The CDC changes its vaccine recommendations for children, and Senator Bill Cassidy has something to say about that. Andrew Greenstein explains.

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A shooting in the Hollygrove neighborhood Tuesday night left two men hurt.  That’s according to New Orleans Police, who say the shooting happened just before ten on Livingston Street.  We’re told both men had been shot at least once and were taken to the hospital for treatment.  So far, there’s been no word on a motive or suspects.

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Louisiana’s primary elections won’t be in April as originally planned.  Instead, they’ve been moved to May 16^th and any necessary runoffs would be in June.  Of course, our state moves to closed party primaries this year.  And Secretary of State Nancy Landry says because of that it’s more important than ever to check your voter registration.
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An audit of 24 restaurants on the Westbank of New Orleans found that eight of them were not complying with a new law that requires disclosure of serving imported shrimp. SeaD (“seed”) Consulting found that of those eight, seven falsely advertised their shrimp to be locally caught, while staff at the eighth said they didn’t know where the shrimp came from. SeaD Consulting Founder David Williams…

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Did Governor Jeff Landry call for the execution of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro? Colleen Crain reports.

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The CDC is now recommending fewer vaccines for children. Now vaccines for hepatitis A and B, flu, COVID, and others, have been moved to shared parent-doctor decisions. Senator Bill Cassidy says the CDC’s decision is a bad one.

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Louisiana’s primary elections, which had originally been slated for April, are now taking place May 16th; with runoffs June 27th, if necessary. Once again, starting this year, there are closed party primaries. Secretary of State Nancy Landry says those closed primaries only apply to five races.

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Thanks to LSU’s School of Veterinary Medicine, a working military dog suffering from Addison’s Disease got the life-saving treatment she needed. Astra, an eight-year-old Belgian Malinois (MAL-in-wa), was very sick, so the U-S army sent her to LSU and Dr. Patty Latham’s team.

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The LSU Vet Med diagnoses about one case of Addison’s per month in dogs brought to LSU. The disease is significantly more common in dogs than in people.

Reaction to this weekend’s military action in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro is predictably split down party lines. Here’s Andrew Greenstein.

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Today’s the Christian Feast of Epiphany, which means it’s the kick off of Mardi Gras Season.  Arthur Hardy, founder of the Mardi Gras  Guide, says that means lots of great things, including…

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Fat Tuesday is February 17th.

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A package of auto insurance reform bills went into effect on January 1st. And some say they could help reduce insurance costs, especially the one that prevents drivers responsible for at least 51-percent of an accident from receiving a damage award to cover their injuries.  As for this year, Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Louisiana CEO Ben Albright say he expects more insurance reform legislation to be filed, but…

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The Saints may not have made the playoffs this season, but the team left its fan base with plenty of optimism and hope for next year after finishing 4-and-1 in its last five games. Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough ended his first season in the NFL with a 5-and-4 record as a starter. Shough believes the best is yet to come from him.

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A package of auto insurance reform bills went into effect on January 1st. Many are wondering if they’ll reduce auto insurance premiums. Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Louisiana CEO Ben Albright says the law that prevents drivers responsible for at least 51-percent of an accident from receiving a damage award to cover their injuries should help.

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It’s no surprise that reaction to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by U.S. troops is split down party lines. Republicans like Senator Bill Cassidy…

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But Democrats, like Congressman Troy Carter, say the action was unconstitutional and will ultimately put Americans at risk.

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The Saints head into the 2026 offseason with lots of optimism. Andre Champagne has more.

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Today is January 6th; and that means today is Epiphany – the holiday that officially kicks off Mardi Gras season.  Arthur Hardy, the founder of the Mardi Gras Guide, says despite this year’s Carnival season being shorter than last year’s, he’s looking forward to a good one.

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Several bills aimed at lowering auto insurance rates went into effect with the new year. Will they help? Jeff Palermo spoke with an industry expert.

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For the second year in a row, a major economic development project in Louisiana has been recognized by Business Facilities as the Platinum Deal of the Year. This time Hyndai Steel mill in Ascension Parish is recognized at the most significant development announcement of last year. Governor Jeff Landry.

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Reaction to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by U.S. troops is, predictably, split down party lines. Republicans like Senator Bill Cassidy are hailing the operation, saying Maduo needed to be brought to the U.S. to face justice for his crimes.

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Congressman Troy Carter says there is no question that Maduro is a bad man and that the people of Venezuela have suffered under his regime. But says the action was not only unconstitutional, but…

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The U.S. has launched military strikes on Venezuela and Venezuelan President Nicolás (Nee-Ko-Laas) Maduro (Ma-DOO-ro) have been captured.  Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow is speaking out in support of the action.  On X this morning, Letlow posted quote “The days of America Looking the other way on narco-terrorism are over.  I stand with our military and President Trump after a successful operation in Venezuela to protect American lives.”

in In three months state lawmakers will head to Baton Rouge for the regular legislative session. Senate President Cameron Henry anticipates a lengthy discussion about the state’s future energy needs with construction beginning on two massive data centers and the possibility of more data centers will be built in the Bayou State…

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Ole Miss is headed to the Fiesta Bowl to face Miami with a trip to the national championship on the line, but there’s been uncertainty about whether the six LSU assistant coaches on the Rebels’ staff will continue coaching. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says any hesitation is on the Ole Miss side.

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LSU will face Texas A&M this afternoon in their first SEC game of the season. The 12-and-1 Tigers are off to maybe their strongest start under head coach Matt McMahon with a marquee win over SMU and their only loss coming to 12^th-ranked Texas Tech. McMahon says conference play will be another level of competition.

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Tip off against the Aggies is set for three this afternoon in College Station.

Louisiana’s current congressional districts will remain in place for this year’s mid-term elections, after the Supreme Court decided against expediting a ruling on the one being challenged by the end of 2025.  State lawmakers had hoped for an earlier decision as the state’s switch to closed party primaries.  And with the Supreme Court now set to rule during its usual late-spring release period, there won’t be time to make changes.

In three months state lawmakers will head to Baton Rouge for the regular legislative session. Lawmakers will not have to worry about budget cuts. That’s because of stronger than expected tax collections could result in a nearly 300-million dollar surplus when the current fiscal year ends on June 30th. Senate President Cameron Henry says he’s not looking to go on a spending spree, instead the legislature should practice fiscal restraint…

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If the New Year has you resolved to lead a healthier lifestyle, LSU Health Shreveport Director of Institutional Wellness Dr. Marie Vasquez Morgan has some advice. She says maintaining any resolution starts with setting S.M.A.R.T goals.

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The federal government minted its last penny about two months ago, but it will be decades before the penny becomes a rare coin. Newly confirmed U.S. Mint Director Paul Hollis from Mandeville says enough pennies have been minted to stack them to the moon and back.

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Some stores are already price-rounding to eliminate the need for pennies

Ole Miss is one win away from the national championship game after taking down Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, but what coaches make the trip to the Fiesta Bowl is still in the air. Kace Kieschnick reports.

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Former LSU football head coach Brian Kelly is selling his home on East Lakeshore Drive at an asking price of 3.5 million.  That’s according to a listing from the W Group Real Estate. The gated property boasts a main house, guest home, pool and an outdoor kitchen. The home was listed for two million in 2022.  Though many say it appears renovations and and upgrades have since been made.

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A woman is behind bars after Sulphur police said she shot and killed her 1-year-old child. We’re told Kristin Bass killed the girl at a home on Quelqueshue Street on New Year’s Day, Sulphur Police spokesman Major Jason Gully said Officers responded to the home after 8 p.m. We’re told the victim’s father identified her as Acelynn Moss.

A 27-year-old Baton Rouge man was arrested in connection with the shooting of a 2-year-old girl inside a car Thursday afternoon. BRPD Lieutenant L’Jean McKneely says the incident occurred when a woman spotted what she believed was her relative’s stolen vehicle and began following it.

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Landrick Ruffin Jr. is facing six counts of attempted first degree murder and illegal use of a weapon.

The U.S. has launched military strikes on Venezuela. President Trump says Venezuelan President Nicolás (Nee-Ko-Laas) Maduro (Ma-DOO-ro) and his wife were “captured and flown out of the Country” early this morning, confirming a “large scale strike” by the U.S. that drew quick condemnation and concern from across the globe.  Officials have said the U.S. Army’s Delta Force, an elite special forces unit, carried out the operation to capture Maduro.

In three months state lawmakers will head to Baton Rouge for the regular legislative session. Senate President Cameron Henry anticipates a lengthy discussion about the state’s future energy needs with construction beginning on two massive data centers and the possibility of more data centers will be built in the Bayou State…

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The legislative session begins March 9th and ends June 1st.

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Ole Miss is headed to the Fiesta Bowl to face Miami with a trip to the national championship on the line, but there’s been uncertainty about whether the six LSU assistant coaches on the Rebels’ staff will continue coaching. Tiger Rag Editor Glenn Guilbeau says any hesitation is on the Ole Miss side.

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LSU basketball will face Texas A&M this afternoon in their first SEC game of the season. The 12-and-1 Tigers are off to maybe their strongest start under head coach Matt McMahon with a marquee win over SMU and their only loss coming to 12^th-ranked Texas Tech. McMahon says conference play will be another level of competition.

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Tip off against the Aggies is set for three this afternoon in College Station.

New Orleans saw an overall drop in violent crime in 2025.  That’s the third year in a row…according to figures from the Real-Time Crime Index and the Metropolitan Crime Commission.  Jeff Asher, who analyzed the numbers for the Real-Time Crime Index, says murders were way down and all other violent crime categories saw reductions of between 60 and 80-percent from their 2022 levels.

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Keeping our state clean is a top priority for Louisiana in 2026.  Keep Louisiana Beautiful and Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser have suggested some resolutions aimed at doing that.  There’s a littering hotline too at 855-LA-LITTER, and Nungesser says tickets issued as a result of hotline tips are a good deterrent.
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The college football transfer portal is set to open for two weeks beginning tomorrow. LSU has 17 players planning to enter it, including six offensive linemen, two of whom were starters this season.  Geaux 247 senior writer Glen West says the LSU staff has to be able to find some quality starters.

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After averaging 55 points a game in their first 14 non-conference games this season, the fifth-ranked LSU women’s basketball Tigers open conference play tonight.  LSU enters SEC play against Kentucky with the number one scoring offense in the country, averaging 108 points per game. But  head coach Kim Mulkey says the team has some specific things to do in order to continue its success.

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