Governor John Bel Edwards says a Texas judge’s decision undo Obamacare could lead to the loss of health insurance for hundreds of thousands of Louisianans. The ACA was struck down due to the illegality of the individual mandate that taxes people who don’t have health insurance. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says other aspects of the ACA are now in peril because in their rush to pass Obamacare, Congressional Democrats put out a “half baked” law, and…

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90 percent of the cost for new enrollees on the Medicaid expansion is paid for by the feds.

Safety messages on roadside traffic boards are getting more creative. State department of transportation spokesperson Rodney Mallett says drivers tend to ignore a mundane message that says to slow down or buckle up, so they decided to spice it up with messages like…

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The Saints defense is now one of elite units in the league, only allowing on average 12 points per game over their last six. Jeff Palermo has more.

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22 year-old Verenize Alvarez has been arrested for criminal trespassing and theft in relation to an amazon Christmas package theft in Ascension Parish. The package was allegedly stolen yesterday at a Pascal Drive residence, but police say surveillance footage shows Alvarez taking the gifts, and leaving. When contacted, police say Alvarez admitted to the thefts, but says the packages were tossed and not recovered. She’s been booked into the Ascension Parish Jail.

Governor John Bel Edwards says a Texas judge’s decision to declare the entire Affordable Care Act unconstitutional could lead to the loss of health insurance for 480,000 recipients of the Medicaid expansion, and 850,000 people with pre-existing conditions, but Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says he’s been told nothing is potentially changing until the case works its way through the courts.

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The case is headed to the 5^th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans.

Two people are under arrest for child trafficking in a case where investigators allege a juvenile was forced to engage in sexual acts across Louisiana, and even trafficked across state lines. State Police spokesperson Sergeant Jarden Sandifer.

Cut 11 (09) “…this case.”

The Saints defense has been dominate in the second half of the season, and in the last six games has grabbed 8 interceptions, 28 sacks, and only allowed an average of 12 points per game. That’s come down largely to two factors, the league’s best rush defense, and the 5^th most sacks this year. Saints analyst Mike Detillier says that rush defense will prove even more important in the playoffs.

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The Saints have not allowed a 100 yard individual rusher in twenty straight weeks, and has paired that rush defense with 45 sacks on the year.

It wasn’t pretty, but the Saints beat Carolina 12-9 last night. New Orleans lone touchdown came in the fourth quarter and Quarterback Drew Brees says the defense also made winning plays down the stretch…
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New Orleans is 12-and-2 and can secure homefield advantage throughout the N-F-C playoffs with a win Sunday against Pittsburgh.

Two New Iberia residents are under arrest for child trafficking. Investigators allege a young girl was forced to engage in sexual acts across Louisiana, and into Texas. State Police Sergeant Jared Sandifer credits the Special Victims Unit for ending this disgusting crime.
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39-year-old Derrick Hall and 21-year-old Shaena Kelly face various charges.

The next hearing in the case that could undue Obamacare will likely be held in the New Orleans based 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. Matt Doyle has more.
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The state health department has declared a Hepatitis A outbreak as they’ve confirmed 24 cases of hepatitis A, which is a highly contagious liver disease. The illness is spread by consuming contaminated food or beverages, during sex or through close contact with an infected person. The state has received funding to vaccinate at-risk groups, which are drug users and those who are homeless.

A ruling that strikes down the Affordable Care Act as unconstitutional because of the individual mandate, which no longer punishes taxpayers for not having health insurance, is expected to go before the U-S 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says that court could agree with Judge Reed O’ Connor of Texas…
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Supporters of the Affordable Care Act say the US Supreme Court already upheld the constitutionality of the individual mandate in a 2012 ruling.

The Saints improved to 12-and-2 last night by beating Carolina 12-9 in a defensive slugfest. Coach Sean Payton’s defense forced two turnovers, held the Panthers to 247 yards of offense and had four sacks…
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It’s the first time New Orleans won a game when scoring 12 or fewer points since 1998.

An 8-year-old in Vinton who was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor earlier this year is receiving Christmas cards from across the nation. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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State Police have booked two New Iberia residents on child sex trafficking charges. Sergeant Jared Sandifer says their investigation began in October after the St. Landry Sheriff’s Office learned about a juvenile female being offered up for sex….
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The two people arrested have been identified as 39-year-old Derrick Hall and 21-year-old Shaena Kelly.

The court case, involving a ruling from a federal judge in Texas that declared the Affordable Care Act as unconstitutional could be headed to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says it’s interesting the feds have decided not to defend the A-C-A as a collection of state’s attorney generals, including Louisiana’s Jeff Landry, have attacked Obamacare in court…
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Depsite last Friday night’s ruling, the nation’s health care law is still in effect and those who are covered or just purchased policies through the Affordable Care Act still have valid policies.

After beating Carolina 12-9 last night in a defensive slugfest, the Saints are now one win away from locking up the top seed in the N-F-C playoffs. New Orleans will host Pittsburgh this Sunday.

A New Iberia man and woman are behind bars after allegedly forcing a girl to have sex for money in Iberia and Lafayette Parishes and in Texas. State Police Sergeant Jared Sandifer says 39-year-old Derrick Hall and 21-year-old Shaena Kelly were arrested in the Baton Rouge area. Sandifer says the public plays an intergral role in identifying suspects in trafficking…
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Eight-year-old Drake Quibodeaux of Vinton has an inoperable brain tumor. When asked what he wanted for Christmas, he made a simple request for Christmas cards. The nation has responded and his mother, Danielle, says the show of support has been amazing….
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Many of the cards contain money to pay for Drake’s medical expenses.

The next hearing in the case that could undue Obamacare will likely be held in the New Orleans based 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. Matt Doyle has more.
Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle.”

The U-S Department of Housing and Urban Development says there’s been a seven-percent decline in the homeless population in Louisiana. Louisiana is one of 31 states to report a decline, but HUD says there’s been a six-percent rise from last year in homelessness among veterans.

An eight-year-old boy in Vinton with an inoperable brain tumor has received 34-thousand Christmas cards. His wish for this holiday season was Christmas cards and that wish went viral and his mother, Danielle Quibodeaux, says some well-known individuals took time to send Drake a card…
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The Fiesta Bowl has also invited the Quibodeaux’s to the game between LSU and U-C-F on New Year’s Day.

It was far from a Masterpiece, but the Saints moved a win away from claiming the top seed in the NFC with a hard fought 12-9 win over the Carolina Panthers. It’s the first time New Orleans won a game by scoring 12 points or less since 1998, but Coach Sean Payton didn’t care. He says a win is a win, especially in December…
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The Saints host Pittsburgh this Sunday.

A key Obamacare court case is likely headed to the New Orleans based 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals after a Texas judge struck down the entire law on the basis that the individual mandate penalty was unlawful. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says the 5th is one of the most conservative courts in the nation, with two thirds of the sitting judges appointed by Republican Presidents.
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Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry supports the lawsuit, while Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards says the lower court ruling jeopardizes health insurance for hundreds of thousands of Louisianians.

It wasn’t pretty, but the Saints beat Carolina 12-9 last night. New Orleans lone touchdown came in the fourth quarter and Quarterback Drew Brees says the defense also made winning plays down the stretch…
cut 15 (11) “…win the game”
New Orleans is 12-and-2 and can secure homefield advantage throughout the N-F-C playoffs with a win Sunday against Pittsburgh.

Two New Iberia residents are under arrest for child trafficking in a case where investigators allege a juvenile was forced to engage in sexual acts across Louisiana, and even trafficked across state lines. State Police Sergeant Jared Sandifer credits the Special Victims Unit for ending this disgusting crime.
Cut 10 (10) “…as these.”
39-year-old Derrick Hall and 21-year-old Shaena Kelly face various charges.

Here’s a heartwarming story out of southwest Louisiana, 8-year-old Drake Quibodeaux of Vinton has an inoperable brain tumor and his Christmas wish was for Christmas cards. His story went viral and Drake has now received 34-thousand Christmas cards and more are on their way. His mother, Danielle, says many of the cards contain money…
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Drake and his family will also attend the Fiesta Bowl in Arizona.

A ruling that strikes down the Affordable Care Act as unconstitutional because of the individual mandate, which no longer punishes taxpayers for not having health insurance, is expected to go before the U-S 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says that court could agree with Judge Reed O’ Connor of Texas…
cut 9 (09) “…5th circuit”
Supporters of the Affordable Care Act say the US Supreme Court already upheld the constitutionality of the individual mandate in a 2012 ruling.

The Saints improved to 12-and-2 last night by beating Carolina 12-9 in a defensive slugfest. Coach Sean Payton’s defense forced two turnovers, held the Panthers to 247 yards of offense and had four sacks…
cut 14 (10) “…year too”
It’s the first time New Orleans won a game when scoring 12 or fewer points since 1998.

Two New Iberia residents have been taken into custody in relation to a child sex trafficking case that crossed state borders. Matt Doyle has more.
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Be careful on your morning commute this morning, the entire state is under a dense fog advisory until 9 AM.

A Youngsville man has been locked up for alleged counterfeiting and trying to hide some of his fake bills in the back of a cop car on his way to jail…

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Two people are under arrest for child trafficking in a case where investigators allege a juvenile was forced to engage in sexual acts across Louisiana, and even trafficked across state lines. 21-year-old Shaena Kelly and 39-year-old Derrick Hall are facing child trafficking charges. Hall also faces a charge of Carnal Knowledge. Investigators believe the actions took place in several parishes, and even crossed the state border into Texas. Because of this, they say additional charges may be coming soon.

Two brothers are facing first-degree murder charges after a weekend shooting that left two men dead in a Raceland home.  Deputies took 34 year old Kerry Alexander and 28 year old Jerrell Alexander into custody on Saturday night.  LaFourche Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Lt. Brennan Matherne says the suspects entered the garage wearing all black clothing and camouflage masks.

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Matherne says the brothers have extensive criminal histories.  They are now being held at the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux.

Louisiana is ranked as one of the least healthiest states in the country and Governor John Bel Edwards wants to see Bayou State residents make healthier choicies. Edwards says if you want to join him at the Louisiana Marathon, then go to the Louisiana-marathon-dot-com…

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Two brothers are facing first-degree murder charges after a weekend shooting that left two men dead in a Raceland home.  Deputies took 34 year old Kerry Alexander and 28 year old Jerrell Alexander into custody on Saturday night.  LaFourche Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Lt. Brennan Matherne says the brothers have extensive criminal histories.  They are now being held at the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux.

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Louisiana is ranked as one of the least healthiest states in the country and Governor John Bel Edwards wants to see Bayou State residents make healthier choices. Edwards says he will take the lead and announces plans to run a 5K race in next month’s Louisiana Marathon in Baton Rouge…

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An elderly couple was found dead in a home near Iowa in Jefferson Davis Parish. Jeff Palermo has more on the investigation into the double homicide…

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An 8-year-old Vinton child diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor earlier this year made a simple request for the holidays.  Drake Quibodeaux wanted plenty of Christmas cards.  So far, he’s opened more than 30,000, including cards from some notable names including President Trump and country music singer Tim McGraw.   A GoFundMe page for the family is sending them to the Fiesta Bowl, Disney World, and help with medical bills.