Some school system leaders say the state’s policy of 14-day quarantines for students who had “close contact” with someone who tested positive for COVID goes too far. EvenBossier City Representative Raymond Crews says the over-zealous policy is detrimental to a student’s long-term education and social health.

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LDH is not recommending any changes to the policy.

President-elect Joe Biden has picked LSU grad and Baker native Linda Thomas-Greenfield as the next U-S ambassador to the United Nations. LSU alumnus and famed Democratic political consultant James Carville says Thomas-Greenfield is a great role model for LSU students…

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The Louisiana Hospital Association is asking the public to do its part to help keep COVID infections down over the Thanksgiving weekend. Our Lady of the Lake Pulmonologist Doctor Abdulla Moosa says not only are we seeing post-holiday spikes in cases but this year the gathering around the table increases the chances of spreading COVID to family members

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The Krewe of Bacchus will roll virtually in 2021 and fans of the big New Orleans parade will be able to follow along on February 14th on an app that will also allow them to catch throws. Bacchus captain Clark Brennan on how the free smartphone app will entertain revelers.

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The “Throw Me Something Bacchus!”smartphone app will be available on Jan. 6th.

Car dealers in Louisiana were bracing for a rough year, however, according to President of the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association Will Green, it was not as bad as anticipated. Green says dealers adjusting to serve customers in the pandemic made a difference, like offering more incentives and low-interest rates along with improving the digital retail experience of automobiles.

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Winnfield Representative Jack McFarland will introduce legislation in next year’s session to raise money to fix state roads and bridges via a gas tax increase. McFarlands’ bill would raise the gas tax ten cents in initially, and two cents per year until 2033, ultimately raising about 300 million dollars. McFarland says he needs the public’s trust.

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The state has surpassed one-thousand coronavirus patients in the hospital. It’s the first time in three months that Louisiana hospitals have had this large of a coronavirus patient count. There were nearly one-thousand new coronavirus cases today and 24 more deaths.

The American Farm Bureau Federation says based on its survey the cost of a home-cooked Thanksgiving dinner is about two dollars cheaper this year. Taylor Sharp spoke with Louisiana Farm Bureau Association spokesperson Avery Davidson

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In the spring, state lawmakers could debate a bill that would raise 300 million dollars a year for road and bridge work by increasing the gas tax.

cut 2 (30) … I’m Matt Doyle.”  

A national survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation indicates your Thanksgiving meal is about $2 less for 2020. Louisiana Farm Bureau spokesperson Avery Davidson says while the turkey won’t cost as much some things will cost more a bit more.

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Ragin Cajuns Coach Billy Napier says he’s feeling better after testing positive for COVID-19 last week. 41-year old Napier says Friday is the last day of isolation and he plans to travel separately from the team to Monroe for Saturday’s game against the ULM Warhawks. The coach says he now feels like a million bucks, but remains away from the team…

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2020 hasn’t been a complete bust for auto dealers in the state, but inventory hasn’t been the best either. President of the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association Will Green says if a plant or parts center is not operating at full capacity due to the pandemic, you’ll see fewer cars on the lot for sale.

Cut 8 (12) “..levels go.”

Winnfield Representative Jack McFarland will introduce legislation in next year’s session to raise money to fix state roads and bridges via a gas tax increase. McFarlands’ bill would raise the gas tax ten cents in initially, and two cents per year until 2033, ultimately raising about 300 million dollars. McFarland says he needs the public’s trust.

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Car dealers in Louisiana were bracing for a rough year, however, according to President of the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association Will Green, it was not as bad as anticipated. Green says dealers adjusting to serve customers in the pandemic made a difference, like offering more incentives and low-interest rates along with improving the digital retail experience of automobiles.

Cut 7 (04) “…like that.”

A national survey conducted by the American Farm Bureau Federation finds the cost of the Thanksgiving dinner is slightly lower this year. Louisiana Farm Bureau spokesperson Avery Davidson says the cost of a Thanksgiving dinner at home will cost you about 4-percent less than before. A reason for the decline is that turkeys are a little cheaper this year…

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was carted off the field yesterday after suffering a knee injury against Washington.  An MRI determined that Burrow tore his ACL and he will miss the remainder of the year. The 2019 Heisman Quarterback tweeted Thanks for all the love. Can’t get rid of me that easy. See ya next year. Burrow was 22 of 34 for 203 yards and a touchdown before the season-ending injury.

Louisiana’s Click It or Ticket campaign is underway as the holiday season begins this week. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission spokesperson Mark Lambert says wearing a seat belt can save you money and save your life.

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Car dealers in Louisiana were bracing for a rough year, however, according to the President of the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association Will Green, it was not as bad as anticipated. Green says having car dealerships and service centers deemed essential, along with more consumers choosing to avoid public transportation for pandemic safety reasons, the industry stayed afloat.

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The state health department reports 971 new covid-19 cases today and 24 new fatalities from the virus. Hospitalizations increased by 45 bringing the total to 1,012.

A national survey conducted by the American Farm Bureau Federation finds the cost of the Thanksgiving dinner is slightly lower this year. Louisiana Farm Bureau spokesperson Avery Davidson says the cost of a Thanksgiving dinner at home will cost you dollars less…

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Turkey is less expensive this year, however, a few ingredients you’ll see an increase in price, for example, pumpkin pie mix and dinner rolls.

New State Police Superintendent, Colonel Lamar Davis, promises to hold the men and women who work at the law enforcement agency accountable. Davis says he has no problem stepping in making a change if he believes a trooper is not representing the badge well…
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The Army veteran takes over while the L-S-P is 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.

LSU grad and Baker native, Linda Thomas-Greenfield is expected to be named as President-elect Joe Biden’s appointee as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Thomas-Greenfield has had a 35-year career in the United States Foreign Service.

Louisiana’s Click It or Ticket campaign is underway as the holiday season begins this week. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission spokesperson Mark Lambert says this campaign is important because seatbelt users in Louisiana are slightly lower than the national average.

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Last year 49-percent of all drivers and passengers who died in a motor vehicle accident crash in Louisiana were not wearing a seat belt.

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…
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Governor John Bel Edwards has said the House of Representative’s petition that attempted to cancel his coronavirus restrictions has helped lead to a third surge in coronavirus cases. But in an interview with WWL radio, House Speaker Clay Schexnayder says he supports Governor Edwards’ efforts in handling the coronavirus pandemic but wishes there was more communication with legislators…

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New State Police Superintendent, Colonel Lamar Davis, is taking over the helm over while the L-S-P is 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

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After her photo was published in newspapers for speaking out against LSU’s alleged mishandling of her 2016 report against former LSU star running back, Derrius Guice, Samantha Brennan is set to testify this afternoon. The court hearing is over LSU’s refusal to release a full unredacted police reports that she filed after her encounter with Guice.

Louisiana’s Click It or Ticket Campaign is underway and you can receive a 50-dollar fine for not being properly restrained. Taylor Sharp has the story.

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Pfizer applied for emergency use of their vaccine with the FDA today. Dr. John Vanchiere at LSU Health Shreveport is principal investigator on the Pfizer Vaccine clinical trial, he says 44-thousand participated worldwide, including 231 people from the Shreveport Bossier area. He says any side effects from the injection means your body is responding to the vaccine building an immune response.

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Early voting began today for the December 5^th run-offs. East Baton Rouge is selecting a new mayor-president, while Orleans’ voters have to choose a new district attorney. There’s also a Public Service Service Commission race in southeast Louisiana. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says a sample ballot is located inside the Geaux Vote Mobile App…

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The Saints announced Friday they have placed QB Drew Brees on injured reserve. Brees had previously appeared on the team’s injury report during the week, but now that he’s on the injured reserve he will miss a minimum of three weeks.  Brees fractured ribs in the last two games he played along with a collapsed lung.

Taysom Hill is expected to start at quarterback for the Saints this Sunday when they take on the Atlanta Falcons.  Color Analyst for the New Orleans Saints Radio Network Deuce McAllister says Hill was named the starter due to the Saints’ gameplan and he believes that with Hill under center, the Saints will use a lot more rollout passes.

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Early voting is underway for the December fifth runoff. We saw long lines during early voting for the November election, but based on the first day of this early voting period, the lines will be much shorter. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin still encourages all registered voters to cast a ballot…

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Monday’s USA Today investigative article that LSU mishandled sexual misconduct claims against students, including top athletes, was discussed at Governor John Bel Edwards COVID briefing Thursday. Edwards says he’s deeply troubled by the article

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LSU Interim President Thomas Galligan has hired a law firm to investigate the claims.

And the state reports 48-hundred COVID cases today, 25-hundred of those are from a backlog.

Pfizer is filing with the FDA for emergency use of their vaccine today. Infectious disease specialist Dr. John Vanchiere at LSU Health Shreveport is also a principal investigator on the Pfizer Vaccine trial says the proposed protocol for vaccine distribution in Louisiana is healthcare workers that treat COVID patients, then older adults that live in congregant setting such as nursing homes.

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Taysom Hill is expected to start at quarterback for the Saints this Sunday when they take on the Atlanta Falcons.  Color Analyst for the New Orleans Saints Radio Network Deuce McAllister says Hill was named the starter due to the Saints’ gameplan.

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The state health department reports 4,814 COVID-19 cases today in Louisiana, however about 25-hundred of those reported cases are from a backlog due to a processing error. Half of the backlog is from cases on Halloween.  A more accurate number for today’s total is still high with 2,276 cases.

State officials say we are seeing a third surge in new cases of the coronavirus, but the governor is NOT planning to issue a new stay at home order…

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Today the first coronavirus vaccine to apply for emergency approval from the FDA is Pfizer’s effort to fight the pandemic. Infectious disease specialist Dr. John Vanchiere at LSU Health Shreveport is also a principal investigator on the Pfizer Vaccine trial, and he says Pfizer’s effectiveness rate of 95-percent is remarkable.

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44-thousand participated in the Pfizer clinical trial worldwide, including 231 people from the Shreveport Bossier area.

Today and tomorrow, consumers will not have to pay the 4.45 percent state sales tax on most items, excluding vehicles and prepared meals. It’s the result of legislation passed in the last special session. House Speaker Clay Schexnayder authored the measure…

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