The state reports 1,356 new COVID-19 cases today, the highest single-day increase since April 7th. Hospitalizations up by 16 to 646 and vent usage up by 14 to 83. Governor Edwards says the public needs to do a better job practicing social distancing and he says there are some businesses that are not operating responsibly. Edwards says the state has not shutdown or revoked any permits, but…
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Louisiana will remain in phase two until at least late July.
Five people are dead and six others are injured following a three-vehicle crash on LA Highway 29 in Avoyelles Parish. State Police Trooper Casey Wallace says it started when a Ford pickup crossed the centerline, striking an oncoming van, killing the pickup driver and a passenger.Wallace says the van that was hit head-on was carrying seven passengers.
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State leaders warn a 300 million dollar small business grant program set to open sometime in July could go fast. Matt Doyle has the story.