By the end of next week, 148,000 pediatric doses of the Pfizer COVID vaccine should be in Louisiana to begin the first round of shots for five to 11-year-olds. Brooke Thorington has more
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Shreveport Police are investigating an overnight triple homicide and a male suspect remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous. Authorities say the suspect has a violent criminal history. KTBS-TV reports one of the victims is 12-years-old.

You hear a lot about supply chain issues. The National Federation of Independent Business has conducted a survey of its members and they’ve found that the supply chain disruptions are only getting worse…
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NFIB State Director Dawn McVea says nearly half of small business owners say that both the supply chain and the staffing shortage will impact their holiday sales.

Senator Bill Cassidy is among 14 Senate Republicans looking to block the payment of nearly a half-million dollars each to illegal immigrants who were separated from their families at the border when detained.
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But When asked about paying migrant immigrants, President Joe Biden said yesterday that’s not going to happen and calls a Wall Street Journal report that it was being considered by the White House “garbage.”

Covid -19, supply chain and staffing issues, are continuing to derail the normal efforts of small businesses as the holidays approach. More from Dave Brannen.

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Pineville’s Louisiana College is rebranding under a new name and status. More from Kevin Gallagher…:

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By the end of next week, 148,000 pediatric doses of the Pfizer COVID vaccine should be in Louisiana to begin the first round of shots for five to 11 years. Brooke Thorington has more

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A new survey of members by the National Federation of Independent Business indicates a lack of optimism that things are going to get better at the retail level before they get worse because of supply chain problems and staffing shortages. Dawn McVea heads up the NFIB in Louisiana.

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McVea says more than half of small business owners say the supply chain disruption is only getting worse.

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The latest NFIB survey indicates that sales levels are 50 percent or less than they were during pre-crisis levels for 14 percent of small businesses.

McVea tells us that business owners aren’t all that fearful that the supply chain and staffing issues will leave them with no choice but to close up shop.

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She says 26 percent of small employers are currently having to deal with significant staffing shortages and 22 percent with moderate staffing shortages.

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Senator Bill Cassidy is among 14 Senate Republicans looking to block the payment of nearly a half-million dollars each to illegal immigrants who were separated from their families at the border when detained.

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Cassidy calls the proposed payments an incentive for migrant families to put their children in harm’s way. The senators are introducing legislation to prevent these taxpayer-funded payouts.

Cassidy is outraged by the proposed payments to illegal immigrants.

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Cassidy seems to indicate the payments to illegal immigrants would be a slap in the face economically to citizens of this country.

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Senator John Kennedy, who is joining Cassidy in the legislative effort to head off the immigrant payments, says the move would be a “bitter insult to every person who has come to America by respecting our laws and borders.”

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Louisiana College, in Pineville, is changing its name and status and will soon be known as Louisiana Christian University. University President Rick Brewer says the school is fully accredited as a Level 3 institution by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), so the rebranding is more than appropriate…:

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Brewer says many students who want to attend a university associate the word “college” with a 2-year community or technical school, but the newly re-named LCU is much more than that. He says LCU will recruit the best and brightest who want a Christian education, and not only from Louisiana…:

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Over the years Louisiana College has made great strides in academics, athletics, safety & diversity and is ranked among the Top 30 Christian 4-Year schools. An official announcement of the rebranding to Louisiana Christian University is coming on November 16^th. Brewer says LCU will provide another outlet within the state for students to get a quality graduate degree…:

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The new LCU’s sports teams will remain named “The Wildcats”.

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Pediatric doses of the Pfizer COVID vaccine are beginning to arrive in Louisiana for children age five to eleven. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says by the end of the next week the state should have received 148,000 doses.

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The vaccine dose for this age group is a third of the adult dose and consists of two doses given twenty-one days apart. The pediatric dose is packaged differently so doses won’t be confused with those for 12 and older and/or those for adults. The pediatric doses are also being shipped with smaller needles.

Dr. Rachel Chatters, President of the Louisiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics urges parents to have their children vaccinated to protect them from illness and keep them in school as much as possible.

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Chatters also points out that it’s the beginning of flu season and children can safely be immunized for both at the same time.

Dr. John Vanchiere, Chief of Pediatrics at LSU-Health Shreveport, who is also an investigator for the Pfizer vaccine clinical trial, says five- to eleven-year-olds account for 28 million of the nation’s population…

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Vanchiere says no shortcuts were taken in the safety protocols or in the production of the vaccine, only the bureaucratic burden was reduced.

Reported side effects are comparable to adults for example pain at the injection site, fatigue, fever, muscle ache, and headache.

For a list of available providers call 2-1-1 or the state’s vaccine hotline at 1-855-453-0774

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The 24th ranked Ragin Cajuns can win the Sun Belt West tonight for a fourth straight year with a win over Georgia State tonight at Cajun Field in a game televised by ESPN at 6:30. U-L Lafayette is coming off an impressive 45-0 homecoming victory over Texas State and Coach Billy Napier says it was a great win last Saturday, but tonight is a new challenge

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The Panthers are 4-and-4, but they’ve won three in a row, including a 21-14 win over Georgia Southern on Saturday. Napier says Georgia State has been playing well on defense…

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The Saints now know All-Pro receiver Michael Thomas will not return this season as he’s had a setback related to the surgery he had on his ankle in June. Starting left guard James Hurst says they have to take the next man up philosophy

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The Saints are five and two, but they will play the rest of the season without starting quarterback Jameis Winston and Thomas. Hurst says they can’t dwell on the unfortunate circumstances…

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State Police investigators say a man fatally shot by cops in Houma on Monday had a screwdriver in his hand. Trooper Ross Brennan says after officers arrived at the home to check on a disturbance, a man charged at them with a screwdriver…

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In a few days, pediatric doses of the Pfizer COVID vaccine should be available to vaccine providers in Louisiana. On Tuesday the CDC approved the vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds. State Health Officer Doctor Joe Kanter says the two-dose vaccine, given 21 days apart, is the same as the adult vaccine just a third of the dosage.

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Elections held in parts of the nation Tuesday were won mostly by Republicans, and that may not bode well for Democrats in next year’s mid-term elections. Louisiana Pollster John Couvillon says the outcome of Tuesday’s elections aren’t likely to impact Louisiana’s major mid-term races.

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Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas announces he will miss the remainder of the season as he’s suffered a setback after undergoing ankle surgery in June. From 2016 to 2019 Thomas was one of the NFL’s top receivers, named the NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 2019. He suffered an ankle injury in last season’s season opener, came back to play nine games, and had surgery last June. Coach Sean Payton says they have other players who can step up…

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Elections held in parts of the nation Tuesday were won mostly by Republicans, and that may not bode well for Democrats in next year’s mid-term elections. In Virginia, GOP candidate for governor Glenn Youngkin beat Democrat Terry McAuliffe by a decent margin. So why would Blue State voters go Red? Louisiana pollster John Couvillon…:

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He says this could foreshadow the 2022 mid-terms, although he feels Louisiana incumbents are all in a comfortable place for re-election.

A Pineville man has been arrested for a fatal hit-and-run crash last weekend in Grant Parish. State Police say 62-year-old Keith Roland struck and killed 35-year-old April Dubios as she walked along the shoulder of U.S. Highway 71, just north of Montgomery…then left the scene. Roland is in the Grant Parish jail. Troopers are still seeking the vehicle he drove Saturday morning as evidence.

State Police say the man shot and killed by Houma cops Tuesday charged the officers, using a screwdriver as a weapon. 36-year-old Johnny Magee died from his injuries. Trooper Ross Brennan says the incident remains under investigation…:

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Saints fans were hoping all-pro wide receiver Michael Thomas would return soon and now he’s not coming back at all this season. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

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In a few days, pediatric doses of the Pfizer COVID vaccine should be available to vaccine providers in Louisiana. On Tuesday the CDC approved the vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds. State Health Officer Doctor Joe Kanter says the two-step dosage is a third less potent than what’s given adults. Kanter says, even though kids are less at risk from coronavirus, they can carry it home to a loved one who could be more susceptible…:

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Kanter advises parents to talk with their pediatrician about it.

State Police investigators say a man fatally shot by cops in Houma Monday had a screwdriver in his hand. Trooper Ross Brennan says after officers arrived at the home to check on a disturbance, 36-year-old Johnny Magee charged at them with the hand tool; refusing to comply with demands to stop…:

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Magee’s mom says her son suffered from mental illness.

Elections held in parts of the nation Tuesday were won mostly by Republicans, and that may not bode well for Democrats in next year’s mid-term elections. In what’s considered an upset, Republican Glenn Youngkin beat Democrat Terry McAuliffe. Louisiana Pollster John Couvillon says the outcome of Tuesday’s election is not likely to spell trouble for anyone running next year in the Bayou State…:

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Saints receiver Michael Thomas will miss the rest of the season, after a setback following his ankle surgery last summer. Coach Sean Payton says it’s a tough break for the Black & Gold offense…:

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This just 2 days after the announcement that starting quarterback Jameis Winston is out for the rest of the season as well.

State health officials are urging parents to have children ages 5 to 11 vaccinated against COVID now that it’s been approved by the CDC. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Elections held in parts of the nation Tuesday were won mostly by Republicans, and that may not bode well for Democrats in next year’s mid-term elections. Political analyst John Couvillon.

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State Police investigators say a man fatally shot by cops in Houma on Monday had a screwdriver in his hand. Trooper Ross Brennan says after officers arrived at the home to check on a disturbance, a man charged at them with a screwdriver…

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Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas announces he will miss the remainder of the season as he’s suffered a setback after undergoing ankle surgery in June. From 2016 to 2019 Thomas was one of the NFL’s top receivers, named the NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 2019. He suffered an ankle injury in last season’s season opener, came back to play nine games, and had surgery last June. Coach Sean Payton says they have other players who can step up…

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In a few days, pediatric doses of the Pfizer COVID vaccine should be available to vaccine providers in Louisiana. The CDC has approved the vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds. State Health Officer Doctor Joe Kanter says children get infected with COVID at the same rate as adults if not more, but on average they haven’t gotten as sick as adults, so convincing parents to have their children vaccinated is going to be an uphill battle.

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State Police investigators say a man fatally shot by cops in Houma on Monday had a screwdriver in his hand. Trooper Ross Brennan says after officers arrived at the home to check on a disturbance, 36-year old Johnny Magee charged at them with a screwdriver…Magee’s mother told New Orleans TV stations her son suffered from a mental illness and pleaded with the cops not to shoot him.  Brennan says the police shooting remains an active investigation…

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Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas announces he will miss the remainder of the season as he’s suffered a setback after undergoing ankle surgery in June. Thomas’ injury news comes two days after it was announced starting quarterback Jameis Winston will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury. Coach Sean Payton says their opponents will not feel sorry for them…

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Elections held in parts of the nation Tuesday were won mostly by Republicans, and that may not bode well for Democrats in next year’s mid-term elections. Political analyst John Couvillon on what likely drove the results in favor of GOP candidates.

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In one of the most-watched races, Republican Glenn Youngkin defeated Democrat Terry McAuliffe in Virginia’s governor’s contest, becoming the first Republican to win a statewide office in the commonwealth since 2009.

Pediatric doses of the Pfizer COVID vaccine should be available to vaccine providers in Louisiana soon, now that the CDC approved the vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds. State Health Officer Doctor Joe Kanter says the two-dose vaccine is the same as the adult vaccine just a third of the dosage.

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Parental consent is required.

Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas announces he will miss the remainder of the season as he’s suffered a setback after undergoing ankle surgery in June. Thomas made the announcement on Twitter and Coach Sean Payton told reporters that the setback is surgically related…

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The news comes two days after starting quarterback Jameis Winston will miss the rest of the season.

Some state lawmakers warn school officials it’s best not to mandate or offer COVID vaccines for kids 5 to 11 now that they’re approved. More from Kevin Gallagher.

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Lafayette Police say a juvenile is listed in stable condition after being caught in the crossfire of two adults arguing Tuesday afternoon. KLFY-TV says the victim is a 9-year-old girl. Police responded to the 2500 block of East Simcoe Street shortly after 4pm Tuesday. No arrests been made have so far, and the investigation is ongoing.

State Police investigators say a Houma man who was fatally shot during an encounter with police officers on Monday afternoon had a screwdriver in his hands. Trooper Ross Brennan says 36-year-old Johnny Magee did not respond to commands to stop moving towards the officers…
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Magee’s mother told New Orleans TV stations her son suffered from a mental illness and pleaded with the cops not to shoot him.

Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says insurer GeoVera is leaving the state’s property insurance market. Donelon says there are several insurers who are facing solvency concerns as a result of the destruction from Hurricane Ida…
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GeoVera represented one percent of the state’s homeowners insurance market.

After a suicide attempt as a teen, an Ascension Parish woman is now trying to give others hope with her own documentary.
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More bad injury news for the Saints. All-pro wide receiver Michael Thomas says he will not play this season. Thomas has been working to return after undergoing offseason surgery on his ankle, but in a social media post Thomas says there’s been a setback and he will not be back this season.

State Police investigators say a man fatally shot by cops in Houma on Monday had a screwdriver in his hand. Trooper Ross Brennan says after officers arrived at the home to check on a disturbance, a man charged at them with a screwdriver…

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Magee’s family says he suffered from a mental illness.

The CDC has approved the COVID vaccine for ages 5 to 11 and Gonzales Representative Kathy Edmonston is urging school officials not to mandate the vaccine. She’s also against schools taking part in offering vaccines for children. In addition to getting school leaders involved she is also calling on parents as well.

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The numbers of insurers offering hurricane coverage in Louisiana are shifting as claims from Ida alone are expected to ballpark at 20-billion-dollars. State Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says at least two small firms have exited the state over insolvency concerns, but post-Katrina a couple of dozen more have entered the picture.

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In 2017, then 16-year-old Emma Benoit of Ascension Parish attempted suicide, and now she’s touring with a documentary about her struggle. Teen suicide attempts were up 50-percent from March 2020 to February of this year compared to the previous time period. Benoit says while social media wasn’t the main reason for her suicide attempt it was a contributing factor.

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For more information on her film visit my ascension dot us.