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New Study Says You Only Need One Pfizer COVID Shot

The single shot had "robust" antibody response in 99% of those who only received just one dose in this study.

Greg Atoms

SWLA Health Officials Say Rising COVID Cases Are Shocking

Louisiana state officials are sounding the alarm as coronavirus cases climb.

Gina Cook

All Louisiana Residents Eligible for Vaccine Beginning March 29

Who's ready for shots?

Buddy Russ

Louisiana’s COVID-19 Recovery Progress Stalls

This recent stall in Louisiana's COVID-19 progress is mostly due to an uptick in cases in Lake Charles.

Jay Whatley

Get your Vaccination Card Laminated for Free

Staples offers free laminating and Krispy Kreme offers free donuts.

Buddy Russ

Attempt To Recall Govenor Edwards Fails

A petition was started to recall Governor Edwards and remove him from office due to compliants about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in Louisiana and his extended mask mandate.

Mikey O

Restaurants in Louisiana Have Lost Thousands of Jobs

Louisiana's restaurant industry has been hit hard by the pandemic. Stan Harris the President and CEO of the Louisiana Restaurant Association says our state has lost thousands of jobs and hundreds of restaurants have closed for good. Harris says "we are taking small steps back...

Erin McCarty

All Louisiana Essential Workers Now Eligible for COVID Vaccine

Help end the pandemic in SWLA. Get your vaccine today. All essential workers 16 and up can now get vaccinated regardless of underlying health conditions.

Gina Cook

Vaccination Passports: Are They the Future?

In order for America to truly get back to normal, 70% of the country needs to be vaccinated, according to experts. How will we be able to tell who's who?

Gina Cook

Louisiana is #1 for COVID-19 Vaccines!

It's been a long time coming, but the great state of Louisiana has been ranked #1 - and this time it's for something good!

Brandon Michael

Sleeves Up COVID-19 Vaccination Events in SWLA

The Louisiana Department of Health will be holding several vaccination site events in the next few weeks here in SWLA.

Mikey O

Third Round of Stimulus Checks Can Be Seized by Debt Collectors

If you have unpaid debts, then you might not see your third stimulus check.

Mikey O