An elderly member of Life Tabernacle Church has died of COVID-19 and Pastor Tony Spell is disputing the coroner’s findings saying the man died of other medical conditions. And one of Spell’s attorney Jeff Wittenbrink of Baton Rouge is currently hospitalized with the coronavirus after reportedly attending two events at the church earlier this month. Spell continues to hold large services.
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Baton Rouge Representative Ted James has mostly recovered from COVID-19 but says his recovery was grueling and the disease should not be taken lightly. The Legislature does not have a firm date to return, but James, says his experience has convinced him that when they do return the session must be laser-focused.
James made the statements earlier today on Talk Louisiana.
Food banks are seeing an increase in demand as more people continue to seek assistance due to rising unemployment and Second Harvest that serves 23 parishes across southern Louisiana is no exception. Spokesperson Jay Vise says they have disturbed a million extra pounds of food in the last month compared to a year ago.
If you need assistance call 211 to find your local food bank or visit NoHunger.org they are also accepting donations due to overwhelming demand.