The state health department says of those who’ve received one dose of the COVID vaccine so far, only 25-percent are Black. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 1 (32) “…Brooke Thorington”

A state health official tells the Advocate that between 80 to 90 percent of the population is now eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine now that the state has opened the eligibility requirements to anyone over the age of 16 who also has a medical condition, including being overweight. Smokers are also eligible too.

Female Louisiana legislators are upset with LSU that the release of the Husch Blackwell report didn’t result in any firings for the mishandling of sexual misconduct cases. LSU has suspended two high-ranking athletic department officials but Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt says the administration’s reaction to the report doesn’t inspire a lot of confidence…
cut 16 (08) “…show that”
So far LSU is holding firm on a 30 and a 21-day suspension for Verge Ausberry and Miriam Segar.

The State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education supports the proposed 400-dollar pay increase for teachers and a $40-million dollar increase in aid for public schools. BESE Member Doris Voitier (Vo-chey)…
Cut 10 (07) “…warranted.”
The state legislature will make the final decision on whether teachers will get a raise and if public education should get additional funding.