8:30 LRN Newscast March 29

Louisiana opens COVID vaccine eligibility to anyone 16 and older today. Louisiana Independent Pharmacies Association President Randall Johnson says when you show up at your appointment, have your I-D and insurance card with you, so your info can be entered into the vaccine registry…
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The mishandling of previous sexual misconduct cases at LSU has some lawmakers questioning whether Coach Ed Orgeron tried to cover up an incident involving former running back Derius Guice. An elderly security guard says Guice harassed her in December 2017 and then spoke with Orgeron about the incident. Orgeron denies having direct contact with the alleged victim, which prompted this exchange between New Orleans lawmaker Karen Carter Peterson and LSU general counsel Winston DeCuir…
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It’s possible the Senate Select Committee on Women and Children will ask Orgeron to testify at their next meeting.

A bill filed by Marrero Senator Patrick Connick would allow college athletes in Louisiana to make money off their name, image, and likeness…
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When Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow was at LSU, he said the school was selling his jersey but he never saw any compensation.

The state department of wildlife and fisheries says the sub-freezing temperatures last month helped kill off invasive aquatic weeds as giant Salvinia and hyacinth on the state’s lakes and bayous. LDWF Inland Fisheries Operations Manager Alex Perrett says there are certain areas where they have chronic problems with both plants, so they know to start early clearing those waterways…
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