4:30 LRN Newscast Mar 30

Governor Edwards lifts capacity restrictions on various businesses like retail outlets, restaurants, bars, gyms, and salons beginning Thursday, April 1st. The mask mandate remains in effect.

LSU football coach Ed Orgeron tells ESPN 104-5 in Baton Rouge that he does not remember speaking to the woman who alleges she was sexually harassed by former Tiger running back Derrius Guice in 2017. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The federal government approves disaster food stamps for 23 parishes severely impacted by the winter storms in February. DCFS Assistant Secretary of Family Support Shavana Howard they are breaking the number of parishes out into two phases and urges you to preregister at their website.

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For a breakdown of parishes and interview dates and to preregister, visit dcfs.la.gov/DSNAP

Louisiana REALTORS is urging state landlords to take advantage of the 300 million dollars in federal rental assistance aid that was made available through the American Rescue Act. CEO Norman Morris says small businesses are hurting because of the eviction moratorium.

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