| By KASEY BUBNASH | Staff writer |
Good morning and thanks for joining us. Here are some of today's top headlines. Holidays align: Hanukkah doesn't start until sundown of Dec. 25 this year, but it marks only the second time this century that the Jewish festival of lights and Christmas align. Sophie Kasakove and Jan Risher talked to local interfaith families about how they're celebrating the rare overlap. Vaccination rates: As state health officials scale back their public promotion of flu and COVID shots, federal data show that Louisiana's vaccination rates are lower than much of the country. Alyse Pfeil has the details. Forbes BLK 50: Liberty Bank President Todd McDonald was named to the inaugural Forbes BLK 50, a list of the country’s 50 richest and most impactful Black entrepreneurs and executives that includes names like Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan and Beyoncé. Stephanie Riegel has this look back at McDonald's banner year. Happy holidays! Check back throughout the day for more news, entertainment and sports from The Times-Picayune. Kasey | 