LSU suspends two high-ranking athletic officials without pay as a result of a report on how the school mishandled allegations of sexual and domestic assault. Deputy Athletic Director Verge Ausberry received a 30-day suspension, while senior associate A-D Miriam Segar received 21 days. LSU interim president Thomas Galligan
Ausberry and Segar will be required to go through training on sexual misconduct, domestic violence and more.
Early voting in the New Orleans, River Parishes, and north Baton Rouge-based 2nd Congressional District begins tomorrow. Political analyst Clancy DuBos says there’s two clear frontrunners in New Orleans Democratic lawmakers Karen Carter Peterson and Troy Carter, but there’s a strong third candidate in Baton Rouge activist Gary Chambers…
Live indoor music is available once again in Louisiana but many venues aren’t inviting the bands back to play due to the strict regulations surrounding indoor play. Louisiana native and country music artist David St. Romain says it will be difficult for most venues to meet the requirements.
Plexiglas, a strong HVAC system, 20 feet of space from the audience, and other requirements have many small venues ineligible to host live music.
A mass vaccination event will be held Saturday at the Brookshire Grocery Arena in Bossier City, for those who are eligible, bring a photo ID and insurance card. LSU Health Shreveport Professor of Infectious Disease Johnny Vanchiere says The Brookshire Grocery Arena is the former CenturyTel Center in Bossier City located at 2400 Century Link Center Drive.