2:30 PM Newscast Dec 6

Senator Bill Cassidy says Republicans cannot support a 111-billion dollar military aid package for Ukraine and Israel without policy changes that will reduce the number of illegal crossings across the southern border. Jeff Palermo has more..

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Choosing a Medicare plan can be difficult and overwhelming at times says Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Economist Mike Bertaut, and with tomorrow being the deadline to choose a 2024 Medicare health plan or make changes to current plans, he says there are free services to help guide individuals to a plan that is best for them.

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Newly appointed Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Revenue, Richard Nelson made a campaign promise while he was a candidate for governor in the most recent race. He promised to repeal the state income tax. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the popularity of no state income tax in nearby Texas and Florida, and a GOP super-majority in the legislature, plus Nelson’s appointment brings even more momentum for the initiative…

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Two juveniles and their mother have now been arrested for the November 13th murder of 36 year old Kameron Bedsole in Iberia Parish. The first arrest of an 11 year old girl came last week. On Tuesday Houston Police acting on a warrant from Iberia Parish, arrested a 15 year old boy. The mother of the two juveniles, 40 year old, Sabrina Washington, was also arrested on Tuesday. All 3 have been charged with 1st degree murder. Washington was also charged with accessory after the fact. Sheriff Tommy Romero is asking the public for patience and prayers.