The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 22,108 people are confirmed to have received their first vaccine, although Governor Edwards has indicated the real number is likely a good bit higher. Assistant State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says we’re making good progress in the vaccination program…
Congressman-elect Luke Letlow, who won the runoff for the 5th district Congressional seat, has been moved into the ICU but is reportedly in stable condition.
Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis tested positive late Tuesday and is reportedly suffering mild symptoms.
A spokesperson for the Lt. Governor says Billy Nungesser is recovering nicely from COVID-19.
UTSA’s head coach Jeff Traylor has tested positive ahead of his team’s Saturday game against UL Lafayette in the First Responders Bowl. The game is reportedly still set to go on.
LSU Marketing Professor Dan Rice says lagging retail store foot traffic means Christmas Eve anyone who still needs to buy gifts will likely be able to find a few steals if they feel up to braving in-person shopping. Rice says some shops like athletic retailers and home improvement stores are doing just fine but other holiday staples are not.
Rice says this last bit of the holiday shopping season will make or break many sellers.
Despite being unable to hold tonight’s annual bonfires on the levee due to COVID restrictions, the Louisiana River Parishes Tourist Commission enlisted a 50-foot bonfire alligator in hopes it will become a tourist attraction. Executive Director Buddy Boe says Saint is a reminder of the bonfire custom that was extinguished this year due to high positivity rates of COVID.
Saint is a smaller version of the 78-foot alligator bonfire that was constructed last year and made headlines.