Rural regions lag far behind suburban and urban areas in the overall vaccination rate. Matt Doyle spoke with LSU Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Catherine O’Neal about the disparity…
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It’s time to start watching the tropics, there’s a low-pressure system in the Caribbean that has the chance to develop into a tropical storm once it crosses the Yucatan Peninsula gets into the western Gulf of Mexico on Sunday.

LSU is giving its students until October 15th to get fully vaccinated. System President Doctor William Tate says Louisiana law allows for students to opt-out of vaccinations and those who choose this route will be required to be tested for COVID on a regular basis…
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Proof of vaccination or a recent COVID test will also be required to enter Tiger Stadium to watch football games this season. Monroe Republican State Senator Stewart Cathey says the policy is premature and he believes by the time of the home opener on September 11th the COVID situation in Louisiana will be much better…
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LSU season ticket holders have until Friday to request a refund.