A state trooper has received the max suspension, 4.5 months, after he caused a crash in Monroe last October that killed an 11-year-old and 18-year-old. An investigation has determined Kaleb Reeves, the son of former LSP leader Kevin Reeves, was driving 20 miles over the speed limit, did not use emergency lights, and was driving recklessly on US 165 when he slammed into a Kia sedan from behind. Trooper Michael Reichardt says Kaleb Reeves will be suspended until August 19th…
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Reeves was responding to a call at the time of the fatal wreck in a State Police-issued SUV.

One million Louisianans have completed their full COVID vaccine series. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says about 31 percent of the state has received at least one dose of a vaccine.
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1.4 million Louisianans have initiated their series.

The AARP COVID dashboard reports cases and deaths are on the decline in nursing homes in Louisiana…
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The 47th annual Bayou Classic between Grambling and Southern is Saturday at Independence Stadium in Shreveport. Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau President Stacy Brown says the rivalry game will give the local economy a three million dollar boost…
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Kick off Saturday is at 1:30.