There were several crashes reported from New Years Eve, including a deadly two-car accident in Livingston Parish that killed the driver of one vehicle and two passengers in the other on Louisiana 447 South of I-12. State Police say one driver, 24 year-old Trinity Kiger of Satsuma died after striking another car in the opposite lane, driven my Ronald Chisolm of Denham Springs. His 37 year-old wife Shannon died, along with his 11 year-old daughter Hannah.

Health officials are saying the flu has now reached epidemic levels in the U.S. and DHH says its getting bad in Louisiana. Medical director for the immunization program, Dr. Frank Welch, says this year’s flu shot is not perfect, but it’s your best protection…
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He says right now, seven out of every 100 doctor visits in the state are for flu-like symptoms.
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2015 is off to a dreary start weather-wise in north Louisiana. Marty Mayeaux, with the National Weather Service in Shreveport, says cold and rainy conditions will keep people inside….
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There’s also a good chance of rain in southwest Louisiana today and those rain chances increase across most of South Louisiana over the weekend.

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to get a new job, The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is now accepting applications from those who are interested in becoming an enforcement agent.
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That’s LDWF spokesperson Adam Einck says more information can be found on the state’s civil service website. He adds this is a great job if you love the outdoors.