Some school system leaders say the state’s policy of 14-day quarantines for students who had “close contact” with someone who tested positive for COVID goes too far. EvenBossier City Representative Raymond Crews says the over-zealous policy is detrimental to a student’s long-term education and social health.
LDH is not recommending any changes to the policy.
President-elect Joe Biden has picked LSU grad and Baker native Linda Thomas-Greenfield as the next U-S ambassador to the United Nations. LSU alumnus and famed Democratic political consultant James Carville says Thomas-Greenfield is a great role model for LSU students…
cut 11 (07) “…living proof”
The Louisiana Hospital Association is asking the public to do its part to help keep COVID infections down over the Thanksgiving weekend. Our Lady of the Lake Pulmonologist Doctor Abdulla Moosa says not only are we seeing post-holiday spikes in cases but this year the gathering around the table increases the chances of spreading COVID to family members
Cut 8 (10) “…people’s houses.”
The Krewe of Bacchus will roll virtually in 2021 and fans of the big New Orleans parade will be able to follow along on February 14th on an app that will also allow them to catch throws. Bacchus captain Clark Brennan on how the free smartphone app will entertain revelers.
Cut 13 (09) “…silver doubloons.”
The “Throw Me Something Bacchus!”smartphone app will be available on Jan. 6th.