DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson hopes the U.S. House will giving final passage to a trillion-dollar infrastructure bill today. Kevin Gallagher has more…:
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Booster shots for the Pfizer COVID vaccine offer are now available in Louisiana. Brooke Thorington has more.
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It’s finally back to school today for some students in Lafourche Parish. Dave Brannen has more
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The U.S. House is scheduled to vote today on a Senate-approved one-trillion-dollar infrastructure bill. Louisiana Secretary of Transportation Shawn Wilson says the bill will be a boon to Louisiana’s road & bridge needs and he’s encouraged it received bipartisan support in the Senate…:
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Wilson says this bill is only about infrastructure and the jobs that come with it. Some opposed to the bill worry there is abundant spending on what Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calls “human infrastructure”. Wilson says 19 Senate Republicans voted for this bill, and they wouldn’t have if it contained loads of so-called “pork”…
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Wilson says the bill’s passage will mean about $6-billion for Louisiana infrastructure projects. That’s over a billion more than the state would normally get in federal funds over five years. He says passing the bill will mean real progress for Louisiana…:
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Booster shots are now available for some who received two doses of the Pfizer COVID vaccine at least six months ago. The Louisiana Department of Health says those who are 65 and older, along with those 18 and older with an underlying health condition, or those who live or work in a high-risk setting are eligible. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says while boosters are significant, but it will not end the pandemic.
The new booster shot guidance for those who received the Pfizer vaccine is effective immediately. In an effort to remove any barriers Kanter says you only need to self-attest for the booster shot and there’s no need for a prescription.
Booster guidance differs from the third shot criteria, for those with immunocompromised systems for example cancer or organ transplant recipients, it’s recommended they receive a third shot. Kanter says the booster shot criteria allows a larger number of individuals to receive an extra dose to increase waning efficacy.
If you have any questions about the booster shot you are encouraged to ball the vaccine hotline at 1-855-453-0774
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Some kids in the Lafourche Parish school system will head back to classes today, but not all. Superintendent Jarod Martin indicates it’s a bit of a Rubik’s Cube initiative getting at least some of the schools back open after the devastation from Ida. But, bells will ring at some locations today. For example…
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Martin says quite a few school buildings just aren’t ready for students to come back.
The Lafourche superintendent says in some cases it seems a bit confusing for the operation of some schools in the district.
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It’ll be later next month before some schools in Lafourche will be able to open their doors to students.
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Healthy Blue and Louisiana Community and Technical College System are offering a scholarship program to help healthcare students complete their degrees. LCTCS Spokesperson Quinton Taylor says even students on a full-tuition scholarship might have difficulty paying for supplies like scrubs or a stethoscope while in school.
Taylor says they are very grateful that Healthy Blue notices the need for more healthcare workers and offers scholarships to assist with supplies. He says they are looking forward to more students being able to benefit from the financial assistance.
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To apply for the $250 scholarship for part-time students and $500 for full-time students, Taylor says you can visit the LCTCS.edu website and look for the Healthy Blue Scholarship link.
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LSU’s defense executed its game plan well on Saturday in a 28-25 win over Mississippi State. The Tigers gave up an SEC record 623 passing yards last year to the Bulldogs and were determined to limit the big plays this time around. Coach Ed Orgeron says they wanted to make sure they kept everyting in front of them, so they only rushed three players on passing downs
LSU allowed 371 passing yards on Saturday but the average gain per play was just 5.5 yards. Linebacker Damone Clark had 15 tackles….
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ULM has won back-to-back football games since November 2018 as the Warhawks upset Troy 29-16 to snap an eight-game Sun Belt losing streak. The Warhawks were 23.5 point underdogs entering the game, but Coach Terry Bowden’s team pulled off one of the biggest victories of his coaching career
Andrew Henry rushed for 108 yards and a touchdown and Rhett Rodriguez threw a TD. The defense returned an interception for a touchdown and also had a safety.
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For the first time since 1995, the Saints won in Foxborough as the Black and Gold defeated the New England Patriots 28-13. New Orleans leaned on its defense as they intercepted rookie quarterback Mac Jones three times. Safety Malcolm Jenkins had a pick-six. Jenkins says they know the defense is the team’s strength..
The Saints offense did not turn the ball over. Quarterback Jameis Winston threw for only 128 yards, but he tossed two touchdown passes. Alvin Kamara rushed for 89 yards and Taysom Hill scored a rushing touchdown. Winston is pleased they came away with a win…