The Louisiana Department of Health says it’s only May, but the number of whooping cough cases has already surpassed all of 2024. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says there are vaccines to protect people from whooping cough…
Cut 15 (16) “…during each pregnancy.”
It’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness month and the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says there’s a 13-percent increase in the number of motorcyclists killed from 2021 to 2023. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission spokesperson Greg Fischer has this message for the other motorists…
Cut 4 (11) “…do this”
The Coast Guard says it has gained the upper hand on a major oil spill off Plaquemines Parish. Coast Guard Lieutenant Phillip VanderWeit says the well intervention team did so at around noon yesterday.
Cut 6 (15) “…source of discharge”
So far, crews have collected almost 80-thousand gallons of oily water, with an untold amount still to be collected.
Vandebilt Catholic won a Louisiana record 16th state championship in softball on Sunday in Sulphur with a seven to five win over St. Charles Catholic. Terriers Coach James Spearman says his girls have been resilient all year and it was on display after falling behind two to nothing in the first inning…
Cut 12 (12) “…good job”
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