On a day the state eclipses 188-thousand reported COVID-19 cases, Pfizer says the early results from its coronavirus vaccine show the shot is 90-percent effective. Assistant Dean for Translational Research at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, Dr. Lucio Miele, says 90-percent effectiveness is impressive
A bill to allow clergy members into healthcare facilities to visit patients during public health emergencies unanimously passed during the special session and was signed into law. Bill sponsor, freshman Minden Senator Robert Mills is hoping to meet with public health officials and have rules in place in the next several months, Mills says it’s important that the intent of the bill be known.
Three Baton Rouge Police officers have been placed on paid leave following a social media post from LSU freshman wide receiver Koy Moore that he was violated by officers numerous times Saturday evening. Moore, who is black, said officers tried to unzip his pants looking for a weapon and was let go when he told them he was an LSU football player. Mayor Sharon Broome issued a statement that an investigation is underway.
Governor Edwards is pushing to have the state carbon-neutral by 2050. The Climate Initiatives Task Force met today to discuss how to make that happen…