Governor Edwards

Many are pointing to a past Facebook post in which Louisiana's Governor Edwards seemingly encourages alcohol consumption as some call out his alleged hypocrisy.

The year 2021 brought about some trying times for the state and the governor reflected on the progress made in the face of adversity.

According to a press release from the Lafayette Parish School System, masks will be optional for students and staff following Governor Edwards' announcement regarding the mask mandate in Louisiana. Following federal regulation, those who ride on school buses will still be required to wear masks.

A specific list of road and bridge work will be prioritized.

With the COVID-19 positivity rate dropping below 5% for the second week in a row, Lafayette Parish can begin serving alcohol to customers indoors starting on Thursday, February 25, 2021.

Governor Edwards announced during his press conference that individuals between the ages of 55-64 with one or more health conditions will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting on February 22, 2021. This move will also include teachers and support staff working on-site at K-12 schools as well as daycare staff.

Gov. Edwards has received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine. Edwards also says he’s maintaining Louisiana’s current coronavirus restrictions and statewide mask mandate through March 3.

In a press conference today, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards said that Louisiana needs to continue mitigating the risk of spreading COVID-19 through all of the measures that are currently in place.

Gov. John Bel Edwards is seeking to convey hope about a coronavirus vaccine while stressing the imminent threat of Louisiana’s current virus surge.

The Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control sent out a press release today detailing an update as it pertains to the modified Phase 2 plan that Governor Edwards has put in place with COVID-19 cases rise across the state.

The oldest-known living World War II veteran calls New Orleans home and was recently featured on 'CBS This Morning'. The story details how the 111-year-old took advantage of a birthday phone call from Governor Edwards in order to get his leaky-roof fixed.

Former Louisiana Governor Edwin W. Edwards has been re-admitted to the hospital.   Former Gov. Edwin Edwards is back in the hospital Wednesday and is being treated for pneumonia, according to The Advocate. https://t.co/OypEIngupT — KATC TV3 (@KATCTV3) November 18, 2020 According to KATC TV3, the former governor is suffering from pneumonia. If ...

A family spokesperson told the media that the former governor was experiencing breathing issues.

A Louisiana judge has rejected an effort by Republican state House members to force an end to Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards' coronavirus restrictions.

The State of Louisiana's request for a Major Disaster Declaration has been approved by President Donald Trump. The declaration will allow Louisiana to get federal aid in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura.

The Governor makes it sound like we'll be in Phase 2 for a while.

During Governor John Bel Edwards' press conference on Tuesday, he announced that he will be extending Louisiana's stay in Phase 2 for another two weeks.

Governor Edwards posted to social media today, asking us to take the time to fill out the 2020 Census, as an inaccurate count will short us of federal funds.

Senator Sharon Hewitt has started an “Open Louisiana Now” petition on-line requesting Parishes be given control over when to reopen businesses.

The Stay-At-Home Order is being extended until May 15. But, there are three important major changes.