The state reports three more deaths and 60 more coronavirus cases today in Louisiana. Jeff Palermo reports that brings our total to 257…
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Attorney General Jeff Landry issued a statement that the Governor does have the authority to take certain actions to limit the size of public gatherings, suspend some legal deadlines and order restaurant and bars to limit service. Landry says the governor working with the Public Health Officer and the Secretary of the Department of Health has a broad scope of authority in a public health crisis to protect the public.
A capital region church is continuing to hold services as normal, defying the ban of gatherings of 50 or more people. Rev. Tony Spell says police have shown up after services at the Life Tabernacle Church in Central telling them next time it’ll be the National Guard that will disband the gathering.
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The virus is having a devastating economic impact that’s led to a doubling of food stamp applications. Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Marketa Garner Walters says if you’re considering applying, the best way to find out about benefits is to text to 898-211, or…