A record-breaking 400,000 Louisianans have received over a billion dollars in unemployment benefits since March 22nd, but now that it appears likely part of the economy will begin reopening the Louisiana Workforce Commission is warning beneficiaries to make sure they update their employment status if their employer calls them back from furlough…
That’s Secretary Ava Dejoie who adds in the next 30 days they’ll once again require unemployed workers to provide work search documentation.
Last weekend the Grand Isle beaches were packed as visitors flocked to the southernmost tip of the state. Tourism Commissioner Louise LaFont says beaches are open to the public but they’d appreciate it if people would space out a bit more.
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A Louisiana bug expert says the threat of murder hornets is relatively low. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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The usual noon COVID number update has been delayed by the Louisiana Department of Health.