New Covid-19 numbers from the state health department show an increase of 2,280 cases and 24 more deaths reported, for a total now of 3,375 and hospitalization data has is yet to be posted for the day. Governor Edwards will have a hold a press briefing this afternoon at 2:30.
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In West Monroe, a 64-year man hit a police officer with his car after he was asked to wear a face mask in Walmart. Police say Ricky Taylor refused to give the officer his identification and when the officer was writing down his license plate Taylor then struck the officer with his car. Another officer had to arrest Taylor and a struggle ensued. Taylor was booked on charges of resisting an officer, aggravated assault with a motor vehicle and disturbing the peace.
The Tiger Truck Stop in Grosse Tete is changing owners and the new proprietors will no longer have exotic animals. The flagship Bengal tiger named Tony, died in 2017 and the truck stop gained national attention last fall when Casper the Camel was involved in a nutty altercation with a Florida woman. Former owner Michael Sandlin says he still owns some of the animals that used to reside at the truck stop.
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The Casper and a kangaroo from the truck stop now reside at the Alexandria Zoological Park.