Ochsner Health says once the COVID vaccines receive full FDA approval, they will require employees to be vaccinated. CEO Warner Thomas says they are experiencing a nursing shortage as they battle a rise in COVID hospitalizations, which is another reason they are moving to mandatory vaccinations, so they can remain at work and keep patients safe.
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This week more than 60 medical societies support the move for mandatory vaccinations among healthcare workers.

A 20-year-old Bernice man is dead after he crashed his vehicle trying to flee police in Lincoln Parish yesterday afternoon. State Police Master Trooper Michael Reichardt says they also believe the deceased individual, 20-year-old Tyler Brazzel was impaired at the time of the incident….
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Brazzel was also not wearing a seatbelt.

Practice begins next week for high school sports teams that compete in the fall and the LHSAA says there are no plans to delay the season because of the ongoing surge of new COVID cases. Jeff Palermo has more…
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Saints punt returner and wide receiver Deonte Harris was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol about two weeks ago in his hometown of Baltimore. His police report says he was traveling 77 miles per hour in a 55-mile per hour speed zone. He was also charged with negligent and reckless driving and faces a suspension from the NFL.