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Governor debuts ‘shot for a shot’

With hurricane season having started Tuesday, Gov. John Bel Edwards urged Louisianans to add a COVID vaccination to their prep list and offered incentives for getting the shot.

Researchers seek answers to barred owl questions

Barred owls are the most abundant owls in Baton Rouge and among the most common raptors in Louisiana. They eat rats, snakes and even crawfish. They inhabit large, mature trees, sometimes within Baton Rouge neighborhoods and BREC parks. But little is known about them.

Nutritionist addresses intermittent fasting trend in publication

Intermittent fasting, a type of diet that relies on periods of fasting and feasting, has become more prevalent as proponents endorse the diet online, especially on social media.

Church Point flood mitigation project funded

A $2.9 million project at Church Point to construct two detention ponds is among 16 announced by Gov. John Bel Edwards. The projects totaling $61.6 million are part of the Watershed Projects Grant Program: Local and Regional – Round 1 and are part of a plan to spend $1.

Limit on police immunity thwarted

A bill that would limit the legal immunity for Louisiana police officers who use excessive force failed to pass through a Senate judiciary committee Tuesday. Rep.

Man accused of shooting death had been convicted of murder

Scott Allen Cooper, the man accused in the shooting death of 17-year-old Garrison Gautreaux in the early morning hours of May 16, had been previously convicted and sentenced for a murder charge. However, a trial error and technicality caused the ruling of the case to be overturned.

Nungesser pledges funds for tourism

With $17.5 million in American Rescue Plan funding earmarked for tourism, Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser told Main Street officials from across the state to expect continued support from the state.

Tri-Parish workforce posts gain in April

The Tri-Parish workforce posted a gain in April compared to a year ago when jobs vaporized amid COVID-19 restrictions and shutdowns. The April workforce numbered 67,162, an increase of 657 or nearly 1% over a year ago, according to statistic released Friday by the Louisiana Workforce Commission.

LSU faculty pushing for mandatory vaccinations

Hundreds of LSU faculty members voted Tuesday for a resolution calling on the university to require students to receive COVID-19 vaccines before returning in the fall.

Rain, rain go away

The rain has been pouring for nearly a week, causing flooding in parts of the state. One day brought 13 inches as the weather systems stalled over some cities. Many areas have been under water for days. One thing this weather has definitely shown us is where the problem spots are in our yards.