An animated Governor Edwards asked business owners to start taking the pandemic seriously again as cases surge statewide.

Edwards says he knows this is tough but recommitting to requiring people to mask up and socially distance in stores is vital right now.

Cut 12 (12) “today”

Discounted car insurance rates are coming to an end for customers so that’s why you might be seeing higher premiums.  Personal auto insurance premiums decreased by an average of 6-percent due to the pandemic and as those rebates come to an end, Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon explains it’s not an increase in your rate.

Cut 11 (09) “rate increase”

Drew Brees will start at quarterback for the Sunday afternoon game against the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs after sitting 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”

LSU finishes the regular season on Saturday by host Ole Miss.  The Rebels have an efficient offense that leads the SEC in yards per game and averages almost 40 points per game.  LSU center Liam Shanahan says it would be great to end the season on a high note.

Cut 18 (09) “this offseason”