A 16-year-old is dead, and his 13-year-old passenger was airlifted to Baton Rouge after the stolen vehicle they were in crashed and burst into flames early this morning. Brooke Thorington has more…

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Twelve days from now, Governor-elect Jeff Landry will be sworn-in, and he still has several major positions to fill in his cabinet. Landry has yet to name the next Transportation Secretary. Lapolitics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says it’s a coveted position with federal transportation dollars available to spend…

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Temperatures may likely reach freezing over the weekend says National Weather Service New Orleans Meteorologist Tyler Stanfield. North Louisiana along with East Baton Rouge, Livingston, St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington parishes expected to experience the cooler weather through the weekend. But Stanfield says temperatures will start to warm across Louisiana into the new year.

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Unfortunately, during this gift-giving season, presents are the only thing going around. LSU Health Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Fred Lopez says it’s not just the flu, COVID-19, and RSV that’s being spread this time of year.

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Lopez says Louisiana is a hot spot for influenza.

After fatally shooting a loose dog on Christmas Day the Thibodaux Police Department is receiving criticism for overreacting. Brooke Thorington has more.

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A 16-year-old is dead, and his 13-year-old passenger was airlifted to Baton Rouge after the stolen vehicle they were in crashed and burst into flames early this morning. Brooke Thorington has more…

Cut 2 (32)  “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

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2023 is looking to end with cooler temperatures over the next few days in the Bayou State, bringing temperatures in the mid to low 30s. National Weather Service New Orleans Meteorologist Tyler Stanfield forecasts temperatures may likely reach freezing for the southeastern areas over the weekend.

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Stanfield expects northern areas and East Baton Rouge, Livingston, St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington will also experience cooler weather through the weekend. But says temperatures will start to warm across Louisiana into the new year.

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He also expects light rain chances going into the start of 2024 on Monday. Stanfield says El Nino climate conditions in the Gulf of Mexico will bring the Bayou State temperatures in the 60s and possibly wetter conditions through February.

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The Thibodaux Police Department is under fire after an officer fatally shot a loose dog on Christmas Day. Jeff Dorson with the Humane Society of Louisiana says it’s an unfortunate incident that could have been avoided if more law enforcement officers were properly trained.

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Dorson is also quick to point out that the dog’s owner is also responsible for what happened.

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While only half of the parishes in Louisiana have shelters or animal control officers,  Dorson says Lafourche Parish does.

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A press release from Thibodaux PD says the officer was bit by the dog before the shooting.

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Unfortunately, during this gift-giving season, presents are the only thing going around. LSU Health Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Fred Lopez says it’s not just the flu, COVID-19, and RSV that’s being spread this time of year.

Cut 9 (13) “…for detecting.” 

In addition to the multiple respiratory viruses, like COVID, RSV, and the flu going around right now, Lopez says Louisiana is a hot spot for influenza.

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While there are vaccines for COVID, the flu, and RSV now, Lopez says unfortunately the state’s vaccination rate is woefully low. So if you find yourself under the weather…

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Lopez says if you find yourself with a high fever after recovering from a previous respiratory illness, see a healthcare provider to rule out a secondary bacterial infection.

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An iAero Boing 737 plane left Alexandria International Airport this morning from an Immigration and Customs Enforcement Facility and headed for Guatemala but had to make an emergency landing in Lake Charles with 157 passengers on board. The pilot declared the emergency before making a safe landing at Chennault International. No injuries or incidents were reported and the reason for the emergency landing has not been released.

A Thibodaux police officer fatally shot a loose dog on Christmas Day after the officer was bitten. Jeff Dorson with the Humane Society of Louisiana says it’s an unfortunate incident that could have been avoided if more law enforcement officers were properly trained.

Cut 8 (10) “…used to this.” 

While only half of the parishes in Louisiana have shelters or animal control officers,  Dorson says Lafourche Parish does.

Hunger Free America says Louisiana has one of the highest rates of hunger in the nation. Teiko Foxx explains…

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Jayden Daniels is the only Tiger who has opted out of the Reliaquest Bowl on New Years Days. The Tigers are 9-3 and Defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo says the team is determined to finish the season with ten wins…

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After fatally shooting a loose dog on Christmas Day the Thibodaux Police Department is receiving criticism for overreacting. Brooke Thorington has more.

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A police chase that started in Iberville Parish ended with the death of a 16-year-old in Pointe Coupee Parish after the stolen vehicle they were in crashed and burst into flames early this morning.  The vehicle crashed a mile or more after spikes, to stop the vehicle, were deployed on Highway 411. The passenger in the vehicle, a 13-year-old, was airlifted to Baton Rouge.

Willis-Knighton Health System is the first hospital in Northwest Louisiana to use HipInsight technology to perform total hip replacement surgery. The system displays real-time 3D models of the patient’s body with augmented reality. Medical Director for Joint Replacement Surgery Vic Chatrath says the system gives surgeons x-ray vision through special headgear to operate.

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The LSU Tigers are now in Tampa, getting ready to face the Wisconsin Badgers in the Reliaquest Bowl on January 1st. The Tigers are 9-3, but it’s been a tough year for the defense as LSU has struggled on that side of the football. Linebacker Greg Penn says they can set the tone for 2024 with a good performance against the Badgers…

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A 16-year-old is dead, and his 13-year-old passenger was airlifted to Baton Rouge after the stolen vehicle they were in crashed and burst into flames early this morning. The Iberville Parish Sheriff’s office says a chase ended in Pointe Coupee Parish after the car was spotted driving recklessly on I-10. The vehicle crashed a mile or more after spikes were deployed on Highway 411 to stop the vehicle. The driver and his girlfriend are believed to be from the New Orleans area.

The Thibodaux Police Department is under fire after an officer fatally shot a loose dog on Christmas Day. Jeff Dorson with the Humane Society of Louisiana says it could have been avoided if more law enforcement officers were properly trained not to overreact. He’s also quick to point out that the dog’s owner is responsible for what happened too.

Cut 7 (06) “…of problems.” 

A press release from Thibodaux PD says the officer was bit by the dog before the shooting.

Hunger Free America says Louisiana has one of the highest rates of hunger in the nation. Teiko Foxx explains…

Cut 25 (33) “…I’m Teiko Foxx.”

The Thibodaux Police Department is under fire after an officer fatally shot a loose dog on Christmas Day. Jeff Dorson with the Humane Society of Louisiana says it’s an unfortunate incident that could have been avoided if more law enforcement officers were properly trained.

Cut 6 (10) “…and training.”

A press release from Thibodaux PD says the officer was bit by the dog before the shooting.

Governor-elect Jeff Landry has named retired Judge David Matlock to be Louisiana’s next Secretary of the Department of Children and Family Services. Landry says the 68-year-old Shreveport native is the right person to help children in the state.

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Matlock supervised the development of the state’s first sex trafficking community response team.

As the year draws to a close Louisiana Economic Development says it’s been one for the record books. Brooke Thorington has more.

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The LSU Tigers are in Tampa getting ready to face the Wisconsin Badgers in the Reliaquest (Ree-lie-a-quest) Bowl on January 1st. Garrett Nussmeier will make his first collegiate start at quarterback as Jayden Daniels has opted out though he is the only LSU player to do so. Kick-off is set for 11 am.

Retired Caddo Parish Juvenile Court Judge David Matlock will serve as Secretary of the Department of Children and Family Services. By appointing Matlock, Governor-Elect Jeff Landry believes DCFS will provide children with the best resources available…

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The 68-year-old Shreveport native launched the state’s first juvenile drug court, family drug court, and juvenile mental health court during his tenure.

Louisiana Economic Development had a successful year in 2023. Secretary Don Pierson says more than $25 billion of new investments was announced in the Bayou State this year…

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Shreveport’s Willis-Knighton Health System is the first hospital in northwest Louisiana to use HipInsight technology to perform total hip replacement surgery. The system displays real-time 3D models of the patient’s body with augmented reality. Medical Director for Joint Replacement Surgery Vic Chatrath says the system gives surgeons x-ray vision through special headgear and improves the success rate.

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More than 727 thousand Louisianans struggle with hunger in the Bayou State due to federal aid cuts of the expanded child tax credit and free school meals.. Hunger Free America CEO, Joel Berg…

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The LSU Tigers are in Tampa, getting ready to face the Wisconsin Badgers in the Reliaquest Bowl on January 1st. Garrett Nussmeier will make his first collegiate start at quarterback as Jayden Daniels has opted out. Daniels is the only Tiger who has opted out of the bowl game. Defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo says the team is determined to finish the season with ten wins…

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Hunger in Louisiana is on the rise and has been for a couple of years. That’s according to a recent USDA study. Hunger Free America CEO, Joel Berg says the number of children without enough food surged to 20 percent in Louisiana compared to 16 percent nationwide between 2020 and October 2022.

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2023 was a good year for Louisiana Economic Development. Secretary Don Pierson says more than $25 billion of new investments was announced in the Bayou State this year and that’s not all. Louisiana’s growth in domestic product in the third quarter of 2023 exceeded the national average.

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Willis-Knighton Health System in Shreveport is using next-gen technology for hip replacements. Here’s Teiko Foxx.

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Things just keep getting better for Louisiana Economic Development. Secretary Don Pierson says he’s extremely proud of the work LED has done under Governor John Bel Edwards’ administration. In the last three years, Pierson says there’s been record investment in the state…

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Since 2016, Pierson says Louisiana has had $100 billion-plus in new capital investment and can claim the lowest recorded unemployment in the state’s history.

Willis-Knighton Health System is the first hospital in Northwest Louisiana to use HipInsight technology to perform total hip replacement surgery. The system displays real-time 3D models of the patient’s body with augmented reality. Medical Director for Joint Replacement Surgery Vic Chatrath

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Hunger Free America says Louisiana has one of the highest rates of hunger in the nation. Teiko Foxx explains…

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Dry air and near freezing temperatures are expected for much of Louisiana as the week progresses. Experts say a cold front expected today will mean Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Shreveport should be prepared for freezing temperatures in the next few days.

A recent study by USDA shows hunger in Louisiana is surging due to cuts in federal aid. Hunger Free America CEO, Joel Berg says it’s ironic that a state known for its culinary cuisine leads the nation in hunger. He says hunger is a political issue Louisiana leaders need to address.

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Governor-elect Jeff Landry has appointed retired Caddo Juvenile Court Judge David Matlock to be Secretary of the Department of Children and Family Services, saying he’s the right person at the right time to help Louisiana’s children.

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As the year draws to a close Louisiana Economic Development says it’s been one for the record books. Brooke Thorington has more.

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The LSU Tigers are in Tampa right, getting ready to face the Wisconsin Badgers in the Reliaquest Bowl on January 1st. Garrett Nussmeier will make his first collegiate start at quarterback as Jayden Daniels has opted out though he is the only LSU player to do so. Kick off is set for 11 am,