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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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, 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.

Sad story out of Vermilion Parish as two teenage girls are dead from a head on crash on US 167 and 20-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 on foot after the crash…
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The girls killed in the wreck attended North Vermilion High School.

The state has a way to deal with invasive Asian Carp spreading through the waterways. Matt Doyle talked with a chef for his buttery solution.
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It’s American Heart Month and Louisiana ranks fifth in the nation in heart disease deaths. Doctor Tiffany Powell-Wiley says hereditary factors play a role in who is affected….
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Powell-Wiley says diet and exercise are key factors in improving heart health.

A highway traffic safety enforcement program that resulted in some state troopers receiving overtime pay when they were at home has been reinstated after new rules were put in place. The investigation by WVUE-TV in New Orleans led to the suspension of three troopers. State Police Major Doug Cain says changes have been made to prevent payroll fraud…

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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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3rd District Congressman Clay Higgins has only 50-thousand-dollars in the bank for a re-election bid and still needs to repay seven-thousand-dollars in debt from his 2016 campaign.  Political analyst Bernie Pinosnat says even though Higgins is well liked in southwest Louisiana, he needs money to make sure he gets re-elected…

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Two others are raising money to explore running against Higgins.

An athletics volunteer at Port Allen High School has been arrested after he had consensual sex with a 15-year-old student.   30-year-old Donald Barbier befriended the girl in early January and communicated via social media.    Police says Barbier met with the girl several times after an initial January 19^th meeting.  Barbier is charged with felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile and five counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile.

State Police brings back a program today that was suspended after investigative reporting found that some troopers were being paid overtime hours they actually didn’t work. It’s called the LACE program and parishes hire troopers to write speeding tickets outside of their regular shifts for L-S-P. The Fox 8 TV investigation found Trooper Daryl Thomas made 240-thousand dollars a year by abusing the LACE program. Troopers will still be paid for working extra shifts, but Major Doug Cain says there’s now a maximum time a trooper can work…
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Fox 8 TV in New Orleans reports that Trooper Thomas is one of four under criminal investigation for payroll fraud.

Former Louisiana High School Football Coach Doug Pederson is a Super Bowl champion today after he led the Eagles to an upset victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 52. Pederson was the head coach of Calvary Baptist from 2005 to 2008 and he’s also a former quarterback at ULM.

The latest campaign finance report finds U-S Representative Clay Higgins has only 50-thousand dollars on hand and he is up for re-election later this year. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Higgins will need to be more agressive as a fundraiser…
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Two other people in the third district are raising money to possibly challenge Higgins in November.

Louisiana Chef Phillipe Parola has developed a recipe to make Asian Carp a very tasty entree. The Asian Carp is a nonnative fish, which poases a threat to local recreational commerical fisheries. So the state is looking at ways to make the fish more profitable to catch. Parola says he’s learned how to prepare Asian Carp says it has wonderful flavor, like lemon fish…
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Chef Parola has recipes on his website.

State Police has reinstated its highway traffic safety enforcement program, which allows Troopers to work extra hours to write speeding tickets and the overtime is paid for by local district attorneys. But the program was suspended after it was learned some Troopers were claiming more hours than they actually worked. State Police Major Doug Cain says adjustments have been made to prevent payroll fraud allegations…
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U-S Representative Clay Higgins only has 50-thousand dollars in the bank, according to his latest campaign finance report. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Higgins is popular in his district, but he still needs to spend cash to run a re-election campaign this year..
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The state may have a new way to deal with invasive Asian Carp spreading through the waterways. Matt Doyle talked with a chef for his buttery solution to the threat.
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It’s American Heart Month, which is dedicated towards the prevention of heart disease. Doctor Tiffany Powell-Wiley with the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute says try the DASH diet, which calls for you to eat more fruits and vegetables and stay away from foods high in saturated fat….
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A 20-year-old man from Kaplan has been charged in a fatal hit and run that killed two high school students from North Vermilion High School. Authorities say the driver of the truck, Tyler Meaux, tried to flee on foot, but was taken into custody a short time later.

U-S Representative Clay Higgins has the fewest amount of campaign dollars out of the Louisiana Congressional delegation and mid-term elections are in November. Kelley Ray spoke with political analyst Bernie Pinsonat…
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February is American Heart Month, dedicated to the education and prevention of heart disease. Louisiana ranks fifth in the nation in heart disease deaths. Dr. Tiffany Powell-Wiley is with the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute…
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She says try the “DASH Diet” which calls for you to eat more fruits and vegetables and stay away from foods high in saturated fat.

Louisiana Chef Phillipe Parola has come up with a way to Asian Carp taste good, which is good news because Asian Carp doesn’t belong in our waterways. Parola says if you catch an Asian Carp, don’t toss it back, toss it in Tony’s….
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Parola says if cooked the right way, Asian Carp has a wonderful flavor, similiar to lemon fish.