Big economic development news in Shreveport as SBJ announces plans its nearly doubling the size of its workforce….
Cut 7 (14) “….create” (golf cart)
SBJ is a global technology company that already employs 660 workers at its facility at the former GM plant.
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy is disappointed with a CDC panel’s decision to change its recommendation when it comes to administering the Hepatitis B vaccine. Instead of the recommendation covering all newborns, it is now for only infants that were born to mothers who test positive for the virus. Cassidy says the Hepatitis B vaccine has been effective…
Cut 5 (10) “…20 a year”
Hepatitis B can lead to a serious liver infection.
LSU interim head football coach Frank Wilson was asked today if he will be part of Lane Kiffin’s coaching staff. Wilson says that decision will come after the Texas Bowl on December 27th. Wilson will serve as the Tigers interim head coach for the bowl game and says several key starters will miss the game including top cornerback Mansoor Delane (MAHN-soor duh-LANE)…
Cut 10 (10) “…Whit weeks will be out”
With Nussmeier not playing that means Michael Van Buren will make his fourth consecutive start at quarterback for Tigers.
State health officials are reminding residents that if they are feeling stressed or anxious, especially with the holidays, they call 9-8-8. Surgeon General Ralph Abraham….
Cut 13 (09) “…handle sometimes”
Louisiana operates two 9-8-8 call centers, one in north Louisiana, the other in New Orleans.