At a time when the nation continues to struggle with its history with race, U-S Congressman Troy Carter asks Louisiana’s youth to look to the future. David Grubb has more…
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If you ever wanted to be able to show your COVID test results like you present your ID on LA Wallet well now you can. Brooke Thorington explains
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Two proposed bills for the regular legislative session in March seek to establish boundaries in the pandemic and its policies. Kevin Gallagher has more…:
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Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, Second Congressional District Congressman Troy Carter announced his first annual Black History Month Essay Contest. The contest is open to 10th and 11th graders throughout the district. Carter asks students to share their dreams for a “stronger, more inclusive America.”
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As racial tensions have heightened in the country, Carter sees some of the worst of America’s history repeating itself. He says that reaching young people is as important as ever in order for this country to truly start to realize Dr. King’s vision.
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Carter encourages students of all backgrounds to enter the contest and have their voices heard. He says the challenges that the nation faces can only be overcome with more participation, not less.
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The winner of the contest will attend a special recognition ceremony in the nation’s capital, with the opportunity to meet other legislators as well.
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The next time you get a COVID test you can have your results sent to your LA Wallet. Just request that your PCR test be sent to Orion Laboratories and be sure they have your driver’s license number. Rachel Slaughter, President of Orion Laboratories says the new feature will simplify displaying results when needed.
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Any business or setting that allows LA Wallet can accept the COVID test results on the app. Slaughter says it’s convenient to show at places that require proof of a negative test.
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And there’s no extra cost for having results sent to your LA Wallet. Slaughter says you just have to ask that the test be sent to Orion.
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For more information visit orion-dot-healthcare
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A St. Tammany Parish state Senator proposes two bills to protect citizens from discrimination based upon their COVID vaccination status. Senator Patrick McMath, of Covington, says his Senate Bill 1, is a proposed Constitutional Amendment; adding vaccine status to the list of things for which one cannot be discriminated against…:
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SB1 would add vax status to age, gender race and physical condition; things for which one cannot legally discriminate. It will require two-thirds majority votes in both chambers, and the Governor’s OK, before it can go to voters next fall. McMath’s Senate Bill 2 is a stand-alone bill providing for persons who may be immune to not have to prove they’ve had the Jab…:
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McMath says constituents have asked him to file the bills, which he has done. They will be introduced for committee review when the regular legislative session starts in March. McMath feels there isn’t enough regard for real scientific data in the pandemic discussion and policies…:
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Both bills will come up when lawmakers meet for the Regular Session in March.
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More than a million people suffer burns annually and half go to an ER or are treated at a burn care center. LSU Health New Orleans professor of surgery Dr. Jeffrey Carter has been working on a more advanced way to assist burn victims with a type of spray-on-skin that significantly increases their survival rates.
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Carter says it’s difficult to compare mortality rates of burn injuries because the size and location of the burn along with the age are determining factors. He says when you can speed up recovery and repair wounds more efficiently, you reduce the chances of infection.
In addition to speeding the burn recovery process, Carter says the spray-on-skin has another added benefit.
This week is National Burn Awareness Week and Carter reminds listeners to keep children away from the stove when cooking, to use splatter screens when cooking with grease, and to keep your hot water heater below 120 degrees to avoid scalding.
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The newly acquired CJ McCollum should be on the court tonight when the Pelicans host the Miami Heat to bolster what has been one of the worst backcourts in the NBA this season. McCollum brings more than 20 points per game and adds outside shooting, but Coach Willie Green is also excited about his intangibles.
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McCollum will be joined in the lineup by guard Tony Snell. Forward Larry Nance Jr. has been sidelined since January with a knee injury. All three should help as the Pels make a push for their first playoff berth in four years. Green says the team isn’t where they want to be, but he’s proud of their progress.
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No trade comes without a cost. Both Josh Hart and Nickeil Alexander-Walker had won the hearts of fans over the past two-plus seasons. After last night’s win over the Houston Rockets, Green talked about how difficult it was to say goodbye.