1130 AM LRN News

LSU’s game at 10th ranked Florida on Saturday is in jeopardy, because of a COVID-19 outbreak among U- F players and two assistant coaches. Gators Coach Dan Mullen says they’ve paused all football activities…

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It may not be a bad time to reschedule as LSU starting QB Myles Brennan has an injury and would be doubtful to play if the game were held this weekend.

The Senate unanimously passes legislation allowing clergy members access to patients in a hospital during a public health emergency should a patient or a patient’s family request they be present. The bill by Minden Senator Robert Mills requires the state Health Department to create rules for facilities to do so…

Cut 6 (12) “…cases”

The House Democratic Caucus spoke outside the Capitol yesterday, venting frustrations with their GOP colleagues who they accused of being fixated on going after the Governor while ignoring issues like the pandemic housing crisis. New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry hit Republicans over rejecting efforts to support struggling renters, or to shield their rental records should they be evicted during the pandemic.

Cut 10 (10) “…principles.”

Saints Coach Sean Payton says he’s open to having home games in Tiger Stadium as the team eyes ways to play in front of fans after receiving no confirmation from New Orleans officials that that would be a possibility this season in the Superdome. WWL Radio Sports Director Kristian Garic says the Saints would prefer the Dome, but really want some fans in the stands…

Cut 14 (09) “…Tiger Stadium”