President Trump has asked Congress to pass a one-point-five-trillion-dollar infrastructure funding bill. But will Louisiana see any of those dollars? State Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says Louisiana doesn’t have enough transportation dollars to match what the federal government might be willing to offer…
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Wilson has pushed for a higher state gasoline tax.

Many Entergy customers are looking at higher than normal electricity bills. Usage was increased due to the cold weather in January. Spokesperson Shelia Pounders says they will work with customers on a payment plan. Ponders also recommends a levelized billing program, which allows customers to pay about the same amount for electricty every month…
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LSU scientists are working on a program that treats heart disease using antioxidants derived from red wine. Matt Doyle has the story.
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LSU scientists are working on a program that treats heart disease using antioxidants derived from red wine. Matt Doyle has the story.

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Louisiana’s Transportation Secretary is worried Louisiana may miss out if Congress approves a massive infrastructure funding bill.  Kelley Ray has more…

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Tangipahoa Parish could be in line to get a casino, Matt Doyle talked to the casino owner about the possibility.

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The LSU Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences has developed a new treatment for heart disease using antioxidants from red wine. Research has indicated that having a glass of red wine could be good for your heart, but with Professor Tammy Dugas’s program, even the sober can get those benefits.

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Dugas developed a stent that can be inserted into arteries that releases antioxidants directly into problem areas.

For those looking to get the heart health benefits without a stent, or a buzz, resveratrol and quercetin supplements are available. But, Dugas says you’ll have to chew a lot of tablets to get the same benefits.

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Dugas says the red wine health studies began when researchers noticed an interesting phenomenon in wine country.

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Experts have recommend having two glasses a day to start noticing the heart health benefits.

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Many Entergy Louisiana customers have suffered sticker shock after seeing their most recent bill, following the extreme cold snap in late December and January.  For many, the normal storm restoration fee went up.  But the fee has nothing to do with the recent cold weather as Customer Service Director Sheila Pounders explains…

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Pounders says Entergy does have a rainy day fund, but when a catastrophe hits, it is spent quickly for the replacement of power lines and poles.  She says the Public Service Commission approved a rate increase to recover those funds and customers are still paying for damage done by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita…

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Entergy says they are working with customers to set up payment arrangements if they are having problems paying for their last bill. Pounders says their levelized billing program is the one way for a customer to pay their utility bill easier…

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President Trump has asked Congress to pass a one-point-five-trillion-dollar infrastructure funding bill.  But will Louisiana see any of those dollars if it passes? State Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson is worried because Louisiana doesn’t have enough state transportation dollars to match what the federal government might be willing to offer…

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The state currently has a backlog of 13-billion-dollars in infrastructure repairs and a wish list of projects, including a Mississippi River bridge in Baton Rouge.  Wilson says the current state gas tax of 20 cents per gallon makes it difficult to get new projects started even with the help of the federal government…

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The number of reported flu cases in Louisiana has dropped.  Jeff Palermo spoke with flu bug expert Dr. Frank Welch…

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Shreveport police say a Good Samaritan trying to help in an accident on I-20 was killed yesterday afternoon.  A major accident had occurred in the westbound lanes between a tractor trailer and a pickup truck.   The pedestrian stopped to help, attempting to cross both eastbound lanes of traffic when he was struck and killed.   The victims in the initial accident were taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

One man died and another hospitalized after a Mardi Gras parade route shooting in Jeanerette on Sunday. Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesman Major Wendell Raborn says the shooting occurred at the intersection of Monnot Road and Martin Luther King Drive. There are a lot of potential witnesses, but no one has come forward with any information

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There is no word on the condition of the second person shot.

Two New Orleans natives, Odell Beckham Jr. and Eli Manning stole the show last night with one of the best Super Bowl ads in years. The two Isidore Newman grads recreated an iconic moment from the classic Dirty Dancing film, high lift and all. Newman head coach Nelson Stewart says his phone blew up seconds after it aired…

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State Immunization director Dr. Frank Welch says the flu outbreak isn’t as bad as it was.  He says people getting their flu shots have helped.  And those that are sick are heeding the advice to stay away from others. He says even if you have recovered from the flu, you are not out of danger with three different strains reported in Louisiana…

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The state flu rate sits at 8.5-percent.

One man died and another hospitalized after a Mardi Gras parade route shooting in Jeanerette Sunday. Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesman Major Wendell Raborn says deputies arrived soon after the shooting happened…

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The victim died on route to the hospital.  Police say witnesses haven’t come forward with any information.

Louisiana’s number of work related fatalities decrease in 2016.  The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows there were 95 fatalities, down from 112 in 2015.  Injury rates also saw a decline from 5.8 per 100,000 full time workers in 2015 to 5.0 in 2016.   Most of the fatalities occurred in trade, transportation and utilities.

They may be New York Giant teammates, but Odell Beckham Jr. and Eli Manning will be remembered for their Dirty Dancing commercial during the Super Bowl.  Both grew up in uptown New Orleans, attending the same high school where Peyton Manning rose to prominence. The school is known for its rigorous academic program, and head coach Nelson Stewart says that played a big part in developing their talents on and off the field.

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Many people are still reporting flu like symptoms in Louisiana, but the state health department sees a glimmer of hope. State immuniziation director Dr. Frank Welch says they are seeing fewer people at doctor offices suffering from the flu…
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Welch says to help minimize the spread of the flu bug, stay home, if you are suffering from symptoms.

State Police arrest a 20-year-old Kaplan man for a hit and run crash that killed two high school students. Sergeant Jared Sandifer says Tyler Meaux was driving a Ford F-150 and heading the wrong way on U-S 167 last night when he slammed into a Honda Civic, carrying four teenagers. Sandifer says they believe Meaux was drunk.
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Those killed are identified as 16-year-old Alana Duhon of Abbeville and 15-year-old Sydney Colomb of Maurice.

Former ULM Quarterback Doug Pederson is basking in the glow of a Super Bowl Championship. Pederson made several gutsy decisions that led to the Eagles upset win over New England…
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Former Newman High stars Eli Manning and Odell Beckham Junior are also big winners night for their Super Bowl ad that spoofed the famous scene from “Dirty Dancing”
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The state health department says the percentage of doctor visits for the flu has declined slightly over the last few weeks, but there is a concern the number of influenza cases may go up again, because of Mardi Gras parties. Immunziation Director Doctor Frank Welch has a few simple tips…
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The state is offering free flu shots at parish health units through next Monday.

Two Vermilion Parish teenage girls are dead from a head on crash on US 167. Twenty-year-old Tyler Meaux of Kaplan is facing charges after he was allegedly drunk behind the wheel. State Police Sergeant Jared Sandifer says Meaux attempted to flee after the crash…
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The girls killed attended North Vermilion High School.

Former Louisiana high school football coach and ex-ULM quarterback Doug Pederson is a Super Bowl champion after guiding the Eagles to an upset win over the Patriots. Philadelphia was not given much of a chance at winning, but Pederson kept the faith.
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Pederson becomes just the eighth coach to win a Super Bowl within his first two years on the job.

Former LSU star Odell Beckham and New Orleans native Eli Manning showed off their dance moves during NFL Super Bowl ad that has received a lot of good reviews. Nelson Stewart, O-B-J’s former coach at Newman High School, says Beckham once danced his way out of a penalty…
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In case you didn’t see it, Beckham and Manning recreated the famous scene from the movie Dirty Dancing.

State Police arrest a 20-year-old Kaplan man for a hit and run crash that killed two North Vermilion high school students. Sergeant Jared Sandifer says Tyler Meaux was driving a Ford F-150 and heading the wrong way on U-S 167 last night when he slammed into a Honda Civic, carrying four teenagers
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The fatal victims have been identified as 16-year-old Alana Duhon and 15-year-old Sydney Colomb.

One man died and another was hospitalized after a Mardi Gras parade route shooting in Jeanerette on Sunday. Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesman Major Wendell Raborn says the shooting happened around 4PM and deputies responded shortly after.
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No arrests have been made and a motive is unclear as well.

Former ULM Quarterback Doug Pederson is basking in the glow of a Super Bowl Championship. Pederson made several gutsy decisions that led to the Eagles upset win over New England…
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Former Newman High stars Eli Manning and Odell Beckham Junior are also big winners night for their Super Bowl ad that spoofed the famous scene from “Dirty Dancing”
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The number of reported flu cases in Louisiana has dropped.  Jeff Palermo spoke with flu bug expert Dr. Frank Welch…

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Two Isidore Newman grads, Eli Manning and Odell Beckham Jr, stole the show last night with a beautiful dance routine during a Super Bowl commercial. Matt Doyle investigates the duo’s history of dirty dancing.

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Many people are still reporting flu like symptoms in Louisiana, but the state health department sees a glimmer of hope.  After peaking toward the end of last year, flu bug expert Dr. Frank Welch says they are seeing fewer people at doctor offices suffering from the flu…

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Dr. Welch says there several things that have helped to ease the flu somewhat.  He says people getting their flu shots have helped.  And those that are sick are heeding the advice to stay away from others. He says even if you have recovered from the flu, you are not out of danger with three different strains reported in Louisiana…

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Last Wednesday, 3,000 people received free flu shots at parish health clinics and health department officials says they be available though next Monday.  Even though reported flu cases have dropped some, there is a concern the flu bug may spread rapidly after Mardi Gras. Dr. Welch has a few simple tips to follow…

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State Police arrest a 20-year-old Kaplan man for a hit and run crash that killed two high school students. Sergeant Jared Sandifer says Tyler Meaux was driving a Ford F-150 and heading the wrong way on U-S 167 last night when he slammed into a Honda Civic, carrying four teenagers

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The two girls killed in the wreck are identified as 16-year-old Alana Duhon of Abbeville and 15-year-old Sydney Colomb of Maurice. They attended North Vermilion High School and grief counselors have been brought in. Two teenage male passengers suffered moderate injuries. Sandifer says Meaux attempted to flee on foot after the fatal crash…

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Meaux was booked into the Vermilion Parish Jail on several charges including two counts of vehicular homicide and hit and run driving. Sandifer says they believe Meaux was drunk while behind the wheel…

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One man died and another hospitalized after a Mardi Gras parade route shooting in Jeanerette on Sunday. Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesman Major Wendell Raborn says the shooting happened around 4PM and deputies responded shortly after.

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The victim died on route to the hospital.

The shooting occurred at the intersection of Monnot Road and Martin Luther King Drive during the Krewe of Ezana parade. Raborn says there are a lot of potential witnesses, but no one has come forward with any information

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There is no word on the condition of the second person shot. We do know he was shot in the leg.

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Former Louisiana high school football coach and ex-ULM quarterback Doug Pederson is a Super Bowl champion today after guiding the Eagles to an upset win over the Patriots. Pederson made a gutsy decision when he called for a trick play right before halftime, it worked as quarterback Nick Foles caught a touchdown pass giving Philadelphia a 10 point lead

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Philadelphia won its first ever Super Bowl championship. They were not given much of a chance at winning after star quarterback Carson Wentz went down with a season ending injury. But Pederson says he had faith good things can still happen…

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Two New Orleans natives, Odell Beckham Jr. and Eli Manning stole the show last night with one of the best Super Bowl ads in years. The two Isidore Newman grads recreated an iconic moment from the classic Dirty Dancing film, high lift and all. Newman head coach Nelson Stewart says his phone blew up seconds after it aired…

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Beckham Jr is known for his elaborate post touchdown routines, and as one of the best wide receivers in football, he gets a lot of opportunities to show his moves. Stewart says one time he even danced his way out of a penalty.

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Beckham and Manning grew up in uptown New Orleans, attending the same high school where Peyton Manning rose to prominence. The school is known for its rigorous academic program, and Stewart says that played a big part in developing their talents.

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The number of reported flu cases in Louisiana has dropped.  Jeff Palermo spoke with flu bug expert Dr. Frank Welch…

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A Port Allen high school volunteer has been accused of having sex with a 15-year-old-student. Reports say the 30-year-old Ronald Barbier has been charged with one count of felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile and five counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile. The reports say Barbier worked as an athletics volunteer. Barbier is being accused of communicating with the minor through social media.

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State Police arrest a 20-year-old Kaplan man for a hit and run crash that killed two high school students. Sergeant Jared Sandifer says Tyler Meaux was driving a Ford F-150 and heading the wrong way on U-S 167 last night when he slammed into a Honda Civic, carrying four teenagers. Sandifer says they believe Meaux was drunk while behind the wheel.

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The two girls killed in the wreck are identified as 16-year-old Alana Duhon of Abbeville and 15-year-old Sydney Colomb of Maurice.

Former Louisiana high school football coach and ex-ULM quarterback Doug Pederson is a Super Bowl champion today after guiding the Eagles to an upset win over the Patriots.  They were not given much of a chance at winning, but Pederson kept faith.

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Louisiana Radio Network

The latest numbers are in on flu activity in Louisiana and the state health department is reporting a slight decline in reported cases. But immunization director, Doctor Frank Welch, says even if you already had flu during this bad influenza season, you could get it again, because there are three different strains going around…
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The state is offering free flu vaccines at its parish health units until next Monday.

One man is dead and another wounded after shooting along a Mardi Gras parade route in Jeanerette. Iberia Parish Sheriff’s office spokesman Wendell Raborn says there are a lot of potential witnesses, but detectives have very few leads….
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Raborn says they have recovered a gun at the scene, but they are not sure if it was involved in yesterday’s deadly shooting.

Former Calvary Baptist head coach and ex-ULM quarterback Doug Pederson is flying back to Philadelphia with the Lombardi Trophy after the Eagles upset the New England Patriots. Pederson never won a state title at Calvary, but helped the Eagles win their first Super Bowl title.

New Orleans natives Odell Beckham Jr. and Eli Manning were also big winners last night as they starred in one of the best Super Bowl ads in years. The two Isidore Newman grads recreated an iconic moment from the classic Dirty Dancing film, high lift and all. Newman head coach Nelson Stewart keeps says his phone blew up seconds after it aired…
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