The Governor admits it’s likely that schools will remain closed for the remainder of the academic year after he receives a letter from the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education asking him to keep the doors shut. That’s raised a number of questions, and Director of education policy at the Pelican Institute Ethan Melancon says parents need reassurance that their child’s education will not fall victim to the virus.
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54-year-old Lafourche Parish Freshman Representative Reggie Bagala passed away yesterday from COVID-19. Bagala proceeded former Representative Truck Gisclair in House District 54, who says he was enthusiastic…
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Bagala’s diagnosis was made public April 1st by his family. The Representative was hospitalized and put on a ventilator, but his condition continued to deteriorate until his passing.
Severe weather is going to trounce on outdoor Easter plans. State climatologist Barry Keim says the Storm Prediction Center has the state in the marginal category of severe weather risk on Saturday with a warm front passing through, then an enhanced and moderate risk on Sunday.
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Keim says expect rain totals to be up to 2 inches.
Easter is different this year, but Easter baskets can be filled with traditional candy favorites, and you don’t have to worry about shortages because this year’s batch was made back in February. CEO of Ponchatoula-based candy maker Elmer Chocolate Rob Nelson says over the last week, the company has donated about 15,000 candy eggs to those battling the pandemic.