Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser is encouraging Louisiana residents to explore their state over the holiday weekend. Louisiana’s state parks have canceled all out of state bookings through phase one. Nungesser says the state is actively working now at luring tourists for the when it is safe for them to return as last year, they left behind $1.9 billion in tax revenue.
The statewide average for a gallon of gas sits at 1.63 heading into Memorial Day weekend. Fuel Analyst Don Redman expects this to be the last holiday weekend that prices will be this low, and by the 4th of July…
The price for a barrel of crude oil is hovering in the low 30s after dipping into the negatives a month ago.
The Crisis Counseling Text Line is now active in Louisiana for residents who need help coping. GOHSEP Preparedness Section Chief Rubby Douglas says all you have to do is text reach out in all caps, one word to 741-741. There are crisis call centers already active but Douglas says not everyone is comfortable voicing their fears to another person.
The SEC announces student-athletes can resume on-campus workouts at their schools starting on June eighth. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey says they are preparing to begin the fall sports season as currently scheduled and this limited resumption of voluntary athletic activities on June 8th is an important initial step. LSU’s Executive Deputy Athletics Director, Verge Ausberry, it’s their hope the football season can start on time