Today's top headlines.
with Jennifer Wadsworth | Assistant metro editorGood morning! Let's run through some of our latest headlines. East Feliciana murder trialThe trial of a woman accused of killing an Ethel couple seven years ago opened Wednesday with prosecutors describing the gruesome murder scene. Reporter Youssef Rddad was there to cover the hearing, which you can read about here. Another COVID surgeLagging vaccination rates and the rapidly spreading delta variant are driving Louisiana's latest surge in COVID cases. We talked to public health experts about the uptick. Here's what they told us. Catholic schools keep mask mandatePublic schools may drop the mask requirement once class is back in session, but the Diocese of Baton Rouge is sticking with its face-covering mandate. Our education reporter Charles Lussier breaks down the new rules as we head into the new school year. As always, thanks for reading! |
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| Even as public schools across Louisiana are jettisoning mask-wearing, the Diocese of Baton Rouge is sticking with its face-covering mandate… Read more |
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| The trial of a woman accused of playing a role in the killing of an Ethel couple in 2014 opened Wednesday with a prosecutor detailing the g… Read more |
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| COVID-19 is again on the rise in Louisiana as state officials urge residents to get vaccinated to stave off the rapidly spreading delta var… Read more |
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| Metro Councilwoman Erika Green qualified Wednesday to run for an East Baton Rouge Parish Family Court seat on the Oct. 9 ballot, and two la… Read more |
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| When Auburn decided to use an image of a Heisman Trophy in a promotional social media post it sent to 2022 offensive line recruit Jacob Hoo… Read more |
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| Marc Wanaka, a longtime assistant to Jay Johnson, will join LSU’s coaching staff as the volunteer hitting coach. Read more |
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| A 24-year-old Lafayette nurse and a 30-year-old Eunice pastor died over the weekend after seeking hospital treatment for COVID-19, accordin… Read more |
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| If you like to cook when you're at the beach or just want a quick dinner idea, try these shrimp tacos. Read more |
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| A 15-year-old boy was arrested Wednesday in connection with an armed robbery that took place July 9 at Our Lady of the Lakes Hospital. Read more |
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