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Lawmakers try to block vaccine requirement for La. students

Lawmakers try to block vaccine requirement for La. students

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Lawmakers try to block vaccine requirement for La. students

The state allows broad exemptions for parents and students who can submit a written dissent even if the coronavirus shots are mandated.

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Louisiana redistricting effort likely to get heated

The special sessions convened for the work each decade often are among the most contentious lawmakers face.
Nation World

Fighting gas prices, US to release 50 million barrels of oil

Biden said from the White House that it will take time, "but before long you should see the price of gas drop where you fill up your tank.”
Nation World

Rittenhouse tells Fox News 'not a racist person,' backs BLM

In his first post-acquittal interview, Kyle Rittenhouse told Tucker Carlson that he plans to “lay low and live my life and enjoy it."

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Investigations

Metairie deacon formally charged with child sex crimes

Virgil Maxey “V.M.” Wheeler III, 63, was charged with two counts each of sexual battery and indecent behavior with a juvenile by the Jefferson Parish DA's office.
Orleans

Plans moving forward for train service from New Orleans to Baton Rouge

It's been talked about for some time, but those behind the project say plans are chugging along

Saints

Glenn Foster Jr. allegedly attacked inmate for socks before in-custody death, records show

"Shortly after assaulting another inmate" Foster then allegedly got into a fight with a deputy and correction officer trying to handcuff him
Saints

Forecast: Saints Injury Apocalypse has made season rough to endure

The Saints should be like 9-3 and we should be arguing over whether the Saints can win a Super Bowl with Jameis Winston and no real wide receivers to speak of.