The Big Ten votes to cancel all fall college sports citing concerns that the pandemic situation just does not allow for the activities to resume in 2020. It is unclear if the conference would resume play in spring. It is widely believed that the decision by the Big Ten will lead to a domino effect that ultimately may lead to the SEC canceling fall sports as well. Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins says there’s some recent concerns that make play right now unviable…

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Reports indicate athletic directors were also highly concerned about potential liability issues.

The Louisiana Restaurant Association estimates about 200 Louisiana bars have applied for and received restaurant conditional licenses so they can open back up. Harris says if you have the facilities to make the transition it doesn’t take long…

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A new report from the Louisiana Association of United Ways shows just how many people were not financially prepared for the pandemic. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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A University of Washington model projects 66,000 lives could be saved by December if 95 percent of people mask up. Some feel that mask orders infringe on their rights, but Louisiana Department of Health Region 9 Medical Director Dr Gina LeGarde says…

Cut 8 (03) “…to live.”

Before the pandemic, more than one in three Louisiana hard-working households were financially vulnerable and classified as ALICE: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. A new report from the Louisiana Association of United Ways shows just how many people were not financially prepared for the pandemic. Louisiana Association of United Ways President Sarah Berthelot…
Cut 4 (10)_ “…within this category.”

A University of Washington model projects 300-thousand Americans will die from COVID by December, but if we mask up that number would drop by 66-thousand.
Louisiana Department of Health Region 9 Medical Director Dr Gina LeGarde, lost her cousin Nadine to COVID in April but says others could be saved if more people would wear masks.
Cut 7 (12) my cousin.”

Fall college sports are reportedly likely to be postponed until spring. Matt Doyle has the story.

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The Louisiana Restaurant Association estimates about 200 Louisiana bars have applied for and received restaurant conditional licenses so they can open back up.
LRA President Stan Harris says not all bars are built to make the switch.
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Reports indicate college sports officials are likely to soon pull the plug on fall sports seasons and plan to push those sports into spring. Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins says if the pandemic allows for spring sports then we could be looking at an incredibly packed sports schedule.
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No final decision has been made but Big Ten officials are reportedly the ones leading the charge on postponing the season, and if the Big Ten postpones it appears likely the other Power Five conferences would as well, along with the rest of the NCAA.
A new report from the Louisiana Association of United Ways shows just how many people were not financially prepared for the pandemic. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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The 2020 college football season is in jeopardy as a nationwide conference meeting is scheduled to take place this week, according to Sports Illustrated. Yesterday, ESPN reported that commissioners held an emergency meeting from the power five conferences over growing concerns fall sports can’t be played. Sports Illustrated reported Sunday a well-placed source said “I think by the end of the week the fall sports will be postponed in all conferences.

A study projects an alarming number of Americans will die before the end of the year from COVID, but also says wearing a face mask could turn that number around. Brooke Thorington has more.
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Before the pandemic, more than one in three Louisiana hard-working households were financially vulnerable and classified as ALICE: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. A new report from the Louisiana Association of United Ways shows just how many people were not financially prepared for the pandemic. Louisiana Association of United Ways President Sarah Berthelot…says the economic crisis that accompanied the pandemic has made ALICE workers have to make tough decisions between necessities.
Cut 5 (11) “…unexpected job loss.”

The Louisiana Restaurant Association estimates about 200 Louisiana bars have applied for and received restaurant conditional licenses so they can open back up.
LRA President Stan Harris says All bars were shuttered in Louisiana by order of the Governor last month after initially being allowed to operate under Phase Two.
Harris says if you have the facilities to make the transition it does not take long to get back up and running.
Cut 11 (12) “…turnaround”

Reports indicate college sports officials are likely to soon pull the plug on fall sports seasons and plan to push those sports into spring.
It was only three days ago that LSU announced the two additional SEC teams they’d play this fall. Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins.
Cut 14 (11) “…too.”

A new report from the Louisiana Association of United Ways shows just how many people were not financially prepared for the pandemic. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Kevin Barnhart”

The Louisiana Restaurant Association estimates about 200 Louisiana bars have applied for and received restaurant conditional licenses so they can open back up.
LRA President Stan Harris says only bars that were previously licensed by the Department of Health to do food service can apply, but for those that do qualify…
Cut 10 (12) “operate”

A University of Washington model projects 300-thousand Americans will die from COVID by December, but if we mask up that number would drop by 66 thousand.
Louisiana Department of Health Region 9 Medical Director Dr Gina LeGarde
Cut 8 (03) “…to live.”

Reports indicate college sports officials are likely to soon pull the plug on fall sports seasons and plan to push those sports into spring.
It was only three days ago that LSU announced the two additional SEC teams they’d play this fall. Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins says the situation changed rapidly as officials considered new information…
Cut 13 (10) “…a lot.”

Collin Morikawa hit the shot of a lifetime on the 16th hole to set up an eagle putt that put him in the lead of the PGA championship in San Francisco. Morikawa hit a drive 294 yards within 7 feet of the pin to seal the deal. He finished with a six under 64…the lowest final round in the PGA in 25 years.

The New Orleans Pelicans took a knockout blow yesterday for their playoff hopes getting hammered by the San Antonio Spurs 122 to 113. The Pelicans are officially eliminated from play-off hopes with the loss. The Pelicans got within 4 points in the third quarter but were unable to close the deal. Zion Williamson scored 25 points, 18 in the second half.

In Major League Baseball the entire three game series between the Pittsburgh pirates and St. Louis Cardinals that was set to begin tonight has been postponed while the Cardinals deal with Coronavid 19 outbreak. So far 27 games have been cancelled due to corona. The Cardinals have not played since July 30th and have had 13 games scrapped. Miami and Philly each had seven games postponed.

The 2020 college football season is in jeopardy as a nationwide conference meeting is scheduled to take place this week, according to Sports Illustrated. Yesterday, ESPN reported that commissioners held an emergency meeting from the power five conferences over growing concerns fall sports can’t be played. Sports Illustrated reported Sunday a well-placed source said “I think by the end of the week the fall sports will be postponed in all conferences.

Before the pandemic, more than one in three Louisiana hard-working households were financially vulnerable and classified as ALICE: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. A new report from the Louisiana Association of United Ways shows just how many people were not financially prepared for the pandemic. Louisiana Association of United Ways President Sarah Berthelot…
Cut 4 (10)_ “…within this category.”

A University of Washington model projects 300-thousand Americans will die from COVID by December, but if we mask up that number would drop by 66-thousand.
Louisiana Department of Health Region 9 Medical Director Dr Gina LeGarde, lost her cousin Nadine to COVID in April but says others could be saved if more people would wear masks.
Cut 7 (12) my cousin.”

Fall college sports are reportedly likely to be postponed until spring. Matt Doyle has the story.

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A new report from the Louisiana Association of United Ways shows just how many people were not financially prepared for the pandemic. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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A study projects an alarming number of Americans will die before the end of the year from COVID, but also says wearing a face mask could turn that number around. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Fall college sports are reportedly likely to be postponed until spring. Matt Doyle has the story.

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Before the pandemic, more than one in three Louisiana hard-working households were financially vulnerable and classified as ALICE: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed.  A new report from the Louisiana Association of United Ways shows just how many people were not financially prepared for the pandemic.  Louisiana Association of United Ways President Sarah Berthelot…

Cut 4 (10)_ “…within this category.”

Berthelot says the economic crisis that accompanied the pandemic has made ALICE workers have to make tough decisions between necessities.

Cut 5 (11)  “…unexpected job loss.”

The research estimates over half of Louisiana’s ALICE workers lost work because of the pandemic.

Berthelot hopes the research can be used by charitable organizations to help direct assistance and by policymakers to guide decisions to increase wages for ALICE workers.

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A University of Washington model projects 300-thousand Americans will die from COVID by December, but if we mask up that number would drop by 66-thousand.

Louisiana Department of Health Region 9 Medical Director Dr Gina LeGarde, lost her cousin Nadine to COVID in April but says others could be saved if more people would wear masks.

Cut 7 (12) my cousin.”

The state is seeing declining numbers of new cases and hospitalizations since the Governor’s mask mandate. That order frustrated some who feel it is an infringement on their rights, but LaGarde says…

Cut 8 (03) “…to live.”

LeGarde says research shows that mitigation efforts work, but everyone must remain focused and continue to practice social distancing and wear face coverings properly.

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The Louisiana Restaurant Association estimates about 200 Louisiana bars have applied for and received restaurant conditional licenses so they can open back up.

LRA President Stan Harris says only bars that were previously licensed by the Department of Health to do food service can apply, but for those that do qualify…

Cut 10 (12) “operate”

All bars were shuttered in Louisiana by order of the Governor last month after initially being allowed to operate under Phase Two.

Harris says if you have the facilities to make the transition it doesn’t take long to get back up and running.

Cut 11 (12) “…turnaround”

Bars that make the switch will have a set amount of time to demonstrate that they can have food sales account for more than half of their income and to ban smoking if they are in jurisdictions that still allow in bar smoking.

Harris warns not all bars are built to make the switch.

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Reports indicate college sports officials are likely to soon pull the plug on fall sports seasons and plan to push those sports into spring.

It was only three days ago that LSU announced the two additional SEC teams they’d play this fall. Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins says the situation changed rapidly as officials considered new information…

Cut 13 (10) “…a lot.” 

Reports indicate athletic directors were also highly concerned about potential liability issues.

Higgins says football is the big money maker that funds the school’s 18 unprofitable sports programs. He says in the short term this is going to blow a huge hole in the LSU athletics budget, but…

Cut 14 (11) “…too.”

Higgins says if the pandemic allows for spring sports then we could be looking at an incredibly packed sports schedule.

Cut 15 (12) “…TV” 

No final decision has been made but Big Ten officials are reportedly the ones leading the charge on postponing the season, and if the Big Ten postpones it appears likely the other Power Five conferences would as well, along with the rest of the NCAA.

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President Trump announces that starting later this month all states except for Texas and Florida will have to start paying 25 percent of the cost of their National Guard COVID deployments. Governor Edwards says that could cost Louisiana up to 10 million dollars by the end of the year.

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A spokesperson for the National Guard Association told Politico that they were not given an explanation as to why Florida and Texas were singled out. The President has not commented on the issue.

The reigning national champion Tigers are back on the practice field and adjusting to the new normal of wearing coronavirus spread mitigation gear. LSU Equipment Manager Greg Stringfellow describes the new face protection the players will be using.

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The variables that come with the pandemic and children returning to school can cause anxiety for both parents and kids.  Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at LSU Health New Orleans Dr. Rick Costa says preparation is key in being ready to tackle whatever pops up. Costa says when kids do have to participate in virtual instruction from home, it is important to have a proper atmosphere established for learning.

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The University of Louisiana Monroe is seeking qualified adjunct instructors for the fall semester for courses like English, math, communications, psychology, and sociology. ULM VP of Academic Affairs Alberto Ruiz says the hiring push comes as the college is seeing an uptick in enrollment.Ruiz says working in education is a rewarding experience.

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President Trump announces that starting later this month all states except for Texas and Florida will have to start paying 25 percent of the cost of their National Guard COVID deployments. Governor Edwards says that could cost Louisiana up to 10 million dollars by the end of the year.Florida ranks third in per capita cases and Texas ranks 14^th. Louisiana is 1^st in the nation.
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Edwards penned a letter to President Friday requesting a reversal of the decision.
The reigning national champion Tigers are back on the practice field and adjusting to the new normal of wearing coronavirus spread mitigation gear. LSU Equipment Manager Greg Stringfellow says he’s following Coach O’s advice to adjust as the season goes forward, especially when it comes to faces coverings rules and regulations from NCAA.
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The variables that come with the pandemic and children returning to school can cause anxiety for both parents and kids. Matt Doyle spoke with an expert on the best way be tackle those issues.

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The University of Louisiana Monroe is seeking qualified adjunct instructors for the fall semester for courses like English, math, communications, psychology, and sociology. ULM VP of Academic Affairs Alberto Ruiz says the hiring push comes as the college is seeing an uptick in enrollment.

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