8:30 LRN Newscast April 27

Governor John Bel Edwards will announce new coronavirus health restrictions when he meets with reporters at 3:30 today. President Biden says he hopes for a return to relative normal by the 4th of July. Edwards says that’s a good goal to set…
cut 5 (08) “…too”
The state health department says one-point-two million Louisiana residents are fully vaccinated, but the C-D-C says Louisiana has the third-lowest percentage of vaccinations of its eligible population.

There is good news regarding the coronavirus and nursing homes. A report in the Advocate says nursing homes reported just 17 new COVID cases among residents in its last weekly update. Tulane Epidemiologist Doctor Susan Hassig says it’s positive news for our most vulnerable population…
cut 8 (08) “…outcome”

Tickfaw native Kim Mulkey showed her passion that’s helped make her successful during her introductory press conference as the Lady Tigers’ new basketball coach. Brooke Thorington has more…
cut 3 (36) “…I’m Brooke Thorington”

On the same day, Mulkey was introduced, seven women filed a federal Title Nine lawsuit against LSU and the school’s Board of Supervisors claiming the university failed to address allegations of assault and sexual harassment.