Former Governor Edwin Edwards is back home after a routine exam over the weekend at LSU Health-Shreveport. Edwards Biographer Leo Honeycutt says Edwards took a private jet on Saturday for a checkup and is back home now.

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Honeycutt says Edwards was also given a COVID test because he was at a healthcare facility and tested negative.

Work has begun on a 54.9 million dollar restoration of the North Breton Island wildlife sanctuary, a vital brown pelican habitat just east of the Plaquemines Parish. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service spokesperson Taylor Pool says Callan Marine has been contracted to pump 5.87 million cubic yards of sand onto the island’s beaches…

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State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry is retiring this week after 30 years of working for the state. Brooke Thorington has more…

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Two are dead and one injured after a shooting at a block party in Crowley early Sunday morning. Crowley Police Chief Jimmy Broussard says police received a call about a crowd of hundreds who had gathered…

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Former Governor Edwin Edwards is back home after a trip to LSU-Health Shreveport over the weekend. Matt Doyle has more…

cut 2 (00) ….I’m Matt Doyle.”  

From the LHSAA Prep Classic, Oak Grove bate Grand Lake for the 1A title 33-7. Tigers Senior Running back Ron Craten rushed for 191 years and two touchdowns. The four-day Prep Classic began yesterday in Northwestern State and wraps up Wednesday.

Two are dead and one injured after a shooting at a block party in Crowley early Sunday morning. Crowley Police Chief Jimmy Broussard says police received a call about a crowd of hundreds who had gathered for an unannounced block party and were causing a commotion. The shooters are still on the loose and Broussard says police could use some help finding them…

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Broussard says the party was a very idea during a pandemic.

State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry is retiring this week after 24 years in the position. Guidry says the department of health oversees so many aspects of everyday life from restaurant inspections, immunizations, emergency preparedness, and most recently the COVID pandemic. Guidry says the public often has misconceptions about the department.

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A block party of hundreds in Crowley ends in tragedy after gunfire erupts while police were dispersing the event Sunday. Crowley Police Chief Jimmy Broussard says the unauthorized gathering was reported by concerned neighbors just after midnight Sunday and while police arrived to break it up two were fatally shot and another injured. Broussard says the party was a bad idea…

Cut 7 (10) “phone call.”

Work has begun on a 54.9 million dollar restoration of the North Breton Island wildlife sanctuary, a vital brown pelican habitat just east of Plaquemines Parish. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service spokesperson Taylor Pool says the project will add 400 acres of land, more than doubling the island’s size…

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North Breton Island was named a National Wildlife Refuge in 1904 by President Theodore Roosevelt.

State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry is retiring this week after 24 years. Guidry says during his tenure he’s seen how far the state has advanced when responding to disasters, from witnessing lives unnecessarily lost in Katrina to saving lives by being proactive with natural disasters.

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Guidry became state health officer in 1996.

Despite strong objections, President Donald Trump has signed a 900-billion dollar pandemic relief package that will result in many Americans receiving a 600-dollar stimulus check. ULM Political Science Professor Doctor Joshua Stockley says many on Capitol Hill were blindsided when the President initially said he would not sign the legislation

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President Trump last week called the 600 dollar checks disgraceful and called for 2,000 dollar checks instead.

Despite objections, President Trump signed a 900-billion-dollar pandemic relief package that will result in many Americans receiving a 600-dollar stimulus check, ULM Political Science Professor Doctor Joshua says the bill also extends unemployment benefits. It’s unclear why the president decided to sign the bill after initially threatening to veto. Stockley says many Americans are glad Mr. Trump had a chance of heart…
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the House of Representatives will vote on a standalone measure today to increase the stimulus check amount.

A drive by shooting claims two lives in Crowley. Crowley Police Chief Jimmy Broussard says three people were shot Sunday a block party on West Hutchinson Avenue. 25-year-old Joseph Castillo is one of the fatalities the other name has not been released.

A new study indicates that pregnancy and childbirth complications have risen 32% as more millennial females have pre-existing conditions increasing the risks. Senior Medical Director of Blue Cross Blue Shield Louisiana Dr. Dee Barfield says the study also found average age to have a child increased to 31 and the older you are the more likely you are to already have a chronic condition.

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The study looked at claims data from 2014 to 2018.

Eighteen schools made it to the Prep Football Classic but no team endured more than the Grand Lake Hornets. The small school in Cameron had two devastating hurricanes make landfall in their parish, but yet they persevered and will play in today’s Class One-A Championship game. Jeff Wainwright is their head coach…

Cut 13 (08) “…us a game”

Despite strong objections, President Donald Trump has signed a 900-billion dollar pandemic relief package that will result in many Americans receiving a 600-dollar stimulus check. Mr. Trump threatened not to sign the bill, as he pushed for a stimulus check of two-thousand dollars. The U-S House still intends to push for a higher stimulus check, but ULM Political Science Professor Doctor Joshua Stockley doesn’t see the Senate going along
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The coronavirus treatment given to President Trump when he was admitted to Walter Reed Hospital is now available in Louisiana. Governor John Bel Edwards says the monoclonal antibody fusion treatment can help high-risk patients from becoming seriously ill.
Cut 7 (12) “…hospitalized.”

If you’re looking for a team to root for in the LHSAA Prep Classic, Grand Lake is your squad. Jeff Palermo on their remarkable journey…
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At the Prep Football Classic in Natchitoches, Catholic High of Baton Rouge won its third state championship in six years as the Bears defeated Byrd 35-12. Landon O’ Connor rushed for two touchdowns, while freshman QB Daniel Beale tossed two touchdown passes.

The coronavirus treatment given to President Trump when he was admitted to Walter Reed Hospital is now available in Louisiana. Governor John Bel Edwards says the monoclonal antibody fusion treatment can help high-risk patients from becoming seriously ill. Those considered high risk for COVID are 65 and older with obesity, diabetes, and kidney disease, and those 55 and older with heart disease or hypertension are possible candidates for the new treatment.
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Eighteen schools made it to the Prep Football Classic, but no team endured more than the Grand Lake Hornets. The small school in Cameron had two devastating hurricanes make landfall in their parish, but they persevered and will play in today’s Class One-A Championship game. Jeff Wainwright is their head coach…
This is Grand Lake’s first appearance in a state championship football game. Wainwright told the players to enjoy the moment and do not worry about the score
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A new study indicates that pregnancy and childbirth complications have risen 32% as more millennial females have pre-existing conditions increasing the risks. Senior Medical Director of Blue Cross Blue Shield Louisiana Dr. Dee Barfield stresses the importance of prenatal visits; she says their study is from women who have access to care due to coverage and they are not seeking medical care early enough in their pregnancy.
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Green Bay beat the Titans last night, but New Orleans still has a chance to earn the number one seed in the NFC playoffs. For that to happen, the Saints will need to beat Carolina on Sunday in the regular season finale, the Bears would need to defeat the Packers and Seattle would have to knock off the 49ers, which would set up a three-way tie for first place in the NFC. The Saints would win the tie breaker under that scenario. If Green Bay defeats Chicago then the Saints will miss out on the top seed.

The treatment that President Trump received for COVID is now available in Louisiana. Brooke Thorington reports on how this can be a two-fold game changer.
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A new study indicates that pregnancy and childbirth complications have risen 32% as more millennial females have pre-existing conditions increasing the risks. Senior Medical Director of Blue Cross Blue Shield Louisiana Dr. Dee Barfield.
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The 900-hundred billion-dollar coronavirus relief bill received overwhelming support in the House and Senate. Stockley says many on Capitol Hill were blindsided when the President initially said he would not sign the legislation. Trump signed it yesterday.
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Eighteen schools made it to the Prep Football Classic but no team endured more than the Grand Lake Hornets. The small school in Cameron had two devastating hurricanes make landfall in their parish.
Grand Lake is 8-and-1 heading into today’s One-A title game versus top-seeded and defending champion Oak Grove. Coach Jeff Wainwright says the team has been an inspiration and an escape for Cameron Parish residents…
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A Blue Cross Blue Shield study indicates pregnancy complications are up 32-percent as more pregnant women have chronic health conditions. Brooke Thorington explains.
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Governor John Bel Edwards says the monoclonal antibody fusion treatment can help high-risk patients from becoming seriously ill. That’s the same treatment President Trump was given at Walter Reed hospital. Edwards says monoclonal antibody fusion is available in Louisiana and beneficial in two ways.
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Despite strong objections, President Donald Trump has signed a 900-billion dollar pandemic relief package that will result in many Americans receiving a 600-dollar stimulus check, ULM Political Science Professor Doctor Joshua says The legislation also extends unemployment benefits. It’s unclear why the president decided to sign the bill after initially threatening to veto it. Stockley says many Americans are glad Mr. Trump had a chance of heart…
Cut 11 (11) “…difficult year.”

Eighteen schools made it to the Prep Football Classic but no team endured more than the Grand Lake Hornets. The small school in Cameron had two devastating hurricanes make landfall in their parish, but yet they persevered and will play in today’s Class One-A Championship game. Jeff Wainwright is their head coach…
Cut 13 (08) “…us a game”

Despite strong objections, President Donald Trump has signed a 900-billion dollar pandemic relief package that will result in many Americans receiving a 600-dollar stimulus check. Mr. Trump threatened not to sign the bill, as he pushed for a stimulus check of two-thousand dollars. The U-S House still intends to push for a higher stimulus check, but ULM Political Science Professor Doctor Joshua Stockley doesn’t see the Senate going along
Cut 10 (12) “…new Congress”

The coronavirus treatment given to President Trump when he was admitted to Walter Reed Hospital is now available in Louisiana. Governor John Bel Edwards says the monoclonal antibody fusion treatment can help high-risk patients from becoming seriously ill.
Cut 7 (12) “…hospitalized.”

If you’re looking for a team to root for in the LHSAA Prep Classic, Grand Lake is your squad. Jeff Palermo on their remarkable journey…
Cut 3 (34) “…I’m Jeff Palermo”

It was a great Christmas Day for Who Dat Nation as they watched their Saints clobber the Vikings 52-33 as running back Alvin Kamara tied a 91-year-old NFL record with six rushing touchdowns. New Orleans also wrapped up its fourth straight NFC South title and snapped a two-game losing streak. Coach Sean Payton…
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The regular season ends next Sunday at Carolina.

The L-H-S-A-A’s Prep Football Classic begins tomorrow in Natchitoches. The four-day event is a real tourism opportunity for Natchicohes there’s already a scheduled fireworks show set for tonight and they hope football fans will check out their renowned Christmas lights…
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That’s Parish Tourist Commission spokesperson Kelli West.

The treatment that President Trump received for COVID is now available in Louisiana. Brooke Thorington reports on how this can be a two-fold game changer.
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The Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office says two people died in a Christmas Day house fire. The blaze occurred yesterday afternoon at a mobile home off of state Highway 191 south of Cypress Road. The identities of the two people killed have not been released and the state fire marshal’s office is investigating a cause.