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The Latest Numbers from Louisiana Department of Health
As of Noon Friday, April 3, 2020, the Louisiana Department of Health is reporting the total number of coronavirus cases in Louisiana has risen to 10,297. That’s up from 9,150 reported on ...Read more
BIG 102.1 TV Theme Song Bracket Challenge
BIG 102.1 is trying to figure out Acadiana’s favorite TV Theme Song of all time!!! Each weekday morning during The Big Morning Show, we’ll feature several matchups on the ...Read more
Businesses Open in Acadiana
With the new rules of Social Distancing and the closure of eat in restaurants, we are continually compiling this list of restaurants and businesses that are affected but are still OPEN for ...Read more
Bill Withers Dead at 81
Legendary singer-songwriter, Bill Withers died from heart complications at the age of 81. Withers had several major hits including “Lean on Me,” “Ain’t No ...Read more
Joe Exotic Transferred to Prison Medical Center, Possibly Exposed to COVID-19
“Tiger King” star, Joe Exotic (Joseph Maldonado-Passage) has been transferred to a prison medical center. Maldonado-Passage was previously placed in quarantine after ...Read more
UPDATE: Mnuchin Promises Stimulus Checks in Weeks, Not Months (Previous: Some in U.S. may not get stimulus checks until August)
UPDATE: Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin promised checks would go out in a matter of weeks, not months. The announcement came after a memo sent out by House Democrats that warned ...Read more
Louisiana Schools Will Remain Closed Through April 30th
The closure of Louisiana schools has been extended through the end of the month. On Wednesday, April 1, 2020, Governor John Bel Edwards announced the extension of the ...Read more
U.S. Surpasses 200K Coronavirus Cases As States Issue Strict Stay-At-Home Orders
The U.S. recorded 681 deaths on Wednesday, its worst day since the coronavirus outbreak began. More than 200,000 infections have been reported, and public health officials are considering ...Read more
FDA Requests Removal of All Ranitidine Products (Zantac) from the Market
The Food and Drug Administration is requesting the removal of all ranitidine products (Zantac) off the market as new studies show risk to public health. On April 1, 2020, the U.S. ...Read more
NFL Owners Approve 14 Playoff Teams Beginning 2020 Season
NFL owners have agreed to approve an expansion to the NFL playoffs. Beginning in the 2020 season, the NFL will have 14 playoff teams as opposed to the previous 12. The new format ...Read more
President Trump States “Bad Two Weeks Ahead” In Daily Coronavirus Briefing
Coronavirus Task Force response coordinator Deborah Birx said during a Coronavirus Task Force Briefing that the White House projects 100,000 to 240,000 Americans will die from coronavirus if ...Read more
LPSS: Application for Emergency Meals-To-You Program
The Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) has been approved for the Emergency Meals-To-You Program. This program provides students a shelf-stable, easily prepared box of meals. Each ...Read more
