3:30 PM Newscall Nov 28

A mystery respiratory disease among dogs in 12 states so far, is raising concern among veterinarians. New Orleans veterinarian Dr. Claire Guichard says while no cases have been reported in Louisiana there have been cases in Florida and Georgia. Symptoms include coughing, eye and nose discharge, and lethargy.

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On this Giving Tuesday the Humane Society of Louisiana Director Jeff Dorson hope you will support their work. Dorson says the society receives about five to 10 cruelty reports a day from anywhere in the state. He says in the past few days they found animals who needed essential medical care.

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The family of Linda Frickey is hoping for closure after 18-year-old John Honore was found guilty of second-degree murder in her horrific death last year in New Orleans. Teiko Foxx has more…

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There are an estimated 38 million family caregivers in the United States and Sen Bill Cassidy says The Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act he introduced would provide families with another cost-effective way to utilize their health savings account.

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Currently, adult children cannot use their HSA account to cover expenses they incur on behalf of aging parents unless their parents are classified as dependents for tax purposes.