With the average temperature rising over eight degrees above normal, Louisiana recorded its hottest November ever this year. Sean Richardson has more.
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For the second year in a row, Louisiana leads the nation in early-season flu cases. That’s according to the CDC. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says over 11-percent of flu tests in Louisiana were positive, compared to the national average of 3.5-percent.
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A bill that would provide Louisiana with hundreds of millions of dollars in flood protection is near final legislative passage in Congress. Baton Rouge Republican Congressman Garret Graves says the Water Resources Development Act focuses on safeguarding south Louisiana from hurricanes and flooding.
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Ouachita Christian is seeking its ninth state championship today as they will face top-seeded Vermilion Catholic at noon in the Caesars Superdome. The O-C-S Eagles are an 11-seed and Coach Steven Fitzhugh is excited for another chance to bring home a championship trophy to Monroe…