Saints fans are frustrated with their team on this Christmas Day and there’s growing belief among Who Dat Nation that a change in leadership is needed. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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Sad news as Louisiana sees this year’s first pediatric flu death. Colleen Crain has more…
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The Saints could miss the playoffs for a third consecutive season and many in Who Dat Nation would like to see a new head coach. But Ross Jackson, host of the Locked on Saints Podcast, doesn’t see the franchise firing coach Dennis Allen, unless the team gets blown out in their last two regular season games…
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Jackson says the Saints have always valued continuity at the head coaching position…
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Jackson says even if the Saints miss the playoffs, he expects head coach Dennis Allen back, but longtime offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael could be let go…
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Dennis Allen is 14-and-18 in his two seasons. The Saints next game is on Sunday against Tampa Bay.
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The flu has taken the life of a Louisiana child. The Department of Health confirms the state’s first pediatric flu death of the season. State epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says Louisiana and South Carolina have the highest flu activity in the nation…
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While the state’s flu activity is extremely high, RSV cases are on the decline except for children under one year. Louisiana saw 3 RSV related deaths this season.
Sokol says the age group most impacted by the flu right now is children between the ages of two and eleven. Preventing respiratory illnesses is important to avoid dangerous consequences. Sokol says stay home when you are sick, wash your hands, wear a mask if necessary and…
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It is especially important to be mindful of protecting the very young, the old, and those with underlying medical conditions. Sokol says this year, new tools join the flu vaccine in reducing complications of respiratory illnesses. For those 60 year and older, an RSV vaccine is available and for the very young…
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This holiday season, the Red Cross is asking Louisianans to give a gift with meaning and help with growing disaster needs. Regional Disaster Officer Ed Bush says funds are needed to provide safe shelter and meals to thousands of people affected by disasters.
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This year, the Red Cross distributed 108 million dollars in assistance to people after disasters including the power outage in north Louisiana and the Tiger Island wildfire.
Bush says dedicating time and manpower is an incredibly meaningful gift for many residents during local disasters.
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Bush says the Red Cross has provided relief and assistance to nearly six thousand Louisianans in time of need this year. With a growing frequency of disasters, he urges everyone to help provide support for those who need support in the face of emergencies.
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Louisiana Senator John Kennedy wished everyone a Merry Christmas. The Republican says he’s pleased to be home spending the holidays with his family and friends and that there’s no better place to celebrate the birth of Christ than the Bayou State.
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Kennedy extended well wishes from his wife Becky, son Preston, dogs Lily Grace and Charlie, and his stuffed alligator…
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