1:30 LRN Newscast Dec 18

Governor Edwards implores business owners to recommit to COVID safety as cases surge statewide…

cut 2 (30) …I’m Matt Doyle”  

 

The state reported 3,103 new COVID-19 cases today and 30 fatalities. Congressman-Elect Luke Letllow announced on social media this morning that he tested positive for COVID. Letlow is reportedly resting at home and following CDC guidelines. This week Congressman Cedric Richmond and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser also announced they were COVID positive.

Discounted car insurance premiums are coming to an end for customers so that’s why you might be seeing a higher bill. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says stay-at-home orders early in the pandemic decreased the number of motorists on the roads which also reduced the number of traffic accidents.

Cut 10 (10) “…policyholders”

Personal auto insurance premiums decreased on average 6-percent and those rebates are now ending

Drew Brees will reportedly start at quarterback against Kansas City Sunday afternoon, after being out the past four weeks on injured reserve. Saints analyst Mike Detillier says having Brees return ahead of schedule gives you some insight into how Coach Sean Payton views the Taysom Hill experiment.

Cut 8 (07) “…playing him”

Kickoff against the 12-1 Chiefs is set for 3:25 in the Dome.