The state continues to urge the public to remain vigilant as Louisiana’s Covid numbers are hitting levels not seen since the pandemic first started. Of 17-thousand cases reported Wednesday, LDH says 1-in-4 were kids under 18. Tulane University epidemiologist Dr. Susan Hassig says youngsters may not be as severely affected by the virus, but they can still transmit it – even if vaccinated…:
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Other countries are seeing this latest surge begin to drop but Hassig says it’s too early to call when that will happen here.

Police in New Orleans say detectives located a headless torso inside a deep freezer that was hooked up to a bus in the backyard of a residence in the 9th Ward. The man who lived there, Benjamin Beale, is behind bars on various charges including obstruction of justice in relation to the case. Authorities were searching for Beale’s estranged wife, but the remains have yet to be identified and cause of death, including murder, has not been established. The investigation is ongoing.

St. Tammany Parish voters rejected a proposal to move a Bossier City casino license to Slidell which means that casino needs to reopen within 60 days of the failed measure. State Gaming Control Commissioner Ronnie Johns says Diamond Jacks has an uphill battle as its run down, and…:
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He says Diamond Jack’s will present their plan to the Gaming Control Board on February 17th for approval.

Low housing inventory in Louisiana and lots of buyers means the real estate market here is very hot right now. Amy Fennell with the Louisiana Realtors Association says sellers are receiving multiple offers so they should get the help of someone with experience…:
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She says supply chain issues have drastically slowed the construction of new homes.