There is more promising news today regarding a potential COVID-19 vaccine. Moderna says early data shows its vaccine is nearly 95-percent effective. Governor John Bel Edwards says even with one or more vaccines possibly available by the end of next month residents need to continue to follow proven mitigation measures. He says if not, Louisiana could experience capacity issues at their hospitals….
Former Governor Edwin Edwards is back home after being admitted to the hospital Friday due to breathing difficulties. His Biographer Leo Honeycutt says doctors ended up diagnosing Edwards with a common sickness.
A USA Today article highlights several cases of LSU mishandling sexual misconduct complaints against students. The report says LSU athletic officials received complaints about former running back Derrius Guice for over a year and at least seven LSU officials had direct knowledge former wide receiver Drake Davis was physically abusing his girlfriend. LSU AD Scott Woodward took over in the spring of 2019. USA Today and LSU beat reporter, Glen Guilbeau says Woodward needs to make sure future claims are properly investigated…
It was a year ago today that Governor John Bel Edwards was re-elected to a second term after a runoff. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Edwards has faced numerous challenges in the first year of his second term.