Louisiana posted a sluggish 2.7 percent growth in population over the last ten years according to US Census Bureau. Demographer Greg Rigamer says the depopulation of rural parishes continues…
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Tensas, Cameron, Claiborne, Madison, Red River, West Carroll, Catahoula, Allen, and Webster were hit hardest.
Starting Monday you’ll need proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to enter New Orleans bars, restaurants, and even the Superdome. New Orleans Department of Health Director Dr. Jennifer Avegno says this is due to the new, more infectious Delta variant.
Attorney General Jeff Landry says New Orleans’ vaccine-proof policy makes the Big Easy a big target for lawsuits. He called the mandate illegal and hopes a plaintiff will come forward to challenge the rule…
French Quarter Fest follows in Jazz Fest’s footsteps and throws in the towel for 2021 citing concern over this 4th wave of the pandemic. Festival organizers say they’ll be back in April.