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”

It was a great Christmas Day for Who Dat Nation as they watched their Saints clobber the Vikings 52-33 as running back Alvin Kamara tied a 91-year-old NFL record with six rushing touchdowns. New Orleans also wrapped up its fourth straight NFC South title and snapped a two-game losing streak. Coach Sean Payton…
cut 12 (12) “…win column”
The regular season ends next Sunday at Carolina.

The L-H-S-A-A’s Prep Football Classic begins tomorrow in Natchitoches. The four-day event is a real tourism opportunity for Natchicohes there’s already a scheduled fireworks show set for tonight and they hope football fans will check out their renowned Christmas lights…
cut 10 (12) “….and scenes”
That’s Parish Tourist Commission spokesperson Kelli West.

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.”

The Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office says two people died in a Christmas Day house fire. The blaze occurred yesterday afternoon at a mobile home off of state Highway 191 south of Cypress Road. The identities of the two people killed have not been released and the state fire marshal’s office is investigating a cause.

Saints running back Alvin Kamara rushed for an NFL record-tying six touchdowns as New Orleans defeated Minnesota 52-33 on Christmas Day. The Black and Gold also clinched an NFC South crown for a fourth straight season. Coach Sean Payton…
cut 12 (12) “…care of itself”
The Saints conclude the regular season next Sunday at Carolina.

Crowley Republican John Stefanski has been tapped to chair the House Governmental Affairs Committee, the panel tasked with overseeing redistricting next year. It will define the boundaries of each Legislative and Congressional district. Stefanski says he aims to be fair…
Cut 4 (08) “…right”
The maps must-win Legislative approval, Governor John Bel Edwards must sign off on them and they also need the federal government’s approval.

The LHSAA Prep football Classic begins tomorrow in Natchitoches and Brooke Thorington says the city is rolling out the red carpet…
cut 2 (30) “…Brooke Thorington”

The Ragin Cajuns take on U-T-S-A today in the Servpro First Responder Bowl in Dallas. The Roadrunners are 7-and-5 and feature the Conference USA Player of the Year in Sincere McCormick, who has rushed for 13-hundred yards. A win for the Cajuns gives them ten for the season. Kick-off is at 2:30 on A-B-C.

Christmas Day saw a record-setting performance by Saints running back Alvin Kamara, who rushed for six touchdowns, tying a 91-year-old NFL record as New Orleans mauled Minnesota 52-33. Kamara’s sixth touchdown came after a long pass play to Adam Trautman that got the ball near the goal line again for Kamara to get in the end zone…
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The Saints celebrated Kamara’s sixth touchdown by performing snow angels in the end zone. New Orleans is also NFC South champs for a fourth straight season.

The 16th Ragin Cajuns can wrap up a second consecutive double-digit win season by beating Texas-San Antonio in today’s First Responder Bowl in Dallas. U-L Lafayette enters with a 9-1 record, while the Roadrunners are 7-4. Kick-off is at 2:30.

The Louisiana Legislature had its hands full in 2020 and 2021 also looks busy. Redistricting will be a priority once all of the census data comes in. Crowley Republican John Stefanski has been named chairman of the House Governmental Affairs Committee, which oversees the drawing of political lines. But Stefanski says it’s also likely the state will face a COVID-induced budget deficit when they return in April for the regular session…
cut 5 (08) “….redistricting”
That special session would take place in June.

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
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Broussard says they’ve seen family homelessness grow by 200-percent in Acadiana this year.