Seventy-one Louisiana hospitals have received the first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine….
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Governor John Bel Edwards says they are also keeping an eye on the number of patients hospitalized by COVID-19. It has surpassed 16-hundred for the first time since early May.

More domestic abuse victims can acquire housing thanks to a million-dollar grant awarded to the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Director Mariah Wineski says domestic violence is the leading cause of homelessness for women with children and the funds will help immensely.
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Wineski says earlier this year a pilot program benefited 600 victims that were connected with eleven domestic violence organizations.

The state will begin accepting proposals from private financiers for a public-private partnership to construct a new I-10 bridge over the Calcasieu River. Matt Doyle has the story.
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Christian pop music singer Lauren Daigle says she’s disappointed her spontaneous participation in a prayer event in the French Quarter last month has led to political discourse and she’s saddened by the divisive agendas. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is upset Daigle sang in front of a large crowd, while Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser blames Cantrell for keeping Daigle from performing on a New Year’s eve television broadcast.