LSU has had a secret weapon in its run to Omaha and the College World Series. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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A bill allowing pharmacies to sell ivermectin without a prescription is on its way to Gov. Jeff Landry for signature. SB19, sponsored by Senator Mike Fesi, permits adults to purchase the drug under a standing order from the Louisiana Department of Health.
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Under the new law, pharmacists must screen for risks and inform patients about proper use.
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Tourism in New Orleans has bounced back to from Covid-19. The city welcomed more than 19-million visitors last year, the highest number since 2019. But a new problem is emerging in that many visitors to the Crescent City are from Canada…and with the White House rhetoric of making Canada a state, some Canadians are rethinking their travel plans.
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Small businesses are optimistic, yet cautious. That’s the big takeaway of the latest NFIB Small Business Optimism Index, which rose slightly last month. NFIB State Director Leah Long says labor and inflation remain pressing issues. In May, 34-percent of owners reported unfilled job openings, and 86-percent of those hiring said qualified applicants were scarce.