12:30 LRN Newscast Dec 25

The Saints could miss the playoffs for a third consecutive season and many in Who Dat Nation would like to see a new head coach. Ross Jackson, host of the Locked-on Saints Podcast expects Dennis Allen will be back, but longtime offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael could be let go…

Cut 5 (11) “…Miami Dolphins”

The Saints play Tampa Bay on Sunday.

Flu activity in Louisiana is extremely high right now and state epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says RSV cases are also presenting a problem for vulnerable populations; children and those 60 and older…

Cut 8 (09) “…young infants.” 

Louisiana and South Carolina lead the country in flu cases.

This holiday season, the Red Cross is asking Louisianans to give a gift with meaning and help with growing disaster needs. Regional Disaster Officer Ed Bush says funds are needed to provide safe shelter and meals to thousands of people affected by disasters.

Cut 9 (13)  “…financial support.”

If you received a gift card as a present for Christmas, be sure to put it somewhere where you’ll find it later and hopefully use it. According to Bankrate, about 47% of U.S. adults by July have at least one unspent gift card with an average value of $187, that $23 Billion unspent by mid-year. Most gift cards have years until they expire, but if the store or business closes, the gift card could be worthless. So go spend it and enjoy it.