Senator Bill Cassidy finds himself on the defensive after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. goes back on his word about not spreading misconceptions about vaccines and autism. This, after the CDC’s website was changed to state that the claim of vaccines not causing autism is not based on evidence. On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper asked Cassidy why he would not criticize Kennedy by name.

Cut 8 (13) “…make America healthy.”

Congresswoman Julia Letlow is working with Washington Democrat Kim Shrier on a bipartisan maternal support bill. Letlow says a key component of the Newborns Essentials Support Toolkit, or NEST, Act is giving new mothers access to newborn supply kits.

Cut 12 (08) “…and breastfeeding supplies.”

There’s the potential for severe weather tonight and tomorrow morning. Jeff Palermo has more…

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Registration for the next State Police’s cadet class is now open. Captain Johnnie Brown says the deadline to register for Cadet Class 109 is January 6th, and the class will take up almost the entire second half of next year, all of which is paid.

Cut 10 (06) “…finish December 11th.”

The CDC has updated its website and it says “Vaccines do not cause autism” is not an evidence-based claim. The C-D-C goes on to say that scientific studies have not ruled out the possibility that infant vaccines contribute to the development of autism. But Senator Bill Cassidy says this is not true…

Cut 7 (07) “…quite a fringe”

Cassidy was a guest on CNN’s “State of the Union” yesterday and says he’s had a conversation with Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy about this topic but did not got into details.

Lane Kiffin’s coaching future is on the minds of LSU fans . Ole Miss says they will announce Kiffin’s future with that school after Friday’s Egg Bowl and one LSU fan says he believes it will be Kiffin’s last game with the Rebels.

Cut 14 (11) “…coming to LSU.”

Registration for the next State Police’s cadet class is now open. The deadline to register for Cadet Class 109 is January 6th. Captain Johnnie Brown says after that date, they will select the best candidates from those who registered, and there is no set number.

Cut 9 (08)  “…a specific number.”

Candidates must be at least 21 years old and have either two years experience as a police officer, 60 college credit hours, or any two-year combination of those two. Three years of military service will also work.

Severe weather is heading our way. Three parishes are under a tornado watch until 7 PM tonight, DeSoto, Red River and Sabine. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says more watches and warnings are possible as the day goes on…

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Grymes says one to three inches is possible for the northern half of the state.

The American Farm Bureau Federation found Louisiana is home to the second-cheapest Thanksgiving dinner in the country this year. …

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An announcement on Lane Kiffin’s future at Ole Miss is expected on Saturday. It’s been reported LSU is prepared to offer Kiffin a 90-plus million dollar contract. This LSU fan believes Kiffin will be the next head coach for the Fighting Tigers…

Cut 15 (08) “…kind of suspect”

There’s the potential for severe weather tonight into tomorrow morning for north and central Louisiana. State Climatologist Jay Gryems says the primary threats are damaging winds, large hail and the possibility of tornadoes…

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Three parishes are under a tornado watch until 7 PM tonight, DeSoto, Red River and Sabine.

More economic growth is coming to Acadiana. The industrial inspection company, the Drone Institute is expanding and CEO George Femmer says it is expected to produce nearly 14-hundred new jobs over the next ten years, many of which Femmer says will be high paying.

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Louisiana offered Drone Institute an incentives package including a 300-thousand-dollar performance-based grant to assist in building renovation costs.

Senator Bill Cassidy finds himself on the defensive after the CDC changes its website to say that the claim of vaccines not causing autism is not based on evidence. This, after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. assured him during his confirmation hearing that he would not push any such conspiracies. Jake Tapper confronted Cassidy about that on CNN’s “State of the Union,” saying that Kennedy lied to him.

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Drone Institute announced a 340-thousand-dollar expansion of its Lafayette headquarters. CEO George Femmer says the project will consolidate drone operations, data processing and pilot training into one facility.

Cut 10 (14) “…up to snuff.”

DCFS is addressing concerns about response times at its Child Safety Response Center. Secretary Rebecca Harris says throughout the year, the department has made great strides in reducing both call center hold times and online submission response times. Harris says the health and welfare of children throughout the state is the top priority at the department.

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The Lane Kiffin watch is on in a big way in Baton Rouge. Ole Miss said Friday that an announcement on his future will come this Saturday; then over the weekend, reports surfaced that LSU is finalizing a 90-million-dollar deal to lure Kiffin to Baton Rouge. Those two developments have LSU fans excited.

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Ole Miss’ announcement will come one day after the team’s Egg Bowl matchup against Mississippi State.

Concerns over response times at the DCFS Child Safety Response Center are being addressed. That’s according to Secretary Rebecca Harris who says the processing time for online reports, which had averaged more than 24 hours earlier this year, is now less than an hour. And hold times on the phone have also gone down significantly.

Cut 8 (08) “…a half minutes.”

She says urgent concerns should always be phoned in and not submitted online.

Here in Louisiana, the cost to buy all the items needed for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner is the second lowest in the U.S. That’s according to the Farm Bureau Federation. Spokesperson Avery Davidson…

Cut 5 (13) “…those items.”

According to Farm Bureau’s survey, the average cost of a frozen 16 pound turkey is $15.48.

The season started with LSU fans dreaming of the College Football Playoff. It’s ending with LSU fans dreaming of Lane Kiffin. Andrew Greenstein talked with Tigers fans to gauge their confidence in LSU’s ability to lure the Ole Miss head coach to Baton Rouge.

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Southeastern Louisiana is in the F-C-S playoffs. The Lions are a 16-national seed, and they will host Illinois State this Saturday at Strawberry Stadium at 1 PM.

Concerns about response times at the DCFS Child Safety Response Center are being addressed. Secretary Rebecca Harris says the processing time for online and phone reports is down significantly. She says the health and welfare of children throughout the state is the top priority at the department.

Cut 9 (09)  “…of that call.”

Lane Kiffin’s coaching future is on the minds LSU fans and they shouldn’t have to wait past Saturday to learn if he’ll be LSU’s next head football coach. Ole Miss says they will announce Kiffin’s future with that school after Friday’s Egg Bowl and one fan says he can read between the lines of Ole Miss’s statement, interpreting that as meaning the Egg Bowl will be Kiffin’s last with the Rebels.

Cut 14 (11) “…coming to LSU.”

We’re fortunate to have great food in Louisiana and the American Farm Bureau Federation says the price for a Thanksgiving dinner here is the second lowest in the U.S. Spokesman Avery Davidson encourages Louisianians to remember farmers this Thanksgiving. Farmers receive just 9-point-one cent of every dollar spent on food.

Cut 6 (13) “…such a meal.”

The Drone Institute announced a 340-thousand-dollar expansion of its Lafayette headquarters set to be complete by June of next year. CEO of the industrial inspection company, George Femmer says the state offered them an incentives package including a performance-based grant to assist in building costs. He says he’s been glad to call Lafayette home and invest in its future.

Cut 12 (12) “…where they live.”

A $5,000 reward is being offered for the missing thousand-year-old cypress board that once hung in the State Capital but was later moved to former house speaker Clay Schexnayder’s office. The family of Walter Stebbins who donated the 6-foot by 20-foot board in the 1950s is offering the reward. Schexnayder is facing felony theft charges of a rare state artifact. He says he left the board hanging in his legislative office when he vacated it.

Rumors and speculation over Lane Kiffin’s future and whether he’ll be LSU’s next head football coach continue to be a hot topic. Friday, Ole Miss said they’ll make a statement on his after the Egg Bowl. At least one fan says the contract LSU is finalizing is way too good for any coach to pass up.

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Florida is also hot on Kiffin’s trail trying to lure him to Gainesville.

DCFS is taking steps to strengthen operations at its Child Safety Response Center. Jeff Palermo reports.

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We can give thanks for our delicious Louisiana food and we can be grateful to have our thanksgiving dinner costs are the second lowest in the U.S. according to the Farm Bureau Federation. Spokesperson Avery Davidson says the total cost is down three dollars from last year, but the cost of ham, sweet potatoes, and vegetables are up.

Cut 5 (13) “…those items.”

Concerns over response times at the DCFS Child Safety Response Center are being addressed. Secretary Rebecca Harris says the processing time for online reports, which had averaged more than 24 hours earlier this year, is now less than an hour. And hold times on the phone have also gone down significantly.

Cut 8 (08) “…a half minutes.”

She says urgent concerns should always be phoned in and not submitted online.

More economic growth is coming to Acadiana. The industrial inspection company, the Drone Institute is expanding and CEO George Femmer says it is expected to produce nearly 14-hundred new jobs over the next ten years, many of which Femmer says will be high paying.

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Football season started with LSU fans dreaming of the College Football Playoff. It ends with LSU fans dreaming of Lane Kiffin. Andrew Greenstein talked with some Tiger fans

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Louisiana not only boasts some of the best Thanksgiving food but the price for a Thanksgiving dinner in Louisiana is the second-lowest in the U.S. according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. Spokesperson Avery Davidson says the average cost for a classic 11-item meal for around ten guests is $44.70.

Cut 4 (10) “…eighteen cents.”