The state sees the largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases since the pandemic began with 2,642 new cases, bringing the state’s total to 74,636. Hospitalizations saw a significant jump, increasing by 75 to 1,117. Fatalities increase by 25.
The State Fire Marshal’s office has conducted around 3,100 coronavirus spread mitigation compliance checks between June 26 and July 5, yet there hasn’t been any penalization of the rule-breakers. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says that’s because businesses are correcting shortcomings after the first visit, adding the lack of citations or shutdowns is a strong indicator that businesses care enough about their customers and employees to come into compliance.
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A local judge has issued a temporary restraining order against Shreveport’s mask mandate. Matt Doyle asked a legal expert if cities have the legal authority to issue these mandates…
It will be a hot weekend as heat index values will reach 110, maybe even 115 degrees. State Climatologist Barry Keim says this stretch of hot weather will continue into early next week and it will be quite warm for outdoor activities in the morning…