The Associated Press College Football Player of the Year is none other than that Kid Jayden. LSU’s Jayden Daniels receives that honor today and It’s a pretty safe bet that Daniels is taking home the Heisman on Saturday night. Tiger Rag Editor, Todd Horn says the latest odds are -1600…

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Along with the cold, much needed rain is coming to Louisiana this weekend. That’s Good news and recent rains have made a difference but along with the good news comes the bad. State Climatologist Barry Keim says, we’ve only improved in one drought category and at least 87% of Louisiana remains in extreme drought.

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40-year-old Sabrina Washington and her 15-year-old son have been arrested for murder in Iberia Parish. Washington’s 11-year-old daughter was arrested last month. Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Spokesperson Katherine Breaux says the murder of the 36-year-old Kameran Bedsole took place at a residence in New Iberia. Breaux says the sheriff’s office is not providing details on a motive but asks for the public to remain patient as the investigation is ongoing.

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Remote marsh fires in Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes prompted road closures and even forced some schools to close for the day. Trooper Ross Brennan says LA Highway 182 and Highway 90 have reopened for now.

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LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels is the Associated Press College Football Player of the Year. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says the AP honor is merely a foreshadowing of the most prestigious award in college football the Heisman Trophy, “That Kid Jayden” is also a finalist for.

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Expect some more rain in this weekend. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the recent rains are beginning to make a difference in Louisiana’s drought conditions…

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A 15-year-old and his 40-year-old mother have been arrested for their involvement in the murder of 36-year-old Kameran Bedsole of Iberia Parish. Teiko Foxx has more…

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Remote marsh fires in Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes prompted road closures and even forced this morning. Trooper Ross Brennan says they don’t take closure lightly. They’re are trying to motorists safe. He urges drivers to be patient when low visibility remains a high probability in the area.

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To check for the latest road conditions, you’re urged to visit 511LA-dot-org

Whether you like the cold or not, it’s coming and State Climatologist Barry Keim says, it’s bringing a little good news…

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Keim says most of the rain will be in North Louisiana but the whole state needs it.

Remote marsh fires in Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes prompted road closures and even forced some schools to close for the day. Trooper Ross Brennan says LA Highway 182 and Highway 90 have reopened for now.

In October a combination of fog and smoke from the marsh fires caused a multiple-car pileup of more than 168 vehicles on Interstate 55 in southeast Louisiana and killed seven people.

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40-year-old Sabrina Washington and her 15-year-old son have been arrested for their connection to the murder of Kameran Bedsole in Iberia Parish last month. Her 11-year-old daughter is already in custody. Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Spokesperson Katherine Breaux says 15 year old

was transported to the Jackson Parish Juvenile Detention Center from Houston where he was arrested. She says the mother of the two suspects was also arrested in Iberia Parish on Tuesday.

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Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says Republicans are unified and will not approve a 110-billion dollar military aid package for Ukraine and Israel unless the legislation addresses southern border security. Democratic leadership in the Senate says the funding bill should not be tied to extreme immigration proposals. But Cassidy says the crisis at the U-S-Mexico border can no longer be ignored…

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Newly appointed Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Revenue, Richard Nelson was the youngest gubernatorial candidate in the latest race Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat believes this appointment is a good fit.

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Jarrod Coniglio, who has more than three decades of experience with oversight of the state’s Medicaid program and Department of Revenue, has been named under-secretary of LDR.

An 11 year old girl was arrested and charged with murder in Iberville parish on November 28. On Tuesday her 15 year old brother was arrested by Houston Police and her mother, 40 year Sabrina Washington were also arrested. All three are charged with 1^st degree murder in the shooting death of Kameron Bedsole. Sheriff Tommy Romero says it’s extremely tragic for all involved and he asks for patience and prayers.

The deadline to choose a 2024 Medicare health plan or make changes to your current plan is tomorrow. For those still seeking coverage, Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Economist Mike Bertaut says Louisianans 65 and older can choose Medicare Parts A, B, D, or a combination of the three.

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Senator Bill Cassidy says Republicans cannot support a 111-billion dollar military aid package for Ukraine and Israel without policy changes that will reduce the number of illegal crossings across the southern border. Jeff Palermo has more..

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Choosing a Medicare plan can be difficult and overwhelming at times says Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Economist Mike Bertaut, and with tomorrow being the deadline to choose a 2024 Medicare health plan or make changes to current plans, he says there are free services to help guide individuals to a plan that is best for them.

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Newly appointed Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Revenue, Richard Nelson made a campaign promise while he was a candidate for governor in the most recent race. He promised to repeal the state income tax. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the popularity of no state income tax in nearby Texas and Florida, and a GOP super-majority in the legislature, plus Nelson’s appointment brings even more momentum for the initiative…

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Two juveniles and their mother have now been arrested for the November 13^th murder of 36 year old Kameron Bedsole in Iberia Parish. The first arrest of an 11 year old girl came last week. On Tuesday Houston Police acting on a warrant from Iberia Parish, arrested a 15 year old boy. The mother of the two juveniles, 40 year old, Sabrina Washington, was also arrested on Tuesday. All 3 have been charged with 1^st degree murder. Washington was also charged with accessory after the fact. Sheriff Tommy Romero is asking the public for patience and prayers.

Retired Louisiana Supreme Court Justice E. Joseph Bleich has declared the November Caddo Parish sheriff’s run-off election void and ordered a new run-off. Bleich’s ruling in the Lawsuit filed by candidate, John Nickelson who lost to Henry Whitehorn by one vote states, “it was proven beyond any doubt that there were at least 11 illegal votes cast and counted” and it is “legally impossible to know what the true vote should have been.” Whitehorn’s team is expected to appeal they have has until 9:56 AM Friday.

Three separate house fires have claimed the lives of three people in 2 different Louisiana parishes in the last 2 days. The State Fire Marshall spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says they are investigating the 3, one in St. Tammany.

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For fire safety tips and information about the Fire Marshall’s Operation Save a Live program visit lasfm.org

The Louisiana Department of Transportation Spokesperson Erin Buchanan says crews are assembling a trestle bridge to be used during construction of the new Jimmie Davis Bridge connecting Bossier and Caddo Parishes. She says it’s a design-build project so larger parts of the development may not be seen for some time…

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The entire project is expected to be completed in around five years.

LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Center has received a more than $13 million grant to help fight childhood obesity among minorities and those in rural communities. Associate Professor Amanda Staiano says the grant will allow them to find the best approach to deliver their 26-hour evidence-based obesity program.

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There will be a new run-off election for Caddo Parish sheriff as the November 18 run-off election has been declared void. Retired Louisiana Supreme Court Justice E. Joseph Bleich made the ruling in the election lawsuit filed by Caddo Parish sheriff candidate, John Nickelson who lost to Henry Whitehorn by one vote. The ruling states, “it was proven beyond any doubt that there were at least 11 illegal votes cast and counted” and it is “legally impossible to know what the true vote should have been.” Whitehorn’s team is expected to appeal this decision.

State Police have arrested a teenager driver involved in a fatal hit and run crash that occurred last week involving a bicyclist in Lafourche Parish. Trooper Ross Brennan says while Troopers were at the scene of the crash, 19-year-old Isabelle Nguyen went to a sheriff’s sub station where she was interviewed about her involvement in the crash. Brennan says Nguyen should have contacted authorities immediately

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Drivers who travel across the Jimmie Davis Bridge in Shreveport connecting Caddo and Bossier Parishes will notice activity at the base of the bridge. Teiko Foxx explains….

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Three people have died in three separate house fires in Louisiana over the last two days. Two of the fatal fires were in Avoyelles Parish. State Fire Marshal spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says the first fatal fire that occurred in Avoyelles occurred in the southern part of the parish…

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State Police have arrested a teenager driver involved in a fatal hit and run crash that occurred last week involving a bicyclist in Lafourche Parish. Trooper Ross Brennan says 19-year-old Isabelle Nguyen was traveling north on LA Highway one when she struck 66-year-old Henry Savoie of Larose

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Savoie died over the weekend from his injuries.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation has started preliminary site work for the new $361 million dollar Jimmie Davis Bridge connecting Bossier and Caddo Parishes. Spokesperson Erin Buchanan says drivers may notice workers clearing debris and vegetation near the foot of the bridge.

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Buchanan says major construction on the four-lane bridge is still about a year away as design work continues

LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Center receives a grant of more than $13 million to find the best way to help childhood obesity in minority and rural communities.

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The State Fire Marshall’s office is investigating 2 fires in the last 12 hours involving fatalities. Firefighters battled a house fire in Cottonport around 8:30 Monday evening and later found a male victim inside. Around 8:30 Tuesday morning, firefighters responded to another house fire in Marksville and later found a male victim inside the house.

Governor John Bel Edwards set a goal to reduce GHG emissions to net zero by 2050. And Weyerhaeuser, one of the largest private owners of timberland is investing millions in Louisiana to modernize and decarbonize their facilities. Spokesperson Deano Orr says the Dodson facility will add a new trimmer, sorter, and stacker to improve mill efficiencies and help reach production targets. He says the technology will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and waste, in addition to…

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Weyerhaeuser has eight locations in Louisiana including Hammond, Ruston, and Winnfield.Orr says the company is committed to the rural communities in the Bayou State. The first two CDKs are expected to be installed by the end of next year.

16 high school football teams will play in the Prep Classic that begins Thursday in the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Shreveport is hosting the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl in primetime on Saturday December 16^th. Bowl Spokesperson, Erik Evenson says it’s a win-win for visiting fans and locals to enjoy the festivities leading up to kickoff.

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Weyerhaeuser, one of the largest private owners of timberland, is spending millions to modernize and decarbonize their Louisiana facilities. 96 million is going to a Winn parish lumber mill and Spokesperson Deano Orr says the company is committed to rural communities in the Bayou State. He says earlier this month the company announced the Thrive project…

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The first two CDKs are expected to be installed by the end of next year.

Sixteen teams are getting ready to play in the state high school football championships. Opelousas will play Cecilia in the Division two non-select state title game on Friday at noon in the Caesars Superdome. Cecilia Coach Dennis Skains has the Bulldogs playing for its first state title game since 1995…

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The Prep Classic gets underway Thursday in the Caesar’s Superdome in New Orleans.

Time is getting short for sending holiday mail and packages and you want it to reach its destination by Dec 25th. If you’re sending by US mail the USPS website says, you have until December 16 to mail. You get an extra 4 days if you send priority but even the fastest method, priority mail express has to be sent by December 21^st. UPS and FedEx have similar deadlines.