Starting Monday, all Louisianas 16 and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. State Health Officer Doctor Joe Kanter says through the Bring Back Louisiana campaign, the state plans to get vaccines into areas of the state where people are not getting vaccinated…
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Just over 1.1 million Louisianans have received at least one vaccine dose.

Thirteen states have sued the Biden administration in an effort to undo the suspension of new oil and gas leases on federal land and water. Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry filed the suit in federal court in Louisiana. Governor John Bel Edwards says he would like to see the moratorium end soon, but he says the short-term economic damage has been minimal…
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The National Return to Learn Tracker shows Louisiana public schools rank seventh in the nation for in-person learning. State Education Superintendent Cade Brumley says it’s a combined effort of educators, parents, and students, to achieve the ranking.
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A former Lafourche parish middle school teacher has been arrested for Felony Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile after she allegedly had sex with a teenage boy. Lt. Brennan Matherne with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s office says 44-year-old Ashleigh Landry of Raceland was employed as the principal at Lockport Middle School…
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Matherne says Landry was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex and was released after posting a 25-thousand dollar bond.

The state of Louisiana will make COVID vaccines available to all Louisiana residents 16 and older starting on Monday. It’s another positive development in the state’s battle against the coronavirus. But State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says he’s worried the state’s progress in fighting the spread of COVID-19 has stalled. Matt Doyle has the story.
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The state department of education announces Louisiana schools rank seventh for in-person instruction according to the national return to learn tracker.

In response to mishandling of previous sexual misconduct cases at LSU, the Board of Regents wants to make sure every college and university in Louisiana has a system in place to properly respond to claims of sexual abuse or sexual harassment. Higher Education Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed has sent a letter to college governing board leaders.
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Reed says they want answers by April 9th.

A former middle school principal has been arrested after she allegedly confessed to having sex with a teenage boy. Captain Brennan Matherne, with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office, says 44-year-old Ashleigh Landry of Raceland has been charged with Felony Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile…
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Landry has posted bond but she’s no longer employed by the Lafourche Parish school system.

Beginning Monday, all adults in Louisiana will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Governor John Bel Edwards says anyone 16 and over, regardless of occupation or health status, can make an appointment to get vaccinated starting next week.
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The decision comes after the White House said 27-million doses of vaccines will be distributed across the country next week, more than three times the number available two months ago.

The Board of Regents is seeking information from college campuses on how they are handling sexual misconduct claims. It’s in response to the Husch Blackwell report that found LSU mishandled previous sexual abuse allegations for years. Higher Education Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed says this is an opportunity to see where there are gaps in Title Nine offices…
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A former middle school princiipal in Lafourche Parish has been arrested for having sexual relations with a teenager. Captain Brennan Matherne with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s office says their detectives got word that 44-year-old Ashleigh Landry of Raceland had exchanged inappropriate messages with a teenage boy…
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Matherne says Landry was the principal at Lockport Middle School, but her employment recently ended.

Are you grinding your teeth or clenching your jaws while you sleep? You are not alone as an American Dental Association survey says there’s a 70-percent increase in these type of cases. Doctor Mark Odom at the LSU School of Dentistry says grinding your teeth can produce some bad results…
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All Louisiana adults will be eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine starting on Monday. Governor John Bel Edwards says it’s another step towards ending the pandemic, but a big hurdle that remains is making sure those over the age of 16 roll up their sleeves and get the shot…
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Edwards says to expect to see more large community vaccination events in an effort to reach as many people as possible.

The Board of Regents is seeking information from every college in Louisiana on how sexual misconduct complaints are handled. Higher Education Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed says the Board is concerned after the Husch Blackwell report detailed LSU’s failure to handle sexual misconduct incidents and she says those mistakes can not be repeated…
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State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says he’s worried that overall the state’s progress in fighting the spread of COVID-19 has stalled. Matt Doyle has the story.
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Grambling State has suspended all football activities because of positive COVID tests. So the Tigers upcoming games against Alabama A-and-M on March 27th and Texas Southern on April 3rd have been canceled.

The Saints and Caesars Entertainment are reportedly close to finalizing a 20-year naming rights deal for the Superdome which it would make it the first NFL stadium with a gambling-based naming rights sponsor.

Beginning Monday, all adults in Louisiana will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Governor John Bel Edwards says anyone 16 and over, regardless of occupation or health status, can make an appointment to get vaccinated starting next week.
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The decision comes after the White House said 27-million doses of vaccines will be distributed across the country next week, more than three times the number available two months ago.

But Louisiana’s progress in lowering the spread of COVID has stalled, largely due to increased community spread in southwest Louisiana. State Health Officer Dr. Joseph Kanter…
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In response to mishandling of previous sexual misconduct cases at LSU, the Board of Regents wants to make sure every college and university in Louisiana has a system in place to properly respond to claims of sexual abuse or sexual harassment. Higher Education Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed has sent a letter to college governing board leaders.
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Reed says they want answers by April 9th.

An American Dental Association survey finds more than 70 percent of dentists are reporting an increase in patients with teeth grinding and clenching problems. LSU School of Dentistry Chair of Endodontics Dr. Mark Odom says it is an emotional response to an increase in stress from the pandemic.
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Odom says the grinding of teeth and clenching of jaws can lead to headaches, soreness and sometimes cracked or chipped teeth.

As of Monday, all adults in Louisiana will be eligible for the COVID vaccine. Matt Doyle has the story.
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There has been a decline in COVID cases statewide in recent weeks, but State Health Officer Doctor Joe Kanter is concerned with an increase in cases in southwest Louisiana where a more contagious UK variant of the virus is prevalent…
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The Board of Regents is seeking information from college campuses on how they are handling sexual misconduct claims. It’s in response to the Husch Blackwell report that found LSU mishandled previous sexual abuse allegations for years. Higher Education Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed says this is an opportunity to see where there are gaps in Title Nine offices…
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An American Dental Association survey has found that over 70-percent of dentists are reporting an increase in patients with teeth grinding and clenching problems and dentists say the stress from the pandemic is a factor. LSU School of Dentistry Chair of Endodontics Doctor Mark Odom says if you are experiencing symptoms a dentist can fit you for a guard or splint that ease pressure before you chip or crack a tooth. You can also put hot-cold compresses on your jaws.
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Governor John Bel Edwards announces that starting on Monday anyone 16-years and older, will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Edwards decided to open eligibility to all adults after the Biden administration told governors to expect a record shipment of doses…
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For 16 and 17-year-old olds, they are only allowed to get the Pfizer vaccine.

The Board of Regents is seeking information from every college in Louisiana on how sexual misconduct complaints are handled. Higher Education Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed says the Board is concerned after the Husch Blackwell report detailed LSU’s failure to handle sexual misconduct incidents and she says those mistakes can not be repeated…
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More than 70 percent of dentists report an increase in patients with teeth grinding and clenching issues. Brooke Thorington talks to the Chair of Endodontics at the LSU School of Dentistry.
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