The state reports less than 4,000 new COVID cases and more than 700 hospitalizations. LDH says 75-percent of new cases are people less than 50 years old and 25-percent are young adults 18 to 29. Only 22-percent of 18 to 29 young adults are vaccinated in Louisiana.
A new report finds the state has seen a 15-percent decline in construction jobs since the pandemic started. Jeff Palermo has more…
Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter voiced his frustration on “Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster” this morning. It’s been nearly eleven months since Hurricane Laura, but the federal government has yet to approve disaster aid. He reminded listeners in addition to two major hurricanes without federal assistance, they’ve also had a major winter storm…
38 people have lost their lives due to home fires this year in Louisiana, four more than at this same time last year. Most of these home fires appear to be related to cooking, smoking, or electrical issues. State Fire Marshal spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says smoking should be done outdoors and be sure you safely discard whatever is left…