Julia Letlow has officially qualified to run for the 5^th congressional district, which her late husband won in December before passing away due to Covid-19.  Taylor Sharp has the story.

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The state is facing hundreds of millions of dollars in budget cuts for the next fiscal year, barring a significant economic recovery or federal aid. Matt Doyle has the story.

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According to the most recent COVID-19 dashboard from the Public Affairs Research Council, the state is showing a downward trend of cases, positivity rate, and hospitalizations. PAR President Robert Travis Scott says the numbers are encouraging.

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The most recent dashboard was data from January 7^th through the 20^th. 

The positivity rate for the state, which is the rate of how many tests show a positive result for COVID versus negative test results, in the last three days is 6.4 percent according to the PAR dashboard. Scott says that’s an indicator we are on the downside of the most recent surge.

Cut 4 (12) “….eight weeks.” 

As for hospitalizations, the PAR dashboard shows levels in the third surge well surpassed the second peak over the summer. The peak was 2,069 on January 8^th and as of the 20^th, 1,858 were reported. Scott says however hospitalizations in Lake Charles and Lafayette are still concerning.

Cut 5  (11) “…facility” 

Scott says there were 48 new confirmed fatalities Wednesday bringing the three-day average to 48.8, he says fatalities are the last number to show a decrease when observing downward trends.

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Julia Letlow has qualified to run for the 5^th congressional district of Louisiana seat that was won by her late husband Luke Letlow, who died of Covid-19 days before he was set to be sworn in. Julia, who is an executive administrator at ULM, has never served in public office, but she says she has always had political aspirations.

Cut 6 (14) “..leap of faith”

Luke Letlow defeated Alexandria representative Lance Harris in December, but came down with COVID a few days later. He served as former Congressman Ralph Abraham’s chief of staff.  Julia says she watched how Luke handled himself and learned a lot.

Cut 7 (11) “…make a difference.”

Republican Allen Guillory, who is also running for the 5^th congressional district, stated that Letlow taking office could be harmful to her children, but Julia believes it will be beneficial

Cut 8 (10) “…serve others”

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Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne warns we will likely face hundreds of millions of dollars in budget cuts for the fiscal year that beginning in July.

The Revenue Estimating Conference adopted this forecast ahead of the budget that will be presented in February. Dardenne says unfortunately the budget will have to include cuts to higher ed and healthcare.

Cut 9 (07) “..hit”

The exact number adopted was a 228 million dollar drop from this year, but Dardenne says it’s just too early to know what the real number will be given the economy’s volatility, and…

Cut 10 (08) “…enact that”

Dardenne says it’s tough to see our budget get slammed by the pandemic considering just a year ago it had been stabilized.

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Former Baton Rouge news anchor Donna Britt passed away early Thursday morning after losing her battle with ALS.  Britt worked for the CBS affiliate, WAFB, from 1980 all the way until 2018 when the illness forced her to retire.  Britt’s husband Mark Ballard said they were prepared for this moment, but living through is entirely different.

Cut 12 (11) “…together” 

Britt’s health deteriorated quickly recently as Ballard says she was preparing her LSU Journalism Hall of Fame acceptance speech just a few months ago.

Cut 13 (11)“to the event.”

While most will remember Britt for her talents as a news anchor, Ballard says he remembers a different side of her.

Cut 14 (15) ” life at home.” 

Britt announced her ALS diagnosis on-air in July of 2017 after nine months of seeking a diagnosis. She is survived by her husband, and two children. Britt was 62.

The feds are pitching in 12.5 million dollars to help fund the Morganza-to-the-Gulf Hurricane protection project. Matt Doyle has the story.

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The race is officially on to replace the outgoing Cedric Richmond as Louisiana’s second district Congressional member. Jeff Palermo has more…

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The Morganza-to-the-Gulf Hurricane protection project, which will protect Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes, is awarded 12.5 million dollars by the Corps of Engineers.

Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority head Chip Kline says the project as a whole will cost three billion dollars, but it’s a good start…

Cut 3 (06)  “…system.”

The Morganza-to-the-Gulf project was initially forecasted to cost 10 billion dollars, but that price has come down to three billion after the cost was updated in 2019.

Kline says because the feds have taken so long to appreciate the project’s significance the state has already moved ahead with constructing parts of it.

Cut 4 (08) “….system.” 

Kline says it’s great to see this system, which protects tens of thousands of homes, get some attention after watching the New Orleans Levee System get fully funded.

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The drawing for tonight’s Powerball is historic, according to Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Kim Chopin it’s the fourth largest in the game’s history with a jackpot of 730 million.

Cut 6 (07) “..its history”

On Friday the drawing for Megamillions will be held, similar to Powerball it’s been rolling over since September of 2020. Chopin says there’s lots of money up for grabs.

Cut 7 (11) “…dollars.”

Large Jackpots have also brought about an increase in weekly sales, Chopin says they sold $4.3 million in tickets last week for Megamillions and Powerball sales reached almost $5-million. She says that’s great news for the state because about 35-percent goes to K-12 education.

Even though no one’s hit the Jackpot since last fall Chopin says always check your numbers, while it might not be the jackpot it could still be a winning ticket.

Cut 8 (12) “…one number”

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Four Democrats have signed up to replace outgoing U.S Representative Cedric Richmond as the state’s 2nd District Congressman. The election is March 20th. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter found it significant that he qualified for this race on the same day as a new president was sworn in…

Cut 9 (08) “..being better”

Carter previously served in the Louisiana House of Representatives, the New Orleans City Council and he’s currently a state senator. His main opponent will be New Orleans Senator Karen Carter Peterson. The former chairperson of the Louisiana Democratic Party has served in the state legislature since 1999

Cut 10 (07) “…has experience.”

Carter says during his time in the legislature and away from public office he’s worked to change lives

Cut 11 (10) “..for it”

Both legislators have fought to raise the minimum wage and pushed to pass equal pay legislation at the state capitol. Peterson plans to take that fight up to Washington

Cut 12 (10) “…done it before” 

Baton Rouge community activist and small business owner Gary Chambers junior has also qualified for the race. Chambers says not being a career politician will be benefit him…

Cut 13 (07)“.being honest”

Chambers says he supports Medicare for All and the Green New Deal

Cut 14 (09) ” last 100 years.” 

A fourth democrat announced their candidacy today is Jenette M. Porter, from New Orleans. 

Mindy McConnell, a Libertarian from New Orleans, also qualified today. She says the two major parties have torn the country apart and voters need another option.

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The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s office is investigating the fatal shooting of a teenager. Deputy Chief Eddie Thibodaux says the shooting took place during the over night hours

Cut 15 (10) “…Opelousas” 

Thibodaux says the victim was shot in the 200 block of Guilno Street in Opelousas…

Cut 16 (10) “…later died” 

Thibodaux says the investigation is ongoing and no other information is being released.

No official announcement yet from Quarterback Drew Brees, but many believe he’s played his last game in the NFL. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A second person from Louisiana has been arrested for their alleged participation in the January 6^th storming of the US Capitol. Brooke Thorington has more.

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There’s been a development in Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District race as outgoing Congressman Cedric Richmond has endorsed New Orleans Senator Troy Carter as the person who should take over his seat. Political Analyst Clancy Dubos says it’s a significant endorsement for Carter.

Cut 3 (09)  “..influence.”

Richmond has resigned from Congress to be a senior advisor for President-elect Joe Biden.

The other major candidate to replace Richmond is New Orleans Senator Karen Carter Peterson, who is also a former chairperson for the Louisiana Democratic Party. DuBos says Peterson has picked up the endorsement of political activist Stacey Abrams of Georgia.

DuBos says it looks like this will be a two-person race between Carter and Peterson.

Cut 4 (11) “….who’s not.” 

The other announced candidate is Gary Chambers, a social justice activist from Baton Rouge. Qualifying for the race begins Wednesday and ends Friday. The election is in March 20th.

DuBos expects this will be a low-turnout election.

Cut 5  (08) “…March 20th” 

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Quarterback Drew Brees 20-year Pro Football Hall of Fame career most likely ended last night with Tampa Bay’s 30-20 win over the Saints in the NFL playoffs. Brees has been contemplating retirement after the last couple of seasons and once again plans to think it over

Cut 6 (09) “..make a decision”

Heading into last night’s playoff game, Brees threw 36 touchdown passes and 12 interceptions in 17 postseason games, but last night he threw just one TD pass and he was intercepted three times. Brees has kept coming back, trying to win that second Super Bowl, but NFL analyst Mike Detillier says the skills are no longer there to get the job done in the playoffs…

Cut 7 (12) “…known it.”

This was a difficult season for the 42-year-old Brees, who missed four games with multiple rib fractures and a punctured lung. But he has no regrets…

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Louisiana received 308 million dollars for rental assistance as part of a new round of COVID relief passed in late December.

Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center spokesperson Maxwell Ciardullo says it’s a good start, but not enough…

Cut 9 (10) “..since then”

The assistance will be dispersed to eligible landlords who apply for it and have tenants who have not been able to pay rent due to the pandemic.

The state has had trouble during the pandemic dispersing rental assistance in a timely manner. Ciardullo says that can’t happen this time.

Cut 10 (07) “…gunna work”

Last week the state reported that they are reviewing the program’s rules and awaiting final federal guidelines.

The incoming Biden Administration says the expiring CDC eviction moratorium will be extended through the end of September. Ciardullo says it’s vital they follow through with that, or…

Cut 11 (11) “… landlords”

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174 Louisiana National Guard soldiers and airmen have been sent to Washington D.C. to help bolster security for President-elect Joe Biden’s Wednesday inauguration.

Sargent Denis Ricou says they are there at the request of the National Guard Bureau to augment the D.C. National Guard’s forces…

Cut 12 (10) “…state” 

Ricou says the Guard flew out of Alexandria airport Saturday and they are scheduled to return Thursday, assuming nothing happens between now and then.

Cut 13 (06)“.support”

Ricou says the Guard is proud to send Louisianans to help manage such an important event, and it should be a rewarding experience for those who are there.

Cut 14 (07) “area.” 

25,000 Guard from across the country are being flown in ahead of the event to help manage security amidst fears of unrest on and before inauguration day.

Matt Doyle spoke with Republican House Minority Whip Steve Scalise about President-elect Joe Biden’s proposed 1.9 trillion dollar economic stimulus and COVID relief plan…

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Pointe Coupee Parish native Lieutenant General Russel Honore will oversee the investigation of  Capitol security after the January 6^th riot where protesters stormed the building. Brooke Thorington has more.

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The Louisiana Department of Health reports the first confirmed case of the more infectious U.K. variant of coronavirus in the state. Matt Doyle has the story.

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The incoming Biden Administration has proposed its first priority for the Democratic-controlled Congress, a 1.9 trillion dollar COVID relief and economic stimulus plan.

A 350 billion dollar chunk of that would assist local and state governments who have seen their budgets battered by COVID. Republican Congressman, and House Minority Whip Steve Scalise…

Cut 4 (10) “…COVID”

The proposal also includes upping federally boost unemployment payments from 300 dollars to 400 dollars a week and extending them, along with the eviction moratorium, through the end of September.

The plan also includes big expansions of the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and a 1,400 dollar stimulus check. Scalise calls the big-spending so soon after December’s COVID bill unnecessary.

Cut 5 (12) “…approach.”

Also included is a call for an increase in the minimum wage to 15 dollars an hour, and an end to the tipped minimum wage. Scalise says that would end up sending a lot of jobs to China.

Cut 6 (09) “…workforce

Democrats hold a slim majority in both the House and Senate and could pass the proposal along party lines.

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Lieutenant General Russel Honore has been appointed to oversee the investigation of Capitol Security after protestors stormed the building on January 6^th. LSU Communications Professor Bob Mann says the Pointe Coupee Parish native, is by far the best choice.

Cut 7 (10)  “…sees them.”

Honore is best known for the leadership he provided as commander of Joint Task Force Katrina, following the historic hurricane in 2005. He retired from the Army in 2008. Mann says his retirement will assist with the investigation.

Cut 8 (10) “…in this.”

Mann says the investigation requires the combined efforts of several law enforcement agencies and Honore’s experience in chaos and respect from both political parties makes him ideal for the job.

Cut 9 (10) “…as Honore.”

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi named Honore to the position on Friday calling for an immediate review of the Capitol’s security infrastructure, and interagency processes and procedures. 

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Louisiana has discovered its first case of the new, more infectious U.K. variant of the coronavirus.

The new variant is about 50 percent more infectious than the dominant strain in the state right now, but LSU Health New Orleans Assistant Dean of Translational Science Lucio Miele says viruses have evolutionary pressure to grow more infectious…

Cut 10 (07) “…month”

The CDC warns the UK variant will likely become the dominant strain of coronavirus in the U.S. by March.

Miele says this is one of several new branches of the virus that have been discovered in recent months. They all share one thing in common…

Cut 11 (07) “..spreading.”

The Louisiana Department of Health reports they are trying to isolate those who’s been in contact with the new mutation, but it is likely that strain is already circulating through the state.

Miele says the good news is that so far it looks like our vaccines protect against the new strain, and if the virus mutates further they’ll be ready to respond…

Cut 12 (09) “…infectious.”

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The Saints season is over and a Hall of Fame career could be over too. In the third matchup of the season, Tampa Bay got the better of New Orleans beating the Black and Gold 30-20 in what could be quarterback Drew Brees’ final game. It was a difficult year for Brees and another tough home playoff loss, but he’s happy for the journey

Cut 13 (12) “….given to me”

Brees was asked in the postgame if this was his last game, but the 42-year-old was not ready to announce a decision on Sunday night. If this was a Brees’ final game, it ends with him throwing three interceptions

Cut 14 (13) “…those turnovers.” 

The Saints had four turnovers on the night and it led to 21 Tampa Bay points. Coach Sean Payton says it’s hard to win postseason games when you do that

Cut 15 (14)“…to win.”

Payton and Brees arrived in New Orleans together in 2006 as the city was just beginning its long recovery from Hurricane Katrina. The two guided New Orleans to the NFC Championship game that season and won a Super Bowl three seasons later. Payton was asked about what Brees has meant to the organization, but the coach says he can give that answer in the future

Cut 16 (11) “…right time”

Louisiana Tech’s Forever Loyal Campaign proves donors are Forever Generous by exceeding their goal and raising $171 million. Brooke Thorington has more.

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State and federal law enforcement agencies say they are prepared for this weekend’s planned demonstrations and will be monitoring the situation at the State Capitol. Matt Doyle has the story.

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So far only one Louisianan has been arrested for participating in the riot at the Capitol last week, 50-year-old Vaughn Gordon of Lafayette.

Gordon isn’t accused of being violent, only of misdemeanors, but legal analyst Tim Meche says everyone at the Capitol that day who gets caught will pay a price…

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One police officer was beaten to death with a fire extinguisher and another committed suicide several days after. Federal prosecutors also allege some involved in the riot were actively plotting to assassinate elected officials.

Gordon got charged after admitting to the Advocate that he was inside the Capitol that day as part of the protest. There’s also a video circulating of Gordon discussing the day…

Cut 4 (08) “…happening” 

Gordon told the Advocate that he was able to wander the Capitol for nearly two hours, but says he didn’t vandalize anything and remained peaceful.

Meche says Gordon may not be the only Bayou State native who gets arrested…

Cut 5  (12) “…event” 

Gordon was charged Thursday with one count of knowingly entering or remaining in a restricted building without lawful authority, and one count of demonstrating in the Capitol.

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Louisiana Tech’s Forever Loyal Campaign and exceeded its goal and raised more than $171 million for the University.  LA Tech President Dr. Les Guice says the campaign which began November 2018 originally set out to raise $125 million.

Cut 6 (10) “..raise funds”

Guice credits the Loyal Tech family, who has been impacted by the University for the success of the campaign.

Guice says the funds have already been used to assist students and they have other infrastructure projects are the works.

Cut 7 (11) “…needs.”

The La Tech campus was heavily damaged on April 25^th of 2019, by an EF3 tornado, the majority of that damage was to athletic facilities. Guice says the unfortunate event spurred donations to the campaign.

Cut 8 (12) “…they say.”

Guice says parts of that significant donation of $1-million went towards helping students and staff who were affected by the tornado.

More than 23,500 donors made more than 100-thousand individuals donations.

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Governor Edwards asks everyone participating in this weekend’s protests to stay peaceful and follow the law.

Law enforcement agencies report they will be closely monitoring demonstrations at the State Capitol this weekend. Edwards says the state will protect your right to protest, but not to riot.

Cut 9 (10) “…law”

State Police and other law enforcement agencies including the FBI released a joint statement saying they are monitoring the situation but have not identified any specific or substantiated threat to life or property.

Edwards touted the fact that election protestors have been holding demonstrations at the State Capitol for weeks without issue, hopes they will continue to do so, and not behave like the Capitol Hill mob.

Cut 10 (10) “…The United States.”

Federal Prosecutors now allege the some involved in the Capitol Hill mob intended to capture and assassinate specific elected officials.

Edwards asks anyone attending a protest this weekend to wear a mask.

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The Saints and Buccaneers will meet for a third time on Sunday in the NFC Divisional Round playoff game. In the two regular-season meetings, the Saints allowed just 13 points a game and they’ve intercepted Bucs Quarterback Tom Brady five times. Brady has a lot of respect for the New Orleans defense

Cut 12 (11) “…long time” 

Tampa Bay finished the regular season with the N-F-L’s number one rush defense. Saints Offensive tackle Terron Armstead on what the Buccaneers do well….

Cut 13 (12)“..run game”

This will be the third meeting this season between the Saints and Buccaneers. Armstead says they’ll stick with what they’ve done all season…

Cut 14 (09) “.a way to win.” 

The wife of the late Congressman-elect Luke Letlow has announced she will run for the Congressional seat he won last December. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Gas prices have jumped nine cents in just a week, now putting the average price for a gallon in Louisiana above two dollars. Matt Doyle has the story.

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Julia Letlow, the wife of the late Congressman-elect Luke Letlow, has announced she will run for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District seat. The seat was left vacant when Luke Letlow died from COVID-19 before he was to be sworn-in. Julia Letlow announced her candidacy on K-W-C-L Radio just like her husband did last March…

Cut 3 (09)  “..so proud”

Julia is a Monroe native and graduate of ULM. She earned a doctorate at South Florida and has served as an executive-level administrator in higher education. She says everything in her life and in her marriage prepared her for this moment…

Cut 4 (08) “…he did” 

Luke Letlow died last month and is remembered as someone who wanted to help others. He served as former Congressman Ralph Abraham’s chief of staff and also worked for former Governor Bobby Jindal. Julia Letlow wants to continue Luke’s legacy of being a public servant…

Cut 5  (11) “…great work” 

Alexandria businesswoman Candy Christophe, who is a Democrat is also a candidate. Qualifying is next week.

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The average price of a gallon of gas in Louisiana is just over two dollars, up nine cents over last week and up nearly 20 cents from last month.

AAA spokesperson Don Redman says overall gas sales are still down and this price is a reflection of the low level of production.

Cut 6 (10) “..lockdown”

OPEC recently agreed to further reduce production to ensure prices did not collapse again as the world economy endures the second major wave of the pandemic.

Redman says the increase in gas prices is good news for Louisiana’s oil sector which has been battered by months of low prices.

Cut 7 (09) “…barrel.”

At one point in spring, the price of oil futures had fallen into negative territories.

Redman does not expect we will see another major jump in price like we did this week, nor does he expect the price of gas to fall back too far under two dollars a gallon again.

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COVID Nursing Home data from AARP indicates cases and fatalities in Louisiana have more than doubled. AARP looked at numbers from November 23^rd and December 20^th and case numbers jumped from 456 to 1,171 in the previous four-week period. AARP Louisiana Director of Advocacy Andrew Muhl says we can’t depend on the vaccine alone and must do more now.

Cut 9 (09) “…coronavirus.”

Vaccine rollout among nursing homes began December 28^th and Moderna Vaccine requires a booster shot 28 days after the first.

AARP says COVID fatalities in the nursing home facilities increased by 70 to 175 during the same time period. Muhl says policymakers must act immediately to change this dangerous trend.

Cut 10 (10) “…overnight.”

Muhl says 31-percent of facilities are reporting a staffing shortage. Case numbers among staff also increased by 476 to 1,146 cases and 17-percent of nursing homes report less than a one-week supply of PPE.

Cut 11 (10) “… facilities.”

For more info visit AARP’s website for their Nursing Home COVID dashboard.

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A suspect who allegedly stole a Dodge Charger in New Orleans died in a fiery wreck and injured three workers on I-10 just outside Lafayette after being pursued by police.

State Police Trooper Thomas Gossen says the driver allegedly stole the vehicle in New Orleans, was spotted in Iberville, and pursued to the Louisiana Avenue Westbound lane on I-10…

Cut 12 (12) “…cones” 

Gossen says after striking the construction work truck…

Cut 13 (12)“..be ok.”

The suspect is currently unidentified due to the severity of the crash. His heavily charred remains have been sent back to a lab for testing.

Gossen says obviously this is a different situation than most crashes but it should serve as a reminder to be cautious when driving through construction zones.

Cut 14 (11) “.workzones.” 

Congressman Garret Graves speaks out against House Democrat’s impeachment push, saying it risks further dividing the country. Matt Doyle has the story.

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The Fairgrounds in Shreveport is now the site of a COVID vaccine drive-thru clinic for state residents 70 and older. Brooke Thorington has more

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State Police is investigating a fatal police shooting of a man who the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office says shot at their deputies. Trooper Jesse LaGrange says the T-P-S-O responded to a home in Montegut in reference to an aggravated assault. He says when deputies arrived, they located the suspect and tried to talk with him

Cut 3 (09)  “..returned fire”

LaGrange says a preliminary investigation has determined that the suspect, identified as 54-year-old Gary Rodriguez of Montegut, fired at deputies, and the officers returned fire

Cut 4 (06) “…his injuries” 

No one else was injured during the encounter and the State Police Crime Lab is assisting with the investigation.

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New ULM football coach Terry Bowden has hired former West Virginia, Michigan and Arizona head coach Rich Rodrigeuz as his offensive coordinator. Monroe News Star sports reporter Adam Hunsucker says Rich’s son, former Arizona Quarterback Rhett Rodriguez, is also coming to Monroe

Cut 5  (08) “…be with Terry” 

It’s unknown how much ULM will pay Rodrigeuz. But Hunsucker points out Rich Rod is still receiving buyout money from Ole Miss, where he was the offensive coordinator for just one season…

Cut 6 (11) “…jump on”

It will certainly be a challenge to rebuild a program that finished last season 0-10, but Hunsucker says fans are excited about the new high-profile coaching staff.

Cut 7 (15) “…a life of its own.”

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Baton Rouge Republican Congressman Garret Graves does not support the House Democrats’ attempt to impeach President Donald Trump for “incitement of insurrection.” Graves says the President’s actions before the riot were wrong, but impeachment would further divide a divided country.

Cut 8 (11) “…grandchildren.”

He also noted the Senate indicated it would not be able to hold an impeachment trial until the day Trump is set to leave the Oval Office.

Democrats are expected to vote to impeach the President today. Graves says they have not followed tradition…

Cut 9 (08) “…aim later.”

Graves says he would like a full investigation of how the Capitol was stormed to be conducted before any further action is taken.

Graves says impeachment is pointless because the President is no threat to incite further violence. Since January 6^th…

Cut 10 (11) “…megaphone.”

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LSU-Health Shreveport is hosting a drive-thru clinic to administer the Pfizer COVID Vaccine. Over a thousand doses were administered yesterday. School Chancellor Dr. G.E. Ghali says the clinic at the fairgrounds in Shreveport is open to any state resident 70 years old and up. Just bring your ID and insurance card.

Cut 11 (09) “…a mask.”

You can either pre-register online or on-site for the vaccine. Ghali says they have two tents set up at the Fairgrounds and school staff and students are also being assisted by the National Guard. He says the whole process takes about an hour and after your shot…

Cut 12 (12) “…fifteen minutes.” 

You’ll also be scheduled for a follow-up to receive the second shot.

As for any adverse reactions to the vaccine, Ghali says between the school of medicine and their partners they haven’t had any so far.

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The drive-thru clinic is scheduled to be open until Friday, 8 am until 3:30 PM,  or until they run out of vaccines. You can preregister or register on-site at www.lsuhs.edu