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The number of people hospitalized with the coronavirus in Louisiana broke records for the second day on Wednesday as the state continues to struggle with the delta variant and low vaccination rates. There were 135 new hospitalizations for a all-time high of 2,247, according to a noon update… Read the full story
As Louisiana experiences a fourth surge of COVID cases and hospitalizations, a mask mandate went into effect Wednesday morning. Read the full story
LSU won't require its students to get the coronavirus vaccination to attend this fall, but those who don't will have to be tested monthly, the newly installed president announced Wednesday. Read the full story
After serving 27 years with the Baton Rouge Police Department — rising to the rank of lieutenant and spending countless hours as a firearms instructor — Mike Godawa died from COVID-19 just a day after officially retiring from the force. Read the full story
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry has filed a federal lawsuit against the state's newest medical school, joining three students who claim that the private institution is violating their rights by imposing a coronavirus vaccination requirement on students. Read the full story
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LSU, other universities should mandate COVID vaccine after full FDA approval, John Bel Edwards says
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Masks required for all at Zachary schools, school board confirms
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2 men arrested in connection with Gonzales shooting, car chase, Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office says
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Louisiana students performed 5% worse on key test during the pandemic; see the results
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Louisiana's mask mandate starts today. Here's what to know and who has to wear it.
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In Ronald Greene death, feds investigate State Police leaders for possible obstruction of justice
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Quantifying Louisiana's dire hospital staff shortages as COVID hospitalizations break records
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2021 hurricane season likely to produce even more storms, NOAA says; see how many are expected
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