State transportation officials say 2021 set a new record-high for highway fatalities. Nearly a thousand people died on state roadways last year; topping the previous record of 993, set in 2007. State Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says the 2021 total of 997 fatalities is up 20-percent over last year
Cut 4 (09) “…is just unacceptable.”
Wilson blames the rise in traffic fatalities to an increase in distracted driving.

A cold and windy day is in store for Louisiana today as a result of a powerful cold front that’s still making its way through southeast Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim says portions of southeast Louisiana are under a winter weather advisory from six PM tonight to noon on Friday…
cut 7 (09) “….wintery precipitation”
Keim says the freezing rain will not be significant, as we could see just a light glaze, generally a trace to a few hundredths of an inch.

During his Ask the Governor Show, John Bel Edwards said U-S Senate candidate Gary Chambers campaign ad shows him smoking marijuana is not something people should reward him for. Meanwhile, Edwards spoke highly of the other Democratic challenger to John Kennedy. The governor nearly gave an official endorsement to Luke Mixon…
cut 12 (08) “….a little later”
The primary will be held on November 8th and the general election on December 10th.

Much of the COVID vaccine hesitancy involves adults who are looking to have children. But Shreveport OBGYN Doctor Leonard Weather Junior says it’s extremely important for pregnant women to be vaccinated and boosted and even women who are trying to get pregnant.
Cut 14 (12) “…premature deliveries.”