The state’s top school board selects Jefferson Parish Schools superintendent Cade Brumley as the state’s new education superintendent. He will replace John White as the new superintendent. Dr. Brumley on what he would like to see from teachers in the classroom…
Louisiana has been awarded 190 million dollars from the federal government to expand COVID-19 testing. Early on in the pandemic, it could be hard to get a test even if you thought you were exposed, but Congressman Garret Graves says once this funding is applied that will no longer be the case.
The money will also be used to establish antibody testing in the future once the FDA approves a procedure.
The number of COVID-19 patients in Louisiana hospitals has dropped below 1,000 for the first time since late March. On his monthly call in radio show today Governor John Bel Edwards noted that just over a month ago the state recorded 2,134 individuals were hospitalized for COVID-19 and today the number is 931. Vent usages is also down by two to 110, the lowest since March 25th.
Following closures since mid-March, casino guests are excited to get back on the gaming floor. Kevin Barnhart has the story.