1130 AM LRN news

The Big Ten votes to cancel all fall college sports citing concerns that the pandemic situation just does not allow for the activities to resume in 2020. It is unclear if the conference would resume play in spring. It is widely believed that the decision by the Big Ten will lead to a domino effect that ultimately may lead to the SEC canceling fall sports as well. Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins says there’s some recent concerns that make play right now unviable…

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Reports indicate athletic directors were also highly concerned about potential liability issues.

The Louisiana Restaurant Association estimates about 200 Louisiana bars have applied for and received restaurant conditional licenses so they can open back up. Harris says if you have the facilities to make the transition it doesn’t take long…

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A new report from the Louisiana Association of United Ways shows just how many people were not financially prepared for the pandemic. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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A University of Washington model projects 66,000 lives could be saved by December if 95 percent of people mask up. Some feel that mask orders infringe on their rights, but Louisiana Department of Health Region 9 Medical Director Dr Gina LeGarde says…

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