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with Kelly P. Kissel | Metro editorRachel Guillory, fighting stomach cancer, didn't think she'd outlive her husband. You know the ending, but it comes following an agonizing journey laid out by our Jackie DeRobertis. "They pretty much have to wait on someone to die," Guillory said. Details here. Have a tissue handy. Amid Louisiana's fourth surge of COVID-19 cases, Andrea Gallo embedded in a hospital ward again. Unvaccinated people are driving the uptick, leaving doctors and nurses exhausted and frustrated. Members of LSU's Greek community and the rapper Boosie helped vaccination efforts this week. In-person fraternity and sorority rush takes place at LSU this weekend only because the organizations met vaccine conditions placed on them by the school administration, as detailed in this story by Caroline Savoie. Laine Hardy, our favorite “American Idol” star, is performing in concert Saturday at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. Judy Bergeron caught up with the Livingston native, who is in the midst of a tour with Toby Keith. Find out what he misses most while on tour in our story. It's a crazy day already in Baton Rouge and elsewhere today. Check back in for more. |
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| Rachel Guillory and her husband were supposed to travel to MD Anderson in Houston to treat her Stage IV stomach cancer at the end of this m… Read more |
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| Vaccines may be optional at LSU, but they’re the price of admission for students who want to party in person for rush week. Read more |
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| A federal judge says that while a medical college in Monroe may have valid reasons for doing so, it cannot deny admittance to three would-b… Read more |
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| Morgan Babin’s team was able to revive a coronavirus patient who was on the brink of death this week inside the intensive care unit. It was… Read more |
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| The New Orleans Saints will give refunds to season ticket holders who want them due to the vaccine mandate and mask rules in place for home… Read more |
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| Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center has reached a deal with Nashville-based OneOncology to join its nationwide network, ending its affiliation … Read more |
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| More Louisiana schoolchildren reported testing positive for the deadly coronavirus last week than during any week last school year, which e… Read more |
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| As LSU quarterback Myles Brennan recovers from a broken left arm, coach Ed Orgeron said Wednesday night he was told Brennan can return sometime this season, but the exact date hasn’t been determined. Read more |
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| Laine Hardy's jetted to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to sing for the troops; performed his hit "Memorize You" on ABC's "The Bachelorett… Read more |
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