Governor Edwards further expands the list of those eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Those deemed essential workers in a number of different jobs, over 20 in total, can now apply. That includes grocery store workers, IT workers, clergy, postal workers, those in the hotel industry, manufacturing, and many more.
Former LSU President F. King Alexander gets ten weeks probation at his new job running Oregon State as a result of an investigation into mishandlings of sexual misconduct cases during his time in Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge Senator Regina Barrow says it’s a surprisingly light sentence, but it may be that he faces further punishment…
Oregon State’s board of Trustees grilled Alexander over allegations that he was aware of coach Les Miles’ behavior and did not respond appropriately.
Drew Brees says he’s excited to move into the next phase of his life after leading the Black and Gold for 15 years and retiring from the NFL a sure fire first ballot hall of fame legend. He’ll be in the broadcast booth for NBC sports and says while he could have played another season in the NFL, he wanted to spend more time with his family.
Brees will be a studio analyst for “Football Night in America” on Sunday nights and as a color analyst for Notre Dame football games.
The Biden Stimulus Bill includes 10.4 billion in aid to the ag industry. Louisiana Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says the funds can be used in part to fund programs at ag research institutions that provide outreach and extension to farmers in poor and rural areas and assist them with better production.