COVID cases are on the rise in Louisiana. Dr. Joseph Bocchini (buh-KEEN-ee), a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Willis-Knighton in Shreveport, says spikes in COVID cases have happened every summer since the virus first appeared five years ago, and this year has proven to be no different.
Cut 6 (13) “…over 15-percent.”
If it’s not COVID, then allergies can really make people’s lives miserable this time of year. Ragweed is the biggest culprit when it comes to fall allergies, and Dr. John Carlson, an allergist and immunologist at Ochsner Health, says mold spores are also a problem.
Carlson says pollen counts are usually the highest between four A-M and eight A-M, so limit your outdoor activities and shower after spending an extended amount of time outdoors.
Saying imported shrimp will turn people into aliens – I’m not making this up – Senator John Kennedy is pushing for increased inspections of shrimp imports. In a floor speech, Kennedy said on a good day, the U.S. may inspect two-percent of all imported shrimp, which pales in comparison to inspection rates of other countries.
Cut 9 (12) “…States of America.”
After shutting out Southeastern last week, 24-0, Louisiana Tech has a much more difficult task tomorrow night against LSU. First-year Tech defensive coordinator Luke Olson will have his hands full with shutting down an elite LSU offense. The Bulldogs are known to blitz often, and junior linebacker Mekhi (muh-KYE) Mason says the Bulldogs need to get to quarterback Garrett Nussmeier early and often.