Tight end Foster Moreau is putting the blame on himself for the Saints not winning last night. Moreau dropped a touchdown pass that could have tied the game with less than 30 seconds to go, instead, New Orleans lost to Jacksonville 31-24. The former LSU Tiger feels awful…

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The Saints battled back from a 15-point deficit to have a chance to tie the game in the final seconds.

New Orleans Children’s Hospital has been ranked 32^nd among the country’s best-specialized hospitals for pediatrics for the third year in a row by Newsweek. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mark Kline says the rankings reflect their ongoing commitment to providing the highest level of care for children across the region.…

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The hospital was also ranked 60th among the world’s best pediatric hospitals.

The race to be the state’s next Attorney General is down to two females, Republican Liz Murrill and Democrat Lindsey Cheek. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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LSU board of supervisors is meeting this morning to approve a new contract for Baseball Coach Jay Johnson. The new contract will make Johnson the second highest-paid baseball coach in the country earning $12.5 million. Last season he led the Tigers baseball program to a national championship.

LSU announces the opening of its new state-of-the-art CyberSecurity Operations Center that will prepare students to fight against cyber attacks. Chief Information Officer Craig Wooley…

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In the past three weeks, 94 LSU students have applied to receive training as professional cyber analysts to operate the SOC.

Students can enroll in the first dental hygiene program in Central Louisiana through a new program offered by LSU-Alexandria and LSU Health New Orleans. Wilton Guillory Interim Head of LSU School of Dentistry says upon graduation, the four-year program will allow students to work closely with dentists.

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Newsweek ranks Children’s Hospital in New Orleans as the 32nd best-specialized hospital for pediatrics in the United States and 60th in the world. Colleen Crain has the story…

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50-year-old Judson Eldridge, a professor at LSU Eunice has been arrested for rape and cyberstalking. Authorities say a female victim said Eldridge invited her to his apartment where he allegedly put something in her drink. The victim said when she woke up she was being raped. Eldridge has been placed on administrative leave.

New Orleans Police have arrested 29-year-old Joseph Washington Senior for killing his three young children in a house fire Wednesday morning. Interim NOPD Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick…

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The children killed in the domestic violence incident range from three to eight years old. Kirkpatrick Washington’s vehicle was found partially submerged in the Mississippi River by Gretna Police.

State health officials say the two new updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna that target the XBB variant are now available at some parish health units. State Health Officer Joe Kanter…

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Ochsner Health and Team Gleason are improving research to enhance health care for people living with ALS and other neurological diseases. Colleen Crain has the details…

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A 13-year-old juvenile of Thibodaux has been arrested in connection to a shooting outside the stadium at the Thibodaux High School football game nearly two weeks ago. Authorities say gunshots rang out during a fight between two groups of minors. No one was injured. The investigation is ongoing.

Governor John Bel Edwards said on his monthly radio talk show he will make the transition for Governor-Elect Jeff Landry a smooth one. While Edwards and Landry have not seen eye to eye on several political issues, Governor Edwards says he wants Landry to succeed…

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Edwards is hopeful the Republican from St. Martinville will consider everyone’s interests.

Ochsner Health and Team Gleason have teamed up to improve research and quality of life for people who suffer from ALS and other neurological diseases including Parkinson’s and stroke. Ochsner Health Chair of Neurology Dr. Richard Zweifler…

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29-year-old Joseph Washington Senior, accused of setting his home on fire and killing his three children in New Orleans is in police custody. NOPD superintendent Ron Lubrano says they tracked down Washington Wednesday morning after he leaped from an I-610 overpass in an effort to get away from the cops…

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The children’s mother told police that Washington was threatening to set their house on fire but she was not home at the time.

The Jacksonville Jaguars visit New Orleans to play the Saints tonight in Thursday night football.  Linebacker Demario Davis will be a game-time decision with a knee injury. Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence is also questionable with a knee injury, but Coach Dennis Allen…

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Democrat John Bel Edwards is promising a smooth and robust transition as Republican Governor-Elect Jeff Landry prepares to take over as the state’s highest elected official.  As for their political differences…

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A 29 year old father is in custody accused of setting fire to his home, and killing his three children. We’re told the children’s mother was not home at the time. Interim NOPD Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick says she’s tried to reach the distraught mother but has only been able to reach her voicemail.

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The children killed in this domestic violence incident range from three to eight years old

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Doses of the updated COVID-19 vaccines are now available at some parish health units. They’re available for anyone six months and older, especially those with underlying health conditions. State Health Officer Joe Kanter says cases and hospitalizations have in the Bayou State recently.

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Ochsner is set to break ground on a new Neuroscience Center…as they team up with Team Gleason to improve lives and research. Ochsner Health Chair of Neurology Dr. Richard Zweifler says, the Gleason Assistive Technology Lab will be important part of the center…

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A father suspected of setting fire to his home in New Orleans and killing his three children inside the house is in police custody. 29-year-old Joseph Washington Senior was arrested yesterday morning. The children killed in this domestic violence incident range from three to eight years old.Interim NOPD Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick says it’s a senseless crime..

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Doses of the updated COVID-19 vaccines are now available at some parish health units which adds to the supply already available at pharmacies and other locations statewide. State Health Officer Joe Kanter says most health insurance plans will cover COVID-19 vaccines. He points out the vaccine will be updated regularly.

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Team Gleason and Ochsner Health are teaming up to bring advances to those living with ALS and other neurological diseases. Heres Colleen Crain …

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The Saints will face Jacksonville tonight in Thursday night football. Coach Dennis Allen on the Jacksonville defense.

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Ochsner Health and Team Gleason are teaming up and will break ground soon on a new Neuroscience Center in New Orleans. Ochsner Health Chair of Neurology Dr. Richard Zweifler says The Robert J and Debra H Patrick Neuroscience Center will house several disciplines to care for those living with neurological diseases

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Doses of the updated COVID-19 vaccines are now available at some parish health units which adds to the supply already available at pharmacies and other locations statewide. State Health Officer Joe Kanter says the updated shots target the XBB variant.

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The new vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna received the green light from FDA and CDC last month.

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A Tuesday night house fire kills three children in New Orleans and their father has been charged in their murder. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The Saints will face the Jacksonville Jaguars tonight in Thursday night football. New Orleans’ offense will have to watch out as the Jags lead the NFL with 15 takeaways. Kick off is set for 7:15.

Updated COVID vaccines  are now available at parish health units. Here’s Teiko Foxx

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Ochsner Health and Team Gleason are teaming up and will soon break ground on a new neuroscience center in New Orleans. Ochsner Health Chair of Neurology Dr. Richard Zweifler says it will be the only one of its kind between Houston and Atlanta…

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Democrat John Bel Edwards promised a smooth and robust transition as Republican Governor-Elect Jeff Landry prepares to take over as the state’s highest elected official. Edwards and Landry have disagreed politically several times, but the current governor wants the next governor to succeed…

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A father suspected of setting fire to his home in New Orleans and killing his three children inside the house is in police custody. NOPD superintendent Ron Lubrano says they tracked down 29-year-old Joseph Washington Senior Wednesday morning after he leapt from an I-610 overpass in an effort to get away from the cops…

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A father suspected of setting fire to his home in New Orleans and killing his three children inside the house is in police custody. NOPD superintendent Ron Lubrano says they tracked down Joseph Washington Senior late Wednesday morning after he leapt from an I-610 overpass in an effort to get away from the cops…

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The children’s mother told police that Washington was threatening to set their house on fire. She was not at home at the time.

When Republican Jeff Landry takes over as Louisiana’s 57th governor in January, the National Federation of Independent Business hopes he’ll urge lawmakers to cut taxes. NFIB state director Dawn McVea says tax reductions would really benefit small businesses and their employees…

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The Louisiana Democratic Party is no longer a legitimate opposition party to the majority Republican Party, according to Dillard University Political Science Professor Robert Collins. He says voter turnout for the gubernatorial election was nearly 30 percent lower than it was four years ago.

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Political reporter Tyler Bridges with The Advocate is predicting Metairie Republican Cameron Henry will be elected the next Louisiana Senate President. Bridges says Governor-elect Jeff Landry and Henry have a good relationship politically…

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Two state representatives were elected to serve on the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education which helps set rules for public schools statewide. Paul Hollis, who won the BESE District 1 seat,  wants to help those students who are not going to college to succeed in the job market.

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Lance Harris, who won the District 5 seat which serves areas from Evangeline Parish into northeast Louisiana, says students deserve better so they can have a greater opportunity to thrive…

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Both Lance and Harris were term-limited state representatives and agreed attracting and keeping quality teachers is a must.

Republican John Fleming and Democrat Dustin Granger have advanced to a runoff in the state treasurer’s race. Granger is a financial advisor from Lake Charles. He says the state’s economy is not working because big businesses are getting tax breaks…

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Granger says as State Treasurer he wants to improve work with the Insurance Commissioner on fixing the state’s insurance crisis and he also wants to help revitalize small towns.

Camp Beauregard has officially been renamed the Louisiana National Guard Training Center in Pineville. The Louisiana National Guard held a ceremony earlier today to remove the moniker Camp Beauregard which was named after Confederate Army General Beauregard in 1917. Installation Commander Colonel Dirk Erickson says the installation means a lot to the more than 11 thousand soldiers who serve in the Louisiana National Guard.

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