Congressman Troy Carter introduces a bill to help small and local businesses. Along with Mississippi Republican Mike Ezell (EE-zell), the New Orleans Democrat says his bill, the Capacity for Building Business Districts Pilot Program Act, sets up an opportunity to create grant programs to provide tailored assistance in both urban and rural areas.

Cut 7 (10) “…even higher heights.”

Kids in the Shreveport area needing some holiday cheer will get it tonight. The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with the Shreveport Police Department and the Fraternal Order of Police for Shop with a Cop. F-O-P Treasurer Philip Escude (ESS-kuh-day) says this is something that law enforcement is looking forward to.

Cut 13 (05)  “…excited about it.”

40 kids were chosen through a vetting process. The festivities get underway at 5:30 this evening.

The sweeping tax reform package signed into law by Governor Jeff Landry heads to the people to vote on in March. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (27) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

It’s Day Two of the Prep Classic at the Superdome, with three games on the slate. Archbishop Shaw and E.D. White get things underway at noon today in the Division Two Select title game. That will be followed by the Division Three Select final between Dunham and Catholic New Iberia. The nightcap is the Division Two Non-Select title game between Franklinton and Cecilia. In yesterday’s action, Vermillion Catholic, South Plaquemine and Sterlington took home state titles.

Governor Jeff Landry continues celebrating his signing of a sweeping tax reform package. It came about in a special session marked by bipartisan support in the Senate but divided opinions in the House. Landry says it was a very engaging process.

Cut 6 (12) “…Louisiana start to rise.”

Part of the package includes a rewrite of Article 7 of the state constitution, which voters will decide on in March.

New Orleans is rolling out the welcome mat for visitors celebrating the holidays, with many places rolling out special offerings. Kelly Schulz with New Orleans and Company says the way New Orleans celebrates the holidays cements its status as a world class city.

Cut 12 (12) “…many other areas.”

Congressman Troy Carter introduces a bill to create grant programs to help small and local businesses. The New Orleans Democrat says the programs not only help new small businesses open, but they will also help existing small businesses stay open.

Cut 9 (16)  “…where they live.”

Kids in the Shreveport area will be doing some Christmas shopping this evening with the help of law enforcement officers. Shop With A Cop is a joint effort between the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, the Shreveport Police Department and the Fraternal Order of Police. F-O-P Treasurer Philip Escude (ESS-kuh-day) says 40 kids which were chosen by way of a vetting process.

Cut 15 (08) “…truly need it.”

Shop with a Cop happens at 5:30 this evening.

Governor Jeff Landry continues to celebrate the signing of a sweeping tax reform package. The package that will reduce individual income and corporate taxes while raising the sales tax will provide 1.3-billion dollars in tax cuts, increase standard deductions, and eliminate the corporate franchise tax. Governor Landry says the changes will attract businesses by enhancing competition.

Cut 5 (07) “…and a new place.”

Congressman Troy Carter introduces a bill to help small and local businesses. The New Orleans Democrat says his bill will enable grant programs to tailor assistance in urban and rural areas to encourage new small businesses.

Cut 8 (14) “…these specified areas.”

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New Orleans is aglow this holiday season ready for visitors looking for a special holiday experience. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 3 (27) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

Three more games at the Prep Classic in the Superdome today. E-D White goes after its first state championship since 1969 as they face Archbishop Shaw.   Cardinals head coach Kyle Lasseigne (luh-SANE).

Cut 17 (17)  “…for this.”

Governor Jeff Landry continues to celebrate the signing of a sweeping tax reform package. The package includes reducing the individual income tax rate to three-percent, lowering corporate taxes, and raising the state sales tax to five-percent for five years.

Cut 4 (10) “…rewrites Article 7.”

They’re welcoming holiday visitors in style in the Crescent City right now. There are lots of special events planned, including the annual NOLA Christmas Fest that gets underway a week from today. Kelly Schulz with New Orleans and Company says the city will be aglow in Christmas lights, making for a beautiful setting.

Cut 11 (14) “…the holiday season.”

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New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter introduces legislation to help local and small businesses. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

It’s a big day for kids in Caddo Parish as the Sheriff’s Office, Shreveport Police and the Fraternal Order of Police are teaming up for the annual Shop with a Cop event.  F-O-P Treasurer Philip Escude (ESS-kuh-day) says it’s all made possible by donations from local businesses.

Cut 14 (06) “…each on Christmas.”

The sweeping tax reform package signed into law by Governor Jeff Landry heads to the people to vote on it in March. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (27) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

New Orleans is rolling out the welcome mat for visitors celebrating the holidays. Kelly Schulz with New Orleans and Company says many places have special offerings to visitors from near and far.

Cut 10 (09) “…offering Reveillon specials.”

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Congressman Troy Carter introduces a bill to help small and local businesses. Along with Mississippi Republican Mike Ezell (EE-zell), the New Orleans Democrat says his bill, the Capacity for Building Business Districts Pilot Program Act, sets up an opportunity to create grant programs to provide tailored assistance in both urban and rural areas.

Cut 7 (10) “…even higher heights.”

Kids in the Shreveport area needing some holiday cheer will get it tonight. The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with Shreveport P-D and the Fraternal Order of Police for Shop with a Cop. F-O-P Treasurer Philip Escude (ESS-kuh-day) says it’s a day law enforcemebt cherishes.

Cut 13 (05)  “…excited about it.”

The sweeping tax reform package signed into law by Governor Jeff Landry heads to the people to vote on it in March. Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 1 (27) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

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New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter introduces legislation to help local and small businesses. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

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New Orleans is rolling out the welcome mat for people celebrating the holidays. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 3 (27) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

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Governor Jeff Landry continues to celebrate the signing of a sweeping tax reform package. The package includes reducing the individual income tax rate to three-percent, lowering corporate taxes, and raising the state sales tax to five-percent for five years.

Cut 4 (10) “…rewrites Article 7.”

The measures provide 1.3-billion dollars in tax cuts, increase standard deductions, and eliminate the corporate franchise tax. Landry emphasized the reforms’ potential to stanch outward migration and attract businesses by enhancing competitiveness.

Cut 5 (07) “…and a new place.”

This tax reform follows a special legislative session marked by bipartisan support in the Senate but divided opinions in the House over the fairness and long-term impact of the measures. Landry says it was a very engaging process.

Cut 6 (12) “…Louisiana start to rise.”

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Congressman Troy Carter introduces a bill to help small and local businesses. Along with Mississippi Republican Mike Ezell (EE-zell), the New Orleans Democrat says his bill, the Capacity for Building Business Districts Pilot Program Act, sets up an opportunity to create grant programs to provide tailored assistance in both urban and rural areas.

Cut 7 (10) “…even higher heights.”

Congressman Carter says these grant programs are designed to, among other things, spur new small businesses.

Cut 8 (14) “…these specified areas.”

Carter says the programs not only help new small businesses open, but they will also help existing small businesses stay open.

Cut 9 (16)  “…where they live.”

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New Orleans is rolling out the welcome mat for visitors celebrating the holidays. Kelly Schulz with New Orleans and Company says many places have special offerings to visitors from near and far.

Cut 10 (09) “…offering Reveillon specials.”

And the annual NOLA Christmasfest gets underway a week from today. Schulz says the city will be adorned in Christmas lights, making for a very picturesque scene.

Cut 11 (14) “…the holiday season.”

Schulz says the way New Orleans celebrates the holidays cements its status as a world class city.

Cut 12 (12) “…many other areas.”

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Kids in the Shreveport area needing some holiday cheer will get it tonight. The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with the Shreveport Police Department and the Fraternal Order of Police for Shop with a Cop. F-O-P Treasurer Philip Escude (ESS-kuh-day) says this is something that law enforcement is looking forward to.

Cut 13 (05)  “…excited about it.”

Escude says this is the 24th year for Shop with a Cop, and it’s made possible by donations from local businesses.

Cut 14 (06) “…each on Christmas.”

Escude says the 40 kids which were chosen were done so by way of a vetting process.

Cut 15 (08) “…truly need it.”

Shop with a Cop happens at 5:30 this evening.

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The Saints defense will have to contend with Jayden Daniels on Sunday when the Washington Commanders battle of the Black and Gold. Daniels is an NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year candidate after winning the Heisman Trophy at LSU last season. Saints safety and former LSU standout Tyrann Mathieu is a fan of Daniels…

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Three more games at the Prep Classic in the Superdome today. E-D White goes after its first state championship since 1969 as they will face Archbishop Shaw at noon. Cardinals head coach Kyle Lasseigne (luh-SANE) played a difficult non-district schedule to get his team ready for this moment…

Cut 17 (17)  “…for this.”

Cecilia is back in the state championship after losing last year to Opelousas. The Bulldogs will face top-seeded Franklinton at 7 PM. Cecilia is an 18-seed and head coach Dennis Skains says his team has played at a higher level since the postseason…

Cut 18 (14)   “…the season.”

One of the top sophomore quarterbacks in the country Elijah Haven will lead the Dunham Tigers in the division three select state championship game at 3:30. Tiges Coach Neil Weiner (WHY-ner) has all the physical tools, but it’s his poise that really impresses him….

Cut 19 (19) “…part in that.”

Dunham will take on Catholic High of New Iberia. The Panthers quarterback Luke Landry has had a sensational senior season throwing for 26-hundred yards and 37 touchdowns…

Cut 20 (12) “…great feeling.”

The Social Security Fairness Act will get a vote in the Senate, as the bill has been placed on the legislative calendar. Congressman Garret Graves, who sponsored the House bill, says Senator Chuck Schumer will be bringing it up for a vote as a standalone bill, and that’s the last hurdle before heading to President Biden’s desk.

Cut 3 (09) “…through the Senate.” 

Graves says the bill has the support of more than 60 Senators.

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking deer hunters to be on the lookout for deer exhibiting signs of chronic wasting disease, after a deer at a captive deer farm in Jeff Davis Parish tested positive last month. Johnathan Bordelon, the deer program manager at the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, says chronic wasting disease is 100-percent fatal and is highly transmissible.

Cut 10 (07) “…to other deer.”

It may be December, but crawfish season is already underway. Laney King, the co-founder of The Crawfish App, explains that while last year’s season was delayed three months due to a drought, it’s not unusual to see crawfish vendors operating around the holidays.

Cut 6 (08) “…early as Thanksgiving.”

Hank Tierney leads Archbishop Shaw against E.D. White in the Division Two Select championship at the Superdome tomorrow. In the three seasons with Tierney at the helm, Shaw’s program doubled its roster, won district titles and produced talented athletes like running back Jasper Parker, who signed with Michigan.

Cut 13 (12)  “…good player.”

Kickoff tomorrow is noon.

Congressman Garrett Graves says he’s been given assurance that the Social Security Fairness Act he sponsored in the house will get a vote in the Senate before the end of the session.

Cut 5 (16) “…mid next week.”

The act would eliminate the Windfall Elimination Penalty, and the Government Pension Offset, that have historically lowered Social Security benefits for public sector workers like teachers, police officers and firefighters.

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking deer hunters to be on the lookout for deer exhibiting signs of chronic wasting disease. This, as a deer at a captive deer farm in Jeff Davis Parish tested positive for the disease last month.

Cut 9 (10)  “…been detected there,”

It’s a Christmas miracle…crawfish season has begun in Louisiana.  Sean Richardson has more.

Cut 2 (32) “…I’m Sean Richardson.”

Archbishop Shaw Football Coach Hank Tierney believed his coaching days ended in December 2021 but instead of retiring, he returned to Shaw. Now in his third season back at Shaw, he leads the 11-2 Eagles to the Division II Select state final Friday.

Cut 12 (10) “…everyone involved.”

They meet E.D. White at noon.

President Joe Biden is pardoning 39 people today, among them, a 46-year-old New Orleans woman, who pled guilty to non-violent offenses she committed at age 23. Trynitha Fulton has since earned a master’s degree, worked in education, volunteered, and founded 2 non-profit organizations to help young people in her community.

Welcome news as crawfish season is underway. Laney King, co-founder of The Crawfish App, says the App will help find local vendors, sorted by the lowest price per pound.

Cut 7 (09) “…not a huge supply.”

Vendors are offering boiled crawfish and sacks of live crawfish.

The Social Security Act is moving forward in the Senate. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Coaching legend Hank Tierney’s career spans separate stents at Archbishop Shaw, his first from1982-2001 and a state title in 1987. He says a second state title this Friday would mean a lot to the school and the community.

Cut 14 (13) “…that will do.”

The Social Security Fairness Act will get a vote in the Senate and Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves who sponsored the act in the house says as long as it’s brought up for a vote, getting it through the Senate is a mere formality.

Cut 4 (11) “…the president’s desk.”

The Social Security Fairness Act would eliminate the Windfall Elimination Penalty and the Government Pension Offset.

It’s December, but crawfish season is already underway. While the timing may seem unusual to some Laney King, co-founder of The Crawfish App, explains that an early crawfish season is not out of the ordinary in Louisiana. This year, vendors are off to a strong start.

Cut 8 (14) “…crawfish for Christmas.”

Coach Hank Tierney, ranked the sixth-winningest football coach in LHSAA history, was ready to retire in 2021. Instead, he returned to Archbishop Shaw and now he’s taking the Eagles back to the superdome for a Division II Select State championship. Tierney has produced athletes like Running Back Jasper Parker who has signed with Michigan.

Cut 13 (08)  “…good player.”

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking deer hunters to be on the lookout for deer exhibiting signs of chronic wasting disease after a deer at a captive deer farm in Jeff Davis Parish tested positive last month. Johnathan Bordelon, the deer program manager at the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, says

Infected deer undergo behavior changes.

Cut 11 (12) “…test the animals”

No one should take matters into their own hands instead, contact the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.