LSU Interim President Thomas Galligan, Jr. says they are adding more mitigation measures for the Spring Semester, for example, random COVID testing. Galligan says those on campus will be sent notifications to be tested, those who fail to comply could face repercussions.
13 Louisiana law enforcement officers died in the line of duty in 2020 according to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. CEO Marcia Ferranto says that’s the highest number they’ve ever recorded in Louisiana, and part of an unfortunate nationwide trend.
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Nine of the 13 officers who died in Louisiana died from COVID infections linked to exposure on the job. ‘
North Louisiana saw snow on the ground this morning as it experienced its first measurable snow in the event last night since 2018. National Weather Service Meteorologist Chris Nuttall says two-to-three inches of snow fell along the I-20 corridor and there are higher snowfall totals south of the interstate.
Lost amidst a historic burst of news last week was the fact that Democrats now control both chambers of Congress, and with a Democratic President set to be sworn in will get to set the agenda in Washington for at least the next two years. Political analyst Clancy DuBos says after Dems pass another COVID relief bill expect them to make a pivot into other issues of importance for the caucus.