Governor John Bel Edwards indicates Tiger Stadium will likely be limited to 25 percent capacity for the upcoming season. Edwards says the limit to a quarter capacity is significant, but that’s still nearly 26,000 fans to get through the gates in a safe way.
LSU begins the season September 26th at home against Mississippi State.
More than 123,000 Louisiana residents have been registered for FEMA aid, with more than 57 million dollars distributed to Laura victims so far. Region Six spokesperson Melissa Wilkins says residents in hurricane ravaged parishes are encouraged to apply for storm damage relief…
Wilkins warns folks not to give their social security number to people dressed in FEMA outfits, as they are likely identity thieves.
Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter says the rebound from Hurricane Laura is going to be intense. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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Governor Edwards did not announce whether the state will move into Phase Three at his afternoon press conference today, instead saying a decision could come as early as tomorrow. The current Phase Two declaration is set to expire Friday and as case counts and positivity rates fall many are anxiously awaiting the news.