Governor Edwards is alarmed by the rise in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations, which means the state will not move to Phase Three of reopening. Kevin Barnhart has more.
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The state surpassed over 50-thousand positive coronavirus cases and three-thousand deaths.

A three-vehicle crash killed five people and injured six others in the Avoyelles Parish town of Cottonport yesterday. The multi-vehicle fatal crash happened on Highway 29 around 11:30 AM. State Police say it started when a 21-year-old driver crossed the center line and hit another vehicle head-on.

State Treasurer John Schroder says it’s his goal to begin handing out grant checks of up to 15-thousand dollars to small businesses who qualify for a new small business grant program set up by lawmakers during the regular session. Schroder hopes to have a consultant selected by July 4th for the 300-million dollar program…
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A giant plume of Saharan dust from Africa is expected to arrive in Louisiana either tomorrow or Thursday. The dusty layer of air can produce vivid sunsets but the dust can be a problem for those who suffer from asthma and allergies. The head of environmental services at LSU Health New Orleans, Doctor James Diaz, says these individuals should wear a face covering when outside.
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