President Biden has signed the 1.9 trillion dollar American Rescue Act, which includes nearly 29-billion dollars in assistance to bars and restaurants. Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris says this is a welcome relief.
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National reports show there are 17 percent fewer restaurants when comparing the end of 2020 to 2019.

With the pandemic showing signs of ending soon, many Americans are planning to take a trip this year, but AAA says the travel experience will still be different. Spokesperson Don Redman says the keyword is “prepare,” so you are not caught off guard by the mandates put in place by state and local governments.
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Sunday marks the one-year anniversary of the first COVID-19 death in Louisiana. Since then there have been over nine-thousand confirmed COVID deaths. On the lawn in front of the State Capitol, a white flag has been planted representing every death. Communications director for the governor’s office, Shauna Sanford…
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On Sunday, Governor Edwards is calling on all Louisianans to join him and the First Lady for a moment of prayer or remembrance for those who have died from this virus.

The state health department is reporting 514 COVID patients in the hospital. That’s the fewest number they’ve had since March 25th.