Economist Loren Scott is out with his annual economic outlook of where Louisiana’s economy is headed. He tells us his team expects the state to add 110-thousand jobs over the next two years. But, Scott says cities located north of I-10 may not do as well in the economic area, while Lake Charles, located along I-10, is struggling to dig itself out of a hole from Covid and some devastating storms.
Cut 6 (10) “…May of ’21.”

A joint survey led by researchers at LSU and the University of Wisconsin-River Falls shows that most Americans routinely take precautions against COVID, except when they are at home. LSU Sociology professor and co-director of the study Wesley Shrum says the survey findings might be surprising due to media attention on those who protest compliance, but he says another key takeaway is what those surveyed do in public versus private and how it is impacting their ability to catch COVID.
Cut 9 (11) “…live with.”

After being closed to the public for more than a year Louisiana’s only chimpanzee sanctuary Chimp Haven is holding a series of events so the public can learn more about the unique facility. Communication Specialist Diane Radloff says
Chimp Haven is located 22 miles southwest of Shreveport within the Eddie D. Jones Nature Park in Keithville. Radloff says visitors will not only get a glance at the Chimp Life on the 200 acres…
Cut 12 (10) “…chimpanzees.”

Ochsner is taking part in a vaccine trial that could lead to children ages 5-11 years old getting Pfizer COVID shots. Dr. William Lennarz, System Chair for Pediatrics for Ochsner Health, says what happens with the results for the vaccine trial at Ochsner, will be considered along with results from other locations in the nation.
Cut 15 (10) “…value is there.”