Severe weather is making its way across the state spurning thunderstorms and tornado warnings. Several areas of the state mainly north and central Louisiana are also under wind advisories. Flash flood warnings have also been issued in spots as the cold front that stretches from Louisiana all the way to Wisconsin makes it way eastward.
The Louisiana Oil and Gas Association and Governor Edwards are asking President Biden not to extend the 60-day oil and gas lease sale moratorium put into place in January.
Metairie-based MedPharmics is conducting clinical trials on children with the Moderna vaccine, MedPharmics President Dr. Robert Jeanfreau believes in the vaccine and says his company has been part of the research since the beginning of the pandemic.
Irish bars in New Orleans agreed to close today on St. Patrick’s Day out of concern for patron’s safety. Owner of Finn McCool’s Sean Kennedy says he made the decision for his pub after witnessing a group on Saturday flagrantly violating COVID guidelines. He says that made the risks for today clear…
Kennedy says when the patrons who were violating COVID rules were asked to correct their behavior, they not only refused but argued with staff.