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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… Continue Reading
As Louisiana experiences a fourth surge of COVID cases and hospitalizations, a mask mandate went into effect Wednesday morning. Continue Reading
In the wake of LSU's announcement Wednesday that it won't require COVID vaccines, but will require unvaccinated students to be tested monthly this fall, the nine colleges in the University of Louisiana System, which include the University of New Orleans and the University of Louisiana at Laf… Continue Reading
The mandate will be in place at least until Sept. 1. Continue Reading
Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory on Tuesday said Lafayette Fire Department inspectors and Lafayette Police officers, like in 2020, will visit businesses to make sure managers and owners understand the governor's mask mandate that went into effect Wednesday. Continue Reading
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Lafayette mayor-president authorized to secure Willow Street land for new jail
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Driver arrested in Ambassador Caffery crash that resulted in death of unborn child
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LSU to require unvaccinated students to take monthly COVID tests; vaccine not required
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As Lafayette Little League aims for Williamsport, stars from the 2011 world series team weigh in
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After Louisiana medical school mandated COVID vaccine, Jeff Landry files lawsuit
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Louisiana students performed 5% worse on key test during the pandemic; see the results
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Our Lady of Lourdes, hospital system to mandate COVID-19 vaccine for all staff by December
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Lafayette City Council votes to appoint charter commission to consider amending, abolishing consolidation
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- Our Views: Louisiana’s statewide mask mandate is for the good of all of us
- Stephanie Grace: After asking nicely, John Bel Edwards tries to scare vaccine resisters straight
- Letters: A vaccine mandate is legally and morally unquestionable at LSU
- Letters: School Board in Baton Rouge will adopt extensive transparency system for dollars
- Letters: State buildings that can be built without regard to homeowners, others
- Garey Forster: On virus politics, Democratic agenda is division and Steve Scalise is a hero
- Letters: A better solution than a billion-dollar Interstate plan from state highway officials
- Our Views: The docs and nurses know the risks for the unvaccinated
