The sales tax holiday in Louisiana is underway, today and tomorrow, the first 25-hundred on most purchases are exempted from the 4.45-percent state sales tax. NFIB State Director Dawn Starns says the legislature’s decision to bring the holiday back to assist residents and business owners recovering from hurricanes and the pandemic is vital.

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Governor Edwards is urging residents not to plan a large holiday party. Edwards says gatherings for Thanksgiving should be small, with only members of your immediate household. The governor says an extended family dinner with nine people in the Shreveport-Bossier area led to tragedy as one of the attendees had COVID.

Cut 7 (11) “sadly died”

As COVID cases increase so are hospitalizations and Baton Rouge physician is urging the public to take the pandemic seriously. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 3 (30) “I’m Brooke Thorington”

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections has decided to not allow family visits during the week of Thanksgiving due to rising COVID-19 cases across the state and in its prison system.  Infection rates of COVID-19 have been lower across Louisiana’s prison system in recent weeks, but the DOC decided it was safer to not allow visitors at this time.

The sales tax holiday in Louisiana is underway, today and tomorrow, the first 25-hundred on most purchases are exempted from the 4.45-percent state sales tax. NFIB State Director Dawn Starns says the legislature acting to revive the sales tax holiday this year is a win-win for consumers and businesses.
Cut 6 (08) “…of sense.”
The exemption applies to in-store as well online and by phone purchases. Meals, rentals, and vehicles are excluded from the sales tax holiday.
Governor John Bel Edwards says Louisiana is in the third surge of the pandemic, but he doesn’t plan on implementing a stay-at-home order. Edwards says if everyone followed the rules in the current Phase 3 order, the state’s COVID-19 situation would improve…
Cut 10 (10) “…are inadequate.”
Over the last three weeks, the parishes with the highest number of new cases over the last three weeks are Caddo, Ouachita, and East Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge Physician Chris Thomas urges citizens to take COVID seriously and follow mitigation measures. Thomas, an ICU physician at Our Lady of the Lakes hospital has not only been treating patients he contracted the virus as well. Thomas calls on everyone to act as a healthcare provider, step up and do their part, which includes doing what’s in the best interest of others even when it’s most difficult.
Cut 13 (12) “…not possible”

The Tigers are set to play at Arkansas tomorrow, but there have been positive cases within the Razorback football program. Freshman quarterback TJ Finley is expected to get the start for LSU. His last start versus Auburn did not go so well. But Tigers receiver Terrace Marshall expects Finley will bounce back…
cut 18 (08) “…proud of him.”

State officials say we are seeing a third surge in new cases of the coronavirus, but the governor is NOT planning to issue a new state at home order…
Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

The sales tax holiday in Louisiana is underway, today and tomorrow, the first 25-hundred on most purchases are exempted from the 4.45-percent state sales tax. NFIB State Director Dawn Starns.
Cut 5 (10) “…Small Business Saturday.”

Baton Rouge Physician Chris Thomas urges citizens to take COVID seriously and follow mitigation measures. Thomas, an ICU physician at Our Lady of the Lakes hospital has not only been treating patients he contracted the virus as well.
As case numbers and hospitalization rates climb daily and some parishes faced with closing bars again, Thomas says everyone must heed the warnings and practice social distancing and wear a mask…
Cut 12 (11) “…the spread.”

Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill are expected to take the snaps at quarterback for the Saints on Sunday when they host the Falcons. Quarterback Drew Brees is out with fractured ribs and punctured lungs. Running Back Alvin Kamara says they rallied around Teddy Bridgewater last season when Brees got hurt and they’ll do it again
Cut 14 (08) “..make it.”

Today and Saturday on most purchases you won’t have to pay state sales tax, it’s a win for consumers but what does it mean for local businesses in 2020. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 1 (29) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Governor Edwards is urging residents not to plan a large holiday party. Edwards says gatherings for Thanksgiving should be small, with only members of your immediate household. Edwards says a large family gathering for Thanksgiving could lead to a sad holiday season…
Cut 8 (15) “…celebrate.”

Governor John Bel Edwards says Louisiana is in the third surge of the pandemic, but he doesn’t plan on implementing a stay-at-home order. But he says new restrictions are possible…
Cut 9 (07) “…so forth.”

Baton Rouge Physician Chris Thomas urges citizens to take COVID seriously and follow mitigation measures. Thomas, an ICU physician at Our Lady of the Lakes hospital has not only been treating patients he contracted the virus as well. Thomas says after surges in the spring and summer we need to avoid a third.
Cut 11 (10) “…families.”

The sales tax holiday in Louisiana is underway, today and tomorrow, the first 25-hundred on most purchases are exempted from the 4.45-percent state sales tax. NFIB State Director Dawn Starns says the legislature’s decision to bring the holiday back to assist residents and business owners recovering from hurricanes and the pandemic is vital.
Cut 4 (10) “…in sales tax.”

Governor Edwards is urging residents not to plan a large holiday party. Edwards says gatherings for Thanksgiving should be small, with only members of your immediate household. The governor says an extended family dinner with nine people in the Shreveport-Bossier area led to tragedy as one of the attendees had COVID
Cut 7 (11) “…sadly died.”

As COVID cases increase so are hospitalizations and Baton Rouge physician is urging the public to take the pandemic seriously. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Today and Saturday on most purchases you won’t have to pay state sales tax, it’s a win for consumers but what does it mean for local businesses in 2020. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 1 (29) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

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State officials say we are seeing a third surge in new cases of the coronavirus, but the governor is NOT planning to issue a new state at home order…

Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo” 

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As COVID cases increase so are hospitalizations and Baton Rouge physician is urging the public to take the pandemic seriously. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 3 (30)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”  

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The sales tax holiday in Louisiana is underway, today and tomorrow, the first 25-hundred on most purchases are exempted from the 4.45-percent state sales tax. NFIB State Director Dawn Starns says the legislature’s decision to bring the holiday back to assist residents and business owners recovering from hurricanes and the pandemic is vital.

Cut 4 (10) “…in sales tax.”

Starns says with the holidays approaching and a tough year for Louisiana businesses the sales tax holiday the weekend before traditional Black Friday, could not have come at a better time.

Cut 5 (10) “…Small Business Saturday.”

When you combine both state and local sales tax Louisiana ranks among some of the highest taxes in the country. Starns says the legislature acting to revive the sales tax holiday this year is a win-win for consumers and businesses.

Cut 6 (08) “…of sense.”

The exemption applies to in-store as well online and by phone purchases. Meals, rentals, and vehicles are excluded from the sales tax holiday.

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Governor Edwards is urging residents not to plan a large holiday party. Edwards says gatherings for Thanksgiving should be small, with only members of your immediate household. The governor says an extended family dinner with nine people in the Shreveport-Bossier area led to tragedy as one of the attendees had COVID

Cut 7 (11)  “…sadly died.”

Edwards says a large family gathering for Thanksgiving could lead to a sad holiday season…

Cut 8 (15) “…celebrate.”

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Governor John Bel Edwards says Louisiana is in the third surge of the pandemic, but he doesn’t plan on implementing a stay-at-home order. But he says new restrictions are possible…

Cut 9 (07) “…so forth.”

The White House Coronavirus Task Force is calling on Louisiana to increase its mitigation efforts as the state is seeing a rise in test positivity, the number of new cases and hospitalizations. Edwards says if everyone followed the rules in the current Phase 3 order, the state’s COVID-19 situation would improve…

Cut 10 (10) “…are inadequate.”

Over the last three weeks, the parishes with the highest number of new cases over the last three weeks are Caddo, Ouachita, and East Baton Rouge.

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Baton Rouge Physician Chris Thomas urges citizens to take COVID seriously and follow mitigation measures. Thomas, an ICU physician at Our Lady of the Lakes hospital has not only been treating patients he contracted the virus as well. Thomas says after surges in the spring and summer we need to avoid a third.

Cut 11 (10) “…families.”

As case numbers and hospitalization rates climb daily and some parishes faced with closing bars again, Thomas says everyone must heed the warnings and practice social distancing and wear a mask…

Cut 12 (11) “…the spread.”

Thomas calls on everyone to act as a healthcare provider, step up and do their part, which includes doing what’s in the best interest of others even when it’s most difficult.

Cut 13 (12) “…not possible”

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Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill are expected to take the snaps at quarterback for the Saints on Sunday when they host the Falcons. Quarterback Drew Brees is out with fractured ribs and punctured lungs. Running Back Alvin Kamara says they rallied around Teddy Bridgewater last season when Brees got hurt and they’ll do it again

Cut 14 (08) “..make it.” 

Saints tight end Jared Cook says he wants to contribute more to victories. Cook averaged 16 yards a catch last season and had nine touchdown receptions. This year, he only has 13 yards a catch four touchdown grabs. He knows he’s not having as good of a season as last year

Cut 15 (13)“…the field.” 

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Here we go again with the possibility an LSU football game will not be played because of COVID-19. The Tigers are set to play at Arkansas tomorrow, but there have been positive cases within the Razorback football program, and with contact tracing Coach Sam Pittman’s team is running low on available players. He says they are waiting on Thursday’s test results to find out if they can play…

Cut 16 (16) “…thin yes.”

If the LSU-Arkansas game can be played, a struggling Tigers defense will face a quarterback that’s playing with a lot of confidence. Felipe Franks has completed 68-percent of his passes and he’s thrown 16 touchdowns and just three interceptions. LSU linebacker Jabril Cox says Franks is also a threat to run…

cut 17 (26) “….this week.”

Freshman TJ Finley is expected to get the start for LSU. His last start versus Auburn did not go so well. But Tigers receiver Terrace Marshall expects Finley will bounce back…

cut 18 (08) “…proud of him.”

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Tomorrow and Saturday Louisiana consumers will not have to pay state sales taxes on most purchases as a sales tax holiday will be in effect. Louisiana Department of Revenue spokesperson Byron Henderson says the legislation passed in the last special session exempts the first 25-hundred dollars of most purchases from Louisiana’s 4.45-percent state sales tax…

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A family spokesperson for Edwin Edwards says the former four term-Governor appears to be improving but remains hospitalized with double pneumonia. Edwards’ biographer Leo Honeycutt says despite Edwards’ age of 93 and diagnosis he’s doing well.

Cut 12 (11) “..quite good” 

Honeycutt says doctors told him if Edwards continues to improve he could be released as early as this weekend.

LSU interim president Thomas Galligan released a statement today saying its troubling to face the prospect LSU may have mishandled alleged cases of abuse and sexual assault. It’s in response to a USA Today article that provided several examples of LSU not following through on social misconduct allegations.

There’s a discussion among some Republican lawmakers about eliminating the state income tax as a way to attract more businesses and grow the state’s population. Jim Shannon has more…

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There are reports that drugmaker Pfizer plans to file with the FDA as early as tomorrow for emergency use for their COVID vaccine. Governor John Bel Edwards says he’s optimistic that the state will receive an allotment before the end of the year and when the vaccine is available, he highly encourages residents to be vaccinated, however…

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Tomorrow and Saturday you won’t have to pay state sales taxes on most purchases as a sales tax holiday will be in effect. It’s the first in two years, they were suspended to help the state get out of a budget hole. But Department of Revenue spokesperson Byron Henderson says legislators brought it back because it’s been a trying year

Cut 8 (08) “..public health emergency”

Some Republican state legislators are discussing whether the state should eliminate the state income tax. Shreveport Representative Thomas Pressly and Mandeville Representative Richard Nelson plan to propose legislation next year. Nelson says repealing personal and corporate income taxes would boost the state’s economy

Cut 3 (08)  “…practical solution”  

Former Governor Edwin Edwards’ health appears to be improving according to family spokesperson Leo Honeycutt.  Last Friday Edwards was admitted to the hospital, tested for COVID and pneumonia, both negative then released Sunday. Honeycutt says on Tuesday night, Edwards was admitted again, and diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs.

Cut 13 (12) “…double pneumonia”

Honeycutt says the 93-year old former governor could be released as early as this weekend.