The Advocate's Top Headlines

with Jennifer Wadsworth | Assistant metro editor

Good morning. Let's take you through some of our latest headlines.

Game on

With more than 100,000 attendees, the game between LSU and McNeese State at Tiger Stadium marked one of the biggest events to take place in the region since the pandemic began. It was also the first test of LSU's COVID protocols, which seemed to grow increasingly lax as the evening wore on. Elyse Carmosino interviewed fans to see how they felt about the new rules. Here's her story.

Back to school

With power restored at all 32 campuses, Tangipahoa Parish public schools announced a staggered reopening schedule. Here's a rundown of when students return to which campus.

Curfews

Livingston Parish ended its curfew this weekend two weeks after enacting it to keep roads clear and prevent looting in the wake of Hurricane Ida. In the greater Baton Rouge area, that leaves just two parishes with the nightly curfews. Click here to read more. 

Emergency loans

Facing steep out-of-pocket expenses after Ida — even with insurance? Blake Paterson writes about a federal loan program that could help. 

Tankers 'n tarps

Reporter Sam Karlin takes a look how $160 million in Ida recovery aid was spent in Louisiana. Here's the story. 

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