A new poll shows 68 percent of Louisianans believe using or possessing marijuana should not be illegal. Matt Doyle has the story.

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Baton Rouge activist Gary Chambers who came close to being in the run-off for the second congressional district has endorsed fellow democrat and New Orleans lawmaker Karen Carter Peterson. Carter Peterson is in the April 24^th run-off will fellow democrat and New Orleans lawmaker Troy Carter.

As of now all Louisianans 16 and older regardless of occupation or health status are eligible to receive the COVID 19 vaccine and 5^th District Congresswoman-Elect Julia Letlow made a personal appeal to those hesitant about getting vaccinated. Her husband Luke died of COVID just days before he was set to be sworn in congress. Congresswoman Letlow says getting vaccinated can prevent more tragedies like that…

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If you’re in southeast Louisiana and haven’t been vaccinated yet drop by the Shrine on Airline, Ochsner Health’s vaccine fest.  Ochsner Health Medical Director of Infection Prevention Dr. Katherine Baumgarten says they’ll be vaccinating thousands until 10 am Tuesday.

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It’s for ages 18 and older.