California will face off against Texas Tech in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl in Shreveport on December 16^th.  Bowl spokesperson Erik Evenson says it’s their first power-five match-up since 2016 and the game will be a three-hour commercial for Shreveport-Bossier City.

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Gov. John Bel Edwards and First Lady Donna Edwards will honor Louisiana Veterans this evening at the 3^rd annual US Armed Forces Memorial Grove Lighting Ceremony in Louisiana Veterans Memorial Park. The Edwards are hosting with the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs to honor fallen soldiers and their families. The University Lab school Choir will sing as 100,000 lights will adorn the grove of Crepe Myrtles outside the Capitol, Monday evening beginning at 5:30 PM. Special guests include Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome and National Guard Maj. Gen. Keith Waddell.

One of the largest private owners of timberland in the world, Weyerhaeuser, will invest 96 million dollars in its Dobson lumber mill in Winn Parish to reduce carbon emissions. Teiko Foxx has more…

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Sixteen teams are getting ready to play in the state high school football championships. Opelousas will play in its first state title game since 1956 and coach Jimmy Zachery says there’s a big buzz inside the St. Landry Parish town…

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California will play Texas Tech in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl in Shreveport on Saturday, December 16^th.  In the past, the game was held closer to Christmas, but this time bowl spokesperson Erik Evenson says the new date is a win-win for visiting fans and locals to enjoy the festivities leading up to kickoff.

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Weyerhaeuser one of the largest private owners of timberland, will spend 96 million dollars to modernize and decarbonize its Winn Parish lumber mill. Spokesperson Deano Orr says the facility will improve mill efficiencies and the new technology will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and waste, in addition to…

Cut 4 (11) “…as well.”

The improvements will help them retrain almost 160 jobs.

After human remains were found in the woods in Bastrop, the police department has released very little information. They were found on Sunday south of White Avenue near the intersection of South Cox. No other details of the investigation have been released.

Louisianans will get an up-close view of the amazing craftsmanship and architecture of the State Capitol in a new LPB documentary premiering tonight at 7:00 pm. Teiko Foxx has more…

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Weyerhaeuser, one of the largest private owners of timberland, will spend 96 million dollars to modernize and decarbonize its Winn Parish lumber mill. Spokesperson Deano Orr says the upgrade will increase safety, productivity, and reliability.

Cut 3 (12) “….dry kilns.”

Governor John Bel Edwards set a goal to reduce GHG emissions to net zero by 2050.

Texas Tech Red Raiders will take on California Golden Bears in a six and six-team matchup on December 16^th  in the Independence Bowl in Shreveport.  Bowl spokesperson Erik Evenson says it’s their first power-five game since 2016.

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Cal won a big game over UCLA and Texas Tech had big wins over Kansas and UCF.

Louisiana lawmakers anticipate an extremely busy 2024 right out of the gate after Governor-elect Jeff Landry is sworn in. Brooke Thorington has more.

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California will face off against Texas Tech in the Independence Bowl in Shreveport on December 16^th.  Bowl spokesperson Erik Evenson says it’s their first power-five match-up since 2016. With two high-profile teams, Evenson says it’s a three-hour commercial for Shreveport-Bossier City.

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The documentary “A Tall Order: The Louisiana State Capitol” debuts on Louisiana Public Broadcasting tonight. Governor Huey Long wanted the tallest capitol building in the country, but the legislature said no. LPB Senior Producer Dorothy Kendrick says when Long was elected to the US Senate he finally got his wish…

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It airs at seven o’clock.

Louisiana lawmakers expect a busy 2024 after being sworn in on January 8th.  New Iberia Senator-elect and former House GOP leader, Blake Miquez expects Governor-elect Jeff Landry will call a special session to address crime before the regular session in March.

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Newly elected chair of the House Democratic Caucus and New Orleans Representative Matthew Williard says there’s also talk of a special session on insurance reform…

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The first order of business will be a special session to address the state’s congressional map after a court order has instructed them to draw a map with two majority-Black districts instead of one.

At one time Louisiana led the nation in HIV cases but Sam Burgess with The Louisiana Department of Health says, Since 2018, the Bayou State has seen an 11% decrease in new cases of HIV. Burgess says the improvements were possible through the efforts of many…
Cut 4 (11) “…public health partners.”
In spite of the disruptions to healthcare during the pandemic, Louisiana HIV patients continued to receive care and new cases fell.

Another disappointing loss for the Saints yesterday as they dug themselves a 21-to-nothing hole, only to lose to the Detroit Lions 33-28. Taysom Hill tried to put a positive spin on it…
cut 15 (14) “….keep fighting”
The Saints fall to 5-and-7 and the hot seat for head coach Dennis Allen is getting hotter.

Louisianans will get an up-close view of the amazing craftsmanship and architecture of the State Capitol in a new LPB documentary premiering tonight at 7:00 pm….
cut 2 (33) “….I’m Teiko Foxx”

Monroe Police Detectives are asking for the public’s help in finding the person responsible for the shooting of a 29-year-old woman. Monroe P-D received a call about a shooting on Owl Street early Sunday morning. It was initially reported the woman died, but authorities that that’s not the case and they are still looking for leads.

Louisiana lawmakers expect a busy 2024 after being sworn in on January 8th.  New Iberia Senator-elect and former House GOP leader, Blake Miquez expects Governor-elect Jeff Landry will call a special session to address crime before the regular session in March.

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Miquez says improving education is another vital factor in attracting individuals and businesses to the state and keeping young people from leaving Louisiana.

Since 2018, Sam Burgess with The Louisiana Department of Health says the Bayou State has seen an 11% decrease in new cases of HIV and can now imagine an end to the epidemic…

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Close to 23,000 Louisianans are living with HIV and Burgess says the key to living healthy is sticking to the right plan and fortunately there are more options today…

The New Orleans Saints are now 5-and-7 after a 33-28 loss against the Detroit Lions last night. Coach Dennis Allen believes his team is still confident they can make a run for a playoff spot…

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Derek Carr threw for 226 yards and a touchdown. But his first pass of the game was intercepted and he left the game in the fourth quarter after taking a huge hit. Jameis Winston was just two of five for 41 yards.

Louisianans will get an up-close view of the amazing craftsmanship and architecture of the State Capitol in a new LPB documentary, “A Tall Order: The Louisiana State Capitol”, premiering tonight at 7:00 pm. LPB Senior Producer Dorothy Kendrick…

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How many special sessions will we see in 2024 before the start of the regular session in March? A special session will be needed in January to redraw the state’s Congressional map. Governor-elect Jeff Landry wants a special session on criminal justice reform. New Orleans Representative Matthew Williard says there’s also talk of a special session on insurance reform…
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New Iberia Senator elect Blake Miguez says in addition to addressing crime and the state’s insurance crisis, improving education also needs to be done…
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The new legislature will be sworn in on January 8th.

The Louisiana Health Department reports new HIV diagnoses have dropped 11-percent over the last five years. As of June, the number of individuals living with HIV in Louisiana stands at nearly 23-thousand. Sam Burgess with L-D-H says with access and adherence to antiretroviral medication, individuals living with HIV can achieve an undetectable viral load…
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Louisiana Public Broadcasting will debut a documentary tonight on the State Capitol. L-P-B Senior Producer Dorothy Kendrick says the 90-minute program has drone shot video of the capitol that gives viewers a new perspective of the 450-foot building. Kendrick says the documentary also goes into the construction of the iconic building and how Huey Long secured funding…
cut 8 (12) “…..a depression”

Another disappointing loss for the Saints yesterday as they dug themselves a 21-to-nothing hole, only to lose to the Detroit Lions 33-28. Taysom Hill tried to put a positive spin on it…
cut 15 (14) “….keep fighting”
The Saints fall to 5-and-7 and the hot seat for head coach Dennis Allen is getting hotter.

State lawmakers are gearing up for a busy 2024. New Orleans Representative Matthew Williard says state legislators will have to redraw the state’s Congressional district map in January and they expect another special session on crime before the regular session begins in March….
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And there could be a special session on property and auto insurance reform.

Louisiana is seeing a decline in new HIV diagnoses. Colleen Crain has the details.
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Tulane has lost its head football coach to Houston. Willie Fritz led the Green Wave program to new heights, 23 wins over the last two years, including a Cotton Bowl victory.

LSU will face Wisconsin in the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa on New Year’s Day. It will be the fourth 11 AM kickoff for the Tigers this season. The Ragin Cajuns will play Jacksonville State in the New Orleans Bowl on December 16th.

Louisiana lawmakers anticipate an extremely busy 2024 after Governor-elect Jeff Landry is sworn in on January 8th. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 3 (32) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

2024 will begin with LSU playing Wisconsin in the Reliaquest Bowl in Tampa at 11 AM. The Sugar Bowl in New Orleans will host a national semi-final game on New Year’s Day night between Texas and Washington. The Ragin Cajuns will play Jacksonville State in the New Orleans Bowl on December 16th. And the Saints lost to the Lions 33-28 yesterday.

At one time Louisiana led the nation in HIV cases but Sam Burgess with The Louisiana Department of Health says, Since 2018, the Bayou State has seen an 11% decrease in new cases of HIV. Burgess says the improvements were possible through the efforts of many…
Cut 4 (11) “…public health partners.”
In spite of the disruptions to healthcare during the pandemic, Louisiana HIV patients continued to receive care and new cases fell.

Louisiana Public Broadcasting will air tonight a new documentary at 7 PM that will give viewers a fresh look at the State Capitol Building. The 450-foot tall building built in the early 1930s has unique craftmanship that visitors can not see…
cut 9 (12) “…the capitol”
That’s LPB’s Senior Producer Dorothy Kendrick, who says it cost just five million dollars to build the capitol and it took only 14 months to complete.

Alexandria’s favorite Winter Festival is back for the seventh year and there’s plenty of free-family-friendly entertainment. There’s plenty to keep the kids busy and of course, lots of shopping. AlexWinterFete event manager Cathy Spiller says the ice-skating rink is a crowd favorite and you can buy a $10 fast pass that allows you to wait in a shorter line.

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Since 2018, Louisiana has an 11% decrease in new cases of HIV. That’s after leading the nation in cases for years. Close to 23,000 Louisianans are living with HIV and Sam Burgess with the Louisiana Department of health says the key to living healthy is sticking to the right plan.

Cut 5 (09) “…anymore.”

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You may have heard Louisiana’s Office of Motor Vehicles is now offering “Autism Spectrum Disorder” or “Needs Accomodation” decals at no cost to those who qualify. Spokesperson Matt Boudreau says it will let law enforcement know an individual has a disability.

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High School Football playoffs are in the books and The Prep Classic will kick off next Thursday in the Caesars Superdome. The Opelousas Tigers will be there, playing for a state championship for the first time in 67 years after upsetting top seeded North Desoto 28-20.

St. Charles Catholic will play for a state title for a fifth consecutive season after beating University High 10 to seven in overtime.

The Union Parish Farmers knocked off Jena and will play in the Prep Classic for the fourth straight year as they take on St. James.