Measles is on the rise nationwide and The Louisiana Department of Health says it’s a good reminder to make sure your kids are getting vaccinated.
Cut 2 (30) “…Jeff Palermo”

LSU has the 6th ranked recruiting class according to 247Sports heading into National Signing Day today. 247Sports analyst Billy Embody says at the top of the list is the battle for one of the best defensive tackles in the nation, Ishmael Sopsher from Amite in the perpetual recruiting battleground of Tangipahoa Parish.
LSU has six scholarships left to offer.
The Tigers are considered the leaders in the race for four star defensive back Maurice Hampton out of Memphis, but even if he signs his letter of intent, Embody says he may not be sticking around, instead opting to play baseball…
Cut 5 (1) “…draft.”

Filing your taxes will be a bit different from recent years with 2018 being the first year of the Trump administration’s implementation of a new tax plan. CPA Carrie Grinnell says the taxpayers will notice the standard deduction is higher, but the forecast is that a majority of taxpayers may see that offset by the lack of itemized deductions.
Cut 7 (09) “…the standard deductions.”

The state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is warning residents of south Louisiana to be aware of a rabies-like disease spotted in animals such as raccoons, foxes, coyotes, and skunks. It’s called canine distemper and it is contagious to unvaccinated dogs. State wildlife veterinarian Dr. Jim LaCour says the virus will affect a dog’s gastrointestinal tract to start with.
Cut 13 (10) “…in unvaccinated dogs.”