The Moderna COVID vaccine is now in Louisiana with about 80,000 doses expected to arrive in the Bayou State by Wednesday afternoon. That means we’ve got two vaccines in circulation locally. Assistant State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says they’re both effective but Moderna doesn’t need to be kept as cold…
Nursing home staff and residents, medical first responders, and tier two hospitals will be receiving this week’s shipment.
Eight million dollars in surplus state funds will be used to purchase Chromebooks for K-12 students. Superintendent Cade Brumley says virtual instruction hasn’t been flawless but this should help…
For the first time in 44 years, the Independence Bowl will not be played in Shreveport on Saturday. Army was lined up to play a PAC-12 team but no Pac-12 teams were available. I-Bowl spokesperson Erik Evenson says they tried to find a school outside of the Pac-12 to play Army, but no luck
Fans who purchased tickets, can request a re-fund or roll over the purchase to next year’s game.
After sunset tonight you’ll definitely want to take a look at the western skies and view a phenomenon dubbed the Christmas Star. LSU Professor of Astronomy Dr. Tabetha Boyajian (boy-ah-gin) says you won’t need a telescope to view the once in a lifetime event and try to find a location without tall trees, buildings, and bright lights for best viewing.
If you miss it tonight you won’t have another chance until 2080.