The state’s legislative auditor debunks the claims of duplicate COVID-19 cases that have led some to believe the coronavirus outbreak data is being presented in a manner to be more alarming than it is.  Legislative Auditor Daryl Purpera says the Louisiana Department of Health’s online dashboard is accurate.

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A 24-year-old Lincoln Parish man is dead after being shot at a party of three to four hundred people. Lincoln Parish Sheriff Sgt. Matthew Henderson says it’s highly likely some useful information that could lead to an arrest was captured on some of the party-goers phones.

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Local reports say there were at least 100 cars lining the road leading up to the party.

The father of an East Baton Rouge Sheriff Deputy that was severely injured in 2016 during an ambush makes a video announcement concerning his son.

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The Big Ten is the first major conference to back out of fall sports, and reports are circulating that soon other conferences will join in. The SEC is holding a meeting to discuss the issue today. No word on how the Sun Belt Conference might respond, and Ragin Cajuns’ coach Billy Napier says as of now it’s business as usual.

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According to The Advocate Presidents from schools of the Southeastern Conference President will meet this afternoon, and it is expected they will discuss plans for fall athletics.  The SEC’s 14 athletic directors are holding a regularly scheduled meeting today.  If they decide on whether to postpone or cancel the football season, it is possible, but not certain, that the presidents could vote on the motion this afternoon.

The father of East Baton Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Tullier, the deputy who was severely injured in July of 2016 during a police ambush, made a surprise announcement that the family has moved from Houston back to Baton Rouge. Tullier had been living in an apartment near a hospital during his rehabilitation. James Tullier says it was a coordinated effort by the East Baton Rouge and Livingston Parish Sheriffs Offices.

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The state reports an increase of 562 new cases of COVID-19 for Monday and 24 more fatalities from the virus. Hospitalizations for the state show a decrease of one for a total of 1,382 and vent usage increased by five to 215.

The state’s legislative auditor debunks the claims of duplicate COVID-19 cases. Suspicion increased when a Facebook post from Red River Parish’s homeland security office claiming that state numbers were higher because of duplicates. Legislative Auditor Daryl Purpera says the investigation shows the numbers reported by the Louisiana Department of Health are not reflecting duplicates.

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LDH says there is a one to two percent margin of error with reporting, and Purpera says the department’s processes are producing the most accurate data.

The Big Ten votes to cancel all fall college sports citing concerns that the pandemic situation just does not allow for the activities to resume in 2020. Some reports indicate that this could start a domino effect with other conferences soon to follow.

The state’s legislative auditor debunks the claims of duplicate COVID-19 cases that have led some to believe the coronavirus outbreak data is being presented in a manner to be more alarming than it is.  Legislative Auditor Daryl Purpera says the parishes may be seeing data before it goes through the state’s processing.

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The state reports 562 new COVID-19 cases today with 24 new fatalities. Hospitalizations … 1382, down one. Ventilator usage … 215, up by 5.

Over the weekend the father of East Baton Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Tullier, the deputy who was severely injured in July of 2016 during a police ambush, made a surprise video announcement about his son. James Tullier had been living in Houston helping care for his son’s recovery and rehabilitation at an apartment adjacent to TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital.
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A 24-year-old Lincoln Parish man is dead after being shot at a party of three to four hundred people. Lincoln Parish Sheriff Sgt. Matthew Henderson says deputies were responding to break up the event when they heard a single gunshot and saw a man approaching them.

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The victim, Peter Guy, was transported to Northern Louisiana Medical Center where he later died.

The Big Ten votes to cancel all fall college sports citing concerns that the pandemic situation just does not allow for the activities to resume in 2020. It is unclear if the conference would resume play in spring. It is widely believed that the decision by the Big Ten will lead to a domino effect that ultimately may lead to the SEC canceling fall sports as well. Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins says there’s some recent concerns that make play right now unviable…

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Reports indicate athletic directors were also highly concerned about potential liability issues.

The Louisiana Restaurant Association estimates about 200 Louisiana bars have applied for and received restaurant conditional licenses so they can open back up. Harris says if you have the facilities to make the transition it doesn’t take long…

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A new report from the Louisiana Association of United Ways shows just how many people were not financially prepared for the pandemic. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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A University of Washington model projects 66,000 lives could be saved by December if 95 percent of people mask up. Some feel that mask orders infringe on their rights, but Louisiana Department of Health Region 9 Medical Director Dr Gina LeGarde says…

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Before the pandemic, more than one in three Louisiana hard-working households were financially vulnerable and classified as ALICE: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. A new report from the Louisiana Association of United Ways shows just how many people were not financially prepared for the pandemic. Louisiana Association of United Ways President Sarah Berthelot…
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A University of Washington model projects 300-thousand Americans will die from COVID by December, but if we mask up that number would drop by 66-thousand.
Louisiana Department of Health Region 9 Medical Director Dr Gina LeGarde, lost her cousin Nadine to COVID in April but says others could be saved if more people would wear masks.
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Fall college sports are reportedly likely to be postponed until spring. Matt Doyle has the story.

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The Louisiana Restaurant Association estimates about 200 Louisiana bars have applied for and received restaurant conditional licenses so they can open back up.
LRA President Stan Harris says not all bars are built to make the switch.
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Reports indicate college sports officials are likely to soon pull the plug on fall sports seasons and plan to push those sports into spring. Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins says if the pandemic allows for spring sports then we could be looking at an incredibly packed sports schedule.
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No final decision has been made but Big Ten officials are reportedly the ones leading the charge on postponing the season, and if the Big Ten postpones it appears likely the other Power Five conferences would as well, along with the rest of the NCAA.
A new report from the Louisiana Association of United Ways shows just how many people were not financially prepared for the pandemic. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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The 2020 college football season is in jeopardy as a nationwide conference meeting is scheduled to take place this week, according to Sports Illustrated. Yesterday, ESPN reported that commissioners held an emergency meeting from the power five conferences over growing concerns fall sports can’t be played. Sports Illustrated reported Sunday a well-placed source said “I think by the end of the week the fall sports will be postponed in all conferences.

A study projects an alarming number of Americans will die before the end of the year from COVID, but also says wearing a face mask could turn that number around. Brooke Thorington has more.
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Before the pandemic, more than one in three Louisiana hard-working households were financially vulnerable and classified as ALICE: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. A new report from the Louisiana Association of United Ways shows just how many people were not financially prepared for the pandemic. Louisiana Association of United Ways President Sarah Berthelot…says the economic crisis that accompanied the pandemic has made ALICE workers have to make tough decisions between necessities.
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The Louisiana Restaurant Association estimates about 200 Louisiana bars have applied for and received restaurant conditional licenses so they can open back up.
LRA President Stan Harris says All bars were shuttered in Louisiana by order of the Governor last month after initially being allowed to operate under Phase Two.
Harris says if you have the facilities to make the transition it does not take long to get back up and running.
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Reports indicate college sports officials are likely to soon pull the plug on fall sports seasons and plan to push those sports into spring.
It was only three days ago that LSU announced the two additional SEC teams they’d play this fall. Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins.
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A new report from the Louisiana Association of United Ways shows just how many people were not financially prepared for the pandemic. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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The Louisiana Restaurant Association estimates about 200 Louisiana bars have applied for and received restaurant conditional licenses so they can open back up.
LRA President Stan Harris says only bars that were previously licensed by the Department of Health to do food service can apply, but for those that do qualify…
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A University of Washington model projects 300-thousand Americans will die from COVID by December, but if we mask up that number would drop by 66 thousand.
Louisiana Department of Health Region 9 Medical Director Dr Gina LeGarde
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Reports indicate college sports officials are likely to soon pull the plug on fall sports seasons and plan to push those sports into spring.
It was only three days ago that LSU announced the two additional SEC teams they’d play this fall. Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins says the situation changed rapidly as officials considered new information…
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Collin Morikawa hit the shot of a lifetime on the 16th hole to set up an eagle putt that put him in the lead of the PGA championship in San Francisco. Morikawa hit a drive 294 yards within 7 feet of the pin to seal the deal. He finished with a six under 64…the lowest final round in the PGA in 25 years.

The New Orleans Pelicans took a knockout blow yesterday for their playoff hopes getting hammered by the San Antonio Spurs 122 to 113. The Pelicans are officially eliminated from play-off hopes with the loss. The Pelicans got within 4 points in the third quarter but were unable to close the deal. Zion Williamson scored 25 points, 18 in the second half.

In Major League Baseball the entire three game series between the Pittsburgh pirates and St. Louis Cardinals that was set to begin tonight has been postponed while the Cardinals deal with Coronavid 19 outbreak. So far 27 games have been cancelled due to corona. The Cardinals have not played since July 30th and have had 13 games scrapped. Miami and Philly each had seven games postponed.

The 2020 college football season is in jeopardy as a nationwide conference meeting is scheduled to take place this week, according to Sports Illustrated. Yesterday, ESPN reported that commissioners held an emergency meeting from the power five conferences over growing concerns fall sports can’t be played. Sports Illustrated reported Sunday a well-placed source said “I think by the end of the week the fall sports will be postponed in all conferences.

Before the pandemic, more than one in three Louisiana hard-working households were financially vulnerable and classified as ALICE: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. A new report from the Louisiana Association of United Ways shows just how many people were not financially prepared for the pandemic. Louisiana Association of United Ways President Sarah Berthelot…
Cut 4 (10)_ “…within this category.”

A University of Washington model projects 300-thousand Americans will die from COVID by December, but if we mask up that number would drop by 66-thousand.
Louisiana Department of Health Region 9 Medical Director Dr Gina LeGarde, lost her cousin Nadine to COVID in April but says others could be saved if more people would wear masks.
Cut 7 (12) my cousin.”

Fall college sports are reportedly likely to be postponed until spring. Matt Doyle has the story.

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