4:30 PM Newscast

Vice President Mike Pence has wrapped up today’s visit to Louisiana. Pence says this is a serious time as the state reported 22-hundred new cases today and hospitalizations rose by 54. He says the White House is making sure the state has what it needs

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Pence also said during his visit that the state has flattened the curve once already and feels confident that it can be done again.

The Louisiana Federation of Teachers says 58-percent of teachers and parents who participated in their online survey do not feel comfortable returning to school next month. L-F-T president Larry Carter says certain precautions and mandates need to be in place to create a safe environment

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Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry has tested positive for the coronavirus. Matt Doyle has more…

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Louisiana Lottery launches a smartphone app.  Lottery spokesperson Kim Chopin says the app will help make lottery transactions easier and contactless.While tickets will not be able to be purchased on the phone, Chopin says the app adds more convenience in allowing players to manage their lottery play on their phone as they can also use the app to find out if you have a winning ticket.

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