Tougher coronavirus restrictions go into effect today as the state is seeing a third surge of COVID-19 cases. The modified Phase Two will result in bars closing, fewer people inside restaurants and gyms, and new limits on the size of gatherings. Assistant State Health Officer Doctor Joseph Kanter says they are once again concerned about capacity at hospitals…
The order will last until at least December 23rd
The Louisiana Restaurant Association fears these new restrictions will cripple the industry just in time for the holidays. LRA President Stan Harris says the type of restaurants that are impacted the most are sit-down venues as opposed to fast-food restaurants and he feels the outlook on receiving any aid is bleak.
The Lake Charles “Mayor’s Turkey Challenge” helps 2,000 needy families in the hurricane-ravaged city get turkeys in time for Thanksgiving. The drive saw people donate money to the United Way of Southwest Louisiana to help buy the birds. Mayor Nic Hunter says one out of state business in particular made a big impact.
Hunter says initially they only expected to receive a few hundred birds.
Former LSU football player and Baton Rouge staple Ruffin Rodrigue has passed away. Rodrigue played offensive line for the Tigers from 1986-89, earning All-SEC honors in 1988. LSU coach Ed Orgeron remembers Rodrigue’s time in the purple and gold.