A bill allowing pharmacies to sell ivermectin without a prescription is on its way to Gov. Jeff Landry for signature. Though approved by the FDA to treat certain parasitic conditions, ivermectin is not authorized for COVID-19 treatment, and experts warn that misuse can lead to severe health issues. Under the new law, pharmacists must screen for risks and inform patients about proper use.

Cut 6 (05) “…over the counter.”

Small businesses are feeling cautiously optimistic…at least according to the latest NFIB Small Business Optimism Index. NFIB State Director Leah Long says one reason for the optimism is the administration change with Governor Landry’s sweeping tax reform and attempting to make the state more business-friendly with tax breaks to business owners.

Cut 9 (12)  “…optimism increases.”

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President Donald Trump plans to restore the names of seven military bases whose names were changed under the former administration, that includes Louisiana’s own Fort Polk.  The name was changed to Fort Johnson to recognize medal of Honor recipient Sergeant William Henry Johnson who served in World War One.  It will now go back to being named for Silver Star recipient General James H. Polk.

It turns out that LSU has had a secret weapon in their march to Omaha and the College World Series. Seven-year-old Caden Templet of Covington is battling Burkitt’s lymphoma and was paired with the Tigers baseball team through Team IMPACT, which matches children facing serious illnesses with college sports teams. Senior Case Manager Lynn LaRocca (la-ROCK-uh) says Caden has been with the team throughout the season, but isn’t going to Omaha, at least not yet.

Cut 11 (13) “…the World Series.”

The Tigers are set to play Arkansas in the opening round of the College World Series Saturday night.