A range of over 20 essential work jobs will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting next week. That includes grocery store workers and those in hospitality. This comes as nearly a million Louisianans have now received at least one dose of a COVID 19 vaccine.
The Oregon State Board of Trustees places President F. King Alexander on probation after hearing evidence that he mishandled sexual misconduct incidents during his tenure at LSU. Alexander’s probation and multi-week suspensions to two LSU athletic administrators have been the only punishments meted out as a result of the Husch Blackwell report and Baton Rouge Senator Regina Barrow says those punishments have been surprisingly light handed…
Alexander left LSU to join Oregon State nine months ago after running LSU during the period covered by a report that detailed widespread administrative mishandling of sexual misconduct.
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 legislation includes $66-million for the Farm Loan Assistance Program for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers.
Drew Brees is looking forward to his new career in football as a member of the NBC Sports broadcasting team. Brees will be a studio analyst for “Football Night in America” on Sunday nights and as a color analyst for Notre Dame football games. Brees says he hopes fans can learn something about the game from his analysis.