Category Archives: News
LABI "disappointed" by stay at home extension
Louisiana Association of Business and Industry President Stephen Waguespack says he's disappointed in the Governor's decision to extend the stay at home order to May 15th. Waguespack says the Governor...
Apr 28, 2020
Donaldsonville and Raceland add new COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites
The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness announces the opening of additional state-supported drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites in Ascension and Lafourche Parishes. GOHSEP ...
Apr 28, 2020 The National Guard / CC
23,000 oil sector jobs in Louisiana on the line as industry suffers huge losses
The Louisiana Oil and Gas Association warns the sector is on pace to be hit harder than previously thought, and oil futures are likely to again trade in the negatives. President Gifford Briggs says es...
Apr 27, 2020 Andrew Deacon / CC
8% increase in fatal crashes despite far fewer cars on the road
Fatal crashes were up 8% from March 16th to April 20th compared to the same time last year despite an estimated 30 to 40 percent fewer cars being on the road. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission Execu...
Apr 27, 2020 Billie Grace Ward / CC
Governor John Bel Edwards extends Stay at Home order until May 15th
Governor Edwards extends the statewide stay at home order to May 15th citing concerning levels of case growth outside of the Metro New Orleans epicenter. Cases have recently increased in northeast Lou...
Apr 27, 2020
LSU planning to have students and football on campus for fall semester
LSU interim president Thomas Galligan says the plan is for students to be back on campus this fall. Galligan says the university needs to get back to business, but they 'll do it in a safe manner. "Wi...
Apr 27, 2020
Most dental work now allowed under revised stay at home order
The Governor gave the OK for most dental procedures to begin again today along with time-sensitive elective medical surgeries. Former Louisiana Dental Association President Dr. Kristi Soileau says the...
Apr 27, 2020 sergio santos / CC
West Monroe man arrested, accused of drive-by shooting at "Duck Dynasty" star's estate
Ouachita Parish Sheriff Deputies arrest a West Monroe man for allegedly firing shots at the home of Duck Dynasty star Willie Robertson. OPSO spokesperson Glenn Springfield says 38-year-old Daniel King...
Apr 27, 2020 Jesse 1974 / CC
One Baton Roue Police officer dead, another fighting for his life after a shootout with a homicide suspect
A veteran cop is dead and another is fighting for his life after gunfire was exchanged in north Baton Rouge Sunday afternoon between a homicide suspect and police. Suspected cop killer 36-year-old Ron...
Apr 27, 2020
Elective medical procedures begin again today
For the first time in a month, many elective medical surgeries are set to proceed in Louisiana. State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry says emergency procedures have been happening, but medical centers...
Apr 27, 2020
