Drug maker Pfizer reportedly plans to file as early as tomorrow for emergency use with the FDA for their COVID-19 vaccine. Governor John Bel Edwards says he’s 100-percent confident once vaccines are FDA approved, they are safe for use.

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The governor is optimistic that the state will begin to receive an allotment before the end of the year, healthcare workers and those in congregate setting such as nursing homes will be vaccinated first.

A family spokesperson for Edwin Edwards says the former four term-Governor appears to be improving but remains hospitalized with double pneumonia, after being admitted for a second time in less than a week. Edwards’ biographer Leo Honeycutt says Edwards says is expected to stay in the hospital into the weekend.

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Louisiana residents will get a tax break tomorrow and Saturday as there’s a state sales tax holiday. You will not have to pay the state’s 4.45 percent sales tax on the first 25-hundred dollars for most consumer purchases. Louisiana Department of Revenue spokesperson Byron Henderson says the holiday does not cover vehicle purchases or meals.

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It’s the first sales tax holiday in Louisiana in two years as they were suspended to help the state get out of a budget hole.

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

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A family spokesperson for Edwin Edwards says the former governor has received a good prognosis for recovery as he battles double pneumonia…
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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.

Pfizer will reportedly file paperwork tomorrow with the Food and Drug Administration for emergency approval of its coronavirus vaccine that’s shown 95-percent effectiveness. It’s possible the vaccine could be made available to Louisiana next month. Governor John Bel Edwards says they have a plan in place but there are some challenges…
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Edwards says Pfizers COVID vaccine also requires two injections, three weeks apart.

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 holiday exempts the first 25-hundred dollars of most purchases from Louisiana’s 4.45-percent state sales tax…
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But the holiday does not cover vehicle purchases or meals.

Drugmaker Pfizer reportedly plans to file as early as tomorrow for emergency use with the FDA 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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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.

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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

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The Legislative Fiscal Office estimates a four-point-five-million-dollar loss in revenue loss this weekend.

Some Republican state legislators are discussing whether the state should eliminate the state income tax. Mandeville Representative Richard Nelson says under his proposal, parishes would not have to fight for state dollars in order to fund local projects because they would receive more revenue from higher property taxes. And he says you would not pay state income taxes

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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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A spokesperson for former Governor Edwin Edwards says physicians say his condition is improving. Brooke Thorington has more.

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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

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Nelson says to make up for the loss of tax revenue, he proposes giving parishes more flexibility to raise property taxes.

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Nelson says there are some who will not like paying higher property taxes, but under his proposal, parishes would not have to fight for state dollars in order to fund local projects, because they would receive more revenue from higher property taxes. And he says you would not pay state income taxes

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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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But the holiday does not cover vehicle purchases or meals.

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The Legislative Fiscal Office estimates a four-point-five million dollar revenue loss as a result of the two-day sales tax holiday. It’s the first sales tax holiday in Louisiana in two years as they were suspended to help the state get out of a budget hole. But Henderson says legislators brought it back because it’s been a trying year

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Drugmaker Pfizer reportedly plans to file as early as tomorrow for emergency use with the FDA for their COVID-19 vaccine. Governor John Bel Edwards says he’s 100-percent confident once vaccines are FDA approved, they are safe for use.

Cut 9 (08) “…in place.”

The governor is optimistic that the state will begin to 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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After first responders and the more vulnerable population, Edwards anticipates the general public will receive the COVID vaccination in the same manner we currently receive flu shots, at health clinics and pharmacies, however, Pfizers’ vaccine is two injections three weeks apart and Moderna is two injections 28 days apart.

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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.

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Last Friday Edwards was admitted to Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge, tested for COVID and pneumonia, both negative then released Sunday. Honeycutt says then again on Tuesday night, Edwards was admitted, this time to Ochsner in the capital city and diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs.

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Honeycutt says Edwards is expected to stay in the hospital into the weekend.

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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. This is the second time the 93-year old has been admitted in the last week. Edwards’ biographer Leo Honeycutt says despite Edwards’ age and diagnosis he’s doing well.
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Edwards is expected to stay in the hospital into the weekend.

Drugmaker Pfizer will reportedly plan to file as early as tomorrow for emergency use with the FDA for their COVID-19 vaccine. Governor John Bel Edwards says he’s 100-percent confident once vaccines are FDA approved, they are safe for use.
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The number of COVID-19 patients in the hospital rose sharply today from 886 to 929.

Mandeville Representative Richard Nelson says expects debate on tax reform during the 2021 regular session. Nelson would like to see the state income tax repealed and give parishes greater flexibility to raise property taxes to offset revenue losses on the local level…
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Nelson says eliminating the state sales tax will help attract businesses to this state.

Louisiana residents will get a tax break tomorrow and Saturday as there’s a state sales tax holiday. You will not have to pay the state’s 4.45 percent sales tax on the first 25-hundred dollars for most consumer purchases. Louisiana Department of Revenue spokesperson Byron Henderson says the holiday does not cover vehicle purchases or meals.
Cut 7 (06) “…sales tax.”
It’s the first sales tax holiday in Louisiana in two years as they were suspended to help the state get out of a budget hole.

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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The man convicted of fatally shooting former Saints star Will Smith will receive a new trial. Cardell Hayes’ conviction is being tossed out because the verdict was not unanimous among the 12-person jury. The U-S Supreme Court has ruled split jury verdicts in felony trials is unconstitutional.

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…
cut 6 (06) “…the telephone”
But the holiday does not cover vehicle purchases or meals.

The 24th ranked Ragin Cajuns football game on Saturday against Central Arkansas has been canceled because of COVID cases and contact tracing within the U-L Lafayette football program. Athletics Director Bryan Maggard…
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And here’s another COVID cancellation. No Christmas Parade in Pineville next month.

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

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A report from the 2021 Gulf Coast Energy Outlook predicts oil production will decline over the next three years. David Dismukes, Executive Director at LSU Center for Energy Studies co-authored the report and says the outlook for the industry changed with the pandemic.

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Dismukes says futures markets predict oil will continue to trade in the 40 to 50-dollar range a barrel for the next decade.

Today is the Great American Smoke out, the day traditionally set aside to encourage smokers to kick the habit. Tonia Moore, Director for the Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living says they’ve seen a large increase in the number of tobacco sales this year.

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For free help on kicking the habit, you can call 1-800-Quit-Now. The Quitline is also offered two weeks of nicotine replacement therapy.

LHSAA Executive Director Eddie Bonine says he has no plans of shutting down high school sports, even though more schools are moving to virtual learning. Bonine made his comments during a press event in Shreveport.

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A report from the 2021 Gulf Coast Energy Outlook predicts oil production will decline over the next three years. David Dismukes, Executive Director at LSU Center for Energy Studies co-authored the report says on a positive note he doesn’t see any more job losses in the oil and gas sector.
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Today is the Great American Smoke out, the day traditionally set aside to encourage smokers to kick the habit. Tonia Moore, Director for the Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living says the Quit Now phoneline also offers a texting feature with free counseling and another reason to take advantage of the program…
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Moore also recommends that you follow up with your physician when you begin a smoke-free attempt.

Over the past two days, the state has reported over 45-hundred new coronavirus cases. This is why Governor John Bel Edwards is asking Louisiana residents to not have large family gatherings for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.
Currently, the state is in Phase 3 coronavirus restrictions, which allow for restaurants, salons, retail stores, and churches to operate at 75-percent capacity. Crowd sizes are limited to a maximum of 25 people. But governor Edwards says tighter restrictions are possible if the state is not showing signs of slowing the spread.
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Saints Quarterback Drew Brees will miss time while recovering from his injuries and the team has yet to name a starting quarterback to replace him. Coach Sean Payton says whichever player is under center for the black and gold, the team will play to their strengths.
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Today is the Great American Smoke Out a day recognized to encourage smokers to give up the habit. Brooke Thorington has more on free counseling that’s available in the Bayou State.
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A report from the 2021 Gulf Coast Energy Outlook predicts oil production will decline over the next three years. David Dismukes, Executive Director at LSU Center for Energy Studies co-authored the report and says futures markets predict oil will continue to trade in the 40 to 50-dollar range a barrel for the next decade.
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Over the past two days, the state has reported over 45-hundred new coronavirus cases. This is why Governor John Bel Edwards says not only are cases on the rise, but the percentage of coronavirus tests coming back positive is on the rise, which he says increases the chance that someone at a large Thanksgiving celebration has COVID…
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LHSAA Executive Director Eddie Bonine says he has no plans of shutting down high school sports, even though more schools are moving to virtual learning. The high school football playoffs are set to begin next week and prep basketball is set to tip-off. When the pandemic started, the LHSAA halted spring sports and the seasons never resumed. Bonine says he didn’t feel good about ending a student-athlete’s senior season…
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