This flu season nationwide has been the worst so far in 10 years, and Covid cases are on the rise which is why the State Department of Health is urging folks to be updated on their shots before hanging out with family for Christmas. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter…:
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He says doing that now will get your immune system ready in time to unwrap presents.

Get out and vote today. A low voter turnout is expected because there aren’t a lot of high profile races on the ballot. But there are constitutional amendments for everyone and several municipalities are voting on a new mayor or local propositions. It’s easy to check your ballot and find your voting location on the GeauxVote app or GeauxVote.com. Polls close at 8.

The U-S House has approved 858-billion dollars for national defense and hundreds of millions of dollars will go towards Louisiana’s military bases. Congressman and House Armed Services Committee member Mike Johnson says Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier Parish will receive 125-million dollars to construct a Weapons Generation facility…:
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The defense spending bill still needs U.S. Senate approval which is expected.

AARP launches a simple online tool to help Louisiana Veterans understand their healthcare options. Director of Advocacy and Outreach, Lorie Lucas says on The PACT Act…:
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Access it on the following website: AARP.com/VetsHealthNagivator.

Don’t forget to go vote today. Everyone in Louisiana has at least 3 constitutional amendments on their ballot. Shreveport, Hammond, Kentwood, Crowley and Zachary will be electing a new mayor, and the 3rd District will vote on a new Public Service Commissioner. You can check your ballot at GeauxVote.com or the Geaux Vote app. Geaux spelled the Louisiana way.

Covid cases are on the rise and flu is at its highest level in 5 years, so the Louisiana Department of Health is strongly encouraging residents to get boosters and vaccines before holiday gatherings. LDH reported nearly 4500 new Covid cases in its last count. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter…:
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He says if you get your shots now, your immune system will be ready for the height of holiday gatherings.

Lt Governor Billy Nungesser is conducting a poll this weekend as he contemplates running for governor, but is it too soon?
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The 2022 Prep Classic saw three terrific games yesterday in the Superdome. St. Thomas More rallied from 10 points down with a minute 45 seconds left to beat Lafayette Christian 52-48 to win the division 2 select championship. St. Charles Catholic rallied from eleven points down in the fourth quarter to beat Dunham in the division three select state championship. And Destrehan completed an undefeated season by winning the division one non-select title game as the Wildcats beat the Ruston Bearcats 17 to 10. There are three more games today.

Today is Election Day in Louisiana and polls are open until 8pm tonight. Voters across the state will have the opportunity to vote on three proposed amendments to the state constitution. The December 10th election also includes runoff races from the November 8th primary. A little more than 20 Parishes also have local propositions and candidate races on the ballot. You can see what’s on yours by visiting GeauxVote.com or downloading the app.

It still remains to be seen who’s in or out for the 2023 gubernatorial race as several candidates wait to see if Senator John Kennedy makes it official. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says he’ll conduct a poll this weekend to see if he’ll run or not. But political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says until Kennedy decides a poll is obsolete…:
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DOTD Secretary and Democrat Shawn Wilson says he’s putting together an exploratory committee to consider the governor’s race.

State Police have identified the man who was shot and killed by a trooper after a police chase on I-10 near downtown Baton Rouge early Friday morning. They say 52-year-old Jose Reza-Navarro of Spring, Texas crashed his vehicle and fled on foot when for unknown reasons was shot by the trooper. A search of Reza-Navarro’s vehicle uncovered 83 kilos of cocaine with an estimated street value of 2.5 million dollars.

Louisiana’s military bases are set to receive over 200-million dollars as a result of federal legislation that’s close to final passage…:
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Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin is reminding everyone that Saturday is Election Day. Polls open at 7:00am and close at 8:00pm. Voters can find their polling location and see election results using the G-E-A-U-X vote app. There are three statewide constitutional amendments on the ballots, a third district public service commissioner run-off to be decided, and a few mayoral races across the state also.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser will conduct polling this weekend as he considers running for governor. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says there are several factors Nungesser needs to take into consideration, for example, campaign funds, can he outraise John Kennedy if he runs? And with Jeff Landry in the race can Nungesser capture enough Republican support?

Cut 7 (07)  “…your vote.”

DOTD Secretary and Democrat Shawn Wilson says he’s putting together an exploratory committee to consider the governor’s race.

A Eunice couple accused of abusing their adopted daughter and foster son has been arrested.  Eunice Police have charged 41-year-old Robert Leason for molestation and indecent behavior with juveniles, and his 46-year-old wife Sheri Leason for second-degree cruelty to juveniles. The Leason’s adopted a 12-year-old girl in 2019 and have been fostering a 7-year-old boy since 2021.

Thursday was a big day for northeast Louisiana high school football as both Ouachita Christian and Oak Grove won state titles. O-C-S won its eighth state title in school history with a 28-14 victory over Vermilion Catholic.  O-C-S Coach Steven Fitzhugh says a long touchdown drive right before halftime was the key…

Cut 4 (12)  “…and fought.” 

The win is Fitzhugh’s sixth state championship at the Monroe school.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser will conduct polling this weekend as he considers running for governor. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says there are several factors Nungesser needs to take into consideration, for example, campaign funds, can he outraise John Kennedy if he runs? And with Jeff Landry in the race can Nungesser capture enough Republican support?

Cut 7 (07)  “…your vote.”

The U-S House has approved 858-billion dollars for national defense and hundreds of millions of dollars will go towards Louisiana’s military bases. Congressman and House Armed Services Committee member Mike Johnson says Fort Polk in Vernon Parish will receive 61-million dollars to update the command station, so it provides more realistic training activities.

Cut 13 (10) “…for decades”  

AARP launches an interactive mobile-friendly digital tool to help Louisiana Veterans understand their healthcare options from the PACT Act. Director of Advocacy and Outreach, Lorie Lucas says Military families can use this one stop resource and reap the benefits from visiting AARP’s website also.

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Thursday was a big day for northeast Louisiana high school football as both Ouachita Christian and Oak Grove won state titles. Oak Grove won its seventh title as the Tigers blanked Homer 17-to-0. Oak Grove had a 3-and-3 record after six weeks, but Coach Ryan Gregory says a mid-season loss to Haynesville turned their season around…

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Thursday was a big day for northeast Louisiana high school football as both Ouachita Christian and Oak Grove won state titles. O-C-S won its eighth state title in school history with a 28-14 victory over Vermilion Catholic. Coach Steven Fitzhugh won his sixth state championship at the Monroe school…

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The U-S House has approved 858-billion dollars for national defense and hundreds of millions of dollars will go towards Louisiana’s military bases. Congressman and House Armed Services Committee member Mike Johnson says Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier Parish will receive 125-million dollars to construct a Weapons Generation facility….

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The defense spending bill still needs U.S. Senate approval which is expected

It still remains to be seen who’s in or out for the 2023 gubernatorial race as several candidates wait to see if Senator John Kennedy makes it official. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says he’ll conduct a poll this weekend to see if he’ll run or not. But political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says until Kennedy decides a poll is obsolete.

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AARP launches an interactive mobile friendly digital tool to help Louisiana Veterans understand their healthcare options. Director of Advocacy and OutReach, Lorie Lucas says Military families can use this one stop resource to navigate new PACT Act benefits and health care options at the following website.

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Lt Governor Billy Nungesser is conducting a poll this weekend as he contemplates running for governor. But one political analyst says it’s too soon. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Louisiana’s military bases are set to receive over 200-million dollars as a result of federal legislation that’s close to final passage. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Thursday was a big day for northeast Louisiana high school football as both Ouachita Christian and Oak Grove won state titles. O-C-S won its eighth state title in school history with a 28-14 victory over Vermilion Catholic. Coach Steven Fitzhugh won his sixth state championship at the Monroe school…

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V-C was allowing just five points a game, but O-C-S turned four turnovers into 28 points. Fitzhugh says a long touchdown drive right before halftime was the key…

Cut 4 (12)  “…and fought.” 

Oak Grove won its seventh football title as the Tigers blanked Homer 17-to-0. Oak Grove had a 3-and-3 record after sixtweeks, but Coach Ryan Gregory says a mid-season loss to Haynesville turned their season around…

Cut 5 (12) “…saying something.”

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It still remains to be seen who’s in or out for the 2023 gubernatorial race as several candidates wait to see if Senator John Kennedy makes it official. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says he’ll conduct a poll this weekend to see if he’ll run or not. But political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says until Kennedy decides a poll is obsolete.

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Pinsonat says there are several factors Nungesser needs to take into consideration, for example, campaign funds, can he outraise Kennedy? And with Jeff Landry in the race can Nungesser capture enough Republican support?

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While polling is important, Pinsonat says in this case with the Kennedy factor unknown he believes Nungesser needs to take other factors into consideration.

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DOTD Secretary and Democrat Shawn Wilson says he’s putting together an exploratory committee to consider the governor’s race.

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AARP launches an interactive mobile-friendly digital tool to help Louisiana Veterans understand their healthcare options. Director of Advocacy and Outreach, Lorie Lucas says Military families can use this one-stop resource to navigate new PACT Act benefits and health care options at the following website.

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Starting January 1st over 5 million Veterans will receive additional VA benefits and health services as a result of the PACT Act. Lucas says The PACT Act will help more than 5 million Veterans who were exposed to toxins during Vietnam, the Gulf War and post 9/11 eras.

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Lucas says that Veterans will reap the benefits from visiting the website.

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The U-S House has approved 858-billion dollars for national defense and hundreds of millions of dollars will go towards Louisiana’s military bases. Congressman and House Armed Services Committee member Mike Johnson says Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier Parish will receive 125-million dollars to construct a Weapons Generation facility…

Cut 12 (10) “…which has been done” 

Johnson says Fort Polk in Vernon Parish will receive 61-million dollars to update the command station so it provides more realistic training activities.

Cut 13 (10) “…for decades”  

Fort Polk is also receiving 41-million for a new Child Development Center and 35-million dollars to update the Information System Facility at Fort Polk.

Johnson is also glad the federal legislation rescinds the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military…

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The December 10^th election has a few notable mayoral races to be decided and who will serve as Public Service Commissioner for the state’s 3^rd district. Also on the ballot are three statewide constitutional amendments and 28 parishes will decide on local propositions. Polls open at 7 AM and close at 8 PM tomorrow.

Louisiana’s military bases are set to receive over 200 million dollars as a result of federal legislation that’s close to final passage. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (30)  “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

AARP launches an interactive mobile-friendly digital tool to help Louisiana Veterans understand their healthcare options from the PACT Act.  Director of Advocacy and Outreach, Lorie Lucas says benefits from the act will help more than 5 million Veterans who were exposed to toxins during Vietnam, and Gulf War, post 9/11 eras.

Cut 10 (11) “…patient outreach.” 

Visit AARP’s website for more information.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says he’ll conduct a poll this weekend to see if he’ll run or not. But political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says in this case since Sen John Kennedy’s intentions for the state’s highest office are unknown, he believes Nungesser needs to take other factors into consideration.

Cut 8 (11)  “…bottom line.“

Lt Governor Billy Nungesser is conducting a poll this weekend as he contemplates running for governor. But one political analyst says it’s too soon. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin is reminding everyone that Election Day is on Saturday some things he wants people to remember is that Polls open at 7:00am and close at 8:00pm. People in line at 8:00pm will be able to vote. Voters can find their polling location and see election results using the G-E-A-U-X vote app.

The U-S House has approved 858-billion dollars for national defense and hundreds of millions of dollars will go towards Louisiana’s military bases. Congressman and House Armed Services Committee member Mike Johnson says Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier Parish will receive 125-million dollars to construct a Weapons Generation facility.

Johnson says hes glad  federal legislation rescinds the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military…

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AARP launches an interactive mobile friendly digital tool to help Louisiana Veterans understand their healthcare options. Director of Advocacy and OutReach, Lorie Lucas says Military families can use this one stop resource to navigate new PACT Act benefits and health care options at the following website.

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A Eunice couple accused of abusing their adopted daughter and foster son has been arrested.  Eunice Police have charged 41-year-old Robert Leason for molestation and indecent behavior with juveniles, and his 46-year-old wife Sheri Leason for second-degree cruelty to juveniles. The Leason’s adopted a 12-year-old girl in 2019 and have been fostering a 7-year-old boy since 2021.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser will conduct polling this weekend as he considers running for governor. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says there are several factors Nungesser needs to take into consideration, for example, campaign funds, can he outraise John Kennedy if he runs? And with Jeff Landry in the race can Nungesser capture enough Republican support?

Cut 7 (07)  “…your vote.”

DOTD Secretary and Democrat Shawn Wilson says he’s putting together an exploratory committee to consider the governor’s race.

Thursday was a big day for northeast Louisiana high school football as both Ouachita Christian and Oak Grove won state titles. O-C-S won its eighth state title in school history with a 28-14 victory over Vermilion Catholic.  O-C-S Coach Steven Fitzhugh says a long touchdown drive right before halftime was the key…

Cut 4 (12)  “…and fought.” 

The win is Fitzhugh’s sixth state championship at the Monroe school.