The state health department reported over one thousand COVID cases among nursing home residents last week, an increase of about 300 from the week before. But state health officer Doctor Joe Kanter says there is some good news…
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AARP is calling on nursing homes to require booster shots for both residents and staff. In Louisiana, only 16-percent of staff is reportedly boosted.

Cynthia Posey, Legislative Director for the Louisiana Federation of Teachers is hopeful lawmakers will address the needs of educators in the upcoming legislative session, if not she fears the teacher shortage will continue to grow. Posey says education reforms over the last decade are only hurting students and driving away teachers.
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Posey says among the concerns is the amount of paperwork teachers are burdened with in addition to low pay.

Tax season officially begins today, as filers can begin sending in their returns. David Grubb has more…

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Baton Rouge Police have arrested 26-year old Terrione Thomas in connection with a Friday night shooting in Thibodaux that left two dead. His brother 38-year old Timothy Thomas is being held on two charges of second-degree murder In LaFourche Parish in connection with the deaths of 47-year old Alvin Turner and 70-year old Linda Johnson. Terrione Thomas was arrested at a hospital in Baton Rouge.