The Advocate's Top Headlines

with Matthew Albright | Assistant metro editor

There have been several big breaking news stories this morning. Here's what you need to know.

The veto session is on

For the first time, the Louisiana Legislature is calling itself back into session specifically to override some of the governor's vetoes. 

This story explains what the stakes are in this political showdown, how it happened, and why it's so unusual.

Southern's president to retire

Ray Belton, the president and chancellor of Southern University, will retire in 2022. Here's what we know so far: The announcement just came out, so we'll have more details about what's next as we get them through the day. 

We have our winners

State officials announced the first two winners in "Shot at a Million," the lottery that is open to any Louisiana resident who has gotten the COVID vaccine. This story says who the winners are and what they got; it also explains when the next drawings are and what the prizes are. 

Thanks for reading, and have a great weekend!