A new report from the Louisiana Association of United Ways shows just how many people were not financially prepared for the pandemic. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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A study projects an alarming number of Americans will die before the end of the year from COVID, but also says wearing a face mask could turn that number around. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Fall college sports are reportedly likely to be postponed until spring. Matt Doyle has the story.

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Before the pandemic, more than one in three Louisiana hard-working households were financially vulnerable and classified as ALICE: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed.  A new report from the Louisiana Association of United Ways shows just how many people were not financially prepared for the pandemic.  Louisiana Association of United Ways President Sarah Berthelot…

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Berthelot says the economic crisis that accompanied the pandemic has made ALICE workers have to make tough decisions between necessities.

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The research estimates over half of Louisiana’s ALICE workers lost work because of the pandemic.

Berthelot hopes the research can be used by charitable organizations to help direct assistance and by policymakers to guide decisions to increase wages for ALICE workers.

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A University of Washington model projects 300-thousand Americans will die from COVID by December, but if we mask up that number would drop by 66-thousand.

Louisiana Department of Health Region 9 Medical Director Dr Gina LeGarde, lost her cousin Nadine to COVID in April but says others could be saved if more people would wear masks.

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The state is seeing declining numbers of new cases and hospitalizations since the Governor’s mask mandate. That order frustrated some who feel it is an infringement on their rights, but LaGarde says…

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LeGarde says research shows that mitigation efforts work, but everyone must remain focused and continue to practice social distancing and wear face coverings properly.

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The Louisiana Restaurant Association estimates about 200 Louisiana bars have applied for and received restaurant conditional licenses so they can open back up.

LRA President Stan Harris says only bars that were previously licensed by the Department of Health to do food service can apply, but for those that do qualify…

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All bars were shuttered in Louisiana by order of the Governor last month after initially being allowed to operate under Phase Two.

Harris says if you have the facilities to make the transition it doesn’t take long to get back up and running.

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Bars that make the switch will have a set amount of time to demonstrate that they can have food sales account for more than half of their income and to ban smoking if they are in jurisdictions that still allow in bar smoking.

Harris warns not all bars are built to make the switch.

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Reports indicate college sports officials are likely to soon pull the plug on fall sports seasons and plan to push those sports into spring.

It was only three days ago that LSU announced the two additional SEC teams they’d play this fall. Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins says the situation changed rapidly as officials considered new information…

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Reports indicate athletic directors were also highly concerned about potential liability issues.

Higgins says football is the big money maker that funds the school’s 18 unprofitable sports programs. He says in the short term this is going to blow a huge hole in the LSU athletics budget, but…

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Higgins says if the pandemic allows for spring sports then we could be looking at an incredibly packed sports schedule.

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No final decision has been made but Big Ten officials are reportedly the ones leading the charge on postponing the season, and if the Big Ten postpones it appears likely the other Power Five conferences would as well, along with the rest of the NCAA.

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President Trump announces that starting later this month all states except for Texas and Florida will have to start paying 25 percent of the cost of their National Guard COVID deployments. Governor Edwards says that could cost Louisiana up to 10 million dollars by the end of the year.

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A spokesperson for the National Guard Association told Politico that they were not given an explanation as to why Florida and Texas were singled out. The President has not commented on the issue.

The reigning national champion Tigers are back on the practice field and adjusting to the new normal of wearing coronavirus spread mitigation gear. LSU Equipment Manager Greg Stringfellow describes the new face protection the players will be using.

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The variables that come with the pandemic and children returning to school can cause anxiety for both parents and kids.  Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at LSU Health New Orleans Dr. Rick Costa says preparation is key in being ready to tackle whatever pops up. Costa says when kids do have to participate in virtual instruction from home, it is important to have a proper atmosphere established for learning.

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The University of Louisiana Monroe is seeking qualified adjunct instructors for the fall semester for courses like English, math, communications, psychology, and sociology. ULM VP of Academic Affairs Alberto Ruiz says the hiring push comes as the college is seeing an uptick in enrollment.Ruiz says working in education is a rewarding experience.

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President Trump announces that starting later this month all states except for Texas and Florida will have to start paying 25 percent of the cost of their National Guard COVID deployments. Governor Edwards says that could cost Louisiana up to 10 million dollars by the end of the year.Florida ranks third in per capita cases and Texas ranks 14^th. Louisiana is 1^st in the nation.
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Edwards penned a letter to President Friday requesting a reversal of the decision.
The reigning national champion Tigers are back on the practice field and adjusting to the new normal of wearing coronavirus spread mitigation gear. LSU Equipment Manager Greg Stringfellow says he’s following Coach O’s advice to adjust as the season goes forward, especially when it comes to faces coverings rules and regulations from NCAA.
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The variables that come with the pandemic and children returning to school can cause anxiety for both parents and kids. Matt Doyle spoke with an expert on the best way be tackle those issues.

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The University of Louisiana Monroe is seeking qualified adjunct instructors for the fall semester for courses like English, math, communications, psychology, and sociology. ULM VP of Academic Affairs Alberto Ruiz says the hiring push comes as the college is seeing an uptick in enrollment.

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The reigning National Champs are adjusting to the new normal as they use new face coverings in football practice.

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LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward says operating at a restricted attendance capacity for LSU football games is going to cost the program tens of millions of dollars this year. Woodward says they’re moving to trying and limit the fiscal damage that will be done to student-athletes as a result of the likely implementation of capacity restrictions once games start September 26^th.

President Trump announces that starting later this month all states except for Texas and Florida will have to start paying 25 percent of the cost of their National Guard COVID deployments. Governor Edwards penned a letter to President Friday requesting a reversal of the decision.

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Florida ranks third in per capita cases and Texas ranks 14^th. Louisiana is 1^st in the nation.

Many parents and students are suffering from anxiety related to the start of fall classes. Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at LSU Health New Orleans Dr. Rick Costa says parents need to be setting a good example for their children right now, and giving them a clear message about what will be required of them when they return to school…

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Five states have now been exempted from the President’s order requiring states to begin footing 25 percent of the bill for their National Guard troops deployed on COVID missions. Governor Edwards sent a letter to Trump asking for Louisiana to be added to the list due to the fact that we have the most per capita cases in the nation. Edwards says that could cost Louisiana up to 10 million dollars by the end of the year.
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The reigning national champion Tigers are back on the practice field and adjusting to the new normal of wearing coronavirus spread mitigation gear. LSU Equipment Manager Greg Stringfellow says like the face-coverings we wear, breathing for the players is also restricted with their new masks.
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The variables that come with the pandemic and children returning to school can cause anxiety for both parents and kids.  Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at LSU Health New Orleans Dr. Rick Costa says preparation is key in being ready to tackle whatever pops up.

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Costa says it is important that parents model for kids when it comes to appropriate self-care and how to manage emotions.

The University of Louisiana Monroe is seeking qualified adjunct instructors for the fall semester for courses like English, math, communications, psychology, and sociology. ULM VP of Academic Affairs Alberto Ruiz says it has never been more vital to keep from overfilling classes with the pandemic,

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California, Connecticut, and Arizona now join Texas and Florida on the list of states exempted from the President’s order that the feds will now only cover 75 percent of the costs of COVID-19 deployments for National Guard. Governor Edwards sent the President a letter appealing the decision noting we have the highest number of per capita cases…

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About 1,100 members of the Louisiana National Guard have responded to the pandemic.

ULM and La Tech football will play each other this year November 21st ⁱⁿ Shreveport at the Independence Stadium, the first meeting between the two since 2000. ULM AD Scott McDonald says the game will bring north Louisiana together…

Tech leads the series 30-13.

The reigning national champion Tigers are back on the practice field and adjusting to the new normal of wearing coronavirus spread mitigation gear. LSU Equipment Manager Greg Stringfellow describes the new face protection the players will be using.

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The new face shield will only cover the lower half of the face. The standard eye shield that is currently available is also an option for players if they choose.

The University of Louisiana Monroe is seeking qualified adjunct instructors for the fall semester for courses like English, math, communications, psychology, and sociology. ULM VP of Academic Affairs Alberto Ruiz says the hiring push comes as the college is seeing an uptick in enrollment even during the pandemic.

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ULM and La Tech football will play each other this year November 21st ⁱⁿ Shreveport at the Independence Stadium.

The game comes as both teams were scrambling to replace their previously scheduled SEC contests. La Tech Atheltics Director Tommy McClelland says the high capacity stadium will allow for a lot of fan attendance even if capacity restrictions are in place.

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It’s the first time the two have met since 2000, and Tech leads the series 30-13. ULM AD Scott McDonald says the game should excite north Louisiana football fans…

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LSU comes in at number five in the preseason coaches’ poll behind Clemson at 1, Ohio State at 2, Bama at 3, and Georgia at 4. USA Today sportswriter Glenn Guilbeau credits Clemson’s high ranking to their returning quarterback but also points out that LSU fans shouldn’t be upset.

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Six SEC teams made the top 25 for the Coaches preseason poll, including Florida (8), Auburn (11), and Texas A & M (13).

LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward says operating at a restricted attendance capacity for LSU football games is going to cost the program tens of millions of dollars this year. Woodward says they’re moving to trying and limit the fiscal damage that will be done to student-athletes as a result of the likely implementation of capacity restrictions once games start September 26^th.

Zion Williamson has been ruled out for tonight’s bubble game in Orlando against the Wizards. The reason listed is “rest”.

Five states have now been exempted from the President’s order requiring states to begin footing 25 percent of the bill for their National Guard troops deployed on COVID missions. Governor Edwards sent a letter to Trump asking for Louisiana to be added to the list due to the fact that we have the most per capita cases in the nation. Edwards says that could cost Louisiana up to 10 million dollars by the end of the year.

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Kids are heading back to school and anxiety levels are rising about what could happen if they get ordered back home to quarantine if an outbreak occurs in their class. Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at LSU Health New Orleans Dr. Rick Costa says if that happens the most important thing is creating a good environment back home.

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The reigning National Champs are adjusting to the new normal as they use new face coverings in football practice.

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LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward says operating at a restricted attendance capacity for LSU football games is going to cost the program tens of millions of dollars this year. Woodward says they’re moving to trying and limit the fiscal damage that will be done to student-athletes as a result of the likely implementation of capacity restrictions once games start September 26^th.

The variables that come with the pandemic and children returning to school can cause anxiety for both parents and kids. Matt Doyle gets advice from an expert.

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The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and the ULM Warhawks, who both lost games to SEC opponents due to cancellations, will now play each other now this season. Louisiana Tech and ULM will play in Shreveport at Independence Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 21^st.

President Trump announces that starting later this month all states except for Texas and Florida will have to start paying 25 percent of the cost of their National Guard COVID deployments. Governor Edwards penned a letter to President Friday requesting a reversal of the decision.

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The LSU Tigers are back on the practice field and adjusting to the new normal of wearing spread mitigation gear and LSU Equipment Manager Greg Stringfellow says he’s following Coach O’s advice to adjust as the season goes forward, especially when it comes to faces coverings rules and regulations from NCAA.

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The new face coverings cover only the lower half of the face and eye shields are optional.

Governor Edwards pens a letter to the President asking him to reverse his decision to require 48 states to begin paying 25 percent of their National Guard COVID response costs. The two states exempted were Texas, ranked 14^th in per capita cases, and Florida, ranked 3^rd. Edwards says we’re ranked 1^st…

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The decision is set to cost the state about 10 million dollars this year.

Many parents and students are suffering from anxiety related to the start of fall classes. Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at LSU Health New Orleans Dr. Rick Costa says parents need to be setting a good example for their children right now, and giving them a clear message about what will be required of them when they return to school…

Cut 13 (12) “…what to expect.” 

The reigning national champion Tigers are back on the practice field and adjusting to the new normal of wearing coronavirus spread mitigation gear. LSU Equipment Manager Greg Stringfellow says like the face-coverings we wear, breathing for the players is also restricted with their new masks.

Cut 7 (11) “…full speed.”

The new face shield will only cover the lower half of the face. The standard eye shield that is currently available is also an option for players if they choose.

The University of Louisiana Monroe is seeking qualified adjunct instructors for the fall semester for courses like English, math, communications, psychology, and sociology. ULM VP of Academic Affairs Alberto Ruiz says working in education is a rewarding experience.

Cut 11 (09) “…especially right now.”