The jury selection in the Cardell Hayes case, the man accused of killing former Saints player Will Smith, is scheduled to begin today. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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December is the peak of flu season and the state Department of Health has some tips for folks to avoid getting the virus. Dr. Frank Welch with LDH says risk increases when it’s cold outside, but it’s a misconception that sickness is tied to the weather itself…:
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That’s why he says it’s important to wash hands and cover your mouth.

Only 171,000 people showed up statewide to early vote in the December 10th runoff election, according to the Secretary of State’s Office. That’s compared to the 427,000 people who cast a ballot ahead of election day in the primary. Polls are open Saturday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

A recent poll from Southern Media and Opinion Research finds 41 percent of people believe the state is heading in the right direction, while 40% are’t happy with how things are going. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says it makes sense given all Louisiana is going through right now…:
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But he says this isn’t affecting Governor John Bel Edwards numbers as the poll showed the governor with a 63 percent approval rating.

The LSU Tigers will conclude the 2016 season by facing Louisville in the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl; 10am on New Year’s Eve day in Orlando.