Category Archives: News
DCFS sees double the number of food stamp applications
The Department of Children and Family Services has seen a doubling in the usual number of food stamp applications. DCFS Secretary Marketa Garner Walters says part of the surge in applications is likel...
Mar 18, 2020
Senator Cassidy says checks coming to Americans in April, working on more test kits and hospital preparedness
Congress is working on a massive economic stimulus package that will result in Americans receiving a direct payment from the federal government. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says the goal is for the...
Mar 18, 2020
Central church defies ban on large gatherings and continues with services
A capital region church is continuing to hold services as normal, defying the ban of gatherings of 50 or more people. Rev. Tony Spell says police have shown up after services at the Life Tabernacle Ch...
Mar 18, 2020 Stock Catalog / CC
Louisiana restaurant industry adapting to new COVID-19 prevention guidelines
The restaurant industry is having to adapt to the precautionary closings of dining areas. President and CEO of the Louisiana Restaurant Association Stan Harris says there is a fear of the unknown with...
Mar 18, 2020 bloomsburys / CC
Feds considering sending every American a check to combat COVID-19 economic decline
Congress and the President are discussing a massive series of potential bailouts and financial aid packages to counter the economic devastation being caused by COVID-19. A growing number of lawmakers ...
Mar 17, 2020 Senator Bill Cassidy (R) - Louisiana
Unemployment insurance claims being expedited, requirements for keeping insurance relaxed
With many workers being laid off the Louisiana Workforce Commission is expediting results on COVID-19 related unemployment insurance claims and loosening requirements for those collecting benefits. LW...
Mar 17, 2020
LABI: Take the "Gift Card Challenge" to save small businesses
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry says state companies are getting hammered right now as a result of COVID-19 shutdowns. LABI President Stephen Waguespack says the crisis is an existe...
Mar 17, 2020
Saints and Drew Brees reportedly agree on 2-year, 50-million dollar deal
Drew Brees and the Saints have reportedly agreed to a new two-year 50-million dollar contract to keep the future Hall of Famer in New Orleans. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says it's the right move to re...
Mar 17, 2020
Congressman Clay Higgins posts video critical of Governor Edwards' handling of COVID-19 outbreak
Southwest Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins releases a video aimed at Governor Edwards, criticizing his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Edwards ordered the closure bars, movie theatres, casinos...
Mar 17, 2020 Congressman Clay Higgins (R) represents Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District
Governor Edwards shuts downs bars, casinos, gyms and restaurants limited to pick-up and drive-thru services
Governor John Bel Edwards has announced new restrictions that could be in place through April 13th. All bars, gyms, movie theaters and casinos are closed, and all restaurants are limited to drive-thru...
Mar 17, 2020 Ken Hawkins / CC
