CJ And Jenn’s Everything You Need To Know For Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Happy Hump Day Acadiana. The White House has closed non-essential travel between the U.S. and Canada. The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 in Louisiana is at 240. However, two state parks have been closed to accommodate the possible overflow from Louisiana hospitals using makeshift tents. Here is a list of restaurants open and doing carryout, delivery and drive-through service.

TODAY IS NATIONAL

Awkward Moments Day

Biodiesel Day

Sloppy Joe Day

Supreme Sacrifice Day

TODAY IN HISTORY

170 years ago - In 1850, Henry Wells and William Fargo founded American Express.

89 years ago - In 1931, genius Colonel Jacob Schick sold the first electric razor.

38 years ago - In 1982, soul master Teddy Pendergrass was paralyzed from a car accident in Philadelphia.

23 years ago - In 1997, thousands of people lined the streets of Brooklyn for the funeral procession of the Notorious B.I.G.

19 years ago - In 2001, John Phillips, founder of the Mamas & The Papas died at the age of 65.

Three years ago - In 2017, Chuck Berry died. He was 90.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS

Adam Levine is 41. Maroon 5.

Phillip Sweet is 46. Little Big Town.

Dane Cook is 48.Comedian/actor.

Queen Latifah is 50. Singer/actor.

Jerry Cantrell is 54. Alice in Chains.

Vanessa Williams is 57. Singer/actor.

Geoffrey Owens is 59. Elvin on 'The Cosby Show'.

Irene Cara is 61.Singer/actor.

Mike Rowe is 58. TV host.

Charley Pride is 86. Country music legend.

Peter Graves (1926 - 2010)  Actor.

Wilson Pickett (1941 - 2006) Singer.

DAYS TILL

• 14 days until April Fools' Day.

• 25 days until Easter Sunday.

WEATHER

Today: 30% chance for rain, 80.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, 69.

Thursday: 30% chance, 82.

Friday: 50% chance for rain, 80.

Saturday: 40% chance for rain, 67.

Sunday: 60% chance for rain, 74.

Stay safe and healthy.

cj and jenn