New State Police Superintendent, Colonel Lamar Davis, takes over the L-S-P as its under investigation for the death of a black man while in police custody and a recent Associated Press article that found at least a dozen cases of employees forwarding racist e-mails. Davis says he will not tolerate any racism or sexism…
cut 11 (09) “….accontable”

It was March when the state reported its first coronavirus case and many Louisiana residents are suffering from pandemic fatigue. Louisiana Health Department Region Six Medical Director Doctor David Holcombe says it’s okay to feel that way…
Cut 7 (11) “…prolonged stress.”
The state reported 30 more COVID-19 deaths on Sunday.

Governor John Bel Edwards has said the House of Representative’s petition that attempted to cancel his coronavirus restrictions helped lead to a third surge in coronavirus cases. But House Speaker Clay Schexnayder disagrees with the governor’s opinion.
Cut 4 (10) “…at all.”
Schexnayder says the legislature never informed the public that restrictions had been lifted, but Attorney General Jeff Landry did.

Louisiana’s Click It or Ticket campaign is underway as the holiday season begins this week. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission spokesperson Mark Lambert says not wearing a seat belt can save you money and save your life.
Cut 13 (12) “…motor vehicle”
So far in November, at least ten people in Louisiana who were not wearing a seat belt have died.