Category Archives: News
Census reports the depopulation of rural parishes continues
Louisiana posted a sluggish 2.7% growth in population over the last ten years according to US Census Bureau, far below the national average which was over 7%. Demographer Greg Rigamer parsed the numbe...
Aug 13, 2021 British Library / CC
AG Landry says proof of vaccination requirement in New Orleans opens up the Big Easy to big lawsuits
State Attorney General Jeff Landry who's been a vocal critic of mask and vaccination mandates said the City of New Orleans' requirement to show proof of vaccination or a negative test to enter certain...
Aug 12, 2021 Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry (R)
Be prepared to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test for New Orleans venues
New Orleans becomes the first city in the state to require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to enter places like restaurants, bars, and other indoor venues that have a higher rate of tran...
Aug 12, 2021 Jernej Furman / CC
Tate announces mandatory vaccinations for LSU once FDA issues approval in student welcome video
As LSU prepares to welcome students back to campus, system president William Tate released a video message today reminding students of the new COVID protocols in which unvaccinated students will under...
Aug 12, 2021 LSU President William Tate IV
Restaurant industry carefully watching 4th surge and how it could impact business
The restaurant industry has been among the hardest hit during the pandemic and earlier this week Health Officials said if hospitalizations don't let up soon, more mitigation measures could be i...
Aug 11, 2021
Ochsner physician says they are seeing a trend among breakthrough cases
Health officials say it's the Delta variant of COVID that is responsible for a majority of breakthrough cases among the vaccinated. Ochsner Health Director of Hospital Quality Dr. Sandra Kemmerly said...
Aug 11, 2021 Photo courtesy of Ochsner
Better Business Bureau warns of eviction moratorium scam
The eviction moratorium might have been extended until October third, but scammers are reportedly still taking advantage of the situation to prey on victims. President of the Better Business Bureau of...
Aug 11, 2021
A Franklin Parish 13-year old fighting for her life after she was allegedly shot by her mother
A weekend shooting in Winnsboro has left a 13-year-old girl fighting for her life and her mother facing charges. "Just a very tragic and senseless situation for everyone involved. The only thing we're...
Aug 11, 2021
LSU is preparing for full capacity in Tiger Stadium for football games
With the start of LSU's 2021 football season less than a month away, the Tigers are preparing for a bounce back season after a crazy 2020. Director of Strategic Media for LSU Athletics Cody Worsham sa...
Aug 11, 2021 Shoshanah / CC
Insurers cross the 10 billion dollar mark for 2020 Hurricane Season claims
Insurance companies have crossed the 10 billion dollar mark for claims related to the 2020 Hurricane Season. Three hurricanes and two tropical storms made landfall in the 2020 season. Insurance Commis...
Aug 11, 2021 Pictures of Money / CC
