State Fire marshal deputies will perform courtesy visits to businesses across the state to help increase COVID compliance. Matt Doyle has more…
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The state reported 1,356 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, the largest single-day increase since April 7th. The number of COVID patients hospitalized also increased by another 16 to 646. The state’s death toll is up to 3,021.

Despite the recent surge in cases, Governor John Bel Edwards remains optimistic schools will start on time in August with kids in the classroom. But Edwards says the school experience will be different, as steps will be taken to make sure children do not gather in large groups…
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More information on the upcoming school year will be released tomorrow at six o’ clock PM when new Education Superintendent Cade Brumley speaks to the Senate Education Committee.

A Tuesday morning crash in Zachary claimed the life of an 11-year-old and resulted in the arrest of 27-year-old Treasure Charles of Gonzales. Trooper Taylor Scrantz says Charles was on US Hwy 61 in a box truck when she struck a disabled vehicle in the roadway.
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The deceased child has been identified as Wayne Ford of Baton Rouge, while Charles is facing several charges including negligent homicide.