Governor John Bel Edwards begged business owners at a Resilient Louisiana Commission meeting to start taking the pandemic seriously again as cases surge statewide.  Edwards says the public’s response to this third wave of the virus will be judged by later generations.

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The State is just shy of reaching 7,000 Covid-19 deaths.

Congressional negotiators will work over the weekend on a Covid-19 economic relief package that Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy has helped put together.  It could provide 200 billion dollars in aid for businesses.

There’s also discussion about a second 600-dollar stimulus check, but Cassidy says he has not been part of those talks.

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Saints quarterback Drew Brees will start Sunday against the Chiefs, his first game back in action in just over a month.  Matt Doyle has the story

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LSU will play Ole Miss on Saturday as they host the Rebels in Tiger Stadium for the season finale.  LSU is currently 4-5 on the season with a chance to finish the season with a .500 record.  Under first year head coach Lane Kiffin, the Rebels are 4-5 on the season with a high-powered offense, led by quarterback Matt Corral.  The game is at 2:30

Louisiana will be receiving a lot fewer doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine next week than they did this week. Governor Edward earlier this week told reporters he expected we’d get a shipment of 40,000 doses over the weekend but that’s now been cut down to just over 28,000.

Despite that setback Governor Edwards says he’s been highly encouraged by our progress in vaccinating so far. He notes we have over 11,000 officially vaccinated frontline healthcare workers, with the true number likely being much higher. But he warns it will be a long process and we won’t have the majority of the state inoculated until summer, and in the meantime our case count is rapidly climbing…

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A number of prominent state officials have been infected recently including Congressman Cedric Richmond, Congressman-elect Luke Letlow, and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser.

Drew Brees will start at quarterback against Kansas City Sunday afternoon, after being out the past four weeks on injured reserve. Saints analyst Mike Detillier says having Brees return ahead of schedule gives you some insight into how Coach Sean Payton views the Taysom Hill experiment.

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Kickoff in the Dome is set for 3:25. The Saints will be without star wideout Michael Thomas.

Congressional negotiators will work over the weekend on a COVID-19 economic relief package that Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy has helped put together. The 900-billion-dollar proposal includes money for renters and helps landlords who are not getting regular rent checks

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Governor Edwards implores business owners to recommit to COVID safety as cases surge statewide…

cut 2 (29) ….I’m Matt Doyle.”  

Louisiana will receive fewer doses of the Pfizer COVID vaccine next week than previously promised. The state was told originally it would receive 40-thousand doses instead the state will receive 28, 275.  Other states are also reporting a shortage in doses to be shipped next week.

Discounted car insurance premiums are coming to an end for customers so that’s why you might be seeing a higher bill. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says stay-at-home orders early in the pandemic decreased the number of motorists on the roads which also reduced the number of traffic accidents.

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Personal auto insurance premiums decreased on average 6-percent and those rebates are now ending

Drew Brees will start at quarterback for the Sunday afternoon game against Kansas City after sitting out the past four weeks on injured reserve. Saints analyst Mike Detillier says the Saints have been testing Brees’ durability in practice, but there’s no way to simulate what the Chiefs will try to do to him Sunday.

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Kickoff is 3:25 in the Dome

Drew Brees will suit up and start for Sunday afternoon’s game against the Chiefs in the Dome, that after sitting out four weeks with fractured ribs and a punctured lung. Saints analyst Mike Detillier says Brees’ returns to the field as New Orleans battles Green Bay for the top seed in the NFC playoffs…

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Star receiver Mike Thomas has been ruled out for the game.

Congressional negotiators will work over the weekend on a COVID-19 economic relief package that Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy has helped put together. Cassidy says a central element of the legislation is 300-billion dollars in aid for businesses…

Cut 3 (11)  “..remain employed.”

The COVID car insurance discounts are coming to an end. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says even though your bill will be higher going forward it’s not technically a rate increase, it’s the expiration of rebates that were offered at the start of the pandemic when everyone stopped driving due to lock downs.

Cut 9 (08) “… year.”

Personal auto insurance premiums decreased on average 6-percent due to the pandemic.

Governor Edwards begged business owners to start taking the pandemic seriously again as cases surge statewide. Edwards says he knows this is tough but recommitting to requiring people to mask up and socially distance in stores is vital right now.

Cut 12 (11) “…today.” 

The state is just shy of reaching 7,000 COVID-19 deaths.

An animated Governor John Bel Edwards begged business owners at a Resilient Louisiana Commission meeting to start taking the pandemic seriously again as cases surge statewide. Edwards says this should be an exciting time for the state now that the first vaccines have been rolled out, but…

Cut 14 (09) “…work.” 

Edwards says the public’s response to this third wave of the virus will be judged by later generations.

You might be wondering why you’ve seen an increase in your auto insurance bill. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says it’s not a rate increase but the end to rebates that were extended during the pandemic.

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Rates on average were rebated 6 percent earlier this year.

Reports indicate Drew Brees will start Sunday against the Chiefs, his first game back in action in just over a month. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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The Ragin Cajuns have been declared co-Sun Belt Conference Champions after the league title game was canceled because of COVID issues with the Coastal Carolina football team. As for in the Bayou State three state officials announced they’ve tested positive for COVID this week they are Congressman-Elect Luke Letlow, Congressman Cedric Richmond, and Lt Governor Billy Nungesser.

Governor Edwards implores business owners to recommit to COVID safety as cases surge statewide…

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The state reported 3,103 new COVID-19 cases today and 30 fatalities. Congressman-Elect Luke Letllow announced on social media this morning that he tested positive for COVID. Letlow is reportedly resting at home and following CDC guidelines. This week Congressman Cedric Richmond and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser also announced they were COVID positive.

Discounted car insurance premiums are coming to an end for customers so that’s why you might be seeing a higher bill. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says stay-at-home orders early in the pandemic decreased the number of motorists on the roads which also reduced the number of traffic accidents.

Cut 10 (10) “…policyholders”

Personal auto insurance premiums decreased on average 6-percent and those rebates are now ending

Drew Brees will reportedly start at quarterback against Kansas City Sunday afternoon, after being out the past four weeks on injured reserve. Saints analyst Mike Detillier says having Brees return ahead of schedule gives you some insight into how Coach Sean Payton views the Taysom Hill experiment.

Cut 8 (07) “…playing him”

Kickoff against the 12-1 Chiefs is set for 3:25 in the Dome.

Reports indicate Drew Brees will start Sunday against the Chiefs, his first game back in action in just over a month. Matt Doyle has the story.

Cut 1 (31) “ …I’m Jeff Palermo.”  

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Governor Edwards implores business owners to recommit to COVID safety as cases surge statewide…

cut 2 (29) ….I’m Matt Doyle.”  

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Congressional negotiators will work over the weekend on a COVID-19 economic relief package that Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy has helped put together. Cassidy says a central element of the legislation is 300-billion dollars in aid for businesses…

Cut 3 (11)  “..remain employed.”

The 900-billion dollar measure would also boost unemployment benefits by 300-dollars a week. Cassidy says the proposal also contains money for renters and help out landlords who are not getting regular rent checks

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There’s also discussion about a second 600-dollar stimulus check. Cassidy says he has not been part of those talks…

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Drew Brees will reportedly start at quarterback for the Sunday afternoon game against Kansas City after sitting out the past four weeks on injured reserve.

The 10-3 Saints have the 2^nd seed in the NFC, just a tiebreaker behind 1^st seed Green Bay. Saints analyst Mike Detillier says Brees’ health is important…

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Brees was pulled from the November 15^th game against the 49ers upon discovery that he had multiple fractured ribs and a punctured lung.

Detillier says the Saints have been testing Brees’ durability in practice, but there’s no way to simulate what the Chief will try to do to him Sunday night.

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Kansas City is only 21^st in the league in sacks per game at just under two.

Detillier says having Brees return ahead of schedule gives you some insight into how Coach Sean Payton views the Taysom Hill experiment.

Cut 8 (07) “…playing him.”

Kickoff against the 12-1 Chiefs is set for 3:25 in the Dome.

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The discount you’ve seen with your auto insurance is coming to an end. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says it’s not necessarily an increase in rates, it’s the end of rebates 38 insurance companies gave to policyholders in the state due to reduced driving during the pandemic.

Cut 9 (08) “… year.”

Donelon says stay-at-home orders early in the pandemic decreased the number of motorists on the roads which also reduced the number of traffic accidents.

Cut 10 (10) “…policyholders.”

Personal auto insurance premiums decreased on average 6-percent due to the pandemic and as those rebates come to an end, Donelon explains it’s not an increase in your rate.

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An animated Governor Edwards begged business owners at a Resilient Louisiana Commission meeting to start taking the pandemic seriously again as cases surge statewide.

Edwards says he knows this is tough but recommitting to requiring people to mask up and socially distance in stores is vital right now.

Cut 12 (11) “…today.” 

The state is just shy of reaching 7,000 COVID-19 deaths.

Edwards says the public’s response to this third wave of the virus will be judged by later generations.

Cut 13 (08)“…respond.”

Edwards says this should be an exciting time for the state now that the first vaccines have been rolled out, but…

Cut 14 (09) “…work.” 

Congressional negotiators will work over the weekend on a COVID-19 economic relief package that Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy has helped put together. There’s also discussion about a second 600-dollar stimulus check. Cassidy says he has not been part of those talks…

Cut 5  (09) “…there too” 

An animated Governor John Bel Edwards begged business owners at a Resilient Louisiana Commission meeting to start taking the pandemic seriously again as cases surge statewide. Edwards says he knows this is tough but recommitting to requiring people to mask up and socially distance in stores is vital right now.

Cut 12 (12) “…today” 

The state is just shy of reaching 7,000 COVID-19 deaths.

Drew Brees will reportedly start at quarterback for the Sunday afternoon game against Kansas City after sitting out the past four weeks on injured reserve. Saints analyst Mike Detillier says the Saints have been testing Brees’ durability in practice, but there’s no way to simulate what the Chiefs will try to do to him Sunday.

Cut 7 (10) “…quarterback”

The state reports 3,103 new COVID cases today. The Sun Belt Football Championship Game has been canceled because of a COVID issue with Coastal Carolina. The Ragin Cajuns have been declared co-champs.