Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of December.
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🏘️ Community
Nonprofits and food banks in Northshore are facing unprecedented demand this holiday season, providing critical food assistance and teaching families sustainable food-growing practices.
Hams for Fams, initiated by local Catholic high school students a decade ago, offers meals to needy families.
A public meeting on the City Park Master Plan is scheduled for 6 p.m. tonight at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral.
🏛️ Government
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced plans for a Senate vote on repealing Social Security benefit reductions for 2.8 million public employees.
🏥 Health
Louisiana has one of the highest flu rates in the U.S., attributed partly to low vaccination rates, according to LSU Health's Dr. Fred Lopez.
Louisiana has one of the highest rates of teen vaping in the U.S., with concerns over health impacts and nicotine addiction.
📰 Lifestyle
A Slidell couple welcomed quadruplets, expanding their family from three to seven, a rarity with one in 700,000 pregnancies.
Crawfish season has started early in Louisiana due to the weather conditions, with expectations of higher prices due to limited supply but also larger sizes than usual.
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