Dangerous weather conditions are expected with the arrival of two cold fronts into the state this weekend. State climatologist Barry Keim says the first front rolled in late last night into this morning.
Cut 3 (10) “…severe weather potential.”
The forecaster puts the portion of Louisiana north of I-10 in an enhanced risk category for severe weather with the remainder at slight risk.
Yesterday, Governor Edwards toured LSU’s Pete Maravich Assembly Center, where university employees are producing Personal Protective Equipment for those on the frontline in the fight against COVID -19. LSU interim president Thomas Galligan credits the ability of departments to work in unison…
Cut 11 (11) “…as a team.”
Galligan says vinyl from old billboards is being used to make gowns.
The Louisiana Hospitality Foundation is raising money to help bar owners stay afloat and keep your favorite local watering hole alive through the COVID Crisis. To contribute or to seek aid visit LHF’s website and look for the South Louisiana Bar Owner Relief Fund.
That’s LHF Executive Director Jennifer Kelley who says locally officials could help bars by expanding alcohol delivery laws.
The Trump Administration issues guidelines to states on how to reopen their economies in three “phases”. Phase one continues to encourage social distancing but allows activities like limited dine-in access to restaurants. Governor Edwards says any implementation of these phased reopenings will be done on the advice of his Resilient Louisiana Commission that will study the potential tradeoffs of opening the economy.