Louisiana has one of the worst flu rates in the country. Dr. Frank Welch with LDH says one out of every 20 emergency room visits or doctor visits in the state are for flu like symptoms. He says it’s a good time to get the vaccine before the holidays since it takes a while to take effect…:
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There are more cases of flu here and in Alabama than elsewhere in the country.

John Schroder will be sworn in tonight as Louisiana’s next state treasurer. John Kennedy stepped down from the position to become a U.S. Senator. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat expects Schroder will try to play the same role as Kennedy…:
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Schroder easily defeated Democrat Derrick Edwards in the runoff.

East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore released the findings in the 2016 officer-involved shooting death of 48-year-old Terrell Walker. Cops believe Walker shot and killed his girlfriend on Essen Lane, then fled. Walker was later shot and killed by deputies. Moore played several 911 calls:
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Moore said there was no probable cause to present the case to a Grand Jury in the matter of the death of Walker.

Facebook plans to launch a new app for kids so they can message their friends with the approval of their parents. LSU Mass Communications Professor Lance Porter says this is another way to combat the new trend of dark social…:
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Messenger Kids and is aimed at children under 13 who aren’t legally allowed to have real Facebook.