Governor Edwards extended Modified Phase Two coronavirus restrictions for another three weeks. Hospitalizations and case numbers continue to remain high as we go into the Christmas holidays. Edwards encouraged residents to not gather outside their immediate household.
Big economic development news as Amazon plans on building a 100 million dollar fulfillment center in Carencro next year. Matt Doyle has the story.
Bo Pelini is out as defensive coordinator. LSU announced last night that Pelini and the school have mutually parted ways with two years left on his contract, which puts his buyout at five-point-two million dollars. Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins says financial resources might be tight as Coach Ed Orgeron looks for a new defensive coordinator
LSU also announced that Steve Ensminger and Bill Johnson will retire from on-field coach duties.
When COVID vaccines are more widely available to the public you might wonder who’s paying for them, especially after the pandemic has hurt so many financially. Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Director Dr. Jeremy Wiggington says the federal government is paying for the vaccine itself with CARES Act funding, but there is a fee to administer the shot.