5:30 PM Newscast

Originally set to expire on April 30th, Governor Edwards extends the stay at home order until May 15th. Edwards says the decision was made due to several regions didn’t meet White House criteria for the first phase of reopening. Some restrictions will be eased for malls and restaurants, including the allowance of the use of outdoor dining. Employees working with the public must wear masks starting Friday.

Dental procedures resumed today after a month-long ban. Matt Doyle has more.

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LSU interim president Thomas Galligan says the plan is for students to be back on campus this fall. Galligan says the university needs to get back to business, but they ‘ll do it in a safe manner….

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Galligan says he’s hopeful football will be played in Tiger Stadium this fall, but the Tigers will only take the field when it’s safe and delaying the start of the season is a possibility…

Ouachita Parish Sheriff Deputies arrest a West Monroe man for allegedly firing shots at the home of Duck Dynasty star Willie Robertson. O-P-S-O spokesperson Glenn Springfield says 38-year-old Daniel King Jr. has been charged with aggravated assault for the drive-by shooting that happened Friday afternoon.Springfield says surveillance cameras provided important evidence in leading to a quick capture of the suspect.

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