Sunday marks the one-year anniversary of the first confirmed COVID-19 death in Louisiana. Governor John Bel Edwards has declared Sunday as a Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Louisianans who died from COVID-19…
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The governor’s communications director Shauna Sanford says over 98-hundred white-colored flags have also been placed on the front lawn of the State Capitol as a way to remember each COVID-19 death in Louisiana.

The COVID-19 relief bill signed by President Biden contains nearly 29-billion dollars in grants for restaurants. Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris says struggling restaurants can receive up to five million dollars in aid per location and up to ten million dollars per company…
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As the pandemic continues to show signs of ending soon, many are planning on taking a trip this year. AAA spokesperson Don Redman recommends working with a trusted travel adviser to help with travel insurance options and what destinations and attractions are open…
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Redman says a travel adviser can also help if you need to make a last-minute change to the trip.

The state has signed an agreement with NASA’s Michoud (MEE-shoo) Assembly plant that could lead to the creation of the Louisiana Space Campus, a dedicated business park within NASA’s site. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says it’s an opportunity to bring modern facilities to the site.
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The proposed space campus would be 50-acres located within NASA’s 829-acre site east of New Orleans.