The number of people who have died from COVID-19 complications has surpassed one-thousand. The state reported 129 additional deaths yesterday to bring the death toll to 1,013. Matt Doyle has reaction from Governor Edwards…
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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has recommended the city should not host any large events due to the coronavirus pandemic. This morning Essence Fest organizers said they will no longer move forward with their plans to have a festival in 2020.

The Center for Reproductive Rights files a lawsuit to stop Louisiana from blocking abortions during the coronavirus crisis. Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry says clinics are non-essential facilities and should not be in operation, but abortion rights activist Nancy Northup says medical experts disagree…
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Several other states are also facing similar legal challenges.

Congressman Ralph Abraham will fly with the Aeroshell Aerobatic team over the Monroe area at 1 PM today in a tribute to first responders and health care workers. Abraham says Aeroshell will take to the air in four vintage aircrafts…
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