LSU’s Athletics Director Scott Woodward has no concerns over the football program’s coronavirus protocols after Coach Ed Orgeron said most of the players had the virus. Jeff Palermo has more…
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The state health department reports 508 additional COVID-19 cases today and an additional 11 hospitalizations for a total of 678. 107 of those are on ventilators an increase of 8.
The Cajun Navy has 25 to 30 boats ready to respond to the severe flooding in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle now as Tropical Storm Sally continues to bring incredible rain totals forecasted over the next two days. United Cajun Navy founder Todd Terrell says unfortunately it is tough to get the boats into position with some key bridges closed.
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Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris says the move to Phase Three is a big help, but they still anticipate 25 to 50 percent of all state restaurants will close permanently due to COVID. Harris says staffing is still an issue for most restaurants, although recent reductions in unemployment benefits could force more people back to work.
Phase Three also bans restaurants from serving alcohol after 10pm.