Governor Edwards declares tomorrow a Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Louisianans who died from COVID-19 as Sunday marks the one-year anniversary of the state’s first confirmed coronavirus-related death. Over nine-thousand flags have been placed on the front lawn of the State Capitol. Communications director for the governor’s office, Shauna Sanford says each flag represents a Louisiana life lost due to COVID-19.
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The COVID-19 death toll in Louisiana has reached 9,861.

The number of COVID-19 patients in the hospital is below 500 for the first time since the early days of the pandemic. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says the continuing decline in hospitalizations is proof that vaccines work.
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LSU is facing calls for additional punishments for those involved in the mishandling of sexual misconduct cases. Don Molino has more…
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The LSU Tigers won their first SEC Tournament basketball game since 2016 last night by beating Ole Miss 76-73. Trendon Watford led the way with 24 points. The Tigers face Arkansas in the semi-finals at around 2:30. And If Nicholls beats Abilene Christian tonight, the Colonels will receive an automatic bid to the NCAA Tourney.