The sweeping tax reform package signed into law by Governor Jeff Landry heads to the people to vote on it in March. Sean Richardson has more.

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New Orleans is rolling out the welcome mat for visitors celebrating the holidays. Kelly Schulz with New Orleans and Company says many places have special offerings to visitors from near and far.

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Congressman Troy Carter introduces a bill to help small and local businesses. Along with Mississippi Republican Mike Ezell (EE-zell), the New Orleans Democrat says his bill, the Capacity for Building Business Districts Pilot Program Act, sets up an opportunity to create grant programs to provide tailored assistance in both urban and rural areas.

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Kids in the Shreveport area needing some holiday cheer will get it tonight. The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with Shreveport P-D and the Fraternal Order of Police for Shop with a Cop. F-O-P Treasurer Philip Escude (ESS-kuh-day) says it’s a day law enforcemebt cherishes.

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Louisiana leads the nation for early-season flu cases for the second year in a row. Sean Richardson has more.

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Last month was Louisiana’s warmest November EVER!  Experts say on average temperatures were more than eight degrees above normal last month. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says cities like New Orleans and Shreveport saw multiple days in the 80s, disrupting seasonal norms.

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LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is coming back to LSU next year.  He posted a video on his social media pages to announce his return for his final year of eligibility. Tiger Rag Magazine Editor Todd Horne says it’s possible that Nussmeier was negotiating his NIL deal for his senior year – and that he likely got some good advice from someone very close to him who knows what he’s talking about.

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It’s a homecoming of sorts for former LSU Tiger Jayden Daniels as he leads the Washington Commanders against the Saints in the Superdome.

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Kickoff Sunday at the Superdome is at noon.

It will provide Louisiana with hundreds of millions of dollars in flood and now the Water Resources Development Act is near final passage in DC. Baton Rouge Congressman Garrett Graves says it will mean improvements to wastewater infrastructure from Baton Rouge to Ascension and beyond.  Graves’ term in office ends at the end of the year.
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It was the hottest November on record for Louisiana this year.  According to the National Weather Service, our average temperature was more than eight degrees above normal. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says Louisiana saw more fronts than usual, but they just weren’t that cold.

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He’s coming back. LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier posted a video on his social media pages to announce that he’s returning next season for his final year of eligibility.

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Nussmeier led the Tigers to an 8-and-4 regular season, and they will be facing Baylor in the Texas Bowl on New Year’s Eve.

For the second year in a row, Louisiana leads the nation in early-season flu cases.  Vaccination is still and option and can help reduce the severity and spread of the flu. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says other preventive measures, including handwashing, covering coughs, staying home when ill, and getting a flu shot, remain critical.

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Louisiana leads the nation in early-season flu cases again this year.  According to the CDC, Louisiana reported the highest flu activity nearing the ‘very high’ range. The Louisiana Department of Health reports high RSV activity as well, with an 18% test positivity rate. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says many emergency room visits involve either flu, RSV, COVID-19, or a combination of these illnesses.

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Louisiana recorded its hottest November ever this year, with average temperatures soaring over eight degrees above normal, according to the National Weather Service. LSU Public Health Climatologist Barry Keim says the average temperature for November is 57-degrees..

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Number 13 will be returning to Baton Rouge next season. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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It would mean hundreds of millions of dollars in flood protection for Louisiana and the Water Resources Development Act is nearing final passage in Congress.   Baton Rouge Republican Congressman Garret Graves the effect on flood projects in Livingston and Terrebonne and Lafourche.

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With the average temperature rising over eight degrees above normal, Louisiana recorded its hottest November ever this year. Sean Richardson has more.

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For the second year in a row, Louisiana leads the nation in early-season flu cases.  That’s according to the CDC. State Epidemiologist Theresa Sokol says over 11-percent of flu tests in Louisiana were positive, compared to the national average of 3.5-percent.

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A bill that would provide Louisiana with hundreds of millions of dollars in flood protection is near final legislative passage in Congress. Baton Rouge Republican Congressman Garret Graves says the Water Resources Development Act focuses on safeguarding south Louisiana from hurricanes and flooding.

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Ouachita Christian is seeking its ninth state championship today as they will face top-seeded Vermilion Catholic at noon in the Caesars Superdome. The O-C-S Eagles are an 11-seed and Coach Steven Fitzhugh is excited for another chance to bring home a championship trophy to Monroe…

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In college action, Lafayette hosts the Sun Belt Conference Football Championship.  The Cajuns take on Marshall for all the marbles tonight at 6:30.

It was a big night last night in High School football across Louisiana. In semi-final action, Sterlington beat Jena 48 to 14.  It was ED White over Leesville 41 to 13.  It was a close one as Edna Karr took down Catholic High 21 to 19, Central upset Neville 17 to 13. And Alexandria Senior High is headed to the Dome for the first time to play for their first state championship.

Today is Election Day in Louisiana, as voters will be deciding on four constitutional amendments. The First would increase the number of people on the state Judiciary Commissions from nine to 14. Those against it say it would politicize the process with five additional members being appointed by the legislature. Public Affairs Research Council president Steven Procoppio.

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Parts of the state have been under cold weather advisories this week.  Andrew Greenstein explains what that means.
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In St. Martin Parish the Sheriff’s Office has broken ground on a three million dollar training facility to help train law enforcement from across the state.  Major Ginny Higgins…
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The facility is set to open next October.

In college football today, Lafayette hosts the Sun Belt Conference Football Championship.  The Cajuns take on Marshall for all the marbles tonight at 6:30.

It was a big night last night in High School football across Louisiana. In semi-final action, Sterlington beat Jena 48 to 14.  ED White defeated Leesville 41 to 13. Edna Karr took down Catholic High Baton Rouge 21 to 19.  Central upset Neville 17 to 13.  And Alexandria Senior High is headed to the Dome for the first time to play for their first state championship.

It’s Election Day in Louisiana, as voters will be deciding on several constitutional amendments. The first would increase the number of people on the state Judiciary Commissions from nine to 14. Those against it say it would politicize the process, with the five additional members being appointed by the legislature – Public Affairs Research Council president Steven Procopio.
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Parts of the state have been under cold weather advisories this week. Andrew Greenstein explains what that means…

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The St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office has broken ground on a three-million dollar training facility to help train law enforcement from across the state. Major Ginny Higgins …

Cut 8 (12) “…really exciting.”

The facility is set to open next October.

It’s election day across Louisiana.   Hanging in the balance, four constitutional amendments.   Amendment 1 would increase the number of people on the state Judiciary Commissions from nine to 14. Public Affairs Research Council president Steven Procopio says the purpose is to speed up investigations of judges.

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The St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office has broken ground on a three-million dollar training facility designed to benefit law enforcement agencies across Louisiana.  Major Ginny Higgins says will help Acadiana law enforcement but will also strengthen community and inter-agency collaboration.

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Parts of the state have been under cold weather advisories this week. Andrew Greenstein explains what that means…

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On top of the cold weather, the flu seems to be hitting Louisiana hard right now.  According to the latest report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Louisiana is among four spots now experiencing high levels of the flu right now.   The other four are Georgia, Arizona, and Washington D.C.

With Old Man Winter bearing down on Louisiana, there’s some new terminology from the National Weather Service to get used to.

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Cold weather or not, it was a big night last night in High School football across Louisiana. In semi-final action, Sterlington beat Jena 48 to 14.  It was ED White over Leesville 41 to 13.  It was a close one as Edna Karr took down Catholic High 21 to 19 and Central upset Neville 17 to 13.  The Wildcats will now play Ruston next Saturday in the division one non-select championship game.  And Alexandria Senior High is headed to the Dome for the first time to play for their first state championship.

In college action, Lafayette hosts the Sun Belt Conference Football Championship.  The Cajuns take on Marshall for all the marbles tonight at 6:30.
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Today is Election Day in Louisiana. Jeff Palermo recaps the four amendments that all voters will be deciding.

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The St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office has broken ground on a three-million dollar training facility designed to benefit law enforcement agencies across Louisiana.  Major Ginny Higgins says the facility will provide critical training—much of it at no cost—for agencies that cannot afford similar resources.

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Facebook and Instagram parent company, Meta, will build a massive 10-ten billion dollar artificial intelligence data center in Rayville in Richland Parish. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois says a project of this magnitude usually takes years of negotiations. but talks with Meta only took months.  She says Louisiana Community and Technical College System has committed 250-thousand dollars in Workforce Rapid Response….

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The project is expected to create 500 or more direct jobs.

The five-day shopping period from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday delivered promising results for retailers, especially in e-commerce. U.S. online sales reached 41-billion-dollars. LSU Associate Professor of Marketing Dan Rice says online shopping saw significant growth, reflecting a steady shift toward mobile commerce.

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Senator Bill Cassidy has a primary challenger for 2026. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter has become the first vice chair of the Congressional Black Caucus in our nation’s capitol.  Carter says he looks forward to being the voice of people who have historically been marginalized and says, while America has come a long way in providing opportunity for minorities, there’s still a long way to go.

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