A 74-year-old Superdome security guard gave emotional testimony to the Legislature this morning alleging sexual harassment by former LSU running back Derrius Guice…

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An LSU spokesperson denies Scott had direct contact with Orgeron.

All Louisianans, 16 and older, will be eligible for the COVID vaccine on Monday but some, remain hesitant. Tulane Epidemiologist Doctor Susan Hassig says the development of several differnet vaccinations for COVID is an amazing scientific accomplishment, but understandably creates a sense of hesitancy among the general public.

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The first Gamma Tile therapy medical device to treat malignant brain tumors at Shreveport’s Willis-Knighton Medical Center was implanted a few weeks ago. Radiation Oncologist Dr. Jake Wang says Gamma Tile therapy is used when all other traditional malignant brain tumor treatments have failed and it’s not applicable for all brain tumors.

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Wang says he’s spoken with the patient several times since the device was implanted and so far they are pleased with the results.

A 74-year-old Superdome security guard says she was sexually harassed by former LSU running back Derrius Guice in 2017, and when she reported it to LSU no action was taken. Gloria Scott told lawmakers that after reporting the incident to the school she received a call from coach Ed Orgeron, who she says asked her to forgive Guice. Scott says she then spoke to Athletic Administrators Miriam Segar and Verge Ausberry and told them Guice sitting out the bowl game would send a message to him…

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An LSU Athletics spokesperson told the Advocate that “Coach Orgeron never had any direct communication with the alleged victim.” 

Scott also alleged that she faced reprisal from her Superdome employer after reporting the incident to her supervisor.

US House Democrats introduced legislation that would admit Washington D.C. into the United States as the nation’s 51^st state. many Republicans, including Congressman Clay Higgins, say it would result in the state having undue influence over federal policy.

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HR 51 would incorporate all lands within D.C., not including the White House, Capitol, and other federal buildings.

The first Gamma Tile therapy medical device to treat malignant brain tumors at Shreveport’s Willis-Knighton Medical Center was implanted a few weeks ago. Radiation Oncologist Dr. Jake Wang says unlike traditional radiation therapy where the patient receives treatment from outside the body and visits a radiation facility…

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Lawmakers heard emotional testimony today from a 74-year-old Superdome security guard who alleged former LSU running Derrius Guice sexually harassed her in December of 2017, and alleged the athletic department covered it up.

Gloria Scott told the Senate Select Committee on Women and Children that Guice accosted her after a game and berated her with “vile and humiliating” comments. Scott says after reporting the incident to LSU she received a call from coach Ed Orgeron who had Derrius Guice with him, asking her to forgive Guice…

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AN LSU Athletics spokesperson told the Advocate “Coach Orgeron never had any direct communication with the alleged victim.” 

Scott alleges that ultimately no record of her accusations was kept by the school.

New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore was arrested Thursday night in Cleveland, Ohio on suspicion of receiving stolen property. Lattimore says it was a misunderstanding and he is fully cooperating with authorities.

Former LSU running back Leonard Fournette has re-signed with the Buccaneers on a one-year deal worth $3.25 million.

The New Orleans Pelicans will look for a third-straight win as they host the Denver Nuggets tonight at 7 p.m.

Junior right-hander Landon Marceaux is the Tigers new Friday night starter as LSU opens a three-game series tonight at ninth-ranked Tennessee.

The Ragin Cajuns baseball team will begin Sun Belt Conference play as they host Coastal Carolina in a four-game series beginning tonight at 6 p.m.

ULM will play take on Sun Belt opponent Texas State on the diamond this weekend as they will be on the road for the three-game series.

Nicholls will host Houston Baptist in a weekend Southland Conference series.  Game 1 is tonight at 6:30 p.m.

The Southeastern Louisiana baseball team will be on the road for a four-game weekend series at Lamar.

Northwestern will host South Alabama in a three-game series this weekend.

An LSU spokesperson denies an allegation that head football coach Ed Orgeron called a woman who accused former Tigers running back Derrius Guice of sexually harassing her and asked her to forgive Guice. 74-year-old Gloria Scott recounted the “vile and demeaning” harassment she faced by Guice as a security guard at the Superdome in 2017. Scott says after reporting the incident to LSU she received a call from coach Ed Orgeron who had Derrius Guice with him…

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The first Gamma Tile therapy medical device to treat malignant brain tumors at Shreveport’s Willis-Knighton Medical Center was implanted a few weeks ago. Radiation Oncologist Dr. Jake Wang says it’s a small device placed in the brain to begin radiation therapy.

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On Monday everyone 16 and older can be vaccinated in Louisiana and convincing some to do so is of concern. Brooke Thorington has more.

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The state’s vaccination campaign is ramping up substantially. We’re now up to 1.1 million Louisianans who have received at least one dose of a COVID vaccine and 654,000 Louisianans who have completed their full series. Governor Edwards says if everyone takes advantage of the eligibility expansion safe crawfish boils could be on the menu for early May.

A Legislative committee heard testimony from a woman who accused former LSU running back Derrius Guice of sexual harassment. 74-year-old Gloria Scott says in December of 2017 she was working as a Superdome security guard when she was accosted by Guice and a group of his friends. She says Guice was explicit and refused to leave when asked…

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Scott says when she reported the incident to LSU she was put on a phone call with Guice and coach Ed Orgeron who said Guice was just joking around.

Scott also says she spoke with athletic administrators Verge Ausberry and Miriam Segar and requested Guice be suspended for a game as punishment, and that that request was refused.

All Louisianans 16 and older will be eligible to receive a vaccine Monday and Tulane Epidemiologist Doctor Susan Hassig says reducing vaccine hesitancy is at the top of health officials mind. She says it won’t be easy but for those who have the capacity to clarify questions about the vaccine, it’s incumbent on them to do so for those who are apprehensive.

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Hassig says currently the average vaccination rate for those receiving at least one dose is approximately 25-percent.

US House Democrats introduced legislation that would admit Washington D.C. into the United States as the nation’s 51^st state. Statehood activists say the over 700,000 residents of D.C. lack proper representation, but many Republicans, including Congressman Clay Higgins, say that’s not what the founders wanted for D.C.

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A quarter of Louisianans have received at least one vaccine dose so far, good for  40^th in the country per capita according to the CDC. The state health department has launched the Bring Back Louisiana Campaign as a way to get people vaccinated. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says they are using tracking data to figure out where mass vaccination events are needed most.

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A former middle school principal 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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Louisiana schools rank seventh in the nation for in-person instruction. Brooke Thorington has more

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The NBA trade deadline has passed and the Pelicans have traded veteran shooting guard JJ Redick to the Dallas Mavericks for a second-round pick and two forwards in James Johnson and Wesley Iwundu. Despite a number of rumors to the contrary, the Pels will keep guard Lonzo Ball, who is a restricted free agent this summer.

Starting Monday all Louisiana residents 16 and older, regardless of health or occupation, can get an appointment to receive a COVID vaccine. Governor Edwards says the decision to open up eligibility ahead of schedule comes as the state is starting to get larger and larger vaccine allocations.

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1.1 million Louisianans have now received at least one dose of a COVID vaccine but there is a large regional disparity where central and southwest Louisiana have vaccination rates 50 percent lower than the New Orleans area. To address this disparity the department of health is launching Bring Back Louisiana, a mass vaccination campaign that State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says will be driven by tracking data…

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Attorney General Jeff Landry is leading a multi-state lawsuit against the Biden Administration’s moratorium on new oil and gas leases, but Governor Edwards says the litigation is not needed. Biden issued a 60-day moratorium in January. Edwards says while new leases have stopped, he’s received word from industry leaders that permitting for existing leases has continued.

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President Joe Bid says America, along with other nations, must reduce current levels of carbon extraction and production to avoid catastrophic levels of global warming.