A study out of LSU shows in the nearly 50 years since the Clean Water Act’s passage the Mississippi River has seen a tremendous improvement in water quality. Coastal Sciences Professor Eugene Turner says the Act’s environmental regulations limiting what you could dump into US waterways worked wonders…

Cut 3 (11)  “…amazing.” 

Louisiana’s U-S Senators voted against the nomination of former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm as the country’s new Energy Secretary. Bill Cassidy told Granholm during her confirmation hearing that President Joe Biden’s plans to move away from fossil fuels to green energy are a job killer…

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Granholm as confirmed 64 to 35.

The number of deaths in Louisiana linked to last week’s historic winter weather has increased to six. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (28) …I’m Jeff Palermo.”  

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is encouraging people to report any property damage sustained during the winter weather last week in hopes of receiving federal funding by going to damage.la.gov and filling out a survey.  Now you can complete a survey through text or by dialing 211.

During his weekly COVID update, Governor Edwards urged residents to donate blood after many hospitals are noting a shortage of blood supply. He also announced that he’s budgeted for a small pay raise for teachers and support staff in the state.

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is encouraging people to report damage sustained during last week’s winter weather in hopes of receiving federal funding by going to damage.la.gov You can also report it via text or by dialing 211. GOHSEP spokesperson Mike Steele says that this survey is important in determining what type of damage Louisiana residents are dealing with.

Cut 11 (13) “…across the state.”

Louisiana’s U-S Senators voted against the nomination of former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm as the country’s new Energy Secretary as they continue to push back on President Biden’s executive order against new drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. Biden told Granholm that oil and gas will still be produced, it will just happen in other countries… Senator Bill Cassidy responded

Cut 14 (07) “…destroy jobs here” 

Granholm was confirmed 64-35

Research data of the Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccine appears as if the third offering will be given emergency use authorization from the FDA. LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine Professor Dr. Fred Lopez says data indicates the J & J vaccine is 66 percent effective.

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State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says it’s possible the state could receive the third vaccine as early as next week.

Louisiana’s U-S Senators voted against the nomination of former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm as the country’s new Energy Secretary. Bill Cassidy told Granholm during her confirmation hearing that President Joe Biden’s plans to move away from fossil fuels to green energy is a job killer…

Cut 12 (12) “ …form though.” 

The Biden Administration has set a goal of carbon neutrality for the US by 2050.

A study out of LSU shows in the nearly 50 years since the Clean Water Act’s passage the Mississippi River has seen a tremendous improvement in water quality, but that the River now faces a new threat: escalating levels of fertilizer run-off heading downriver from Midwestern farming. Coastal Sciences Professor Eugene Turner says this highly concentrated fertilizer isn’t good for either of us.

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The number of deaths in Louisiana linked to last week’s historic winter weather has increased to six. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (28) …I’m Jeff Palermo.”  

Crowley Police Chief Jimmy Broussard has been charged with a number of felonies reportedly connected to a police brutality incident including malfeasance in office, obstruction of justice, and injuring public records during the period between January and October of last year. Broussard’s attorney responded to the charges saying he is confident his client will ultimately be found not guilty.

This afternoon State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter said if the Johnson and Johnson vaccine receives emergency use approval from the FDA the state could begin receiving the J& J vaccine as early as next week. LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine Professor Dr. Fred Lopez says this one-dose vaccine is showing positive results.

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During Governor Edwards briefing this afternoon he along with Dr. Kanter made a plea for those able to donate blood to give the gift of life as several hospitals are noting blood shortages. Dr. Kanter also shared that his wife is expecting and will be getting her first COVID vaccine tomorrow, in an effort to encourage other pregnant women to be vaccinated now that they are eligible for the vaccine in Louisiana.

Louisiana’s U-S Senators voted against the nomination of former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm as the country’s new Energy Secretary. Granholm told the Senate Energy committee that incentives for companies looking to produce green energy can help create thousands of jobs to offset the ones lost as the country moves away from fossil fuel production…

Cut 13 (13)“…next week.”

During the hearing, Bill Cassidy said learning that President Joe Biden’s plans to move away from fossil fuels to green energy is a job killer.

An LSU study shows since the Clean Water Act’s passage in 192 the Mississippi River has seen a vast improvement in water quality. Coastal Sciences Professor Eugene Turner says before the 70s there was so much waste,  that waterways like the Mississippi River had become highly toxic…

Cut 4 (11) “…decays” 

LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine Professor Dr. Fred Lopez says the data on the Johnson and Johnson offering in the fight against COVID looks promising. While the other two vaccines are two doses the J & J vaccine is one dose. Lopez says it looks just as good as the others.

Cut 8 (11) “…approved.”

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is encouraging people to report any property damage sustained during the winter weather last week in hopes of receiving federal funding by going to damage.la.gov and you can also report it via text or by dialing 211. GOHSEP spokesperson Mike Steele explains what type of information they’re looking for.

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An LSU study broke down the impacts of the Clean Water Act on the Mississippi River’s water quality nearly 50 years after its enactment. Matt Doyle has the story.

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The state reports 779 new COVID-19 cases today and 33 new fatalities from the virus. More than 332-thousand have completed their two-dose vaccines in Louisiana and 679 people are currently hospitalized in the state with COVID. Governor Edwards will hold a briefing today at 2:30.

An FDA review of the Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccine appears to give the shot a thumbs up shortly before the organization is expected to hold an emergency use authorization hearing that could approve its release. LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine Professor Dr. Fred Lopez says data indicates the J & J vaccine is 66 percent effective.

Cut 7 (09) “…to do”

A study out of LSU shows in the nearly 50 years since the Clean Water Act’s passage the Mississippi River has seen a tremendous improvement in water quality. Coastal Sciences Professor Eugene Turner says the Act’s environmental regulations limiting what you could dump into US waterways worked wonders…

Cut 3 (11)  “…amazing.” 

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is encouraging people to report any property damage sustained during the winter weather last week in hopes of receiving federal funding. You can go to damage.la.gov and fill out a survey, do a survey through text, or by dialing 211. GOHSEP spokesperson Mike Steele says this will make it easier on residents.

Cut 9 (11) “…survey process”

And last week’s winter storm didn’t just impact the power grid and people’s homes, it also slowed down the crawfish industry. Wild Crawfish Fisherman Jody Meche says farmers are really hoping the warmer weather we’re now seeing will help the industry rebound in time for peak crawfish season.

Cut 14 (10) “…ok.” 

More data is being released about Johnson and Johnson’s vaccine as they hope to become the third option seeking FDA emergency use approval in the COVID pandemic. LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine Professor Dr. Fred Lopez says this one-dose vaccine is hopeful.

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Congressman Clay Higgins issued a challenge to the Biden Administration to operate without the use of any oil and gas energy or petroleum-based products. In doing so Higgins wants to bring attention to the importance of the industry that is a staple of Louisiana’s economy.

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The President is pushing for a 100-percent carbon-free energy sector by 2025.

50 percent of the 70 and older population in Louisiana has received at least one dose of their COVID vaccine. Matt Doyle has more on the achievement of this vital milestone…

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Military Veterans who are eligible to be vaccinated can receive their dose of the COVID vaccine at the Houma Community Based Outpatient Clinic this weekend. The event is sponsored by the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System. For information visit neworleans.va.gov

Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins is challenging President Joe Biden to live without petroleum products…
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Higgins has introduced a resolution that calls on the President to remove the White House from the electric grid and install windmills on the South Lawn. The president’s energy policy calls for carbon neutrality by 2050 as a way to battle global warming.

State health officials say about 14-percent of Louisiana residents have received at least one dose of the COVID vaccine and health experts believe the pandemic will be under control once 70 to 80 percent of the population is vaccinated. New Orleans-based data analyst Jeff Asher says that’s still many months away…
cut 6 (08) “….population (2x)

The Advocate and USA Today both have published reports that former LSU football coach Les Miles was accused of sexual harassment of student workers. The Advocate reports an investigation was conducted in 2013. LSU beat reporter for the USA Today Network Glen Guilbeau…
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Husch Blackwell is expected to release a report next month on how LSU handled sexual misconduct cases from 2016 to 2018.

Crawfish producers are hoping last week’s deep freeze was not detrimental to the crawfish population and warmer temps will enable them to bounce back. Wild crawfish fisherman Jody Meche of Henderson…
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USA Today and The Advocate uncover allegations that former LSU Football coach Les Miles was investigated for sexual harassment of student workers. The report says an outside law firm conducted the investigation in 2013. USA Today sports writer Glenn Guilbeau says his employer is suing to get access to the full report, but so far…
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Miles’ attorneys say the report should remain confidential because disclosure would cause Miles to suffer serious injury to his reputation.

Some Republicans believe Senator Bill Cassidy’s reputation took a hit when he voted to impeach former President Donald Trump. But Cassidy says he’s at peace with his vote…
cut 21 (10) “…the consequences”

To highlight the importance of the oil and gas industry a Louisiana Congressman issues a challenge to the Biden Administration.
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The cold weather last week resulted in a significant decline in available crawfish to eat. Wild Crawfish Fisherman Jody Meche of Henderson describes the situation…
cut 13 (11) “…considerably”

New Orleans-based data analyst Jeff Asher says about half of the state’s population 70 and older have received at least the first dose of the COVID vaccine. Asher says 12-percent of the state’s population has been vaccinated and that percentage could increase quickly once Johnson and Johnson’s vaccine receives FDA approval…
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Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins is challenging the Biden Administration to live life without using products that the oil and gas industry helps develop. He says you can’t…
cut 11 (12) “….wearing”
President Biden is pushing for a 100-percent carbon-free energy sector by 2035.

The USA Today and The Advocate report that former LSU Football coach Les Miles allegedly sexually harassed student workers during his time in Baton Rouge…
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Crowley Police Chief Jimmy Broussard is facing malfeasance and obstruction of justice charges. Broussard was booked into the Acadia Parish Jail and released a short time later. His attorney says Broussard is not guilty of these crimes. Broussard is accused of intentionally performing duties in an unlawful manner and tampering with evidence.