Congressman Cedric Richmond has a 9:45 am news conference scheduled where he’s expected to announce he’s accepted a position with the Biden administration. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says serving as a member of Congress is quite a resume builder. Pinsonat says being a powerful congressman is one thing but a position in the White House has more pull when it comes to receiving federal funding.
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As COVID cases increase across the state, numerous school systems are returning to virtual instruction for the safety of students and staff. State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says some silver linings to the pandemic are advances with virtual learning and giving parents more choices.
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Tulane University’s Center for Brain Health has a new program that treats veterans suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury or PTSD. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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Saints Quarterback Drew Brees reportedly has multiple rib fractures and a collapsed lung and is expected to miss some games. Jameis Winston will compete with Taysom Hill for the starting job. If you’re looking for the Saints to name a starting Quarterback soon, then you’re out of luck, because Payton says he won’t name a starter until later in the week.
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