The state health department says it’s following the C-D-C’s lead and relaxing its COVID-19 quarantine guidelines. The policy extends to schools as well so many teachers and students would only have to quarantine for seven days instead of 14 days if they are exposed to COVID-19, but test negative after five days. Regional public health director for Acadiana, Doctor Tina Stefanski…
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Here’s some good news, especially in this world of virtual learning. Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson announces the federal government will invest 342-million dollars over the next ten years to expand broadband access in rural Louisiana…
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Johnson says the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund will help provide broadband to nearly 176-thousand Louisianians.

The fallout from a USA Today report detailing mishandling of sexual misconduct allegations at LSU continues as the school hands over 60 plus case files containing allegations to a firm investigating the situation. Matt Doyle has the story.
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LSU could be losing another one of its playmakers on offense. Freshman tight end Arik Gilbert is reportedly homesick and the Georgia native is set to transfer.

The Monroe News-Star reports Grambling Coach Broderick Fobbs and former Ragin Cajuns Coach Mark Hudspeth could be candidates for ULM’s head coaching vacancy.