Governor Edwards says over the last eight days Louisiana has tested over 100-thousand people creating a back log at the testing labs. Assistant Health Secretary Doctor Alex Billioux says if you are waiting on your results and were exposed to someone who has COVID-19, stay home for 14 days
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Concern is growing high school sports will be canceled in the fall. But Over 60 lawmakers have co-signed a letter sent to the state’s public school education leaders requesting that students return to the classroom and student athletes return to the playing field in the fall. Houma Representative Tanner Magee says sports helps students stay in school and keeps kids in shape…
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A recent poll shows post-pandemic snacking is on the rise for Americans and that’s leading to people packing on the pounds. Matt Doyle has the story.
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A report out of Ohio says the LIbby Glass plant in Shreveport will cease operations soon, which would result in the loss of 450 jobs. Last month Libbey Incorporated declared bankruptcy. They are one of the largest table glass and stemware manufactures in the world, but COVID-19 has resulted in less demand for their product.