Monroe-area Congresswoman Julia Letlow is added to the powerful House Republican Steering Committee. The committee is tasked with selecting chairs for all standing committees and deciding on the strategy for the Republican caucus. Letlow says she’s looking forward to serving on the committee.
Cut 6 (07) “…that they desire.”
Louisiana ranks among the worst in the nation for lung cancer survival, a survival rate of 23-percent. The national lung cancer survival rate has improved by 26-percent over the past five years due to advancements in early detection and treatment. American Lung Association Director of Advocacy Eric Weinzettle says targeted actions are being taken in Louisiana and that includes biomarker testing and lung cancer screening.
Cut 8 (12) “…care of with surgery.”
This year, the calendar is not on the side of retailers. Since Thanksgiving fell on the latest date possible, that leads to the shortest Christmas shopping season possible, when defined as starting the day after Thanksgiving and ending Christmas Eve. LSU Marketing Professor Dan Rice says it’s one reason why retailers started their deals early this year…
Today is a big shopping day as it’s Cyber Monday.
LSU beat Oklahoma 37-17 on Saturday night. The Tigers finished the regular season with an 8-and-4 record, but Coach Brian Kelly believes this program is on the verge of playing for a national championship….
Cut 18 (17) “….national championship game”
The Tigers await their bowl game assignment. Meanwhile, the Ragin Cajuns, Southern and Tulane are preparing to play in a conference championship this weekend