Governor Edwards says since May 15th the COVID contact tracing program has reached out to nearly every person with a positive confirmed case to ask them who they may have infected, but…

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Most recent COVID-19 numbers for the state today show an increase in cases by 442.

According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, many drivers are partaking in dangerous activities, despite knowing better. AAA spokesperson Don Redman recommends drivers slowing down, staying alert, and putting away your phone while driving, as many on the roads are shaking off the rust from reduced driving during the pandemic.

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LSU’s Middleton Library, named after WW2 general and segregationist Troy Middleton, will be renamed. The name change comes after several meetings black student leaders have had with LSU’s administration since a video from a social media post emerged of an incoming LSU student yelling a racist slur. LSU Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Mary Werner expects the Board will approve a motion to rename the library…

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There’s no word on a possible new name for the library.

The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs has resumed burial services at its five state-run veteran’s cemeteries. Spokesperson Brandee Patrick says it’s an honor to get back to working with the families of some of our nation’s finest.

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Governor Edwards says since May 15th the COVID contact tracing program has had success but has run into problems of people not answering their phones. The Governor says if you’re exposed you will likely be asked to self-quarantine. It’s not mandatory, but…

Cut 10 (06) “…to do.”

Most recent COVID-19 numbers for the state today show an increase in cases by 442.

LSU’s Middleton Library, named after WW2 general and segregationist Troy Middleton, will be renamed. LSU NAACP chapter president Cam Crier says it should’ve been changed long ago…

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When Middleton served as LSU’s President he sent a letter to the University of Texas that said LSU does not support whites and blacks participating together on athletic teams and the school keeps black students separate from whites.

Research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows many drivers are partaking in dangerous activities, even though they know better. AAA spokesperson Don Redman says 96% of drivers admitted that driving while texting is extremely or very dangerous, but do it anyway

Cut 6 (11) “…running red lights.”

Redman recommends slowing down, staying alert, and putting your phone away while driving, as many on the roads are shaking off the rust from reduced driving during the pandemic.

The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs has resumed burial services at its five state-run veteran’s cemeteries. Spokesperson Brandee Patrick says their cemetery offices have also reopened to assist those who need burial service consultations.

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The LDVA has also reopened its 74 veterans parish service offices.

LSU will rename the Middleton Library on its Baton Rouge campus. Jeff Palermo explains why…

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Governor Edwards says he’s concerned about rising rates of COVID transmission linked to social gatherings. He says folks have been slacking on their mask-wearing…

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The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs has resumed burial services at its five state-run veteran’s cemeteries. Spokesperson Brandee Patrick says the services were suspended on March 17^th per CDC recommendations, and are resuming under the New Normal.

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Seating will be limited at committals and all handling of floral arrangements must be taken care of by the family or funeral home workers.

Research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows many drivers are partaking in dangerous activities, even though they know better. AAA spokesperson Don Redman says those involved in recent crashes admit they are still engaging in dangerous activities and doing so more than those not involved in crashes.

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43% of those involved in a recent crash admit to texting while driving in the past month versus 27% of those not involved in crashes.

Governor Edwards asks the public to please answer their phones if they get a call from state COVID contact tracers. Matt Doyle has more…

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Eight out of the last 11 days the state is averaging a daily increase of 400-plus COVID-19 cases. Today the increase is 442 from yesterday. Hospitalizations increased by 4 for a total of 553 and vent usage up by 5 from the previous day for a total of 77.  Fatalities increased by 19.

The Middleton Library on LSU’s campus will have a new name. The building has been named after General Troy Middleton, a war hero, who served as LSU’s president from 1951 to 1962. Middleton is also known as a segregationist. Blackout LSU organizer Gideon Adeyemo is delighted with the news…

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There’s no word on a possible new name for the library.

According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, many drivers are partaking in dangerous activities, despite knowing better. AAA spokesperson Don Redman recommends drivers slowing down, staying alert, and putting away your phone while driving, as many on the roads are shaking off the rust from reduced driving during the pandemic.

Cut 8 (10) “…have right now.”

Governor Edwards says since May 15th the COVID contact tracing program has had success but has run into problems of people not answering their phones. The Governor says if you’re exposed you will likely be asked to self-quarantine. It’s not mandatory, but…

Cut 10 (06) “…to do.”

Most recent COVID-19 numbers for the state today show an increase in cases by 442, eight out of the last 11 days the state has shown an average daily increase in cases of 400 plus.

Research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows many drivers are partaking in dangerous activities, even though they know better. AAA spokesperson Don Redman says 96% of drivers admitted that driving while texting is extremely or very dangerous, but do it anyway

Cut 6 (11) “…running red lights.”

The Middleton Library on LSU’s campus will have a new name. The building has been named after General Troy Middleton, a war hero, who served as LSU’s president from 1951 to 1962. The name change comes after several meetings that black student leaders have had with LSU’s administration since a video from a social media post emerged of an incoming LSU student yelling a racist slur. LSU Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Mary Werner expects the Board will approve a motion to rename the library…

Cut 5 (12)  “…listening.”

Governor Edwards says since May 15th the COVID contact tracing program has reached out to nearly every person with a positive confirmed case to ask them who they may have infected, but…

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Edwards asks you to answer your phone if you get a call from 877-766-2130, and if you miss the call to please call back.

LSU’s Middleton Library, named after WW2 general and segregationist Troy Middleton, will be renamed. LSU NAACP chapter president Cam Crier says it should’ve been changed long ago…

Cut 4 (08)_ “…the making”

When Middleton served as LSU’s President he sent a letter to the University of Texas that said LSU does not support whites and blacks participating together on athletic teams and the school keeps black students separate from whites.

Lawmakers approve a 34 billion dollar budget that uses federal money to avoid having to make any budget cuts despite the decline in state revenue. The budget was stitched together with those federal funds, so if the state were to see a mid-year revenue shortfall could that be remedied with another round of help from D.C.? House Appropriations Chairman Jerome Zeringue…

Cut 12 (10) “…unlikely”

For now the budget heads to the Senate for more debate.

LSU’s student-athletes are wanting their voices to be heard at the ballot box.  LSU executive deputy athletic director Verge Ausberry says what has happened across the country in recent weeks has inspired the athletes to be more involved in the voting process.

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Student-athletes from any sport can schedule a time to stop by the football office to register to vote. 

LSU expects all its football players will be registered to vote by tomorrow.  Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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The first round of Pandemic EBT cards are set to arrive in mailboxes this week but they will be in plain white envelopes, so the state is warning recipients to be on the lookout so they won’t be accidentally tossed out. The original filing deadline for the cards was June 8th and it is been extended to the 15^th for recipients of free or reduced-price lunches at schools. The benefits amount to $285 per child.

State health officials are concerned about rising COVID numbers in the Lake Charles, Alexandria, and Monroe regions. Assistant Health Secretary Alex Billioux says there’s evidence that a worrying level of community spread is occurring in those three regions, and it’s backed up by data from their contact tracing program…

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In the Lake Charles region, Billioux notes the number of new COVID hospitalizations in many hospitals has jumped from just a few to roughly 20 new cases as of last week.

A Greater New Orleans Foundation study indicates nearly three-quarters of nonprofits throughout southeast Louisiana have suffered a financial impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. G-N-O-F CEO Andy Kopplin says most nonprofits have been hurt financially by canceled fundraisers and fee-for-service programs.

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Assistant Health Secretary Doctor Alex Billioux says they are seeing rising COVID cases in Lake Charles, Alexandria, and Monroe. Billioux says most of these new cases could be coming from nursing homes…
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Billioux says in the Lake Charles region they’ve seen an increase in hospitalizations.

A Greater New Orleans Foundation survey finds about three-quarters of the nonprofits in southeast Louisiana are dealing with financial issues and 23-percent of the organizations may partner with another non-profit. G-N-O-F President Andy Kopplin says the potential mergers are a testament to how concerned they are with the financial impacts…
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Kopplin says the start of COVID-19, GNOF has awarded over two million dollars in grants to individuals and nonprofits battling the pandemic.

The Middleton Library on LSU’s campus will have a new name. The building has been named after General Troy Middleton who served as LSU’s president from 1951 to 1962. There’s evidence Middleton promoted segregation, keeping black and white students separate. Blackout LSU organizer Gideon Adeyemo is delighted with the news…
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The LSU Board of Supervisors will have to approve the name change.

By tomorrow, LSU executive deputy athletic director Verge Ausberry expects every member of the football team will be registered to vote. Ausberry says it’s something the players wanted to do in response to the recent events in our country, but he says the school will not influence the decisions the student-athletes make….
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