One person is dead following a fatal police shooting yesterday afternoon involving Houma Police officers and a suspect that has yet to be identified publicly. State Police is investigating and L-S-P is expected to release more information later today.

Three Louisiana institutions are taking part in a four-year study on why some people infected with COVID suffer long-term side effects. Brooke Thorington has more.
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The state health department has announced the Shot for 100-dollar vaccine incentive program has been extended to November 30th. Assistant Secretary Kim Hood says if the CDC approves the use of COVID vaccines for five to eleven years old, the families of those children who get vaccinated can also receive a one-hundred-dollar gift card…
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The Louisiana Motor Transportation Association released its top industry issues report for 2021 and the top concern is a driver shortage. LMTA Executive Director Rene Amar says lawsuit abuse reform and insurance cost are the other big issues. Amar says state lawmakers have taken steps toward insurance reform, but the changes will take a while before they are realized…
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