with Matthew Albright | Assistant metro editorThere are several big things stories in Baton Rouge today. Check out these preview stories so you can stay in the know.
Will teachers walk out over COVID?A Baton Rouge teacher union has been pressuring school district leaders to go back to virtual learning, arguing COVID is too dangerous and has caused too many staff shortages. Yesterday, they called on teachers to not show up to work today in protest. This story explains their plan and arguments. We'll be watching today to see how it affects schools.
Who will be Baton Rouge's new Metro Council member?The Metro Council meets this afternoon to pick someone to temporarily replace Erika Green, who resigned after winning an election for judge. This story looks at who some of the potential contenders are and explains some of the political maneuvering behind the decision.
No mask mandate for Baton RougeNew Orleans said yesterday that it would reinstate the requirement that people wear masks ahead of Mardi Gras, but the Baton Rouge mayor's office said yesterday that there are no plans to bring back that requirement here.
Thanks for reading, and have a great day. | 
