The first coronavirus vaccine to apply for emergency approval from the FDA is Pfizer’s effort to fight the pandemic. Infectious disease specialist Dr. John Vanchiere at LSU Health Shreveport is also a principal investigator on the Pfizer Vaccine trial, and he says Pfizer’s effectiveness rate of 95-percent is remarkable.
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Vanchiere says 44-thousand participated in the Pfizer clinical trial worldwide, including 231 people from the Shreveport Bossier area.

Today consumers will not have to pay the 4.45 percent state sales tax on most items, excluding vehicles and prepared meals. It’s the result of legislation passed in the last special session. House Speaker Clay Schexnayder authored the measure…
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Governor John Bel Edwards says he’s extremely troubled by the USA Today article that alleges LSU officials did not follow federal law after receiving allegations of sexual misconduct and sexual abuse involving students, including former football players…
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Edwards says there should be a prompt and thorough investigation to find out who knew what and what did they do about it.

Taysom Hill will reportedly start at quarterback for the Saints this Sunday when they host the Atlanta Falcons. Saints Radio Network color analyst Deuce McAllister on why Hill gets the nod and not Jameis Winston.
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Meanwhile, Quarterback Drew Brees has been placed on injured reserve, which means he’ll miss at least the next three weeks.