Starting today COVID capacity restrictions on nearly all businesses are being dropped in Louisiana, but the mask mandate will remain in place. Governor Edwards says that means gyms, bars, casinos, salons, and restaurants can operate without capacity restrictions.
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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 says food assistance for a winter weather event is a first for Louisiana.
For a breakdown of parishes and interview dates and to preregister, visit dcfs.la.gov/DSNAP
LSU football coach Ed Orgeron publically commented today for the first time since 74-year-old Gloria Scott told a legislative committee about the sexual harassment she allegedly received from former Tigers running back Derius Guice in 2017. Scott said she spoke with Orgeron about the incident, and that Orgeron asked her to forgive Guice, but today Orgeron said on ESPN 104-5 in Baton Rouge that he doesn’t remember that conversation and is not at liberty to say anymore…
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Today is National Doctor’s Day and Chancellor of the LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, Dr. G-E Ghali says the pandemic highlights the importance and shortage of physicians all over the country.