The state reports 39 new COVID-19 fatalities today, bringing the death toll to 2,545. Total cases: 36,925… up by 421.
Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser is encouraging Louisiana residents to explore their state over the holiday weekend. When visiting the state’s landmarks, Nungesser says to make sure to snap pics and share them to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or wherever your out of state friends and family may see them.
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The price of fuel will be conducive for that in-state exploration. The statewide average for a gallon of gas sits at 1.63 heading into Memorial Day weekend. Despite the low price Fuel Analyst Don Redman does not expect the roads to be packed as the list of travel destinations is limited right now.
The Governor’s Games will play host to baseball tournaments starting this morning, some of the first organized team sports to be played in the state since the shutdown. Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness Executive Director Rudy Macklin says it won’t be like any tournament these players have participated in before.
Games will be played in Lake Charles and the Baton Rouge area. About 100 teams will participate.