Former LSU Assistant Athletic Director Sharon Lewis’s 50 million dollar wrongful termination lawsuit against the university is close to wrapping up. Lewis’s claims she was terminated as retaliation for reporting sexual misconduct complaints. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says Lewis claims she was fired because she would not back down from the power-based male-dominated culture of the football department…

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Governor-elect Jeff Landry has appointed former north Louisiana Congressman and physician Ralph Abraham as the next Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health.

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Abraham served three terms in DC representing the state’s 5^th congressional district.

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services’ is encouraging Louisianans to “Be There” for families in need this holiday season with their new campaign. Secretary Terri Ricks says there were more than 11 hundred unmet needs due to a lack of available resources. She says if you know anyone who needs resources like food, housing, utility assistance, or clothing…

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Visit BeThere dot Louisiana dot gov to learn more about programs and resources

Angel Reese will have the opportunity to play in her hometown tonight as the seventh-ranked Lady Tigers visit Coppin State in Baltimore. Reese, who played her two years of college baseball at Maryland University, is looking forward to the homecoming…

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Governor-elect Jeff Landry announces the appointments of those who will head the Louisiana Department of Health, State Wildlife, and the Department of Children and Family Services. Former north Louisiana Congressman and physician Ralph Abraham will be the next Secretary of Health at LDH. Madison Sheehan, who most recently helmed the Republican Party in South Dakota will be the first female to oversee State Wildlife and Retired Caddo Parish Juvenile Court Judge David Matlock will be the next Secretary of DCFS.

If you know someone in your community who needs a little extra help, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services encourages you to support this holiday season as part of their “Be There” initiative. Secretary Terri Ricks urges Louisianans to provide help or open their homes to youth who have no place to go.

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Visit BeThere dot Louisiana dot gov to learn more about programs and resources.

Former LSU Assistant Athletic Director Sharon Lewis’s wrongful termination lawsuit against the university is close to wrapping up as jury deliberations are underway. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Jury deliberations are underway in Sharon Lewis’s 50-million dollar federal lawsuit against LSU. Lewis, who oversaw LSU’s football recruiting department, claims she was wrongfully terminated and retaliated against for reporting sexual misconduct complaints allegedly performed by former head coach Les Miles and current running backs coach Frank Wilson. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says executive deputy athletic director Verge Ausberry was one of the last witnesses to take the stand…

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Horne says Ausberry testified that Lewis had trouble when white people told her no or disagreed with her. Lewis was one of 40 workers in the football department let go when Brian Kelly was hired in December 2021.

Three people were killed in a crash in Ascension Parish last night. Chief James LeBlanc with the St. Amant Volunteer Fire Department says it happened around midnight.  The three adults killed were all in the same vehicle. State Police are overseeing the investigation.

Governor-elect Jeff Landry appoints former congressman Ralph Abraham Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health. Because LDH is predominantly federally funded ULM political science professor Dr. Pearson Cross says it’s a plus that Dr. Abraham already understands the allocation and appropriation process.

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The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services’ new campaign is encouraging Louisianans to “Be There” for families in need this holiday season. Secretary Terri Ricks says even a small deed can make a huge impact on a child or family in your community.

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Governor-elect Jeff Landry is in Monroe this morning to hold an 11 AM press conference where he’s expected to name former Congressman Ralph Abraham as the state’s next Louisiana Department of Health Secretary. ULM political science professor Pearson Cross…
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Abraham served in Congress from 2015 to 2021. He’s also worked as a veterinarian and a physician.

This is the season for scams. Carmen Million with the Better Business Bureau says if you get a text message saying that you’ve been hacked, do not respond especially if it is coming from an unknown number…
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Governor John Bel Edwards believes he’s leaving the state in better shape than it was when walked into the governor’s mansion on January eight. Colleen Crain has more…
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Today is national signing day in college football and LSU’s 2024 recruiting class has a quarterback that signed this morning. Colin Hurley from Jacksonville, Florida, will be just 16 years old when he enrolls at LSU in January. Catholic High quarterback Daniel Beale, fresh off a state championship, has signed with U-L Lafayette.

Governor-elect Jeff Landry is anticipated to announce the appointment of former Congressman and physician Ralph Abraham as the next Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health today. As you’ll recall, the pandemic placed even more scrutiny on that department and Cross says whoever is appointed Secretary will have a large responsibility.

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You better watch out…for holiday scams that is. The Better Business Report’s online scams report found online purchase scams were the most common last holiday season. But the ever-present fake texts claiming you’ve been hacked are also on the naughty list.  If you get one, Carmen Million with the BBB says don’t respond.

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The three-day early signing period for college football recruits begins today and LSU’s 2024 class will feature some standout players from the Bayou State. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Mosquitoes are back with a vengeance in much of Louisiana. Experts say the late season explosion of mosquitoes is unusual….but say the drought we saw earlier this year simply delayed mosquito activity until now. Unless we see more cold weather, experts say the mosquitos will be around for the next couple of weeks.

Governor John Bel Edwards is leaving office after two terms. He spoke to the media about his accomplishments. Colleen Crain has more…

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The Better Business Bureau wants you to be aware of scams this holiday season and watch out when it comes to shipping gifts or money to strangers on social media and never make payments by wire transfer, or by prepaid gift card because…

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The three-day early signing period for college football begins today. LSU’s recruiting class features eight of the ten best players from the state of Louisiana according to on3.com. Recruiting analyst for the Bengal Tiger, Shea Dixon, says Lafayette Christian quarterback JuJuan Johnson is set to transition from quarterback to cornerback…(Cut  17 only 9 seconds…outcue need him)

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Former congressman Ralph Abraham is expected to be names the new Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health today by Governor Elect Jeff Landry. With the majority of LDH’s budget funded by federal dollars, ULM political science professor Dr. Pearson Cross says it’s a plus that Dr. Abraham already understands the allocation and appropriation process.

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It’s anticipated that Governor-elect Jeff Landry will announce the appointment of former Congressman and physician Ralph Abraham to be the next Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health today. ULM political science professor Dr. Pearson Cross….

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After serving two terms, Governor John Bel Edwards is leaving office next month. He spoke to the media about his accomplishments and says he’s leaving the state in better shape than he found it…

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Edwards says Medicaid expansion was an easy decision for him and he is proud that no rural hospitals closed during his time in office.
Extreme heat and drought conditions this year have wreaked havoc on Louisiana Cattle and hay producers. They’ve taken a combined 360 million dollar hit this year. Herd numbers in Louisiana are at their lowest since the 1960s and cattle producer Mitch Marsalis says hay production was way down. He says disaster payments helped provide more relief…

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Angel Reese will have the opportunity to play in her hometown tonight as the seventh-ranked Lady Tigers visit Coppin State in Baltimore. Reese, who played her two years of college baseball at Maryland University, is looking forward to the homecoming…

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After serving two terms, Governor John Bel Edwards is leaving office next month. He spoke to the media about the accomplishments he’s most proud of…among them growing funding for higher education by 465 million dollars a year.

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Meanwhile, Governor-elect Jeff Landry is expected to name former Congressman Ralph Abraham the next Secretary at LDH. Brooke Thorington has more.

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The holidays are a favorite time for scammers. That’s according the The Better Business Bureau so beware. Carmen Million with the B-B-B says watch out for scams trying to steal your personal information or money through social media ads.

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2023 was a tough year for Louisiana cattle and hay producers because of extreme heat and drought conditions. According to an LSU Ag Center report, these two agriculture entities lost more than 360 million dollars this year, and LSU AgCenter Area Beef Specialist Ashley Edwards says the hot temperatures also stressed cattle and led to much lower weights when they went to sale barns…

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