According to the latest vaccination numbers from the state health department, nearly one million people in Louisiana have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine. The lowest vaccination rate is in southwest Louisiana at eight-percent. Southwest Louisiana Regional Health Director Doctor Lacey Cavanaugh has a theory on why that is…
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The American Rescue Plan includes an estimated $10.4 billion for Agriculture designed to strengthen the industry and food supply chain. Louisiana Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says the plan covers a variety of things.
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Strain says the plan includes $66-million for the Farm Loan Assistance Program for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers.

The Oregon State Board of Trustees places OSU President F. King Alexander on probation for ten weeks for his mishandling of sexual misconduct cases during his time as LSU’s President. Matt Doyle has the story.
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Drew Brees hopes his new role as an analyst with NBC Sports will help in his transition from playing football for most of his life. Brees will be a color commentator on Notre Dame broadcasts and a studio analyst for NBC on Sunday nights during the NFL season. Brees believes he could have played another season, but he wants to spend more time with his family.