The F-D-A is expected to grant emergency approval to the one-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine today. State Health Officer Doctor Joe Kanter says it’s possible the state could receive 37-thousand J-and-J doses next week, in addition to 52-thousand more Pfzier vaccines and 45-thousand Moderna doses. 593-thousand Louisianans have received at least one dose of the COVID vaccine and Kanter says that number will grow quickly…
cut 14 (11) “…exciting”

The governor’s proposed budget gets introduced to state lawmakers today and it includes a 400-dollar pay raise for teachers and no budget cuts. There was a concern the state would face a massive budget shortfall but Governor Edwards says federal coronavirus aid has helped the budget picture…
cut 9 (02) “…bright news’

A music venue owner says there’s a safe air filtration invention that will safely allow live music in Louisiana but he’s not being heard. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 1 (29) “…Brooke Thorington.”

New Orleans is easing COVID-19 restrictions today. Gatherings of up to 75 people will be allowed indoors and 150 people outdoors. Social distancing and mask mandates still apply.

In north Louisiana, last week roads were covered with ice, today residents there will deal with thunderstorms and rain.