Health officials thought we would have fewer flu cases by now, but it’s getting 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 too late to get that flu shot…:
Cut 14 (09) “less severe”
Louisiana is leading the nation in the number of flu cases this year.

It’s been a cold day in Louisiana 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…:
Cut 11 (08) “situation”
Light freezing rain is possible New Year’s Eve night in north Louisiana.

The US Department of Agriculture will test a new method in 2018 for controlling the rampant feral hog population that involves using sodium nitrite. It’s typically used as a meat preserver, and the salty flavor usually keeps wild animals uninterested. Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says part of the testing will be finding out how to get the pigs to actually eat it…
Cut 4 (12) “eating it.”
Testing starts early next year.

An officer involved shooting is under investigation in Monroe. State Police trooper Michael Reichardt says the yet unidentified suspect was taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries and charges are expected to be filed…
Cut 16 (07) “point tomorrow.”
Reichardt says a deputy fired his weapon after attempting to assist a motorist that he thought was stranded in the Lakeshore area of Ouachita Parish.