Louisiana is set to receive its largest-ever weekly allocation of COVID vaccines next week. Matt Doyle has the story.
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In a town hall discussion streamed on the Advocate newspaper’s websites, Governor Edwards hinted he may loosen COVID restrictions on businesses next week as new coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continue to decline. But Edwards also said he remains concerned about another spike because of the U-K variant.

Louisiana is known for its live music, but since the pandemic started live music has not been allowed indoors. Johnny Blancher owns the Rock’n Bowl in Lafayette and has tried to tell the governor’s office there is technology available that can keep the air free of COVID-19…
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Blancher believes the COVID restrictions have resulted in many talented musicians leaving the state.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says they’ve cited 12 subjects over the last six weeks for alleged illegal deer hunting activity in St. Landry Parish off of Interstate 49. LDWF spokesperson Adam Einck says two of the men were arrested…
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Brandon Buller and Toni LeBleu were the two men arrested. Hunting deer during illegal hours could result in a 900-dollar fine and possible jail time.