1230 PM LRN News *EDIT*

Louisiana reports 65 additional COVID-19 deaths today bringing the state total to 1,927 COVID fatalities. Louisiana also noted an uptick of positive tests with 710* taking the state total to 28,711*.

Oil City Republican Representative Danny McCormick is one of several lawmakers to be a part of an anti-shutdown rally at the Governor’s Mansion in Baton Rouge on Saturday.  McCormick says the goal is to send a clear message to the Governor and the state legislature.

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The New Orleans Archdiocese has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a result of legal costs from cases linked to decades-old incidents of clergy abuse. Archbishop Gregory Aymond says the filing helps them reorganize and settle outstanding lawsuits.

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Restaurants are allowed to have outdoor dining today, Brooke Thorington on what to expect.

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