The Advocate's Top Headlines

with Matthew Albright | Assistant metro editor

Good morning. Here are some of our top stories from over the weekend. 

Should COVID vaccines be required for kids?

Gov. John Bel Edwards says he intends to add the COVID vaccine to the list of vaccines Louisiana kids have to get in order to go to school. But Republicans in the Legislature don't like that idea and have promised to try and thwart Edwards.

This story looks at who calls the shots on COVID shots, and what each side is arguing about the issue.

COVID takes its toll on nurses

Even before COVID hit, Louisiana had a shortage of nurses. But wave after wave of the virus put health care workers under more stress than ever, and some have decided they need to choose a different profession.

We talked with some of those nurses to hear their stories, and looked at what it might mean for our state's health care system.

A bunch of LSU football news

Here's a rundown:

• The Tigers will play in the Texas Bowl in Houston. Click here to see who their opponent is, when the game is, and how to watch, among other details. 
• New head coach Brian Kelly has let go of strength and conditioning coach Tommy Moffitt. This story explains the reputation Moffitt built during his long career at LSU
• Joe Brady, a coordinator who helped build LSU's explosive, national championship-winning offense in 2019, is out as offensive coordinator with the NFL's Carolina Panthers.

Thanks for reading, and have a great week!