The Advocate's Top Headlines

with Matthew Albright | Assistant metro editor

It's a busy news day in South Louisiana. Here's some of the biggest stories we're pursuing today:

COVID closes Livingston offices

Livingston Parish government offices are shutting down temporarily due to an alarming spike in COVID cases among employees. The parish president says the increases are alarming enough that he's "concerned about the welfare of the public."

Why are COVID cases surging again after it seemed like things were under control? This piece, written by one of Our Lady of the Lake's top doctors, explains. 

If you want to keep tabs on how bad the surge is getting, we regularly update this graphic with the latest data.

The Dome gets a new name

State officials have signed off on a new $138 million deal that will christen the Saints' home as the Caesar's Superdome. It's a developing story today, but you can find what we know so far in this story. 

Texas and Oklahoma in the SEC?

In the college sports world, rumors are swirling that Texas and Oklahoma are trying to join the Southeastern Conference. This would be, to put it mildly, a huge deal.

Scott Rabalais explains in this column the seismic shifts such a change would make to the larger college football landscape, and how it all might affect LSU. 

Thanks for reading, and have a a great afternoon!