreaks peak, Riggins says one thing is consistent.
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Riggins says last spring the state saw an abrupt end to flu season just as COVID mitigation measures were put into place.
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For tips and information on fighting the flu you can visit the health department’s website at lhd-dot-la-gov forward slash Fight the Flu.
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State and local officials in southwest Louisiana have broken ground on a 152-million dollar project to widen Interstate 10 from the Texas State line to I-210. Governor John Bel Edwards says crews will expand 10.5 miles of I-10 from four to six lanes alleviating congestion in this area.
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Officials say over one-point-six million tons of freight are carried along the cooriador each year. State Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says this project will strengthen a section of a vital national corridor for the freight industry.
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Wilson says the project also consists of ten new bridges that will be wider than the structures currently in place. Construction is expected to be completed in 2025. He says once the work is done, the Lake Charles area will have an improved hurricane evacuation route.
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Republican Senator Bill Cassidy supports President Donald Trump’s legal challenges in several states over the result of the November 3rd election but admits it will be difficult to get the courts to overturn the election. Cassidy says the President should not concede until he runs out of legal options
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Cassidy says it’s important for the over 70-million people that voted for the President that he gets his day in court. But he says the legal obstacles are apparent and if it turns out the courts do not rule in his favor, he’ll concede
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Some are concerned President Trump is creating a disadvantage for President-elect Joe Biden, who is preparing to be sworn in on January 20th. But Cassidy says the former Vice President is receiving intelligence briefings and the election legal battle will not interrupt the distribution of COVID vaccines once they are available
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The Pelicans have reportedly traded star guard Jrue Holiday to the Milwaukee Bucks. In exchange for Holiday, the Pelicans received guards Eric Bledsoe and George Hill, as well as a number of future draft picks. The host of the Locked On Pelicans podcast Jake Madison says, when looking at what the Pels got in return, he’s pleased with the trade.
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The Pelicans have five picks in tonight’s NBA draft, including two in the first round at 13 and 23. With a plethora of picks at their disposal, Madison says the Pelicans could be very active on draft day.
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With the departure of Holiday, Madison believes the Pels could have their eye on a guard in the first round.
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LSU players say a team meeting called by junior wide Terrace Marshall has the team re-energized as they get ready to play the second half of the season. The Tigers have not played a game since losing to Auburn on October 31st. Offensive Guard Ed Ingram says Marshall told the team to get focused as they visit an improved Arkansas team this Saturday
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Marshall says it’s hard to stay focused with the pandemic interrupting the schedule and also the health concerns associated with the coronavirus…
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