Jacob Gallant

Gov. John Bel Edwards released two public service announcements encouraging young people to take the COVID-19 vaccines, featuring National Spelling Bee Champion and Guinness Book World Record Holder Zaila Avant-garde.

President Joe Biden is set to announce that federal employees must show proof they’ve received a coronavirus vaccine or submit to regular testing and stringent restrictions.

According to Baltimore County police records Harris was driving 77 mph with a speed limit of 55 mph.

Any changes made in protocol will be announced Monday, August 2.

Renters struggling with housing payments because of the pandemic were protected from eviction for nearly a year.

Afternoon highs both days will climb into the mid 90°s. Feels like temperatures will be at or above 100° for 5-9 hours.

One week after receiving the COVID vaccine, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise sent out a tweet arguing the CDC’s face mask advisory for both the vaccinated and unvaccinated. He said it only discourages people from getting the vaccine in the first place.

The new mask requirement begins on Friday.

Due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Louisiana, the Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) will begin limiting the number of visitors until further notice according to a press release.

The driver has been identified as Gildren Jackson, 69.

The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting on North 13th Street on Wednesday, July 28.