2:30 PM Newscast Dec 12

As of this morning, the City of New Orleans has not reported a homicide for December. President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission Rafael Goyenech says prioritizing arrests of those carrying weapons illegally and/or drugs is reflected in the reduction of violent crime because they are not out on the streets.

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Goyeneche is also hopeful the partnership with Republican Governor-elect Jeff Landry and Democrat Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams will continue the crime reduction.

Caddo Parish Sheriff candidate Henry Whitehorn loses his appeal to avoid a new election against Republican John Nickelson who sued after losing to Whitehorn by one vote in November in which a recount revealed illegal votes cast.  Political analyst Scott Hughes says for the case to advance, you have to have to prove a new argument because this case mirrors the precedent set in the 1999 Red River Parish Sheriff’s race.

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Triple A forecasts an additional two million travelers this Christmas and New Year’s holiday compared to last year. Teiko Foxx has more…

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Louisiana dogs have been fortunate to escape a serious canine respiratory illness but Ginger Guttner with the LSU Vet Schools says it’s not the time to introduce your dog to a new dogs. When the Vet School first posted information about Atypical Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, it was seen in 14 states. At last check, it was up to 16.

Cut 12 (08) “…in Florida.”