The FDA authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer COVID vaccine Friday. Governor John Bel Edwards issued a statement saying “Truly, the last nine months have been a struggle for all of us, especially for the families of the 6,767 Louisianans who unfortunately have lost their lives due to COVID-19. Louisianans are a strong people and, though we are all tired from this pandemic, I am inspired by their sacrifice and selfless commitment to each other.
Edwards says he will not make it mandatory to get a COVID vaccine nor will he provide financial incentives. Matt Doyle has the story.
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A vaccine by Moderna is expected to gain approval sometime this month and be administered in a first wave to nursing home residents and staff, but AARP State Director Denise Botcher is concerned that it may not produce results fast enough to address what are some concerning trends in nursing home infections and deaths…
State Trooper Jacob Brown of Rayville has been charged with one count of Aggravated Second-Degree Battery and Malfeasance in Office for allegedly using excessive and unjustifiable force during an arrest in Ouachita Parish in May of 2019. Trooper Michael Reichhardt says 30-year-old Brown was assisting the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s office…
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A law office in Monroe has identified the victim as Aaron Bowman.