Baton Rouge Police arrest three women for allegedly assaulting a teenage worker at Chili’s, who was trying to enforce social distancing. A cell phone captured the attack on the hostess, who told a large group of women they could not be seated together. Baton Rouge Police Sgt Don Coppola says the public helped with the investigation.
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48-year old Tammy Dabney is charged with aggravated second-degree battery, while 27-year old Rodneka Dabney and 46-year old Erica Dabney were charged with disturbing the peace and simple battery.
The state is receiving another $205 million in BP oil spill. Executive Director of the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Bren Haase says $3 million will be going toward a system that is in place to respond to injured marine mammals.
The state department of public health has obtained a temporary restraining order against a Lincoln Parish restaurant after excessive non-compliance. The department says the most recent visit to The Peking Palace in Ruston on Wednesday confirmed again that the restaurant was violating the Governor’s Proclamation prohibiting self-service buffets. A hearing is scheduled for August 21st.
New Orleans Mardi Gras Krewes are not sure if they will roll next year. Matt Doyle has the story.