Starting today COVID capacity restrictions on nearly all businesses are being dropped in Louisiana, but the mask mandate will remain in place. Governor Edwards says that means gyms, bars, casinos, salons, and restaurants can operate without capacity restrictions.

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The federal government approves disaster food stamps for 23 parishes severely impacted by the winter storms in February. DCFS Assistant Secretary of Family Support Shavana Howard says food assistance for a winter weather event is a first for Louisiana.

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For a breakdown of parishes and interview dates and to preregister, visit dcfs.la.gov/DSNAP

LSU football coach Ed Orgeron publically commented today for the first time since 74-year-old Gloria Scott told a legislative committee about the sexual harassment she allegedly received from former Tigers running back Derius Guice in 2017. Scott said she spoke with Orgeron about the incident, and that Orgeron asked her to forgive Guice, but today Orgeron said on ESPN 104-5 in Baton Rouge that he doesn’t remember that conversation and is not at liberty to say anymore…

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Today is National Doctor’s Day and Chancellor of the LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, Dr. G-E Ghali says the pandemic highlights the importance and shortage of physicians all over the country.

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Governor Edwards lifts capacity restrictions on various businesses like retail outlets, restaurants, bars, gyms, and salons beginning Thursday, April 1st. The mask mandate remains in effect.

LSU football coach Ed Orgeron tells ESPN 104-5 in Baton Rouge that he does not remember speaking to the woman who alleges she was sexually harassed by former Tiger running back Derrius Guice in 2017. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The federal government approves disaster food stamps for 23 parishes severely impacted by the winter storms in February. DCFS Assistant Secretary of Family Support Shavana Howard they are breaking the number of parishes out into two phases and urges you to preregister at their website.

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For a breakdown of parishes and interview dates and to preregister, visit dcfs.la.gov/DSNAP

Louisiana REALTORS is urging state landlords to take advantage of the 300 million dollars in federal rental assistance aid that was made available through the American Rescue Act. CEO Norman Morris says small businesses are hurting because of the eviction moratorium.

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Governor Edwards announces the lifting of capacity restrictions on businesses, restaurants, bars, gyms, salons, and retailers effective Thursday, April 1^st. The mask mandate remains in place, but capacity limits have been lifted in various settings. Bars are still required to have table seating and operating hours can be extended, the decision to extend hours will be a parish decision.

LSU head football coach Ed Orgeron, speaking on ESPN 104-5, says he does not remember speaking to an elderly Superdome worker who testified to lawmakers that she was the victim of sexual harassment by former running back Derrius Guice. Orgeron says he’s deeply upset by Gloria Scott’s testimony…

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Scott said she reported the incident to the university and Orgeron called her asking her to forgive Guice.

The federal government approves disaster food stamps for 23 parishes severely impacted by the winter storms in February. DCFS Assistant Secretary of Family Support Shavana Howard says if you lost food because of power outages during the winter storms from February 15th to the 18th you may be eligible.

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Visit their website to preregister for disaster SNAP benefits.

Today is National Doctor’s Day and Chancellor of the LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, Dr. G-E Ghali says the pandemic highlights the importance and shortage of physicians all over the country. Ghali says when you look at the state, it doesn’t appear to have a shortage of physicians, however…

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LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron spoke publically for the first time today since 74-year-old Gloria Scott told state lawmakers that former Tigers running back Derrius Guice allegedly sexually harassed her in 2017 while working as a Superdome security guard. Scott said she spoke to Orgeron about the incident, but Coach O told ESPN 104-5 he does not recall speaking to Scott

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It’s National Doctor’s Day and as the state celebrates those who stood on the frontlines during COVID health officials warn that we’re not producing enough doctors to meet future need. Chancellor of the LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, Dr. G-E Ghali says one way to help get more people into the profession is to offset medical school debt…

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23 parishes severely impacted by the winter storms in February receive approval for disaster food stamps. Brooke Thorington has more

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A new Gallup poll shows for the first time that less than half of Americans now claim to be a member of a church. The number sits at 47 percent, a 23 point drop over the past two decades. The biggest drops in membership were seen among Catholics, Millennials, and Democrats.

LSU football coach Ed Orgeron publically commented today for the first time since 74-year-old Gloria Scott told a legislative committee about the sexual harassment she allegedly received from former Tigers running back Derius Guice in 2017. Scott said she spoke with Orgeron about the incident, but today Orgeron said on ESPN 104-5 in Baton Rouge that he doesn’t remember that conversation and is not at liberty to say anymore…
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The federal government approves disaster food stamps for 23 parishes severely impacted by the winter storms in February. DCFS Assistant Secretary of Family Support Shavana Howard says food assistance for a winter weather event is a first for Louisiana.
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Howard says if you lost food because of winter storm power outages go to DCFS-dot-gov for more information.

Women pay more annually for car insurance in Louisiana compared to men, that’s according to The Zebra, an insurance comparison site…
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Louisiana REALTORS is urging landlords and tenants to take advantage of the 300-million dollars in federal rental assistance that Congress has made available. CEO Norman Morris says visit L-A-State-Rent-dot-com…
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You can also call 877-459-6555 during regular weekday hours.

Louisiana REALTORS is urging state landlords to take advantage of the 300 million dollars in federal rental assistance aid that was made available through the American Rescue Act. CEO Norman Morris says the US Treasury’s Emergency Relief Assistance Program allows landlords and their tenants to work together to apply for the aid.

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Today is National Doctor’s Day and Chancellor of the LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, Dr. G-E Ghali says the pandemic highlights the importance and shortage of physicians all over the country.

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Ghali says rural areas lack specialists and many physicians are attracted to larger cities that offer higher salaries to help offset their student loan debt.

LSU football coach Ed Orgeron tells ESPN 104-5 in Baton Rouge that he does not remember speaking to the woman who alleges she was sexually harassed by former Tiger running back Derrius Guice in 2017. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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LSU head football coach Ed Orgeron, speaking on ESPN 104-5, says he does not remember speaking to an elderly superdome worker who testified to lawmakers that she was the victimof sexual harassment by former running back Derrius Guice. Orgeron says he’s deeply upset by Scott’s testimony…

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Scott said she reported the incident to the university and Orgeron called her asking her to forgive Guice.

Loyola University is set to release a database of inmate deaths at Louisiana prisons, a first-of-its kind in the country initiative. The project is the brainchild of Professor Andrea Armstrong who says the database will be highly granular, and vital for crafting better prison policy.

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In 2020 five out of the seven infant deaths in St. Tammany Parish were a result of unsafe sleeping conditions, Brooke Thorington explains how they are working to change that

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The ongoing COVID public health order is set to expire tomorrow and Governor Edwards will update the state this afternoon at 230 PM about the future of that order and whether it will be extended at its current level or whether further restrictions will be eased on business and travel.

The Loyola Law School in New Orleans is creating a database of inmate deaths in Louisiana prisons. Matt Doyle on why this is important.
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Governor John Bel Edwards will hold a COVID briefing at 2:30 this afternoon. The governor is expected to give an update on the current Phase Three Health restrictions which expire tomorrow. On Monday COVID vaccine eligibility was opened to all residents sixteen and older.

Last year in St. Tammany Parish five infants died from unsafe sleeping conditions. St. Tammany Parish Corner Dr. Charles Preston says infant deaths from poor sleeping environments are not unique to St. Tammany Parish but is a problem nationwide. Preston says in Calcasieu Parish they have had a very successful program reducing infant death with a training program called Cribs for Kids.

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You can sign up for the free training by calling the St. Tammany Parish Corner’s office.

Women in Louisiana on average pay $68 more a year for auto insurance than men regardless of their driving record, that’s according to The Zebra, the nation’s leading insurance comparison site. Real Reform Louisiana Executive Director Eric Holl says insurance companies in Louisiana can charge drivers rates based on almost anything they want.

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LSU Football Coach Ed Orgeron spoke publically for the first time today since 74-year-old Gloria Scott told state lawmakers that former Tigers running back Derius Guice sexually harassed her in 2017 while working as a Superdome security guard. Scott said she spoke to Orgeron about the incident, but Coach O says he does not recall speaking to Scott
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Orgeron made the comments on ESPN 104-5 in Baton Rouge.

A new report from The Zerba, an insurance comparison site, shows women in this state on average pay 68-dollars a year more than men for auto insurance. Real Reform Louisiana Executive Director Eric Holl says it’s even worse for Louisiana women in their 50s…
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Holl says there is legislation filed in the upcoming session to address this issue.

Loyola University Law Professor Andrea Armstrong has received grant dollars to create a database of inmate deaths that occurred at all Louisiana prisons. Armstrong says 80-percent of US prisons go a full calendar year without an inmate death, she says with this database, we can measure how Louisiana prisons stack up…
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Armstrong hopes to provide more data later this spring.

St. Tammany Parish Coroner Doctor Charles Preston says his office investigated five infant fatalities last year that were the result of unsafe sleeping conditions. Preston is encouraging families to follow their A-B-Cs…
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Preston says infant death by unsafe sleeping conditions is not unique to St. Tammany Parish but is a problem nationwide.

The Loyola University Law School in New Orleans is putting together a database of inmate deaths at all Louisiana prisons. The project is the brainchild of Professor Andrea Armstrong who says up until now there hasn’t been a centralized collection of data about when, where, and how prisoners die at Louisiana correctional facilities.
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Armstrong says 80 percent of US prisons go a full calendar year without an inmate death. With this database, we can measure how Louisiana prisons stack up.

State Agriculture and Forestry investigators have charged two individuals with simple arson for setting fire on land owned by others in Vernon Parish. Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says Laura Lee and Robert Ramirez of Leesville committed arson in an effort to get rid of snakes near their property. Strain says if you have a snake problem, instead of committing a felony…
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Governor Edwards has called a 2:30 press conference to provide an update on the state’s response to COVID-19. The current phase three coronavirus restrictions order expires tomorrow. And The state health department reports one-point-one million people have had at least one vaccine shot, which is more than 25-percent of the state’s population.

The St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s office investigated five infant deaths last year that were the result of unsafe sleeping conditions. Brooke Thorington on how the coroner is addressing this issue…
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