9:30 LRN Newscast

You can not sit in a restaurant today as a result of Governor John Bel Edwards’ mandate that has limited restaurants to delivery and takeout. But Edwards says the country’s food supply chain is intact and efficient and grocery stores are not in danger of completely running out of food…
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Edwards has also shut down bars, casinos, movie theaters, and fitness center.

And the Louisiana Legislature has adjourned until March 31st. Lafayette Republican Stuart Bishop told the House that mathematically there is no way to get business done if following CDC guidelines that limit public gatherings…
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When lawmakers return, they’ll need to pass a budget by July 1st.

LSU Athletics Director Scott Woodward says the coronavirus pandemic raises plenty of questions on the impact on LSU sports. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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The Sun Belt Conference has announced that spring sports have been canceled for the remainder of the year. Conference USA has made the same decision due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

And Organizers with the Festival International de Louisiane has canceled the five-day music festival that was set to begin April 22nd in Lafayette.