9:30 am Newscast

Democrat John Bel Edwards is promising a smooth and robust transition as Republican Governor-Elect Jeff Landry prepares to take over as the state’s highest elected official.  As for their political differences…

Cut 11 (11) “…eight years” 

A 29 year old father is in custody accused of setting fire to his home, and killing his three children. We’re told the children’s mother was not home at the time. Interim NOPD Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick says she’s tried to reach the distraught mother but has only been able to reach her voicemail.

Cut 13 (09) “…happen here”

The children killed in this domestic violence incident range from three to eight years old

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Doses of the updated COVID-19 vaccines are now available at some parish health units. They’re available for anyone six months and older, especially those with underlying health conditions. State Health Officer Joe Kanter says cases and hospitalizations have in the Bayou State recently.

Cut 8 (10) “…level out” 

Ochsner is set to break ground on a new Neuroscience Center…as they team up with Team Gleason to improve lives and research. Ochsner Health Chair of Neurology Dr. Richard Zweifler says, the Gleason Assistive Technology Lab will be important part of the center…

Cut 5 (11) “…with ALS.”