Louisiana’s Senior Senator provides an update on negotiations over a 900 billion dollar plus COVID relief bill that includes another round of PPP and federally boosted unemployment payments. Matt Doyle has the story.

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House Speaker Clay Schexnayder sets February 6^th as a special election to fill the vacant seat of Republican Stephen Dwight of Lake Charles. Dwight resigned from the District 35 House seat after winning a fall election to become the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney. District 35 represents Beauregard and Calcasieu parishes.

The FDA is expected to give emergency approval for the Pfizer COVID vaccine and next week they will vote on the Moderna vaccine.  LSU Health New Orleans Infectious Disease Expert Dr. Fred Lopez says this is very good news considering the spike in cases we are seeing.

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LSU has self-imposed a one-year bowl ban, for NCAA rules violations. Back in October, LSU decided to cut its number of available scholarships by eight over the next two years, reduce the number of allowable recruiting visits, and ban former player Odell Beckham Junior for two years. USA Today Network reporter Glen Guilbeau says the NCAA may add to these penalties when they complete their investigation

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The LSU football program has self-imposed a one-year bowl ban for this season in an effort to lessen the penalties it could receive from the NCAA for rules violations.  Taylor Sharp has the story.

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Louisiana’s Senior Senator provides an update on negotiations over a 900 billion dollar plus COVID relief bill that includes another round of PPP and federally boosted unemployment payments. Matt Doyle has the story.

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The LSU football program has self-imposed a one-year bowl ban as a way to punish itself for violating NCAA rules. It’s the first time LSU will not participate in the postseason since 1999. But LSU beat reporter for the USA Today Network Glen Guilbeau says the NCAA may not look at this as a serious punishment…

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Back in October, LSU also decided to cut its number of available scholarships by eight over the next two years, reduced the number of allowable recruiting visits, and banned former wide receiver Odell Beckham Junior for two years. Guilbeau says the NCAA may add to these penalties when they complete their investigation

Cut 4 (08)   “…asked for.”  

Guilbeau says the NCAA has been investigating LSU for a recruiting violation committed by Ed Orgeron in January 2019, Beckham handing out a fistful of cash to players after the national championship game, and a booster providing former LSU football player Vadal Alexander’s parents with a no-show job.

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Today the FDA is expected to vote on emergency approval for the Pfizer COVID vaccine and next week they will vote on the Moderna vaccine.  LSU Health New Orleans Infectious Disease Expert Dr. Fred Lopez says this is good news considering we are seeing a spike in cases, hospitalizations, and deaths.

Cut 6 (07) “…encouraging.”

With two COVID vaccine options on the cusp of being approved when asked which one should you take Dr. Lopez says to take the first one that is offered to you.

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Lopez says both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines require two inoculations, 21 and 28 days apart respectively. Lopez stresses the importance of taking both shots for maximum protection.

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D.C. lawmakers are increasingly confident a new roughly 900 billion dollar COVID relief bill will soon be passed.

Senator Bill Cassidy says one big sticking point left is Republicans want businesses to be shielded from COVID-related lawsuits, and Democrats want to ensure if someone has a claim they have a right to sue.

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Cassidy was a part of the bipartisan team that resuscitated negotiations that had collapsed pre-Presidential election with a trimmed-down bill including some priorities from both parties.

The White House is pushing for a new round of stimulus checks in lieu of federally boosted unemployment, but Cassidy says this isn’t a stimulus bill…

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Negotiators seemingly have agreed that the Payroll Protection Program must be refunded, and re-administered with a more targeted focus for businesses most impacted by the pandemic.

Cassidy says an agreement is right around the corner.

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Two brothers wanted for the shooting death of a gas station clerk in Kenner were arrested in Memphis, Tennessee. Kenner Police Chief Michael Glaser says they’ve been searching for 28-year-old Lamonte Loggins and 29-year-old Eric Rodgers since committing the cold-blooded killing on November 30th

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Glaser says the 30-year-old clerk was executed on his knees after complying with every order from the robbers. The chief says they wanted to provide justice to the victim’s family…

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Glaser says the suspects are originally from Tennessee but moved to Kenner two years ago with their mother. He says Loggins is the suspected gunman and he’s already spent a good part of his life behind bars

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Senator Bill Cassidy says lawmakers are narrowing down the framework of a new COVID relief bill but one big sticking point left is Republicans want businesses to be shielded from COVID-related lawsuits, and Democrats want to ensure if someone has a claim they have a right to sue.

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Cassidy says a deal could be cut as soon as this afternoon.

28-year-old Lamonte Loggins and 29-year-old Eric Rodgers have been arrested in the shooting death of a Kenner gas station clerk. Kenner Police Chief Michael Glaser says Loggins is the suspected gunman and he’s already spent a good part of his life behind bars

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The two were arrested in Tennessee.

The LSU football program has self-imposed a one-year bowl ban for this season in an effort to lessen the penalties it could receive from the NCAA for rules violations.  Taylor Sharp has the story.

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A planned capacity expansion for New Orleans Saints games has been put on hold as the state seeing an explosion in new COVID cases. The plan was to allow 15,000 people into the Dome for Sunday night’s game against the Chiefs, but the team will instead be at 3,000.

D.C. lawmakers are increasingly confident a new roughly 900-billion-dollar COVID relief bill will soon be passed after the two major parties disagreed parts of the bill.  Senator Bill Cassidy says an agreement is right around the corner.

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The LSU football program has self-imposed a one-year bowl ban to punish itself for violating NCAA rules. Reporter for the USA Today Network Glen Guilbeau says the NCAA has been investigating the program for a recruiting violation committed by Ed Orgeron, Odell Beckham Jr handing out cash to players and a booster providing former player Vadal Alexander’s parents with a no-show job.

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Two brothers wanted for the shooting death of a gas station clerk in Kenner were arrested in Memphis, Tennessee. Kenner Police Chief Michael Glaser they’ve arrested 28-year-old Lamonte Loggins and 29-year-old Eric Rodgers after the cold-blooded killing on November 30^th. Glaser says Loggins, the suspected gunman has already spent a good part of his life behind bars.

Cut 14 (10) “…apprehended them.” 

LSU Health New Orleans Infectious Disease Expert Dr. Fred Lopez says he’s very encouraged by data from both the Pfizer and Modera COVID vaccines. Lopez says both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines require two inoculations, 21 and 28 days apart respectively, and stresses the importance of taking both shots for maximum protection.

Cut 8 (12) “..these vaccines.”

Two brothers wanted for the shooting death of a gas station clerk in Kenner were arrested in Memphis, Tennessee. Kenner Police Chief Michael Glaser says they’ve been searching for 28-year-old Lamonte Loggins and 29-year-old Eric Rodgers since committing the cold-blooded killing on November 30th

Cut 12 (11) “..zero reasons.” 

The FDA is expected to vote today on emergency approval for the Pfizer COVID vaccine and next week the Moderna vaccine.  LSU Health New Orleans Infectious Disease Expert Dr. Fred Lopez says with two COVID vaccine options on the cusp of being approved when asked which one you should take he says the first one that’s offered.

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The state reports 25-hundred new COVID-19 cases today and 40 fatalities.

Louisiana’s Senior Senator provides an update on negotiations over a 900 billion dollar plus COVID relief bill that includes another round of PPP and federally boosted unemployment payments. Matt Doyle has the story.

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Today the FDA is expected to vote on emergency approval for the Pfizer COVID vaccine and next week they will vote on the Moderna vaccine.  LSU Health New Orleans Infectious Disease Expert Dr. Fred Lopez says this is good news considering we are seeing a spike in cases, hospitalizations, and deaths.

Cut 6 (07) “…encouraging.”

Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says we could have an agreement on a COVID relief bill in Washington sometime next week. An initial bipartisan relief proposal did not include any stimulus checks, but the White House has stepped in requesting at least 600-dollar direct payments. Graves says it’s one of the four biggest issues left.

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The LSU football program has self-imposed a one-year bowl ban for this season in an effort to lessen the penalties it could receive from the NCAA for rules violations.  Taylor Sharp has the story.

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Two Barksdale Air Force Base B-52 bombers were part of a show of force in the Middle East today. The two planes were assigned to the 2^nd Bomb Wing operated in the U. S. Central Command area of responsibility. The Air Force routinely flies aircraft to promote regional security in the area.

The state reported the largest single-day increase in COVID cases Wednesday at 4,339, none of the cases were backlogged. Governor Edwards will hold a briefing today at 2:30, he attended the White House Coronavirus Summit Meeting on Tuesday. A White House Task Force report indicates the state is in the red zone for the virus with a statewide positivity rate of 10.7 percent.

The Pfizer vaccine will undergo a crucial committee hearing today to determine if it will gain emergency approval and be available next week. Matt Doyle has the story.

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The LSU football program has self-imposed a one-year bowl ban as a way to punish itself for violating NCAA rules. It’s the first time LSU will not participate in the postseason since 1999. But LSU beat reporter for the USA Today Network Glen Guilbeau says the NCAA may not look at this as a serious punishment…

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Northwestern State is prepping to host the LHSAA Football Prep Classic the annual championship will be December 27^th through the 30^th.  Northwestern athletic director Greg Burke says the university had record enrollment this fall and hosting the Prep Classic is a perfect opportunity to showcase the campus and recruit students.

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The state health department reported its single highest day for the number of new COVID-19 cases yesterday with 4,339. Dr. Tina Stefanski, with the Louisiana Office of Public Health, says cases were already on an uptick and there are even more cases as a result of gatherings on Thanksgiving…
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An FDA panel is expected to vote today on whether to authorize Pfizer’s COVID vaccine in the United States. Assistant Dean for Transitional Research at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine Doctor Lucio Meile says the panel will review the results of both the FDA’s and Pfizer’s findings on the efficacy and safety of the vaccine…
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Vaccines could be given out in Louisiana early next week.

LHSAA and Northwestern State officials are expected to meet today about the upcoming Prep Football Classic, which will be held in Natchitoches from December 27th to the 30th. Demons Atheltic Director Greg Burke says they are excited to host the event…
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The LHSAA announced on Tuesday that it’s moving the Prep Classic from New Orleans to Natchitoches.

Will Congress agree on a coronavirus relief bill before the Christmas holiday? There’s a disagreement over whether taxpayers should receive another direct payment and also whether the federal government should provide states with more financial aid. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says current proposals are weighted towards bigger states…
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Governor Edwards provides an update on the state’s response to COVID-19 at 2:30 today. It comes one day after the state reported its largest single-day increase in COVID cases, 4,339. Doctor Tina Stefanski, with the Louisiana Office of Public Health, says it’s critically important to follow the mitigation measures, wearing a mask, staying home when feeling sick or have been exposed and keeping social distance…
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An FDA advisory panel is scheduled to vote today on whether to recommend the approval of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for emergency use. Doctor Lucio Meilie with the LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, says we are a few days away from the vaccine being used in the United States…
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Congress is reportedly closing in on a deal for a near trillion-dollar COVID relief bill. Matt Doyle has the story.
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LHSAA and Northwestern State officials meet today in Natchitoches to discuss plans for the Prep Football Classic, which will kick off on December 27th. Northwestern State Atheltic Director Greg Burke believes they can pull it off even though they have less than three weeks to prepare…
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