This flu season nationwide has been the worst so far in 10 years, and Covid cases are on the rise which is why the State Department of Health is urging folks to be updated on their shots before hanging out with family for Christmas. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter…:
CUT 6 (12) “holidays”
He says doing that now will get your immune system ready in time to unwrap presents.

Get out and vote today. A low voter turnout is expected because there aren’t a lot of high profile races on the ballot. But there are constitutional amendments for everyone and several municipalities are voting on a new mayor or local propositions. It’s easy to check your ballot and find your voting location on the GeauxVote app or GeauxVote.com. Polls close at 8.

The U-S House has approved 858-billion dollars for national defense and hundreds of millions of dollars will go towards Louisiana’s military bases. Congressman and House Armed Services Committee member Mike Johnson says Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier Parish will receive 125-million dollars to construct a Weapons Generation facility…:
Cut 12 (10) “…which has been done”
The defense spending bill still needs U.S. Senate approval which is expected.

AARP launches a simple online tool to help Louisiana Veterans understand their healthcare options. Director of Advocacy and Outreach, Lorie Lucas says on The PACT Act…:
Cut 10 (11) “patient outreach”
Access it on the following website: AARP.com/VetsHealthNagivator.