Louisiana has its first presumptive case of coronavirus and an email to VA employees indicates the patient has been hospitalized at the VA Medical Center in New Orleans since Friday. Governor John Bel Edwards says now is not the time to panic, instead, get prepared.
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The state health department has asked people who came in contact with the patient to self-isolate for 14 days.

Fears over the Coronavirus are limiting travel and gas prices are falling as demand declines. GasBuddy-dot-com petroleum analyst Allison Mac says the statewide average is $2.07 for a gallon of regular gasoline and falling…
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At the state capitol, it’s the first day of committee hearings as the 2020 regular session is underway. Governor John Bel Edwards is once again supporting legislation to raise the minimum wage…
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National Federation of Independent Business state director Dawn Starns says it’s disappointing to hear Governor Edwards double down on pressing forward with minimum wage increases. Starns says the Governor’s attempt to fulfill a campaign promise will only result in lost jobs.
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Authorities say an 18-year-old Pineville High School student has died in a fatal crash that happened in Avoyelles Parish on Sunday. Corry Barbay was pronounced dead at the scene.