The state has officially given the green light for a Covid booster shot for all adults who are fully vaccinated. There’s concern that family gatherings for the Holidays could cause another surge. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Canter on who is eligible for the boost…:
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The booster shots are free and are available just about everywhere medical services are administered. Canter says you can choose any shot you want for the additional protection.

A cold front is moving through the state today bringing showers mainly in the morning, then it’s going to get chilly. The rain will move out Friday, but morning lows will be in the mid 30s in North Louisiana, and mid 40s in South Louisiana. Things are looking good for playoff games tomorrow night though and forecasters say we can expect a delightful weekend.

Governor John Bel Edwards reacts to the failure of one Constitutional Amendment and the success of another. More from Kevin Gallagher…:
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Louisiana still has room to improve its rate of preterm births as the annual March of Dimes reports gives the state an F. Dr. Veronica Gillispie-Bell is the state medical director of the Perinatal Quality Collaborative. She says Louisiana does have programs in place to help reduce preterm birth rates…:
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She’s optimistic the report card for Louisiana will improve next year.