Congress has approved a 900-billion dollar pandemic relief package that will provide money to struggling businesses, like restaurants. Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris says he appreciates the latest round of relief but for many restaurants, it is too late…
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The legislation also contains a temporary 300-dollar per week supplemental jobless benefit and a 600-dollar direct stimulus payment to individuals.

Hurricane weary Cameron and Calcasieu Parish residents can get a Christmas meal today as Second Harvest is distributing holiday staples thanks to a sizable donation from Chevron. Second Harvest Food Bank Spokesperson Natasha Curley says they will give away food at the Lake Charles Civic Center from 10 until noon.
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Chevron donated 50-thousand dollars to the cause.

A new, more infectious strain of coronavirus is spreading in southeast England. Matt Doyle spoke with an LSU Health New Orleans professor about the concerning news…
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The overhaul of the LSU coaching staff has started. Defensive coordinator Bo Pelini and the Tigers have mutually agreed to part ways. Safeties Coach Bill Busch, defensive line coach Bill Johnson and passing game coordinator Scott Linehan are reportedly out.