The 2021 Louisiana Survey found about a third of Louisianans say they do not intend to ever get a COVID vaccine. Matt Doyle has the story.
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It’s one of the biggest crawfish weekends of the year, but LSU AgCenter Crawfish specialist Mark Shirley says the winter storms during February delayed the growth and harvesting of the state’s favorite crustacean for about a month.
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Only 47 percent of Americans say they’re a member of a church, and according to Gallup, it’s the first time the number has ever dipped below half.
It’s a 23 point drop since 2000 and only 36 percent of Millennials report being members of a church. LSU Religious Studies Professor Michael Pasquier says the decline in membership among Republicans was only 12 points.
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Lake Charles City Councilman Craig Marks says he’s frustrated and feels that Congressman Clay Higgins is not addressing the needs of southwest Louisiana residents impacted by two hurricanes last season.
He says the area needs funding to help clear debris, rebuild, and house residents that have been displaced.
Marks feels if Higgins would take a more active role that it would bring attention and funding to the area and speed recovery efforts.
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