With the state seeing lower rates of COVID-19 infections and fewer hospitalizations, Governor John Bel Edwards has lifted the statewide indoor mask mandate. But schools that do not follow CDC quarantine guidance are still required to wear masks. State Health office Doctor Joe Kanter on the CDC guidance…
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Several school systems have decided not to require masks, but there are some keeping the mask policy in place.

Senator Bill Cassidy says over 19-hundred Louisianians lost their lives to drug overdoses last year and the opioid crisis must be met head-on. Cassidy says the federal government needs to work with local leaders to implement opioid policies already approved by Congress…
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Southwest Louisiana now has an exact dollar figure on how much money in hurricane recovery aid it will receive for last year’s storms. Dave Brannen reports more steps need to take place before it’s available to repair homes and businesses…
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There’s the possibility of severe weather today. The Storm Prediction Center says there’s an enhanced risk of severe weather for the Lake Charles, Lafayette and Baton rouge areas along with the Bayou region which includes Houma.