COVID cases are on the rise in Louisiana. Dr. Joseph Bocchini (buh-KEEN-ee), a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Willis-Knighton in Shreveport, says spikes in COVID cases have happened every summer since the virus first appeared five years ago, and this year has proven to be no different.
Cut 6 (13) “…over 15-percent.”
A man wanted for a killing in Ruston was arrested in Texas following a police chase that started on I-20 near Bossier City. Dylan Castaneda with Ruston Police says 31-year-old Virgil Mack of Dubach fatally shot 35-year-old Ontario Spivey at a convenience store. Castaneda says a local police officer helped I-D Mack…
Cut 10 (10) “…guy identified.”
This weekend is the annual 2nd Amendment Sales Tax Holiday in Louisiana. Byron Henderson with the Louisiana Department of Revenue says through Sunday, firearms, ammunition, certain types of knives and hunting apparel are tax-free. Other items, though, are ineligible for the tax break.
Cut 4 (09) “…such as airboats.”
LSU and Louisiana Tech will play each other for the 21st time Saturday night in Tiger Stadium. Coach Brian Kelly has great respect for the Bulldogs and their head coach Sonny Cumbie…
LSU is expected to win big, as the third ranked Tigers are favored by 37.5 points.