7:30 LRN Newscast March 9

Today is the one-year anniversary of the first COVID-19 case in Louisiana, Brooke Thorington talks with a physician about the early days of COVID.
Cut 1 (31) “…Brooke Thorington.”

According to an email sent to pharmacies, Governor John Bel Edwards will expand the eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine allowing individuals from 16 years old and up to get the vaccine if they also have certain health conditions. Edwards has called for a noon press conference.

The Attorney General’s Office has released to the Advocate the sexual harassment complaint filed against a top aide for A-G Jeff Landry. The complaint alleges Pat Magee made sexist comments about women in the office, there are also accusations of inappropriate touching and emails. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says this could hurt Landry’s chances if he runs for governor in 2023. He says Governor Edwards faced similar criticism about one of his aides who resigned as a result of sexual harassment allegations…
cut 14 (09) “….explaining it”
Magee still works in the A-G’s office but he was suspended for 38 days.

Lt Governor Billy Nungesser is holding a virtual grammy celebration tonight at 7 PM across Louisiana Travel’s social channels…
cut 7 (05) “….artists”
The show will feature performances by Bobby Rush, the New Orleans Nightcrawlers, Sweet Cecilia, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd with Buddy Flett.