Over 500 people are hospitalized in Louisiana with COVID for the first time since March 10th. LSU Health Shreveport Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. John Vanchiere this new surge is driven by the Delta variant, and while available vaccines do offer a lot of protection against the variant, they aren’t perfect…
1,500 new positive COVID tests were also reported today.
The State Fire Marshal is investigating a tragic fire that claimed the life of a child and left a woman badly burned in the Franklin community of Centerville. Marshal Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue describes what responders found when they arrived at the mobile home Tuesday night.
49-year old Derwin Hamilton is charged with second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder.
National gun rights organizations are hoping a last-minute campaign will sway lawmakers to override the Governor’s veto of constitutional carry legislation. Some Louisiana Sheriffs and the Louisiana Chiefs of Police Association oppose the bill, but National Association for Gun Rights spokesperson Chris Stone says there’s a reason why.
Lawmakers have until midnight tonight to submit their ballots requesting the upcoming veto override session be canceled.
In northwest Louisiana, the Jimmie Davis Bridge along Highway 511 that crossed the Red River in Bossier and Caddo Parishes will be closed over the weekend for scheduled repairs. DOTD Spokesperson Erin Buchannan says work will begin on Friday at 8 pm.
They expect work will be completed by 6 am on Monday.