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COVID Hotspot

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Louisiana is now “at the dead center” of the nation’s COVID-19 hotspots, and there’s no tangible end in sight.

Choudrant back in business

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CHOUDRANT — The Village of Choudrant is back in business, though still with a limited staff.

No Phase One for now

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Gov. John Bel Edwards said Wednesday he has “no intention” of ordering Louisiana to return to more restrictive Phase One guidelines even as the state fights it way through the worst surge yet of COVID-19.

New mask mandate forces change for parish schools

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After planning not to require masks for students and employees this fall, the Lincoln Parish School District will have to change its tune following Gov. John Bel Edwards’ new mask mandate that goes into effect today.

UL System to require masks, possibly vaccines

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The University of Louisiana System, including Louisiana Tech University and Grambling State University, will require masks indoors this fall.

Edwards considering state mask mandate

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Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said Friday he is “seriously considering” reinstating a statewide mask mandate that would apply to people who are vaccinated as well as those who are not vaccinated.

School district to recommend, not require, masks for fall

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Public school students in Lincoln Parish are three weeks away from kicking off the 2021-22 academic year, marking the third school year affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID Shutdown

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CHOUDRANT — COVID-19 has shut down the village of Choudrant.

Mayor Walker out of hospital, recovering from home

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Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker is now at home recovering from COVID-19.

Immunize, win a prize

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With the fall quarter around the corner, Louisiana Tech University is making a push for its students to get the COVID-19 vaccine by unveiling the “Get Your Shot to Win Big This Fall” incentive program, giving scholars the chance to win prizes for getting inoculated.