9:30 LRN Newscast April 16

Governor Edwards says it’s too early to say what kind of impact the coronavirus pandemic will have on football in the fall. Edwards speculates that if there are football games, the stadiums will not be full…
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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is recommending no large events in the Crescent City for the rest of 2020, but a Saints spokesperson says it’s planning for games to be played and added it’s too important for the city.

State Police say they’ve seen an uptick in fatal wrecks, even though fewer vehicles are on the highways. Lt. Nick Manale says just because you have more room to operate your vehicle, you can’t neglect basic driver safety…
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The Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance is urging the class of 2020 to complete applications for federal student aid to attend college. Brooke Thorington has the story.
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Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says 13 of the top 20 auto insurers doing business in Louisiana are providing premium reductions and rebates to policyholders since people are driving less. He says the rebate programs are resulting in 187-million dollars back into the hands of consumers.