The Attorney General’s Office is investigating reports of elective surgical centers, including abortion clinics, continuing operations despite the state’s stay at home order, which prohibits elective medical procedures and surgeries. A-G spokesperson Deanna Fortin says they’ve received complaints about two of the state’s three clinics…
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Governor John Bel Edwards was asked if he thought an abortion was an elective procedure…
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And the governor is expected to announce soon that schools will remain closed for the rest of the academic year. Schools have been closed since mid-March and BESE president Sandy Holloway says they’ve heard that 39 of Louisiana’s 69 school districts have offered various forms of distance learning, while others say learning is still taking place…
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Ponchatoula-based candy maker Elmer Chocolate says the pandemic isn’t impacting the availability of their holiday candy. Brooke Thorington has the story.
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There’s the potential for severe weather on Easter Sunday. Forecasters say the northern half of the state is under a moderate risk of severe weather, while south Louisiana is under an enhanced threat. Strong storms moved through south Louisiana last night, knocking down numerous trees in Opelousas.