The state of Louisiana is expanding who can get the COVID-19 vaccine. Starting Monday essential workers are eligible for the shot. That includes people working in foodservice and grocery stores, manufacturing, construction, clergy and other essential jobs.

Edwards says the state continues to make progress in the fight against COVID-19 as the positivity rate is just below three-percent and according to the latest vaccination numbers from the state health department, nearly one million people in Louisiana have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine. and Edwards says…
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And the state is launching a grassroots campaign that will make sure vaccines get to areas of the state that might not be getting enough of them now. State Health Office Doctor Joe Kanter….
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Tomorrow is a special election for the 5th and 2nd Congressional District seats. Matt Doyle has more on both races.
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A 19-year-old Lafayette man has been charged with a hate crime and kidnapping charges. Federal prosecutors say Chance Joseph Seneca tried to kidnap and murder gay men by connecting with them through social media and a dating app. One of his victims was strangled and his wrists were slit to the bone.