The Delta COVID surge does not appear to be slowing down as the Louisiana Department of Health reports 16,500 new cases. Senator Bill Cassidy says this surge is all the more tragic because it could have been prevented if more people had gotten vaccinated.
50 new deaths were also reported.
Senator John Kennedy slams the bipartisan infrastructure agreement that appears set for a vote tomorrow. The trillion dollar plan is partially funded by taxes, some of which Kennedy says target Louisiana’s vital industries…
Senator Cassidy celebrated the plan, saying it would provide us with six billion dollars in funding.
Mike the Tiger is now fully vaccinated. Spokesperson. Baricades keeping the public away from Mike are now scheduled to be taken down next week. LSU spokesperson Ginger Guttner says the barricades helped Mike practice social distancing.
Students will not be required to be vaccinated to attend on campus classes.
Cancel your October Jazz Fest plans, the festival will not be moving ahead this year due to the recent surge in cases. New Orleans and Company Spokesperson Kelly Schulz says Jazz Fest’s cancellation is not only financially devastating, but a big loss for locals…
Jazz Fest will return in spring.