With COVID-19 The Worst It’s Been, Louisiana’s College Students Return To Campus

Students at Louisiana’s colleges and universities return to school this month in a state that has more COVID-19 cases than it has ever had.

Louisiana’s Gen. Russel Honoré To Investigate Security Failures At U.S. Capitol

Congress appoints Honoré to commission

Some Republicans Hunkering Down During U.S. Capitol Riot Refused Offer Of Face Masks

Three House Democrats test positive for COVID-19 after sheltering with maskless Republicans

Rental Assistance In COVID-19 Relief Package ‘About A Third Of What Louisiana Actually Needs,’ Says Housing Advocacy Group

CDC eviction moratorium set to expire by the end of January

Why A Former Student Accusing Derrius Guice Of Misconduct Sued LSU Over Police Records

Samantha Brennan says Guice took a nude picture of her without her consent and shared it around

COVID-19 In Louisiana: As Bad As It’s Been And Getting Worse

“There’s never been more COVID in Louisiana than there is now,” the state’s top public health officer said at a press conference Tuesday.

‘We Told You So,’ Rep. Cedric Richmond Tells Republicans Defending Trump During Second Impeachment Proceeding

In his final House floor speech, Richmond scoffs at GOP calls for ‘unity’

LSU Ordered To Release Records In Football Star Derrius Guice’s Case

A Baton Rouge judge sided with a newspaper and former student over the university.

‘Nobody Is Satisfied’ With Louisiana’s Vaccine Distribution So Far, Edwards Says

Pharmacies say they’re overwhelmed in second phase of vaccine distribution

Couple Getting COVID-19 Vaccine Looks Forward To Embracing Their Loved Ones Again

‘We haven’t been able to hug anyone since last March’

These Louisiana Pharmacies Are Scheduled To Receive COVID-19 Vaccine This Week

Shots will be reserved for those 70 and above by appointment

Louisiana Pharmacies Overwhelmed As COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Expands

The state released a list of pharmacies that could vaccinate people 70 and older

7 Things You Need To Know About Louisiana’s COVID-19 Vaccine Plan

The number of people eligible to receive is expanding by hundreds of thousands this week.

These Pharmacies Have COVID-19 Vaccine This Week

Those who are eligible must first make an appointment with their respective pharmacy in order to get vaccinated.

Louisiana Will Make Small Amounts Of COVID-19 Vaccine Available To People 70 And Older Next Week

The state has given out the first shot of the vaccine to at least 45,000 people already.

Louisiana Congressman-Elect Luke Letlow Dies Of COVID-19 Complications

Letlow, 41, was expected to be sworn into Congress in a few days

The Top 10 Unforgettable Moments Of A Tumultuous Year In D.C.

To say that 2020 has been an eventful year in the nation’s capital is an understatement.

‘They’re So Weary’: Louisiana Teachers Recover From Back-To-Back Hurricanes During The Pandemic

This story was originally published in Southerly magazine with The Hechinger Report.

Tennessee And Nashville Cybersecurity Called Into Question Following Bombing

Individual and corporate customers of AT&T were left without service

After Losing Home, Lake Charles Family Keeps Their Sprits Bright During Christmastime

Over 1,000 people remain displaced after 2020’s Hurricane season

Louisiana’s ‘Unfathomable’ COVID-19 Death Toll A Reason To Skip Holiday Plans, Governor Says

Current restrictions to remain in place

What’s In The $900B Emergency Relief Bill—And What’s Out

Congress is set to pass a massive bipartisan emergency relief bill that’s intended to aid Americans affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

There Are Good Reasons Black People Don’t Trust Health Institutions, But I Still Got The COVID-19 Vaccine

Black people are justifiably skeptical as they evaluate treatments to prevent COVID-19 infection.

Louisiana Congressman-Elect Luke Letlow Has COVID-19

Congressman-elect Luke Letlow announced over Twitter Friday that he has contracted COVID-19.

John Bel Edwards Plans To Get The COVID-19 Vaccine — But He Doesn’t Know When

Gov. John Bel Edwards and his family will get the COVID-19 vaccine eventually, but he isn’t sure when that will happen yet.

Mass COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution ‘Could Take Some Time’ As Hospitalizations Surge

The Pfizer vaccine may be coming to Louisiana as soon as this weekend.

With Online Alcohol Orders Rising, Legislative Committee Rejects Proposal To Prohibit Higher Online Prices

More and more people are relying on services that deliver them alcohol.

After Allegations Of Mishandling Of Sexual Assault Allegations, LSU President Tells Board, ‘We’re Committed To Owning Up To Any Mistakes’

In many of the cases, the person accused of misconduct was an LSU football player.

The End Of The 2020 Hurricane Season?

12 named storms hit the U.S., including 5 that hit Louisiana

Louisiana School Districts In ‘Wait And See’ Mode As COVID-19 Cases Spike And Louisiana Returns To Phase 2

Madison Parish School District announced in mid-November that it would only instruct its students virtually starting the Monday.

CDC Panel Advises States To Prioritize Health Care Workers, Nursing Home Residents For COVID-19 Vaccine

Nursing home residents and health care personnel have been hit hardest

How State Political Parties Helped Big Money Pay For This Year’s Elections

Parties in nearly every state helped pump big money into elections.

Former LSU Football Star Derrius Guice’s Name Is Redacted From A Police Report. Should It Be?

One of Guice’s accusers has sued LSU over records

Immigration Advocates Push Biden To Not Just Bring Back DACA But To Expand It

President elect plants to nominate DACA’s architect as Homeland Security secretary

Judge Rules Against Louisiana Pastor Who Defied State COVID-19 Restrictions

Tony Spell, lost a battle in federal court this week when a judge ruled that the state had not mistreated his church.

Republicans In Congress Repeat Trump’s Claims Of A Stolen Election

Some Republicans in Congress are agreeing with President Donald Trump’s baseless claims that the election was stolen from him.

COVID-19 Clinical Trial Opens Up In New Orleans Area, Looking For Volunteers

Volunteers must have tested positive for COVID-19 within the previous seven days, experienced symptoms within the last 10.

Voter Who Sued Louisiana For Ballot Access Says Voting Should Always Be Easy

Louisianans could apply for an absentee ballot for COVID-related reasons if they were at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19.

Hammond City Council Votes To Remove Police Chief Seen On Tape Punching Black Suspect

HAMMOND — In a unanimous decision Tuesday, the Hammond City Council voted to initiate an investigation into the police chief.

‘We’re Not Through This’: Governors Plead With Congress For Emergency Assistance

Republicans at a House hearing rejected their pleas, arguing that states have yet to spend money provided by Congress earlier this year.