LSU will rename the Middleton Library on its Baton Rouge campus. Jeff Palermo explains why…
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Governor Edwards asks the public to please answer their phones if they get a call from state COVID contact tracers. Matt Doyle has more…
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The Middleton Library on LSU’s campus will have a new name. The building has been named after General Troy Middleton, a war hero, who served as LSU’s president from 1951 to 1962. Middleton is also known as a segregationist. Blackout LSU organizer Gideon Adeyemo is delighted with the news…
When Middleton served as LSU’s President he sent a letter to the University of Texas that said LSU does not support whites and backs participating together on athletic teams and the school keeps black students separate from whites. LSU NAACP chapter president Cam Crier says Middleton’s name should have been removed a long time ago…
The name change comes after several meetings black student leaders have had with LSU’s administration since a video from a social media post emerged of an incoming LSU student yelling a racist slur. LSU Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Mary Werner expects the Board will approve a motion to rename the library…
There’s no word on a possible new name for the library.
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Research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows many drivers are partaking in dangerous activities, even though they know better. AAA spokesperson Don Redman says 96% of drivers admitted that driving while texting is extremely or very dangerous, but do it anyway
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Redman says those involved in recent crashes admit they are still engaging in dangerous activities and doing so more than those not involved in crashes.
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43% of those involved in a recent crash admit to texting while driving in the past month versus 27% of those not involved in crashes.
Redman recommends slowing down, staying alert, and putting your phone away while driving, as many on the roads are shaking off the rust from reduced driving during the pandemic.
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Governor Edwards says since May 15th the COVID contact tracing program has had success but has run into problems of people not answering their phones.
Edwards says they’ve reached out to nearly every person with a positive confirmed case to ask them who they may have infected.
Edwards asks you to answer your phone if you get a call from 877-766-2130, and if you miss the call to please call back.
The Governor says if you’re exposed you will likely be asked to self-quarantine. It’s not mandatory, but…
On a side note, Edwards mentioned he’s disheartened to see rising transmission rates in some areas. He indicated it’s due to people starting to slack off on mask-wearing.
Overall hospitalizations have declined across the state but the Lake Charles, Alexandria, and Monroe regions see continued growth.
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The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs has resumed burial services at its five state-run veteran’s cemeteries.
Spokesperson Brandee Patrick says the services were suspended on March 17th per CDC recommendations, and are resuming under the New Normal.
Seating will be limited at committals and all handling of floral arrangements must be taken care of by the family or funeral home workers.
Patrick says their cemetery offices have also reopened to assist those who need burial service consultations.
Patrick says it’s an honor to get back to working with the families of some of our nation’s finest.
The LDVA has also reopened its 74 veterans parish service offices.