Governor John Bel Edwards seems undaunted by a legislative committee rejecting his proposal to mandate COVID shots for school kids…:
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Manufacturing jobs are flush in the state and the Louisiana Economic Development is holding a virtual career fair today for interested applicants. Jamie Nakamoto is overseeing the event..:
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Visit opportunitylouisiana.com/faststart for details.

A recent study out of LSU Health New Orleans reports a nearly 70-percent drop in post-surgery opioid prescriptions after state laws to reduce abuse of the drug were enacted in 2017. The research was led by Dr. Peter Krause…:
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He also credits opioid awareness in the public as a factor.

Authorities in Alabama say former Saints defensive lineman Glenn Foster Jr. died while in custody of police, according to the New Orleans Advocate. It was confirmed to news outlets by the Coroner in Pickens County that Foster died Monday, but no other information could be disclosed. The report indicates Foster was involved in a high-speed chase with cops that ended in a crash, then a jail fight with another inmate that drew in jail guards, and an attempt to render medical aid. More on this as it develops.

Two remembrance ceremonies were held today on the USS Kidd Veterans Memorial and Museum, one to mark the 80^th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor where 46 Louisianans lost their lives. The other was held to remember the 17 crew members who died when the Coast Guard buoy tender White Alder collided with another vessel on the Mississippi River on December 7, 1968…:

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That’s museum executive director Rosehn Gipe.

It’s been 100 days since Hurricane Ida slammed into Louisiana, and recovery is still an ongoing thing in some of the hardest-hit parishes. Take St. Charles for instance. Parish president Matt Jewell says he still has plenty of constituents living in mold-infested homes or even in their vehicles..:

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The House Health & Welfare Committee votes “no” to the Governor’s plan to add COVID shots to the list of vaccinations required for kids in schools. Like with almost all other vaccines, parents could opt out of their kids having the shots. State Education superintendent Cade Brumley says Mr. Edwards will need to listen to testimony from those in Monday’s committee meeting and…:

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State Police with Troop I are investigating a pedestrian death in traffic last night. Troopers say a woman was struck and killed by a pickup while walking along Highway 71 in St. Landry Parish. The driver stopped and called authorities. He was determined to NOT be impaired at the time of the crash.

The Caddo Parish coroner identifies the man & woman found shot to death in car in the city’s Mooretown area. DeAngelo Hinton and Teola Booker, both 41, were found in the car early Monday morning. Police are investigating.

It’s been 100 days since Ida made landfall and in St. Charles Parish, there are still plenty of people in need of temporary shelter. Brooke Thorington has more…:

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Former New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Glenn Foster Jr. died while in police custody in Alabama, after being arrested Sunday afternoon for assault and robbery. An autopsy has been ordered to determine exactly how and why he died.

At the U.S.S. Kidd Veterans Memorial & Museum in Baton Rouge today, ceremonies remembering the many killed when the Japanese staged a sneak attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on this day 80 years ago. Kidd director Rosehn (Roseanne) Gipe talks of Admiral Isaac Kidd, for whom the ship is named…:

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46 Louisianans were among the 2400 killed at Pearl.

An East Feliciana Parish man is one of five finalists to win a million bucks in a big televised New Year’s Eve Powerball giveaway. He’s Aaron Rose, of Slaughter, who entered the contest with a photo of his Powerball ticket. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Kim Chopin says Aaron told them what he’d spend that money one, if he wins…:

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Good luck, Aaron.

Not one, but two remembrance ceremonies marking important events that happened on December 7^th were held today on the USS Kidd Veterans Memorial and Museum. More from Dave Brannen…:

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Shreveport Police are investigating the shooting deaths of two people – a man and a woman – found dead inside a car. SPD says they discovered the bodies in the car, which was stopped in a vacant lot at Miles and Broadway. Shreveport Crimestoppers will take tips at 318-673-7373.

A panel of state lawmakers has voted to refuse the Governor’s plan to require COVID vaccines for kids in school. Despite that, Governor John Bel Edwards says he’ll keep working to include the shots in required immunizations. State Education Superintendent Cade Brumley says, if the shots ARE mandated for fall 2022, his department will work with parents who wish to opt out of getting them…:

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How does a one-in-five shot at winning a million dollars sound? Pretty good odds, right? Aaron Rose, of Slaughter, in East Feliciana Parish was chosen as one of five finalists for the Powerball New Year’s Eve televised giveaway. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Kim Chopin says, as a finalist, Aaron’s already won quite a lot…:

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…which he’ll use to throw a big party. He and his fellow finalists will be live on TV as the winner is announced.

At the State Capitol, a panel of lawmakers voted refusal of Governor Edward’s plan to mandate COVID vaccines to the list of immunizations required for school kids. The Health & Welfare Committee voted 13-2 against the proposal, which would have allowed parents to opt out if they so choose. State Education Superintendent Cade Brumley says he still feels the COVID jab is a personal choice…:

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In a written statement, the Governor says he still intends to push the shot requirement through.

An East Feliciana Parish man has a one-in-five chance of becoming a millionaire on New Year’s Day. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Kimberly Chopin says 29 Louisiana finalists were randomly selected and their names sent to Powerball…:

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Aaron Rose lives in Slaughter. He and his friends and family will be seen on TV on New Year’s Eve as the big money is given away.

Today marks 80 years since the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, in which 46 Louisianans died. Rosehn (Roseann) Gipe is director of the U.S.S. Kidd Museum in Baton Rouge, where remembrance ceremonies took place. She says it’s important to always observe these…:

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Today also marks 100 days since Hurricane Ida came ashore as a strong Category 4 storm, wreaking havoc on coastal parishes and some further inland, like St. Charles Parish, where parish president Matt Jewell says recovery is still limping along. He says he knows residents are frustrated with the pace of receiving temporary housing trailers, since the state took over the program…:

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Jewell says St. James is still operating a group site temporary home for storm victims.

Lawmakers in the House Health and Welfare Committee reject a plan by Governor John Bel Edwards to add the Covid vaccine to the list of shots required in order to attend K-12 public schools. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter argued that students can opt-out and still attend school
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The committee voted 13-2 to reject the addition, but the governor has said he plans to veto that decision.

Saturday is an election day and one of the most hot button issues is one in St. Tammany Parish over whether or not to build a casino in Slidell. Pollster John Couvillon says the proposal to build the 325-million-dollar facility helped boost early voting there, while other municipalities in the state saw a lower turnout…:
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He doesn’t believe Drew Brees’ support of the project will have much of an impact on swaying voter opinion.

Sixty-four men and women are now taking part in Cadet Class 100 of the Louisiana State Police. The instruction they’ll receive will include firearm proficiency, tactical driving and impaired driving detection, as well as leadership values that exemplify LSP Core Values. Lieutenant Robert Fontenot the lessons also include:
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He says training also includes that of lawful use of force — a policy matter that was reviewed Monday by a group of state senators amid excessive use of force controversies within LSP.

LSU legend Glenn Dorsey will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame today. A native of Gonzales, Dorsey is the most decorated defensive player in school history and becomes LSU’s 10th player to the Hall.

Emotions ran high in the House Health and Welfare Committee Monday where lawmakers are trying to stop a proposal by the governor to add the Covid vaccine to the required immunzations list to enter public school. The state argued that parents could still opt out, but the opposition arguments included that from David Oats, a realtor, who indicated he had treatments for the virus on hand…:
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The committee voted 13-2 to reject the addition of the shot, but the governor has said he plans to override.

St. Tammany Parish voters will have a chance on Saturday’s ballot to decide whether to gamble on building a new casino in Slidell, a matter that’s been one of the more contentious on the obscure December 11th Election Day. Pollster John Couvillon says the Parish has a strong anti-gambling history..:
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A cruise ship carrying at least 17 passengers and crew members with breakthrough COVID infections when it docked in New Orleans has set sail again with new passengers. Nine crew members and eight passengers were infected when the ship arrived Sunday, according to state officials.

Tulane University announced Monday a graduate student tested positive for the strain of the Covid virus identified as Omicron.

A milestone in Louisiana State Police cadet training hit a historic mark this week. More from Dave Brannen.
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Health and Welfare heard from both sides on the Governor’s plan to add the COVID vaccine to the shot schedule for schools’ next fall. Brooke Thorington has more..:
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During a Senate Select Committee on State Police Oversight Monday, Superintendent Lamar Davis admitted the agency still has a lot of work to do in implementing changes with regards to education on use of excessive force. Information from this and future meetings among these Senators is expected to produce legislation that will be considered in next year’s session.

Meanwhile, 64 men and women are now taking part in Cadet Class 100 of the State Police. Lieutenant Robert Fontenot says the group is excited…:
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If you’d like to apply for Cadet Class 101 that begins training next year visit laspc.dps.louisiana.gov.

Louisiana set a record last year for the fewest motor vehicle crash injuries, but 2020 also produced the most fatalities since 2008. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission spokesperson Mark Lambert says the pandemic resulted in fewer cars on the road, which resulted in fewer crashes, but there were more high-risk drivers…
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He said bicycle and pedestrian fatalities also rose in 2020.

Lawmakers in the House Health and Welfare Committee reject a plan by Governor John Bel Edwards to add the Covid vaccine to the list of shots required in order to attend K-12 public schools. The new rule would initially only apply to students 16 and up at the start of the 2022 school year. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter argued in favor of the vaccine plan, and added…
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New Orleans resident Michelle Wags says she opposes the rule because she already feels like an outcast for her vaccine stance as it is…:
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The committee voted 13-2 to reject the addition, but the governor is expected to override the decision and move forward with the plan.

Louisiana reported its fewest number of vehicle crash injuries ever in 2020, but there was a sharp increase in traffic fatalities. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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Southern University has a new head football coach. The school announced Monday it has hired Eric Dooley, a former longtime assistant for the Jags who just led Prairie View to a SWAC championship.