Matt Doyle spoke with Livingston Parish President Layton Ricks nearly five years to the day after the historic Flood of 2016…
Cut 2 (29) “…I’m Matt Doyle.”

LEAP test scores were down about five percent last school year and the State Department of Education hopes to boost those scores back up through the Louisiana Comeback campaign.
Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says the test scores results were disappointing but not surprising because virtual learning is proven to be less effective than in-person class.
Cut 5 (12) “…declined”

New Orleans becomes the first city in the state to require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to enter places like restaurants, bars, and other indoor venues that have a higher rate of transmission. Mayor LaToya Cantrell says Places you’ll have to show proof include gyms, sports complexes, stadiums including the Superdome, concerts venues, music halls, adult performance venues, and casinos. Cantrell says showing proof is a better option versus capacity restrictions.
Cut 11 (07) “…mandatory.”

State Attorney General Jeff Landry who’s been a vocal critic of mask and vaccination mandates says the City of New Orleans’ requirement to show proof of vaccination or a negative test to enter certain venues is opening up the Big Easy to big lawsuits.
Cut 13 (10) “…out there.”