Health officials thought we’d be seeing fewer flu cases by now, but it’s actually gotten worse in Louisiana. Dr. Frank Welch with the state department of health says the spread will likely get worse before it gets better, and it’s not to late to get that flu shot…:
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Louisiana is leading the nation in the number of flu cases this year.

Louisiana is experiencing another very cold day, and it looks to stay this way and get even chillier into the New Year. State Climatologist Barry Keim says thermometers are slated to read in the low 20s along the I-20 corridor next Tuesday morning, and low 30s in the coastal zone…:
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He says temps aren’t leaving the 40s across the state today.

The US Department of Agriculture will test a new product to combat the nationwide swine infestation. Matt Doyle has more…:
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State Police are investigating a shooting early this morning in Monroe involving a Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s deputy. Trooper Michael Reichardt:
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He says the suspect sustained non-life threatening injuries.