Governor Edwards announces the state will move into phase two of reopening of the economy beginning on Friday. Edwards says he made the decision after analyzing several key metrics…
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Phase two means bars can reopen at 25-percent capacity, while restaurants and other businesses can increase capacity from 25 to 50-percent. Pool halls, bowling alleys, tattoo parlors, recreational pools and spas can reopen for the first time since March.

The National Hurricane Center says an area of disturbed weather near the Yucatan Peninsula is becoming better organized and there’s a high chance it will form into a tropical storm tonight or tomorrow. GOHSEP spokesperson Mike Steele says Louisiana residents should monitor…
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A small plane crashed shortly after takeoff in Pineville yesterday, claiming the lives of two men from Alexandria and leaving a 7-year-old in the ICU. President of the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Deborah Randolph says the deaths of twin brothers Ben and Blake Cooper is devastating news…
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Blake Cooper was the director of the Central Louisiana Regional Port Authority and Ben Cooper was an administrator at Oceans Behavioral Hospital in Alexandria.

State lawmakers have approved the regulatory framework so residents in 47 parishes can participate in online fantasy sports contests. In a special session that starts tonight, legislators will figure out how it should be taxed. Fairness for Fantasy sports spokesperson Ryan Berni says the tax bill will be more contentious than this regulatory bill…
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