Starting today food stamp recipients in Louisiana will see roughly a 15-percent increase in benefits through June as a result of the coronavirus relief bill Congress passed and the President signed last month. DCFS Secretary of the Division of Family Support Shavana Howard says for a household of three…
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Howard says the 300-dollars in extra federal unemployment benefits will not go towards a person’s income when determining SNAP eligibility.

On the steps of the Lousiana State Capitol yesterday, the chairperson of the Louisiana Democratic Party, Katie Bernhardt, held a press conference…
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The Louisiana GOP released a statement that said the party condemns violent protests and it is not part of the democratic process.

It will be a cold weekend and snow is in the forecast Sunday night into Monday morning for the northern half of the state….
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That’s Matt Hemingway with the National Weather Service in Shreveport, who says south Louisiana expect some cold rain.

Before the snow arrives, the Saints will face the Bears in the Superdome on Sunday afternoon. Running back Alvin Kamara is expected to be activated from the COVID-19-reserve list and Quarterback Drew Brees says their ability to run the football has been a key to their success…
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Kick-off for the NFL playoff game is at 3:40.