After U.S. Rep Clay Higgins disclosed in a Facebook post that he had COVID for a second time, he would not say Monday whether he had been vaccinated. He was one of three Louisiana U.S. Congress members who wouldn't disclose their vaccination status.

It was too hot today, and forecasters say you can expect it to be too hot tomorrow as well.

Even as summer fades away, natural beachy décor will remain in style throughout the fall and winter seasons. Here are a few pieces to help you keep the beach look alive:

Simone Biles is out of the team finals after apparently suffering an injury during the vault. The 24-year-old U.S. star is considered to be the greatest gymnast of all time.

Many Louisianans who buy health insurance from the federal marketplace could save up to hundreds of dollars on plans and low-income residents will pay nothing for healthcare benefits under a major subsidy program which enrollment for ends soon. ⤵

A man died after being stabbed multiple times during a fight on Canal Street overnight, New Orleans police said.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering Endangered Species Act protections for over 500 miles of river in 13 Mississippi counties where the endangered fish still has a few places of refuge. Read more about the effort here. ⤵

Shell projected that it could hit peak production of 100,000 barrels daily until it runs dry around the 490 million barrel mark. The project is expected to use more energy efficient gas turbines in the process as it begins production in 2024.