After nearly three years of construction, LSU Health Shreveport has unveiled its $79 million Center for Medical Education. Dean of the School of Medicine, Dr. David Lewis, says the center brings innovative learning techniques to northwest Louisiana that’s already seen at major universities nationwide…
Cut 7 (12) “…future leaders.”
An important component of the building is a 11 thousand square foot Center for Emerging Viral Threats research, education, and training facility.

Veterinarians in Louisiana are keeping a close eye out for a serious respiratory illness that’s been found in 16 other states. There’s a concern Atypical Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex will continue to spread as holiday travel increases. LSU Vet school spokesperson Ginger Guttner says if you’re boarding your dog, call ahead and ask questions…
cut 11 (07) “….sick dogs”
So far no cases in Louisiana.

Governor John Bel Edwards has presented Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agent Sgt. Stephen Rhodes with the Carnegie Medal for saving nine people, including a seven-year-old girl from a capsized vessel in the Gulf of Mexico in 2022. The seven-year-old was not breathing when pulled from the water, but has since made a full recovery. Rhodes is being called a hero, but Rhodes says he was just doing his job…
cut 6 (11) “….inescapable”

Zion Williamson scored 36 points as the Pelicans defeated the Timberwolves 121-107 last night. Williamson’s season-high point total comes one game after he was criticized by Shaquille O’ Neal and Charles Barkley for being out of shape. Zion was asked about the criticism…
cut 20 (08) “…can’t control that”
The Pels are 13 and 11 on the year.