New Orleans has officially lifted its COVID-19 vaccine mandate, or proof of a recent negative test, for entry into public spaces such as restaurants, bars and other venues. This shift comes just three weeks after Mardi Gras, which despite concern, did not show a dramatic increase in COVID cases. Brian Knighten, owner of the musical venue The Broadside and the Broad Theater movie theater, and Tom Thayer, owner of the music venue d.b.a, tell us how this decision will impact their businesses.
For the past few weeks, East Baton Rouge Parish School officials held a series of informational sessions at area schools in hopes of answering parents' questions and clearing concerns about a new mandatory program called “Pathways to Bright Futures.” The program requires high school students to take at least one advanced-level course per year.
But many parents still have questions and concerns, specifically regarding the program’s funding. To learn more, WRKF’s Karen Henderson spoke to Ben Necaise, associate superintendent of workforce development at the East Baton Rouge Parish School System.
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