Governor Edwards implores business owners to recommit to COVID safety as cases surge statewide…

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The state reported 3,103 new COVID-19 cases today and 30 fatalities. Congressman-Elect Luke Letllow announced on social media this morning that he tested positive for COVID. Letlow is reportedly resting at home and following CDC guidelines. This week Congressman Cedric Richmond and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser also announced they were COVID positive.

Discounted car insurance premiums are coming to an end for customers so that’s why you might be seeing a higher bill. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says stay-at-home orders early in the pandemic decreased the number of motorists on the roads which also reduced the number of traffic accidents.

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Personal auto insurance premiums decreased on average 6-percent and those rebates are now ending

Drew Brees will reportedly start at quarterback against Kansas City Sunday afternoon, after being out the past four weeks on injured reserve. Saints analyst Mike Detillier says having Brees return ahead of schedule gives you some insight into how Coach Sean Payton views the Taysom Hill experiment.

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Kickoff against the 12-1 Chiefs is set for 3:25 in the Dome.

Reports indicate Drew Brees will start Sunday against the Chiefs, his first game back in action in just over a month. Matt Doyle has the story.

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Governor Edwards implores business owners to recommit to COVID safety as cases surge statewide…

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Congressional negotiators will work over the weekend on a COVID-19 economic relief package that Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy has helped put together. Cassidy says a central element of the legislation is 300-billion dollars in aid for businesses…

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The 900-billion dollar measure would also boost unemployment benefits by 300-dollars a week. Cassidy says the proposal also contains money for renters and help out landlords who are not getting regular rent checks

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There’s also discussion about a second 600-dollar stimulus check. Cassidy says he has not been part of those talks…

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Drew Brees will reportedly start at quarterback for the Sunday afternoon game against Kansas City after sitting out the past four weeks on injured reserve.

The 10-3 Saints have the 2^nd seed in the NFC, just a tiebreaker behind 1^st seed Green Bay. Saints analyst Mike Detillier says Brees’ health is important…

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Brees was pulled from the November 15^th game against the 49ers upon discovery that he had multiple fractured ribs and a punctured lung.

Detillier says the Saints have been testing Brees’ durability in practice, but there’s no way to simulate what the Chief will try to do to him Sunday night.

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Kansas City is only 21^st in the league in sacks per game at just under two.

Detillier says having Brees return ahead of schedule gives you some insight into how Coach Sean Payton views the Taysom Hill experiment.

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Kickoff against the 12-1 Chiefs is set for 3:25 in the Dome.

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The discount you’ve seen with your auto insurance is coming to an end. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says it’s not necessarily an increase in rates, it’s the end of rebates 38 insurance companies gave to policyholders in the state due to reduced driving during the pandemic.

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Donelon says stay-at-home orders early in the pandemic decreased the number of motorists on the roads which also reduced the number of traffic accidents.

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Personal auto insurance premiums decreased on average 6-percent due to the pandemic and as those rebates come to an end, Donelon explains it’s not an increase in your rate.

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An animated Governor Edwards begged business owners at a Resilient Louisiana Commission meeting to start taking the pandemic seriously again as cases surge statewide.

Edwards says he knows this is tough but recommitting to requiring people to mask up and socially distance in stores is vital right now.

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The state is just shy of reaching 7,000 COVID-19 deaths.

Edwards says the public’s response to this third wave of the virus will be judged by later generations.

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Edwards says this should be an exciting time for the state now that the first vaccines have been rolled out, but…

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Congressional negotiators will work over the weekend on a COVID-19 economic relief package that Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy has helped put together. There’s also discussion about a second 600-dollar stimulus check. Cassidy says he has not been part of those talks…

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An animated Governor John Bel Edwards begged business owners at a Resilient Louisiana Commission meeting to start taking the pandemic seriously again as cases surge statewide. Edwards says he knows this is tough but recommitting to requiring people to mask up and socially distance in stores is vital right now.

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The state is just shy of reaching 7,000 COVID-19 deaths.

Drew Brees will reportedly start at quarterback for the Sunday afternoon game against Kansas City after sitting out the past four weeks on injured reserve. Saints analyst Mike Detillier says the Saints have been testing Brees’ durability in practice, but there’s no way to simulate what the Chiefs will try to do to him Sunday.

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The state reports 3,103 new COVID cases today. The Sun Belt Football Championship Game has been canceled because of a COVID issue with Coastal Carolina. The Ragin Cajuns have been declared co-champs.

Drew Brees will reportedly start at quarterback for the Sunday afternoon game against Kansas City after sitting out the past four weeks on injured reserve. The 10-3 Saints have the 2^nd seed in the NFC, just a tiebreaker behind 1^st seed Green Bay. Saints analyst Mike Detillier says Brees’ health is important…

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Brees was pulled from the November 15^th game against the 49ers upon discovery that he had multiple fractured ribs and a punctured lung.

Discounted car insurance rates are coming to an end for customers so that is why you might be seeing higher premiums. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says it’s not necessarily an increase in rates, it’s the end of rebates 38 insurance companies gave to policyholders in the state due to reduced driving during the pandemic.

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Congressman-elect Luck Letlow in Louisiana’s 5^th Congressional District has tested positive for COVID-19. Letlow who replaces Ralph Abraham announced on social media he’s resting at home and following CDC guidelines. Other elected officials in the state that announced they are also COVID positive this week are Congressman Cedric Richmond and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser.

The state will begin accepting proposals from private financiers for a public-private partnership to construct a new I-10 bridge over the Calcasieu River. Matt Doyle has the story.

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Congressional negotiators will work over the weekend on a COVID-19 economic relief package that Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy has helped put together. The 900-billion-dollar proposal includes money for renters and helps landlords who are not getting regular rent checks

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The proposal also contains relief for small businesses.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation has been given Legislative approval to seek out private partners to finance and build a new Interstate 10 toll-bridge over the Calcasieu River. DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson this type of investment is becoming more common.

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The Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence receives a million-dollar grant to help victims with housing. Director Mariah Wineski says a pilot project earlier this year assisted more than 600 victims with housing. Wineski says the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement grant will help more victims who face homelessness.

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Domestic violence is the leading cause of homelessness for women with children.

If you’re using Amazon for your holiday shopping and you have clever children or adults who act like children, Amazon Spokesperson Alyssa Bronikowski says you might want to change the setting on Alexa so your orders remain a surprise.

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Amazon is offering one-day shipping until December 23^rd and same-day delivery on Christmas Eve for those last-minute Prime Shoppers.

Louisiana Radio Network I’m Jeff Palermo…
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That’s Governor John Bel Edwards during a COVID-19 briefing he gave yesterday. Edwards says the number of coronavirus patients has surpassed 16-hundred, the highest it’s been since early May.

The state’s Domestic Violence Flexible Housing Assistance Program receives a million-dollar grant. Brooke Thorington has more.
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The state transportation department is moving forward with a plan to build a new I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge, but the proposal calls for tolls to pay for the project that would cost between 700 to 800-million dollars….
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That’s Louisiana Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson, who says the state legislature has given him the green light to seek a private partner who will finance the costs for a new bridge and toll revenues will be used to pay the firm that invests in the project.

Congressional negotiators will work over the weekend on a COVID-19 economic relief package that Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy has helped put together. Cassidy says a central element of the legislation is 300-billion dollars in aid for businesses…
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Federal lawmakers also want to provide taxpayers with a second round of stimulus checks.

Governor Edwards is celebrating the progress made this week in administering the first Pfizer COVID vaccinations. Matt Doyle has the story.
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New Orleans Congressman Cedric Richmond is the latest high profile elected official to test positive for the coronavirus. He’ll quarantine for 14 days. The Sun Belt Football Championship Game has been canceled because of a COVID issue with Coastal Carolina. The Ragin Cajuns have been declared co-champs.

State lawmakers have given the Louisiana Department of Transportation the green light to seek private partners to finance and build a new Interstate 10 toll-bridge over the Calcasieu River. DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson says the current bridge is not structurally deficient but it was not built to accommodate the current volume of traffic…
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Wilson understands a toll bridge is not a popular idea among motorists but it’s the only way to fund this proposed 700 to 800 million dollar project.

We’re a week away from Christmas Day and this is one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year. Amazon spokesperson Alyssa Bronikowski says the online retailer also has options for last-minute shoppers.
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Seventy-one Louisiana hospitals have received the first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine….
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Governor John Bel Edwards says they are also keeping an eye on the number of patients hospitalized by COVID-19. It has surpassed 16-hundred for the first time since early May.

More domestic abuse victims can acquire housing thanks to a million-dollar grant awarded to the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Director Mariah Wineski says domestic violence is the leading cause of homelessness for women with children and the funds will help immensely.
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Wineski says earlier this year a pilot program benefited 600 victims that were connected with eleven domestic violence organizations.

The state will begin accepting proposals from private financiers for a public-private partnership to construct a new I-10 bridge over the Calcasieu River. Matt Doyle has the story.
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Christian pop music singer Lauren Daigle says she’s disappointed her spontaneous participation in a prayer event in the French Quarter last month has led to political discourse and she’s saddened by the divisive agendas. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is upset Daigle sang in front of a large crowd, while Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser blames Cantrell for keeping Daigle from performing on a New Year’s eve television broadcast.