High School Stadium Capacity Increased to 50% at Some SchoolsHigh School Stadium Capacity Increased to 50% at Some SchoolsThe new capacity guidelines go into effect in time for tonight's high school games. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Legislature Votes to Limit Governor’s Health Emergency PowersLegislature Votes to Limit Governor’s Health Emergency PowersThe measure will now go to the Governor's desk for his signature. Don't hold your breath waiting for that to happen though. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Governor Requests Disaster Declaration for Hurricane DeltaGovernor Requests Disaster Declaration for Hurricane DeltaThe wheels are now in motion that could start the flow of federal money and assistance into areas affected by Hurricane Delta. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Governor Edwards Has Extended Phase 3 for LouisianaGovernor Edwards Has Extended Phase 3 for LouisianaIf you were hoping to break free of the restrictions that have been in place since May of this year, I've got some bad news.Brandon MichaelBrandon Michael
Mayor-President Guillory Opts-In To Reopen Bars In Lafayette ParishMayor-President Guillory Opts-In To Reopen Bars In Lafayette ParishLafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory has opted-in to reopen bars in Lafayette Parish.DJ DigitalDJ Digital
Petition to Recall Louisiana Governor Edwards Gaining MomentumPetition to Recall Louisiana Governor Edwards Gaining MomentumThe petition must obtain 600,000 signatures by February for the recall effort to move forward. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Eunice Men File Petition to Recall Governor EdwardsEunice Men File Petition to Recall Governor EdwardsOrganizers of the petition now have 180 days to collect the required number of signatures for action to be taken on the proposal. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Governor Edwards Says Louisiana COVID Trends are PromisingGovernor Edwards Says Louisiana COVID Trends are PromisingThe state appears to be heading in the right direction in efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Johnnie Can’t Dance and Neither Can Anyone Else in LouisianaJohnnie Can’t Dance and Neither Can Anyone Else in LouisianaThe state's coronavirus guidelines prohibit dancing. Really, they do. You can read them for yourself. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Some in Louisiana May Not Qualify for Federal Unemployment MoneySome in Louisiana May Not Qualify for Federal Unemployment MoneyMore than 67,000 of the state's unemployed may not qualify for an extra $300 in unemployment benefits from the federal government. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana Now Working to Help Bars Operate as RestaurantsLouisiana Now Working to Help Bars Operate as RestaurantsGovernor Edwards says bars that operate as restaurants are safer and would be allowed to reopen pending the proper permits. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Governer Edwards Says to Prepare for More of the SameGoverner Edwards Says to Prepare for More of the SameBoth the mask mandate and state-wide bar closures are set to expire this week. Governor John Bel Edwards says not so fast.Jay WhatleyJay Whatley
Louisiana Ranks #1 Per Capita for COVID-19 CasesLouisiana Ranks #1 Per Capita for COVID-19 CasesDespite the ominous distinction, there was positive news for Louisiana during the most recent COVID-19 briefing. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana Hospitals Facing Staffing Shortage Due to COVIDLouisiana Hospitals Facing Staffing Shortage Due to COVIDThe healthcare workforce has been so greatly strained by the current pandemic Governor Edwards has reached out to FEMA for assistance. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Bar Owners Fight Back Over Louisiana COVID ClosuresBar Owners Fight Back Over Louisiana COVID ClosuresBar owners in Louisiana are going to court in an effort to get their businesses reopened. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana AG Responds To Governor EdwardsLouisiana AG Responds To Governor EdwardsLast week, the Louisiana Attorney General sent a letter to the governor telling him there are issues with the mask mandate. Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee
VP Pence in Baton Rouge Today to Discuss COVID-19 ResponseVP Pence in Baton Rouge Today to Discuss COVID-19 ResponseBaton Rouge is one of three cities in the nation designated for additional federal support for surge testing for COVID-19Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Governor Edwards Phase 3 Decision Expected Later TodayGovernor Edwards Phase 3 Decision Expected Later TodayThe Governor will address the state on the latest COVID-19 recovery plans at a 2:30 news conference this afternoon. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Governor Edwards Voices Concern Over Rising COVID-19 CasesGovernor Edwards Voices Concern Over Rising COVID-19 CasesThe increase in cases could delay the state's ability to enter Phase 3 of the recovery plan next week. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Gov. Edwards Signs $300 Million Small Business Aid PlanGov. Edwards Signs $300 Million Small Business Aid PlanGovernor John Bel Edwards has signed the Republican-crafted plan yesterday to spend $300 million in federal coronavirus aid to help small businesses recover from the outbreak. Jude WalkerJude Walker