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LSU will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to enter Tiger Stadium for the home opener against McNeese September 11th. LSU Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Catherine O’Neal says this added layer of protection means those who are fully vaccinated can feel pretty safe going to the game.

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O’Neal says those who are elderly or immunocompromised should not go to the game even if vaccinated.

Five puppies are now safe and sound after spending days at the bottom of a 65-foot dry well in Washington Parish. Director of the Humane Society of Louisiana Jeff Dorson says responders were forced to get creative in order to save the five pitbull mix puppies.

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BESE issued a unified response for adjourning last week’s meeting early after protestors refused to comply with mask mandates and have no plans to meet before the current mask mandate expires.  Brooke Thorington has more.

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LSU students must show proof of vaccination by September 10 and proof of full vaccination by October 15th according to an announcement by new President William Tate. Students will be able to submit proof of vaccination starting September 7th. Students who opt out of taking the vaccine must submit to periodic testing.