Despite objections, President Trump signed a 900-billion-dollar pandemic relief package that will result in many Americans receiving a 600-dollar stimulus check, ULM Political Science Professor Doctor Joshua says the bill also extends unemployment benefits. It’s unclear why the president decided to sign the bill after initially threatening to veto. Stockley says many Americans are glad Mr. Trump had a chance of heart…
Cut 11 (11) “…difficult year.”

the House of Representatives will vote on a standalone measure today to increase the stimulus check amount.

A drive by shooting claims two lives in Crowley. Crowley Police Chief Jimmy Broussard says three people were shot Sunday a block party on West Hutchinson Avenue. 25-year-old Joseph Castillo is one of the fatalities the other name has not been released.

A new study indicates that pregnancy and childbirth complications have risen 32% as more millennial females have pre-existing conditions increasing the risks. Senior Medical Director of Blue Cross Blue Shield Louisiana Dr. Dee Barfield says the study also found average age to have a child increased to 31 and the older you are the more likely you are to already have a chronic condition.

Cut 6 (11) “…countries.”

The study looked at claims data from 2014 to 2018.

Eighteen schools made it to the Prep Football Classic but no team endured more than the Grand Lake Hornets. The small school in Cameron had two devastating hurricanes make landfall in their parish, but yet they persevered and will play in today’s Class One-A Championship game. Jeff Wainwright is their head coach…

Cut 13 (08) “…us a game”

Despite strong objections, President Donald Trump has signed a 900-billion dollar pandemic relief package that will result in many Americans receiving a 600-dollar stimulus check. Mr. Trump threatened not to sign the bill, as he pushed for a stimulus check of two-thousand dollars. The U-S House still intends to push for a higher stimulus check, but ULM Political Science Professor Doctor Joshua Stockley doesn’t see the Senate going along
Cut 10 (12) “…new Congress”

The coronavirus treatment given to President Trump when he was admitted to Walter Reed Hospital is now available in Louisiana. Governor John Bel Edwards says the monoclonal antibody fusion treatment can help high-risk patients from becoming seriously ill.
Cut 7 (12) “…hospitalized.”

If you’re looking for a team to root for in the LHSAA Prep Classic, Grand Lake is your squad. Jeff Palermo on their remarkable journey…
Cut 3 (34) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

At the Prep Football Classic in Natchitoches, Catholic High of Baton Rouge won its third state championship in six years as the Bears defeated Byrd 35-12. Landon O’ Connor rushed for two touchdowns, while freshman QB Daniel Beale tossed two touchdown passes.

The coronavirus treatment given to President Trump when he was admitted to Walter Reed Hospital is now available in Louisiana. Governor John Bel Edwards says the monoclonal antibody fusion treatment can help high-risk patients from becoming seriously ill. Those considered high risk for COVID are 65 and older with obesity, diabetes, and kidney disease, and those 55 and older with heart disease or hypertension are possible candidates for the new treatment.
Cut 9 (10) “…infusion.”

Eighteen schools made it to the Prep Football Classic, but no team endured more than the Grand Lake Hornets. The small school in Cameron had two devastating hurricanes make landfall in their parish, but they persevered and will play in today’s Class One-A Championship game. Jeff Wainwright is their head coach…
This is Grand Lake’s first appearance in a state championship football game. Wainwright told the players to enjoy the moment and do not worry about the score
Cut 15 (08)“…those memories”

A new study indicates that pregnancy and childbirth complications have risen 32% as more millennial females have pre-existing conditions increasing the risks. Senior Medical Director of Blue Cross Blue Shield Louisiana Dr. Dee Barfield stresses the importance of prenatal visits; she says their study is from women who have access to care due to coverage and they are not seeking medical care early enough in their pregnancy.
Cut 5 (12) “…complications.”

Green Bay beat the Titans last night, but New Orleans still has a chance to earn the number one seed in the NFC playoffs. For that to happen, the Saints will need to beat Carolina on Sunday in the regular season finale, the Bears would need to defeat the Packers and Seattle would have to knock off the 49ers, which would set up a three-way tie for first place in the NFC. The Saints would win the tie breaker under that scenario. If Green Bay defeats Chicago then the Saints will miss out on the top seed.

The treatment that President Trump received for COVID is now available in Louisiana. Brooke Thorington reports on how this can be a two-fold game changer.
Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

A new study indicates that pregnancy and childbirth complications have risen 32% as more millennial females have pre-existing conditions increasing the risks. Senior Medical Director of Blue Cross Blue Shield Louisiana Dr. Dee Barfield.
Cut 4 (10) “…both angles”

The 900-hundred billion-dollar coronavirus relief bill received overwhelming support in the House and Senate. Stockley says many on Capitol Hill were blindsided when the President initially said he would not sign the legislation. Trump signed it yesterday.
Cut 12 (06) “…four years.”

Eighteen schools made it to the Prep Football Classic but no team endured more than the Grand Lake Hornets. The small school in Cameron had two devastating hurricanes make landfall in their parish.
Grand Lake is 8-and-1 heading into today’s One-A title game versus top-seeded and defending champion Oak Grove. Coach Jeff Wainwright says the team has been an inspiration and an escape for Cameron Parish residents…
Cut 14 (12) “…cheering go”

A Blue Cross Blue Shield study indicates pregnancy complications are up 32-percent as more pregnant women have chronic health conditions. Brooke Thorington explains.
Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Governor John Bel Edwards says the monoclonal antibody fusion treatment can help high-risk patients from becoming seriously ill. That’s the same treatment President Trump was given at Walter Reed hospital. Edwards says monoclonal antibody fusion is available in Louisiana and beneficial in two ways.
Cut 8 (06) “…lives.”

Despite strong objections, President Donald Trump has signed a 900-billion dollar pandemic relief package that will result in many Americans receiving a 600-dollar stimulus check, ULM Political Science Professor Doctor Joshua says The legislation also extends unemployment benefits. It’s unclear why the president decided to sign the bill after initially threatening to veto it. Stockley says many Americans are glad Mr. Trump had a chance of heart…
Cut 11 (11) “…difficult year.”

Eighteen schools made it to the Prep Football Classic but no team endured more than the Grand Lake Hornets. The small school in Cameron had two devastating hurricanes make landfall in their parish, but yet they persevered and will play in today’s Class One-A Championship game. Jeff Wainwright is their head coach…
Cut 13 (08) “…us a game”

Despite strong objections, President Donald Trump has signed a 900-billion dollar pandemic relief package that will result in many Americans receiving a 600-dollar stimulus check. Mr. Trump threatened not to sign the bill, as he pushed for a stimulus check of two-thousand dollars. The U-S House still intends to push for a higher stimulus check, but ULM Political Science Professor Doctor Joshua Stockley doesn’t see the Senate going along
Cut 10 (12) “…new Congress”

The coronavirus treatment given to President Trump when he was admitted to Walter Reed Hospital is now available in Louisiana. Governor John Bel Edwards says the monoclonal antibody fusion treatment can help high-risk patients from becoming seriously ill.
Cut 7 (12) “…hospitalized.”

If you’re looking for a team to root for in the LHSAA Prep Classic, Grand Lake is your squad. Jeff Palermo on their remarkable journey…
Cut 3 (34) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

Crowley Representative and Republican John Stefanski has been tapped to chair House and Governmental Affairs; the committee tasked with overseeing redistricting next year. It will define the boundaries of each Legislative and Congressional district and can result in maps that are a major boon for the party in control of the Legislature, but Stefanski says he aims to be fair…

Cut 4 (08) “…right”

The map must win full Legislative approval in the Republican-dominated Capitol, but could be vetoed by Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards.

Lafayette will have a new police chief New Year’s Eve. Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory has appointed Thomas Lee Glover Sr. of Dallas. Glover retired from the Dallas Police Department in 2017. The new chief says his first priority is to make Lafayette safer with a focus on community policing.

The Day 1 Families Fund awards Catholic Charities of Acadiana a $5-million dollar grant to help families facing homelessness. Catholic Charities Spokesperson Ben Broussard says The Day 1 Families Fund is a part of the Jeff Bezos Day One charitable organization, Bezos is best known as the founder of Amazon

Cut 7 (11)  “…to us.”

High School Football Fans will begin flocking to Natchitoches today to attend the annual LHSAA Prep Classic.  Kelli West, spokesperson for the Parish Tourist Commission says they are catering to football fans by extending hours for the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and the Northwest Louisiana History Museum and there’s plenty of other activities for visitors.

Cut 11 (11) “…see and do.”

Games for the Prep Classic kickoff Sunday.

It’s a chilly Christmas Day in the Bayou State, and as many people are inside opening presents or gathering around the table for a Christmas meal,  Governor John Bel Edwards understands 2020 has been a difficult year for most families, but he’s looking forward to a better 2021…
cut 30 (07) “….me in prayer”

The Day 1 Families Fund awards Catholic Charities of Acadiana a $5-million dollar grant to help families facing homelessness. Catholic Charities Spokesperson Ben Broussard says with the pandemic and two major hurricanes the grant couldn’t have come at a better time.
Cut 6 (11) “…homelessness.”
The money comes from a charitable organization created by the founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos.

House Speaker Clay Schexnayder names Crowley Representative and Republican John Stefanski the chair of House and Governmental Affairs, the committee tasked with overseeing redistricting next year. We don’t have census data just yet but Stefanski says they’re confident about one thing…

Cut 3 (08) “…right now.”
Ten years ago the state lost a congressional seat after a population loss post-Hurricane Katrina.

The LHSAA Prep Football Classic is set to begin Sunday in Natchitoches. Natchitoches Parish Tourist Commission spokesperson Kelli West says they are ready to welcome thousands of football fans, and many of them are visiting for the first time…
cut 9 (07) “…favorite team”
Their famous Christmas Light Display will be still be up and the quaint town is also home to the house featured in the 1989 film Steel Magnolias.

A Crowley Republican has been tapped to chair the House committee in charge of the legislative and congressional districts next year.

 Cut 1 (32) “…I’m Matt Doyle.”

A spokesperson with the Baton Rouge Police Department says they have arrested a man for making a bomb after discovering suspicious devices following an incident in North Baton Rouge on Christmas Eve. Sgt. Don Coppola says 22-year-old Joseph Paul Mobley of Baton Rouge is charged with possession and manufacturing of a bomb. They were initially called to the scene for a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The Catholic Charities of Acadiana has received a five-million-dollar grant to help solve family homelessness. Catholic Charities of Acadiana spokesperson Ben Broussard says with mass evictions and the hurricanes they’ve spent half a million dollars to keep families from being homeless. He says the five-million-dollar grant from The Day One Families Fund will help them build a new shelter and aid more families…

cut 8 (11) “…right there”

Natchitoches is preparing to host the L-H-S-A-A’s Prep Football Classic. The four-day event begins Sunday. This is a real tourism opportunity for the town as they have an already scheduled fireworks show set for Saturday night and they hope football fans check out their renowned Christmas lights…
cut 10 (12) “….and scenes”
That’s Parish Tourist Commission spokesperson Kelli West.

Crowley Representative and Republican John Stefanski has been tapped to chair House and Governmental Affairs; the committee tasked with overseeing redistricting next year. It will define the boundaries of each Legislative and Congressional district and can result in maps that are a major boon for the party in control of the Legislature, but Stefanski says he aims to be fair…

Cut 4 (08) “…right”

The map must win full Legislative approval in the Republican-dominated Capitol, but could be vetoed by Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards.

Lafayette will have a new police chief New Year’s Eve. Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory has appointed of Thomas Lee Glover Sr. of Dallas. Glover retired from the Dallas Police Department in 2017 where he served as deputy chief since 2012. The new chief says his first priority is to make Lafayette safer with a focus on community policing.

The Day 1 Families Fund awards Catholic Charities of Acadiana a $5-million dollar grant to help families facing homelessness. Catholic Charities Spokesperson Ben Broussard says The Day 1 Families Fund is a part of the Jeff Bezos Day One charitable organization, Bezos is best known as the founder of Amazon

Cut 7 (11)  “…to us.”

High School Football Fans will begin flocking to Natchitoches Saturday to attend the annual LHSAA Prep Classic.  Kelli West, spokesperson for the Parish Tourist Commission says they are catering to football fans by extending hours for the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and the Northwest Louisiana History Museum and there’s plenty of other activities for visitors.

Cut 11 (11) “…see and do.”

Games for the Prep Classic kickoff Sunday.