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FDA Says Johnson & Johnson Shot Prevents COVID-19
Officials will debate more about this vaccine on Friday.
Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Shot, Wounded by Daughter
22-year-old Kalee L. Wich was arrested Monday on a charge of Attempted First Degree Murder in the shooting of 56-year-old Deputy Burt Wich.
Family of Woman Killed in Float Accident Sues Carnival Krewe
The family of a woman killed in a float accident during the 2020 Nyx parade is suing the krewe, its captain, and the City of New Orleans.
Louisiana Confirms 2 More Deaths Tied to Winter Weather
Louisiana health officials have confirmed two more deaths tied to severe winter conditions, bringing the total number of weather fatalities in the state to five.
Democrats Use Horrifying Audio in Trump Impeachment Trial
Democrats at former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial are playing audio recordings of police officers begging for more help against rioters storming the Capitol, the fear and panic apparent in many of their voices.
Louisiana Governor Edwards Keeps COVID Rules in Place, Gets Vaccine
Gov. Edwards has received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine. Edwards also says he’s maintaining Louisiana’s current coronavirus restrictions and statewide mask mandate through March 3.
Cassidy Among 6 GOP Senators Voting to Proceed with Impeachment Trial
Cassidy joined Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Ben Sasse of Nebraska, Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania and Mitt Romney of Utah in dismissing the Trump team’s claims.
Officials: Kobe Bryant Crash Pilot Got Disoriented in Clouds
U.S. safety officials are criticizing the helicopter pilot’s decisions during the Southern California flight that crashed last year and killed Kobe Bryant, his teenage daughter and six other passengers.
Dems Propose $1,400 Payments as Part of Biden Coronavirus Relief
Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee are proposing an additional $1,400 in direct payments to individuals, bolstered unemployment benefits and more generous tax breaks for families with children and for lower earners.
Former Heavyweight Champion Leon Spinks Dies At 67
Spinks had been battling cancer.
Capitol Breach Invader Of Pelosi’s Office Pleads Not Guilty
Prosecutors say the 60-year-old man was carrying a stun gun when he entered the building.
Senate Approves Budget Bill As Harris Casts Tie-Breaker Vote
The vote happened early Friday morning.
Louisiana Expands Vaccine Eligibility to People 65 and Older
Louisiana is widening access to the coronavirus vaccine to also include anyone aged 65 to 69.
Punxsutawney Phil Says More Winter
Phil gave his forecast today in a big winter storm.
Louisiana Reading Scores for Young Students Continue to Drop
A new report shows reading scores for Louisiana’s youngest students have plunged for three consecutive years.
Louisiana GOP chair Beats Back Lawmaker Attempt to Oust Him
The GOP's governing body spurned an effort Saturday from a state lawmaker to unseat him amid criticism of management and handling of the last governor’s race.
Biden: ‘We Can’t Wait Any Longer’ to Address Climate Crisis
The President has issued executive orders to cut oil, gas and coal emissions and double energy production from offshore wind turbines.
New Penalty Hearing for Man Facing Death in Trooper Slaying
A man convicted of killing a Louisiana state trooper is getting a second chance to avoid a death sentence.
Judge Bars Biden from Enforcing 100-day Deportation Ban
A federal judge has barred the U.S. government from enforcing a 100-day deportation moratorium that is a key immigration priority of President Joe Biden.
Hate Crime Charge Added in Attack on Gay Lafayette Teen
An attack on a gay Louisiana teenager is now being prosecuted as a hate crime.