The statewide indoor mask mandate goes into effect tomorrow as the state sets an all-time high for COVID-related hospitalizations. Governor Edwards says just because the mandate doesn’t begin until tomorrow doesn’t mean you shouldn’t start masking up today.
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Louisiana now has the fastest per-capita growth in new COVID cases in the nation.
The new mask mandate covers everyone five and older, which means all Louisiana schools will be returning to masking in the upcoming fall semester. Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley says prior to this new executive order, his department advised each school system to enact its own policy.
LSU QB Myles Brennan’s poor run of luck continues; the senior will require surgery on his non-throwing arm after breaking his humerus bone. Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins knows Brennan is disappointed but expects him to remain a big part of the team even if he’s not leading them on the field.
Max Johnson is now the assumed starting quarterback heading into the season.
The Louisiana Department of Revenue is about to turn over more than $10-million to Unclaimed Property. Department of Revenue Spokesperson Byron Henderson says it’s money that was issued by paper checks for tax refunds, from July of 2019 to June of 2020, and that’s money that has gone uncashed.
To claim your money you’ll need to fill out a voucher that has been mailed to you.