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Discovering Louisiana: WBRZ News Teams' Journey in the Historic Snowstorm

January 22, 2025

On Tuesday, January 21st, WBRZ's news, weather, and even sports teams hit the road. Their mission? To explore how residents were dealing with the first significant snowfall since 2018 in southeastern Louisiana. It was quite the show, with several inches of snow blanketing the region. Destiny Beasle

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Bird Flu Death: Louisiana's First Case

January 7, 2025

Imagine this: the first time someone in the United States has died from bird flu. It happened in Louisiana to someone over 65 with health issues and exposure to sick birds. This wasn't just any bird flu case; the virus may have changed inside the person, making them very sick. Since March, 66 infec

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Stay Indoors, Louisville! Ice and Snow Cause Road Chaos

January 5, 2025

Louisville woke up to a winter wonderland on Sunday, but it wasn't all fun and games. A winter storm hit the area, leaving roads covered in snow and ice, making driving conditions pretty unsafe. Officials even asked people to avoid the roads if they could. Things started to get real at around 9 a.

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Louisiana's New Vaccine Policy: A Quiet Change

December 20, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Louisiana's health department has been told not to promote vaccines for flu, COVID-19, and mpox. This shocking policy change was uncovered by several news outlets, including NPR and KFF Health News, after they talked to health department employees who wanted to stay a

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Louisiana Faces Possible Bird Flu Case, No Direct Human Spread

December 14, 2024

In a recent turn of events, a Louisiana resident is currently hospitalized, potentially marking the state's first case of bird flu. According to health officials, the individual had been in close contact with sick and possibly infected birds. The type of bird flu in question is H5N1, a virus known f

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Louis Vuitton's New York Adventure: A Temporary Retail Spectacle

December 5, 2024

Imagine walking into a five-story wonderland filled with designer goods, a café, and a chocolate shop. That's what Louis Vuitton’s latest New York City flagship offers. Located temporarily on East 57th Street, this space is a treat for fashion enthusiasts. The store features towering art installatio

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Texas Bill Aims to Tighten Abortion Pill Rules, impacting Doctors and Patients

November 26, 2024

Recently introduced in Texas, House Bill 1339 seeks to classify abortion medications like mifepristone and misoprostol as controlled substances. This follows suit from Louisiana, where a similar law has complicated doctors' work. The goal? To curb online orders for pregnancy termination by teens. Bu

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From Firsts to Present: A Look at IVF Milestones

November 24, 2024

Ever imagine how the world's first in vitro fertilization (IVF) baby came to be? It was 1978, and the breakthrough occurred with Louise Brown. Her parents couldn't conceive naturally, so doctors took a clever approach called "natural cycle IVF. " This meant working with the mother's natural hormone

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The Mystery Behind St. Louis' E. Coli Outbreak

November 23, 2024

In St. Louis County, Missouri, health officials recently received some intriguing test results related to an E. coli outbreak. They discovered that a package of iceberg lettuce used by Andre's Banquet Center tested negative for the bacteria. Despite this, they’re still investigating if the caterer’s

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The Showdown Over Ten Commandments in Louisiana Classrooms

November 15, 2024

Louisiana's education officials are fighting back against a court ruling that says posting the Ten Commandments in classrooms is unconstitutional. They want the court to pause a judge's order while they appeal. Here's what happened: A federal judge in Baton Rouge declared the law, which demands scho