Governor Edwards announces the state is now in the “yellow” zone for COVID case growth after weeks of being in the “red” zone according to the feds. Edwards says that means as a whole the state is now below 100 new cases per 100,000 residents over the last seven days and below ten percent positivity. He warns that could change…
Despite the progress, Edwards says the White House is still recommending the state maintain the bar closure and mask-wearing mandate.
Attorney General Jeff Landry sends a letter to Louisiana High School Athletic Association director Eddie Bonine to say it is time to turn on the Friday night lights and play high school football. Landry says the people need high school football…
High school sports isn’t feasible until Phase Three.
It appears that crop damage from Hurricane Laura is less than was once feared when it comes to the harvest, but Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says a significant number of agricultural equipment and facilities took a big hit.
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Louisiana is encouraging those who lost their homes and need to get a roof put over their head by the state to head on up to the Alexandria MegaShelter and cue up to get a hotel room for Laura refugees. Those who arrive will be signed up to get housing in a hotel room, likely in New Orleans. DCFS Secretary Marketa Garner Walters says if you are having trouble both getting to the shelter or getting from the shelter to your assigned hotel, they can help…
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For more information on sheltering text LAShelter to 898-211 or call 2-1-1.