New early childhood licensing rules have been approved by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education for child care centers. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The Centers for Disease Control reports a widespread outbreak of the flu in Louisiana. Medical experts say seeing this many cases so early on is very uncommon as the peak of flu season usually hits the state around Mardi Gras. State health officials are urging people to get their flu shots as this year’s vaccine protects against the strain of flu that is being seen in the state. Louisiana is the only state in the Continental US with widespread cases.

In the final days before Saturday’s election, a new poll on the 6th District Congressional race shows Republican Garrett Graves with 53-percent of the vote while Democratic former governor Edwin Edwards has 47-percent. Pollster Darrell Glascock thinks if Edwards can get his voters to turn out, he has a chance of winning. But Glascock says, right now, Graves is sitting on a decent lead heading into Saturday…

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The Glascock Group surveyed 532 voters from across the district.

The “Parents Supervised Driving Program” is a new initiative by state officials aimed at reducing teen motor vehicle crashes. Safe Roads Alliance President, Jeff Larason, says the program provides parents with more information so they can do a better job with their teens while they have their learner’s permit…

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Parents of teens receiving learner’s permits will receive this free guide with information and lessons on driving basics, parental pointers, and licensing qualifications.