10:30 LRN Newscast October 22nd

Today was the coolest morning of the fall and the state health department says it’s a reminder to get your flu shot. Once the cold weather arrives, people tend to stay indoors and that when the flu really spreads. Louisiana Immunization Director Doctor Frank Welch says last year’s flu season one of the worst on record…
cut 9 (08) “…strains this year”
L-D-H is hosting a series of flu clinics around the state where residents can receive a flu shot at little or no co cost.

Latest employment figures show Louisiana added 19,900 jobs over the last 12 months, with every metro area adding jobs, including Lafayette and Houma. Louisiana Workforce Commission Secretary Ava Dejoie says the state has been working to make sure south central Louisiana isn’t so dependent on the oil and gas industry…
cut 6 (07) “…that area”

Let the hype begin for the SEC showdown between 4th ranked LSU versus top ranked Alabama on November 3rd. Jeff Palermo has the story..
Voicer 3 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The Saints rallied from 10 points down to beat Baltimore 24-23 yesterday. Quarterback Drew Brees threw two touchdown passes, but it was a missed extra point by Ravens kicker Justin Tucker that has everyone talking this morning. Brees on the missed P-A-T…
cut 15 (10) “…about time”