Starting Monday Louisianans who’ve taken their COVID vaccine can register to win up to a million dollars through the state’s vaccine lottery incentive program…
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And in southeast Louisiana, they are gearing up for the arrival of a tropical storm during the overnight hours…
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State Climatologist Barry Keim says the heaviest rain will be east of I-55.

Sunday is the first day of summer and Triple-A says 77-percent of the people they surveyed plan to travel this summer. Triple-A spokesperson Don Redman says the majority of summer travelers will remain stateside because of uncertain restrictions overseas, but excursions to Mexico and the Caribbean are on the rise. He says Hawaii and Alaska are two other popular destinations…
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State employees will begin their weekend earlier today as government offices will close after a half-day in recognition of Juneteenth. June 19th is now a federal and state holiday. Legislative Black Caucus Chairman Ted James…
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On June 19, 1865, the last enslaved black people in America became free as a result of the Emancipation Proclamation.