Governor Edwards says our current escalation in COVID cases began almost exactly two weeks after Memorial Day and he wants residents to avoid a repeat for the 4th of July. Edwards advises against fireworks displays this year. He says if you attend one of the few public displays still happening do some from your car, but better yet…
Usually, the State Fire Marshal encourages families to enjoy public fireworks displays versus creating their own, but most are canceled due to COVID-19. SFM Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says fireworks are not legal in all jurisdictions and can be extremely dangerous if not done correctly and should only be handled by adults.
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Rodrigue says you should also only light fireworks on cement and away from structures.
2K Sports has unveiled Pelicans forward Zion Williamson as the cover athlete for NBA 2K21 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Zion lands the cover after only 19 games in the league, but he’ll be getting more playtime when the NBA starts back later this month in Orlando. Zion says he loves the fans in New Orleans and admits playing without them in a closed-off environment will be a different experience.
The late Kobe Bryant and Portland Trailblazers guard Damian Lillard were also selected as cover athletes this year.
As more people are staying home due to COVID-19 backyards with pools are extremely attractive this summer. Always keep an eye on children at the pool. Chief of the CDC’s Healthy Swimming Programming Michele Hlavsa (Waav saa) says drowning is the leading cause of injury-related deaths in children ages one to four and never swim when you are sick.