Facebook plans to launch Messenger Kids aimed at children under the age of 13. Michelle Southern has more…

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Louisiana has one of the worst flu rates in the country. Emelie Gunn reports:

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Facebook plans to launch a new app for kids so they can message their friends with the approval of their parents. It’s called Messenger Kids and is aimed at children under 13 who aren’t legally allowed to have real Facebook. LSU Mass Communications Professor Lance Porter says many kids lie and use social media platforms before they’re old enough.

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Messenger Kids is controlled by parents and will not let kids add their friends or delete messages without permission. Porter says this is another way to combat the new trend of dark social.

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Porter says this new app is a way to reduce the exposure to things kids are not ready to developmentally deal with.

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Health officials are concerned that Louisiana might have a severe flu season.  There are more cases of flu here and in Alabama than elsewhere in the country.  Louisiana Department of Health Doctor Frank Welch says there are more medical visits for the flu than there should be this early in the season…

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Some officials warn this year’s flu vaccine may only be ten percent effective against the “A” strain of the virus.  Welch is concerned that this influenza will cause several problems the current vaccine does not immunize against…

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Welch says it’s a good time to get the vaccine before the Christmas holidays since it takes a while for the immunization to take effect…

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Health officials also say you can also protect yourself by washing your hands, covering your mouth when you cough and stay away from those who are sick.

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John Schroder will be sworn in tonight as Louisiana’s next state treasurer after being chosen by a record low number of voters in the November 18th runoff. John Kennedy stepped down from the position to become a U.S. Senator. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat expects Schroder will try to play the same role as Kennedy.

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Pinsonat says Schroder will now to try to fill Kennedy’s role and must make sure he’s on top of his game.

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East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore released the findings in the 2016 officer-involved shooting death of 48-year-old Terrell Walker. Cops believe Walker shot and killed his girlfriend on Essen Lane, then fled. Walker was later shot and killed by deputies after an extensive manhunt. Moore played several 911 calls from the incident on Essen Lane…:

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Moore says when Walker left the scene the first time, he soon returned and fired into a crowd of people and paramedics who were treating the mortally-wounded girlfriend, April Peck. Moore says one of the EMS workers recalled hearing the suspect yell numerous threats as he was firing shots at those assisting the injured female…:

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Moore said Walker’s blood-alcohol level was .028, and he had traces of methamphetamine, hydrocodone, PCP and marijuana in his system at the time of his death. Moore says there was no probable cause to present the case to a Grand Jury in the matter of the death of Walker…:

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State Police and the FBI seek the public’s help in the apprehension of suspects involved in two bank robberies in north Louisiana.  The Guaranty Bank in Epps was robbed November 10^th. Seventeen days later the Barksdale Federal Credit Union in Cotton Valley was held up. Senior Trooper Michael Reichardt says the suspected man and woman hid their identities, but believe both robberies are connected…

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Both suspects should be considered armed and dangerous.  Reichardt says if you see something suspicious, report it to police or the FBI…

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A reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrests of the suspects.

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Louisiana has one of the worst flu rates in the country. Emelie Gunn reports:
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South Louisiana is still comfy in flip flops today, while north Louisiana is bundled up in coats and jackets. A cold front has brought breezy, cloudy and rainy conditions to the top half of the state today, and the pattern is headed to the coast by this evening. Forecasters say this cold front is dropping temperatures by as much as 25 degrees in a 24 hour period.

East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore released the findings in the 2016 officer-involved shooting death of 48-year-old Terrell Walker. Cops believe Walker shot and killed his girlfriend on Essen Lane, then fled. Moore says one of the EMS workers helping the woman in the street recalled hearing the suspect yell numerous threats as he was firing shots at those assisting:
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After a manhunt, Walker was later located and shot and killed by deputies which Moore has determined was justified.

State Police and the FBI seek the public’s help in the apprehension of suspects involved in two bank robberies near Shreveport. Senior Trooper Michael Reichardt says the suspected man and woman hid their identities…:
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The Guaranty Bank in Epps was robbed November 10th. Seventeen days later the Barksdale Federal Credit Union in Cotton Valley was held up.

State health officials say we’ve got one of the worst flu season’s in Louisiana than in the rest of the nation. Dr. Frank Welch with LDH says this year’s flu vaccine may only be ten percent effective against the “A” strain of the virus….:
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He says it’s more important than ever to take steps to prevent getting the flu.

John Schroder will be sworn in tonight as Louisiana’s next state treasurer after being chosen by a record low number of voters in the November 18th runoff. John Kennedy stepped down from the position to become a U.S. Senator. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat expects Schroder will try to play the same role as Kennedy…:
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Schroder easily defeated Democrat Derrick Edwards in the runoff.

State Police Superintendent Kevin Reeves addresses program changes after investigations into the department. Emelie Gunn has more….
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Louisiana is truly a gumbo pot of temperatures right now as a massive cold front makes its way through. It’s currently about 80 degrees in Lake Charles and Baton Rouge, 57 in Alexandria and 53 in Shreveport. South Louisiana can expect more of the same chilly temperatures to arrive behind a line of storms later this afternoon into this evening.

Health officials are concerned that Louisiana might have a severe flu season. Dr. Frank Welch with LDH says here are more cases of flu here and in Alabama than elsewhere in the country…:
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He added this year’s flu vaccine may only be ten percent effective against the “A” strain of the virus.

Facebook plans to launch a new app for kids so they can message their friends with the approval of their parents. It’s called Messenger Kids and is aimed at children under 13 who aren’t legally allowed to have real Facebook. LSU Mass Communications Professor Lance Porter says many kids lie and use social media platforms before they’re old enough…:
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Messenger Kids is controlled by parents and will not let kids add their friends or delete messages without permission.

East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore released the findings in the 2016 officer-involved shooting death of 48-year-old Terrell Walker. Cops believe Walker shot and killed his girlfriend on Essen Lane, then fled. Walker was later shot and killed by deputies. Moore played several 911 calls from the incident on Essen Lane…:
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Moore said there was no probable cause to present the case to a Grand Jury in the matter of the death of Walker.

LSU running back Derrius Guice says he will not make a decision on the NFL draft “until after the bowl game” against Notre Dame. This is surprising as the junior is expected to be selected in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft if he leaves early. Guice posted on Instagram that he was frustrated by a knee injury he dealt with throughout the season, saying, “no player wants to be injured or play injured.”

Allegations against Louisiana State Police have been flying after investigations into the LACE program and troopers taking a side trip while driving to a conference. Superintendent Kevin Reeves says changes have been made when it comes to deciding disciplinary action. He says now a case goes before the Disciplinary Review Panel…:

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Funeral arrangements have been set for a Lafayette icon.  99-year-old Judge Kaliste Joseph Saloom Jr. died over the weekend. UL-Lafayette President Joe Savoie says the UL-Lafayette graduate remained active in school activities…

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Funeral services will be Saturday at 10am at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Lafayette.

Louisiana is one of a dozen states asking the US Supreme Court to block a California law requiring eggs there to come from hens that can stretch their limbs in their cages. Michelle Southern reports…:

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Louisiana will have a new Treasurer tonight.  Republican John Schroder will be sworn in during a ceremony in Kenner.  He defeated Derrick Edwards in a runoff election last month.   The race drew very little interest.  Secretary of State Tom Schedler says only 13 percent of registered voters participated.

State Police Colonel Kevin Reeves addressed the Baton Rouge Press Club Monday discussing controversies that have recently plagued LSP. He was not able to comment directly on the investigation into the LACE program, which gave officers extra money for working for local district attorneys, but says it’s suspended until it can be improved…:
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He stressed that the actions of a few should never reflect LSP as a whole.

Louisiana’s newly elected state treasurer, John Schroder will officially be sworn in during a ceremony in Kenner tonight. Schroder ran as a conservative, citing his time in Louisiana’s House of Representatives. He received 56 percent of the vote, to Democratic opponent Derrick Edwards’ 44 percent during the November 18th runoff election. The turnout was record-low.

A cold front moving over the state will bring plummeting temperatures and rain. Ahead of it we will have mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers and a few thunderstorms today. National Weather Service meteorologist Patrick Omundson says temps will fall throughout the day…:
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He says temps will stay in the upper 30s low 40s all day Wednesday and Thursday with more rain.

Funeral arrangements have been set for Kaliste Saloom, Jr., the noted Lafayette judge and historian. He died over the weekend at the age of 99. UL-Lafayette President Joe Savoie says after Saloom served in World War 2, he returned to Lafayette and helped it become the largest city in Acadiana..:
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Saloom was elected as Lafayette City Judge in 1953, a position he held 40 years.

State Police Superintendent Kevin Reeves says LSP is facing some of its darkest days amid allegations surrounding the department. He says all cases involving accusations of wrongdoing will go before a Disciplinary Review Panel which will ensure all decisions regarding troopers’ actions are decided in a way where no one receives special treatment from the Superintendent:
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The controversies stem from former LSP head Mike Edmonson’s retirement when questions came up about lax spending practices under his leadership.

Louisiana is one of a dozen states asking the US Supreme Court to block a California law which states any eggs sold there must come from hens who have been able to stretch their limbs in their cages. State Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says Louisiana is 100% on board with the suit…:
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He says California’s law inhibits the free flow of products across state lines.

Get ready for some cold weather Louisiana. Rain associated with a cold front is moving from north to Louisiana today into tomorrow, but after that cold temperatures are forecast for the latter half of the week…:
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He says once today’s rain passes, we’ll see temperatures fall rapidly Wednesday.

Funeral arrangements have been set for a Lafayette icon. 99-year-old Judge Kaliste (Collie) Joseph Saloom Jr. died over the weekend…:
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State Police Superintendent Kevin Reeves addresses program changes after investigations into the department…:
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A major cold front is hitting the state, moving south throughout the day and bringing in chilly temperatures to close out the work week. National Weather Service meteorologist Patrick Omundson says thunderstorms are hitting north Louisiana first, and they will move toward the coast throughout the day…:
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Once the rain passes, temperatures will plummet.

More than a dozen states banded together Monday to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to block a California law requiring any eggs sold there to come from hens that have space to stretch out in their cages. State Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says this violates the U.S. Constitution’s interstate commerce clause, because it inhibits the free flow of products across state lines:
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Strain says under California’s requirements, eggs run $2.50 a dozen, when a standard dozen of eggs costs 99 cents.

Funeral arrangements have been set for a Lafayette icon. Judge Kaliste Joseph Saloom Jr. died over the weekend at the age of 99. UL-Lafayette President Joe Savoie says they not only lost someone who helped Lafayette reach it’s potential, Saloom was a walking encyclopedia on all things Ragin Cajuns:
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Funeral services for Saloom are set for Saturday at 10am at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Lafayette.

Allegations against Louisiana State Police have been flying after investigations into the LACE program and troopers taking a side trip while driving to a conference. Superintendent Kevin Reeves says changes have been made when it comes to deciding disciplinary action. He says now a case goes before the Disciplinary Review Panel…:
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Reeves was not able to comment directly on the side trip, or allegations against former Superintendent for LSP, Mike Edmonson.

Louisiana’s newly elected state treasurer, John Schroder will officially be sworn in during a ceremony in Kenner tonight. Schroder ran as a conservative, citing his time in Louisiana’s House of Representatives. He received 56 percent of the vote, to Democratic opponent Derrick Edwards’ 44 percent during the November 18th runoff election. The turnout was record-low.

Louisiana is one of a dozen states asking the US Supreme Court to block a California law which states any eggs sold there must come from hens who have been able to stretch their limbs in their cages. State Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says California can pass whatever law they want, but saying that their standards should apply to all eggs shipped into the state violates the Commerce clause of the U.S. Constitution…:
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Strain says, at the end of the day, this would inhibit the free flow of products across state lines.

FEMA trailers will stick around for some flood victims a little while longer. A request by the state will extend temporary housing until May 15th 2018. However, FEMA has denied the state’s request to waive rental fees.

State Police Superintendent Kevin Reeves addresses program changes after investigations into the department. Emelie Gunn has more….

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Funeral arrangements have been set for a Lafayette icon.  99-year-old Judge Kaliste (Collie) Joseph Saloom Jr. died over the weekend.  Kelley Ray has a look back at his legendary life.

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Louisiana is one of a dozen states asking the US Supreme Court to block a California law requiring eggs there to come from hens that can stretch their limbs in their cages. Michelle Southern reports…:

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Allegations against Louisiana State Police have been flying after investigations into the LACE program and troopers taking a side trip while driving to a conference. Superintendent Kevin Reeves says changes have been made when it comes to deciding disciplinary action. He says now a case goes before the Disciplinary Review Panel.

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Reeves says the Disciplinary Review Panel ensures that all decisions regarding troopers’ actions are decided in a way where no one receives special treatment from the Superintendent.

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Reeves was not able to comment directly on the side trip taken to the Grand Canyon by troopers going to a conference in San Diego or the investigation into the LACE program, which gave officers extra money for working for local district attorneys. He says the LACE program will remain suspended until it can be improved.

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Funeral arrangements have been set for a Lafayette icon.  99-year-old Judge Kaliste Joseph Saloom Jr. died over the weekend.  Not only did he serve as a city court judge, he was a graduate of UL-Lafayette and visionary for Acadiana.   UL-Lafayette President Joe Savoie says they not only lost someone who helped Lafayette reach it’s potential, he was a walking encyclopedia on all things Ragin Cajuns…

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Saloom was elected as Lafayette City Judge in 1953, a position he held until he retired 40 years later.  During that time and beyond Savoie says Saloom remained active in UL-Lafayette activities…

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He was born of Lebanese immigrants in 1918.  After serving his country in World War 2, he married and settled down in Lafayette.  Savoie says once Saloom returned, he envisioned what Lafayette could be, helping it to become the largest city in Acadiana…

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Funeral services for Saloom are set for Saturday at 10am at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Lafayette.

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It’s going to get cold real fast in the Bayou State as a major weather system begins affecting north Louisiana today.  National Weather Service meteorologist Patrick Omundson says it will feel more like a springtime front as thunderstorms are a good possibility with this arctic blast…

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Omundson says been a while since we have seen seasonable weather, which will stick around for the next few days.  Temperatures will fall throughout the day, especially in north Louisiana where the front will go through early this morning…

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The good news is the clouds will give way to a sunny, but cold temperatures for the latter half of the week into the weekend…

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Louisiana is one of a dozen states asking the US Supreme Court to block a California law which states any eggs sold there must come from hens who have been able to stretch their limbs in their cages. State Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says California can pass whatever law they want, but saying that their standards should apply to all eggs shipped into the state violates the Commerce clause of the U.S. Constitution…:

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Strain says California’s 2015 law which requires hens in cages to spend most of their day in large enough spaces so they can lay down and turn around is a standard that has nothing to do with bio security or health safety. Strain says, at the end of the day, this would inhibit the free flow of products across state lines…:

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A suit is being filed by Missouri on behalf of 12 states claiming that since California’s law took effect, it has cost consumers nationwide up to $350 million dollars annualy because of higher egg prices. Strain says under California’s requirements, eggs run $2.50 a dozen, when a standard dozen of eggs costs 99 cents. He says Louisiana is 100% on board with the suit…:

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The Saints can take another big step towards clinching an NFC South championship, when they visit the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night. Defensive end Cameron Jordan says after completing the season sweep over Carolina by beating the Panthers on Sunday, the team has even bigger goals for this season….

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The Saints are 9-3, one game ahead of Carolina in the division standings and the Falcons are two games back. Running back Mark Ingram says the Saints are one of the best teams in the season this year, because of their run game led by Ingram and sensational rookie Alvin Kamara…

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As it stands now, the Saints appear to be in good position to make the playoffs. But Ingram says nothing is guaranteed…

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Louisiana Tech is heading to a bowl game for a fourth consecutive season as they’ll play SMU in the first ever Frisco Bowl on December 20th in Frisco, Texas. Bulldogs Head Coach Skip Holtz says they look forward to the matchup against the 7-5 Mustangs…

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SMU is led by third-year head coach Chad Morris, who went just 2-10 in his first season. The game will be played on the same day as the start of the new early signing period. Holtz says they’ll figure out how to sign recruits and play a football game on the same day…

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