The state has reported an additional presumptive case of the coronavirus bringing our total to 14. The office of Public Health Assistant Secretary Alex Billioux says 11 of the cases are from Orleans Parish…
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The other patients are from Jefferson, Lafourche and Caddo Parish. Iberia Parish was once on the list, but it has been removed.

Congress is seeking to pass an economic stimulus package to prevent a prolonged economic slowdown. President Trump has proposed a payroll tax cut. Senator Bill Cassidy says he’s unsure about the idea.
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LSU is encouraging the campus community not to travel for Spring Break…
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The NBA has suspended its season, fans are not allowed at NCAA Basketball Tournament games, including the women’s Final Four in New Orleans. The SEC will not have fans at games on their campuses through March 30th. The LHSAA is still allowing fans to watch state basketball tournament games at the Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles. But that’s subject to change.