Jury selection begins today in the trial of Cardell Hayes, accused in the shooting death of former Saint Will Smith in April. Selecting the jurors could be somewhat problematic due to the pre-trial publicity regarding Smith’s death. Legal analyst Chick Foret says it’s important to make sure the jury will hear the testimony from the witnesses, the evidence and nothing else…:
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Hayes is facing second-degree murder charges.

The Louisiana Department of Health reminds the public that December is the start of peak flu season. Dr. Frank Welch with LDH says flu activity has been low so far this year, as only 2 out of every 100 doctor visits in Louisiana have been flu related. He says there are things people can do to avoid getting sick…:

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He says it’s not too late to get a flu shot.

It’s going to be another wet day across Louisiana, and Flash Flood watches are in place for southwest and central Louisiana until 3 this afternoon. The ground is already soaked due to rains over the weekend, and forecasters say an additional 1-2 inches is possible through this afternoon — with higher amounts possible.

The France-Louisiana Cooperation Accord has been extended until 2020 after it was signed by Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser. Halen Doughty has more…:
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