LSU Mandating Vaccines for StudentsLSU Mandating Vaccines for StudentsStudents may opt out, but they will be required to undergo regular COVID testing.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
US Regulators Give Full Approval to Pfizer COVID-19 VaccineUS Regulators Give Full Approval to Pfizer COVID-19 VaccineIt's a milestone that may help lift public confidence in the shots as the nation battles the most contagious coronavirus mutant yet.Associated PressAssociated Press
Fishermen Affected By COVID Eligible for State AssistanceFishermen Affected By COVID Eligible for State AssistanceLDWF will soon begin accepting applications from fisherman and other fisheries workers for $12.4 million in federal coronavirus federal relief funds.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Ragin Cajuns Return to Class Today Amid New COVID ConcernsRagin Cajuns Return to Class Today Amid New COVID ConcernsAside from a face mask requirement, it's all systems go for another great year at the University of Louisiana. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
States Banning Mask Mandates Could Face Civil Rights ProbesStates Banning Mask Mandates Could Face Civil Rights ProbesStates that block school mask mandates could lose federal education funding.Associated PressAssociated Press
Despite COVID Halloween is Apparently Going to be "Lit" This YearDespite COVID Halloween is Apparently Going to be "Lit" This YearHalloween decorations are already selling out at major retailers across the country as Americans prepare for another "festive" buying season. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Saints Legends Channel Saved By The Bell to Promote COVID-19 VaccinationsSaints Legends Channel Saved By The Bell to Promote COVID-19 VaccinationsNew Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson and four Saints Hall of Famers parodied an old "Saved By The Bell" PSA to promote COVID-19 vaccinations.Scott PratherScott Prather
Lafayette Schools Report More Than 100 COVID Cases In First WeekLafayette Schools Report More Than 100 COVID Cases In First WeekThe data comes from schools participating in the LDH reporting system.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
US Health Officials Call for Booster Shots Against COVID-19US Health Officials Call for Booster Shots Against COVID-19The plan calls for an extra dose eight months after people get their second shot of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.Associated PressAssociated Press
BESE Board Meets Today on Issue of Masks in Louisiana SchoolsBESE Board Meets Today on Issue of Masks in Louisiana SchoolsHere is how you can watch this morning's meeting live online. It is scheduled to being at 0900 AM CDT. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana Passes 3,000 COVID CasesLouisiana Passes 3,000 COVID CasesThe vast majority of those cases are tied to community spread.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Sources: US To Recommend COVID Vaccine Boosters at 8 Months, RegaSources: US To Recommend COVID Vaccine Boosters at 8 Months, RegaU.S. experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of age, eight months after they received their second dose of the shot.DJ DigitalDJ DigitalAssociated PressAssociated Press
Toys for Christmas Could be the Next COVID Related ShortageToys for Christmas Could be the Next COVID Related ShortageNow is the time to begin shopping for those hard-to-find toys on your list because they just might not be available later this year. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Here's the Crowd Size That Will Determine Your Risk of Getting COHere's the Crowd Size That Will Determine Your Risk of Getting COWhat's the real risk of you getting COVID in Lafayette right now?DJ DigitalDJ Digital
How Much Trouble Can You Get Into With a Fake Vaccination Card?How Much Trouble Can You Get Into With a Fake Vaccination Card?As requirements for vaccinations or negative COVID tests begin to pop up, so do "fake" vaccination cards.DJ DigitalDJ Digital
Russel Honore Attempts to 'Unstick Stupid' with New COVID PSARussel Honore Attempts to 'Unstick Stupid' with New COVID PSAThe man who implored us to not get "stuck on stupid" during Katrina is back with similar advice on COVID-19.Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Edwards to Hold Press Conference Today at 1:30Edwards to Hold Press Conference Today at 1:30The Governor is expected to address the rising COVID case counts and hospitalizations and announce new mitigation efforts. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Festivals Acadiens et Créoles Postpones Until Spring 2022Festivals Acadiens et Créoles Postpones Until Spring 2022We're sad to report this news, but we're not surprised.DJ DigitalDJ Digital
LSU to Mandate COVID VaccineLSU to Mandate COVID VaccineThe mandate will be issued once FDA approval is granted.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
New Insurance Rule Could Ease Hospital OvercrowdingNew Insurance Rule Could Ease Hospital OvercrowdingThe rule would allow hospitals to clear beds to more COVID patients.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne