At the final meeting of the Hazing Prevention Legislative Task Force that was formed following last year’s hazing death of Southern University Student Caleb Wilson, Caleb’s mother and father testified urging the creation of new laws to prevent hazing tragedies. Task force chair Jason Hughes is stepping down as he will soon be sworn in as a New Orleans city councilmember. He was emotional as he addressed Wilson’s parents.

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Lawmakers will present a series of recommendations in March when the legislative session opens. With Hughes’ departure, it’s unclear who will sponsor the legislation.

After reporting the death of a child due to flu, the Louisiana Department of Health is urging prevention by handwashing and Deputy Surgeon General Dr. Wyche Coleman says wash them thoroughly for at least 20 minutes.

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According to CDC data, Louisiana currently has one of the highest rates of flu infections in the country.

We now know the expected date for the Lafayette Bucees’ opening. Andre Champagne has the update….

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Louisiana is expected to achieve statewide high-speed internet access by 2028, recently becoming the first state in the country to sign Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment grant agreements with internet service providers. Connect-LA Executive Director Veneeth Iyengar says they’re continuously working to ensure that the entire state’s need for connectivity is met.

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