| By Chad Calder | Staff writer LOUISIANA LITTER: Louisiana has always had a well-earned reputation for litter, but experts and local officials say the pandemic and storm season have made the problem a lot worse, though you've probably already noticed this yourself. COVID AND MALE FERTILITY: A study by Tulane University's National Primate Research Center is the latest to suggest a link between COVID-19 infection and male fertility. LAWLESS NAME BACK IN LOWER 9: The name of Alfred Lawless is back on the Lower 9th Ward school building after more than 17 years. Katy Reckdahl has the story of how the return of Alfred Lawless High School came to be. LAKE CHARLES WAITS: As Lake Charles continues to wait for federal disaster aid more than a year after Hurricane Laura, some have questioned whether U.S. Rep Clay Higgins has missed opportunities to advocate for his district in favor of culture war politics. Thank you for starting your day with us. You can find the latest news all day on NOLA.com. CC | 