More than a quarter-million Louisianans have early voted in the Presidential election so far, about 90,000 more early votes than we had two days into the 2016 election. Matt Doyle has the story.
The Carolina Panthers have shut down their facility after an unconfirmed positive COVID-19 result according to ESPN. The Panthers are scheduled to play in the Superdome Sunday, only family of the players, coaches, and staff of the Saints can attend.
Because minorities are disproportionately affected by COVID-19 researchers are looking at how they learn about the pandemic. Auburn University has received a National Science Foundation grant to study a variety of demographics in Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi. Research leader Dr. Kelly Dunning says people of all income ranges will be interviewed.
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A Mangham police officer is recovering after being shot in the stomach during a traffic stop Sunday night. State Police Trooper Michael Reichardt says 27-year-old Hermandus Semien of Ville Platte shot officer Marshall Waters, after stealing a vehicle and robbing a pharmacy in Rayville. Reichardt says Waters pulled over Semien’s vehicle because he was speeding…
Semien faces several charges including first-degree of attempted murder of a police officer.