The state reported 553 new coronavirus cases today. That’s the highest new case tally for a Monday since March 30th. Also, the state health department reported a second straight double-digit increase in hospitalisations as there are 568 COVID-19 patients hospitalized, up from 12 the day before.

Wild crawfish fishermen are feeling left out after not receiving any federal coronavirus relief funding. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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The U-S Supreme Court has ruled a worker can not be fired because they are gay or transgender. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says the ruling means the Civil Rights Act of 1964, covers sexual orientation and transgender status.
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Ciolino says the ruling has added meaning in Louisiana because state law did not protect gays and transgender individuals from workplace discrimination.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff deputies need the public’s help in finding the gunmen responsible for the shooting deaths of two young women from Raceland. Lt. Brennan Matherne says there was a large group of people in the area of St. Louis Street in Raceland early Sunday morning when gunfire erupted…
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