Governor John Bel Edwards still plans to move forward with a rule to add the Covid shots to public school immunization list starting with 16-year old’s next year. On Monday, the House Health & Welfare Committee voted 13-2 to reject the proposal. But Mr. Edwards says he’s listening to concerns, however we’re still in a pandemic…:
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As with other vaccines, parents would be allowed to opt out.

If you’d like to work for a company like Hubig’s Pies in New Orleans or the Bollinger Shipyard in Houma, LED FastStart is holding a virtual career fair for just such manufacturing jobs today. Career Fair Coordinator Jamie Nakamoto says this is a first of its kind event for the manufacturing sector with many jobs open:
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The fair starts at 11am and you can get details online at OpportunityLouisiana.com.

Quarterback Max Johnson announces a surprise decision saying he’s transferring from LSU. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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The Baton Rouge area pastor who made national headlines when he was charged for holding large gatherings early in the pandemic will have his case heard by the state’s highest court. A state district judge had previously refused to dismiss the charges against Tony Spell for violating 2020 pandemic gathering limits. But the Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to hear the case. No date has been set.

Governor John Bel Edwards doesn’t seem too concerned about legislative push-back on mandating COVID shots for kids in schools. On Monday, the House Health & Welfare Committee voted 13-2 to reject the proposal, but Mr. Edwards says he doesn’t necessarily need their approval…:
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Edwards says he will continue to push to have the vaccines required for all public schools.

There’s little sympathy for people who steal packages during Christmastime and one Livingston Parish judge has sentenced a man who assaulted a UPS employee in December of 2020 to 109 years in prison. Jeremy McDavis terrorized the delivery driver last year with a semi-automatic weapon and forced him to remove packages from the UPS truck and load them into thief’s vehicle. The robber then lead police on a dangerous several mile long chase before crashing. DA Scott Perrilloux says the punishment is appropriate also considering McDavis’ long criminal history.

A recent out of LSU Health New Orleans shows a significant drop in opioid prescriptions:
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A man in Slidell is busted by the state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for allegedly hauling in more than 13-hundred pounds of shrimp without a license. LDWF spokesman Adam Einck identifies the suspect as says 34-year-old Michael Daigle Jr…:
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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.

The Health and Welfare Committee voted 13-2 against Governor Edward’s plan to add COVID vaccines to the list of scheduled shots required for students. Like other vaccines, families have the choice to opt out, and students can still attend school. State Superintendent Cade Brumley maintains the vaccine is a personal choice.

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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 crashed on the Mississippi River on December 7, 1968. Museum executive director Rosehn Gipe says it’s important to hold these types of ceremonies.

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Today marks the 100^th day of Hurricane Ida recovery. St. Charles Parish President Matt Jewell says temporary housing is still a problem for residents, and the parish’s group site home is still up and running. Jewell says the group site was the first one because the parish took the initiative to begin the site and now it’s being operated by the state.

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An East Feliciana Parish man has a one-in-five chance of becoming a millionaire on New Year’s Day. It started with a multi-state Powerball “First Millionaire of the Year” promotion; asking players to enter the drawing with a photo of their Powerball ticket. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Kimberly Chopin says 29 Louisiana finalists were randomly selected and their names sent to Powerball.

Powerball selected Aaron Rose, of Slaughter, as one of only FIVE finalists for a January 1^st drawing for a million dollars.

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.