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Courtesy: LSUS FoundationA documentary video titled “The Five Priests” is about Roman Catholic Priests who lived and died in Shreveport while working among the sick and dying during the Yellow Fever Pandemic in the late 1890’s. Yesterday it was announced it has been accepted for entry in the famous Cannes Film Festival in France. -
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards said the state has again set a record with 14,077 cases diagnosed in one day. The capital city of Texas has re-entered stage 5 of their risk-based Covid-19 guidelines as the seven-day average for coronavirus cases in Texas has nearly tripled over the past week. And a documentary about five Shreveport Catholic Priests who served the sick and dying during the Yellow Fever pandemic in the 1890's has been accepted by the Cannes Film Festival in France.
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LA lawmakers vote against the governor's school vaccine mandate. A top health official in Texas warns unvaccinated people are most at risk with twin-covid variants this winter. And Shreveport City Council was unable to select a replacement for a vacated district seat so the choice will be made by the governor. -
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Louisiana health officials confirm the state's first Covid case caused by the newer Omicron variant. The head of a Texas teacher's association say teachers are concerned about coming back in a classroom after the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals upholds Gov. Abbott's ban on mask mandates. Some 1.5 million Texans will receive an extension of SNAP benefits. And U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana has announced the state will receive $100,000,000 in funds for improving the state's water infrastructure.
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Texas manufacturing showed signs of expansion in November despite supply chain disruptions. -
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas reports expansion in the Texas manufacturing sector continues gaining speed despite widespread supply chain disruptions. Actor Matthew McConaughey has announced a decision about putting in a bid for Governor of Texas. A GOP-led panel has approved new district lines for the state's 100 House and 35 Senate seats despite criticism that they dilute minority voters' representation. A federal judge has blocked President Joe Biden's administration from enforcing a coronavirus vaccine mandate on health care workers in 10 states.
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Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins presents his 2021 State of the City address. -
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