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The Latest Numbers from Louisiana Department of Health
As of Noon Sunday, May 24, 2020, the Louisiana Department of Health is reporting the total number of coronavirus cases in Louisiana has risen to 37,169. That’s up from 37,040 reported on Saturday. There are 813 COVID-19
Louisiana House Committee Rejects Vote-By-Mail Bill
On Tuesday, a Louisiana House committee rejected a bill that would allow registered voters to vote by mail in all state elections. The bill proposed by Rep. Mandie Landry, D-New Orleans, would have allowed voters
Treasury Secretary Of State Steven Mnuchin Says Treasury Ready to Provide More Coronavirus Aid
On Tuesday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin defended the Trump administration’s fiscal response to the coronavirus pandemic and told senators he was willing to consider extending and modifying a payroll loan program for small businesses.
LGH Lifts Some Visitation Restrictions for Phase 1
Lafayette General Health is lifting some visitation restrictions as the state of Louisiana enters Phase 1 of reopening. Lafayette, La – To improve comfort and communication between staff, patients and family while maintaining an environment of
Trump Administration Awards Contract to New Pharmaceutical Company That Will Manufacture in U.S.
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump awarded a $354 million contract to a new pharmaceutical company that will manufacture coronavirus drugs in the U.S. The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority awarded Phlow Corp. the 4-year
Local Tattoo Artist Jay Thomas States His Case to Reopen
Like many small business owners in the state, Jay Thomas (owner and tattoo artist at Sinners Luck Tattoo and Piercing Studio) has been at home since the “Stay-At-Home” order was issued in March. He is
11 OMV Offices Around the State to Reopen Monday
11 OMV offices will open on Monday in Louisiana. Those 11 locations around the state will only offer limited services and are asking residents to wear face masks and practice social distancing. Offices will be
Parks And Recreation Allows Baseball and Softball
As earlier reported, play at recreation facilities in Lafayette parish are restarting baseball and softball programs as early as this afternoon. Carencro’s Pelican Park is hosting a tournament this weekend with Phase One restrictions in place. Warchief’s
MLB to Hold Remote Draft June 10 & 11
Major League Baseball is planning to hold the 2020 MLB Draft remotely on June 10th & 11th. ESPN’s Jeff Passan made the announcement after obtaining a league memo on Friday. As of now, teams will
New York, New Jersey, and More North Eastern State Beaches to Reopen by Memorial Day
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Delaware will begin reopening some of their beaches by Memorial Day. State leaders came together in agreement to reopen beaches with certain restrictions to protect against the spread of
University of Louisiana Honoring 2020 Graduates
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette announced earlier this week that the University is honoring the Spring 2020 graduates with virtual commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 15. Individual ceremonies for the University’s eight academic colleges
Governor John Bel Edwards Signs Phase 1 Order
Gov. Edwards Signs Order Moving Louisiana to Phase One on May 15 BATON ROUGE —Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards formally declared that Louisiana will enter into Phase One of its Roadmap to a Resilient Louisiana on
CDC Releases New Guidelines On How States Can Safely Reopen
The federal government’s top experts on infectious diseases on Thursday released a new plan on how states can safely allow businesses and schools to reopen their doors during the coronavirus pandemic. Lawmakers and state officials have been
Lafayette Public Library to Reopen Monday
Lafayette Public Library Locations Reopen at Noon on Monday, May 18. The Lafayette Public Library will reopen to the public at noon on Monday, May 18. All library locations will open with regular hours with
The State Will Begin to Identify Nursing Homes With COVID-19 Cases
Dr. Alex Billioux says the state will begin identifying nursing homes where residents have tested positive for COVID-19. The governor’s administration initially reported details of specific nursing homes where residents tested positive as well as
Tyson Foods to Lower Beef Prices After Grocery Prices Spike
Tyson Foods has announced that it will temporarily lower prices on select beef products as grocery prices spike amidst the coronavirus pandemic. According to a recent report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the
Wisconsin Supreme Court Blocks State’s ‘Stay-At-Home’ Order
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down the state’s stay-at-home order during the coronavirus pandemic as “unlawful, invalid and unenforceable” after finding the state’s health commissioner exceeded her authority. In a 4-3 ruling, the court called
Actor Tony Shalhoub Reveals He And Wife Brooke Adams Are Recovering From COVID-19
Actor Tony Shalhoub has revealed that he and his wife, Brooke Adams, are both recovering from coronavirus. “Last month, my wife Brooke and I came down with the virus, and it was a pretty rough
LHSAA Sends Email to Member Schools
The LHSAA sent an email to member schools late Wednesday stating that everything is on hold until at least June 8th. Summer Camps and contact sports are set to remain forbidden as well as on-campus
COVID-19 Testing at Robichaux Center Wednesday
Lafayette Consolidated Government announced there will be COVID-19 testing available on Wednesday at the Robichaux Center on Eraste Landry Drive starting at 1 pm. Northside Community Clinic will be providing the testing. There are no
