USA Today uncovers additional information about an LSU investigation into former LSU football coach Les Miles’ alleged inappropriate behavior with female student workers. The investigation, which was completed in 2013, alleges Miles was barred from having one-on-one meetings, texting or interactions with student employees after he allegedly took one of the female students to his condo alone and on one occasion allegedly kissed her. Miles strongly denies kissing the girl and said he did nothing wrong.
33 Louisiana Republican lawmakers urge Governor Edwards to join Texas and Mississippi in dropping the mask mandate. House GOP Caucus Chairman Blake Miguez, a signee, says by failing to join our neighbors in loosening restrictions we risk further impeding the state’s economic recovery.
Cut 11 (08) “…any longer”
Edwards says the mask mandate will remain in place because it has no negative economic impacts and has been proven to significantly reduce the spread of coronavirus.
The Louisiana Health Department announces it’s holding a series of mass COVID vaccination events for those eligible to be vaccinated. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says refrain from taking a pain reliever before you are vaccinated to get the best immune response.
For a listing of mass vaccination events, visit the state health department’s website.
Three farmers will be inducted into the Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction during a ceremony tonight co-hosted by the Louisiana Radio Network. Sugarcane producer John Gay, longtime Louisiana Farm Bureau President Ronnie Anderson, and Jackie Loewer from Acadia Parish made the 2021 class. LRN Farm Director Don Molino says Loewer has been a member of several national rice boards…