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Source: Federal Appeals Court Halts Biden’s Business Vaccine Mandate

Federal Appeals Court Halts Biden’s Business Vaccine Mandate

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry sued the federal government concerning the Biden administrations business vaccine mandate; he got some big news this weekend.

Mikey O

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Hit Record Low In Louisiana

Louisiana has seen the fourth wave of COVID-19 come and go and now are experiencing the lowest number of hospitalized patients during the pandemic.

Mikey O

Louisiana’s Shot for $100 Program Extended – Now Includes Kids

Kids aged 5-11 will be eligible to participate in Louisiana's Shot for 100 program as soon as the CDC authorizes the jabs.

Bruce Mikells

Ringling Brothers Announces Return of Greatest Show on Earth

The name will be the same but the show will be decidedly different when it rolls through a destination near you.

Bruce Mikells

Louisiana COVID-19 Hospitalizations Decline For 8 Days Straight

After reaching all-time record highs in August, COVID-19 hospitalizations are declining in Louisiana.

Mikey O

COVID-19 Media Briefing Thursday, Aug 5 at 3 p.m.

Don't miss the COVID-19 Media Briefing happening later on today.

Erik Tee

Record High COVID-19 Hospitalizations In Louisiana

Louisiana is on pace to set a record during this pandemic for the most people hospitalized for COVID-19 as the delta variant runs wild across the state.

Mikey O

Is A New Lockdown Looming In Louisiana’s Future?

With rising hospitalizations across the state from COVID-19, could Louisiana be in store for another mandated lockdown?

Mikey O

LSU Offers Students And Staff Prizes To Get Vaccinated

LSU is now offering prize drawings as an incentive for students and staff to get vaccinated before returning back to campus.

Mikey O

Disney Parks To Require Face Masks Again as COVID Cases Surge

See Disney's list of requirements for an acceptable face mask.

Jacklyn Krol