Category Archives: Politics & Government
State Fire Marshal encourages generator safety ahead of Hurricane Delta
Most of the Hurricane Laura-related fatalities were due to carbon monoxide poisoning from the misuse of generators. State Fire Marshal spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue urges users to follow three importan...
Oct 09, 2020
Governor Edwards extends Phase Three coronavirus restrictions into November
Governor John Bel Edwards is keeping the current Phase Three coronavirus public health restrictions in place until November 6th. That includes the statewide mask mandate. Edwards says the current miti...
Oct 09, 2020
Louisiana's unemployment trust fund runs out of money
The state's unemployment trust fund ran out of money Wednesday. However, Louisiana Workforce Commission Secretary Ava Dejoie says those receiving unemployment benefits will continue to receive them, b...
Oct 08, 2020
Bill inspired by JP 4th grader suspended for having a BB gun during an online class advances
House Education approved legislation inspired by the controversial punishment of a Jefferson Parish 4th grader who had a BB gun visible in his web camera while in an online class. The legislation woul...
Oct 07, 2020 Mike Mozart / CC
Governor Edwards called "godless" by controversial pastor
Legislation granting criminal and civil immunity to those who gather for religious services against state orders during an emergency clears a House committee. Oil City Representative Danny McCormick s...
Oct 07, 2020
Drug given to President Trump for COVID-19 being studied at Willis-Knighton in Shreveport
The experimental antibody cocktail President Trump received after he tested positive for COVID-19 is being studied at Willis-Knighton in Shreveport. Principal investigator Doctor Joseph Bocchini says ...
Oct 07, 2020
Louisiana’s 53rd governor, Mike Foster, to be laid to rest today
Louisiana's 53rd governor, Mike Foster, is being laid to rest today in his hometown of Franklin. Foster was at the helm of the state for two terms from 1996 through 2004. Former Governor Bobby Jindal ...
Oct 07, 2020
How to cope with an approaching hurricane
2020 continues to be an extremely difficult year for most and an active hurricane season is another straw to the camel's back in Louisiana. Hurricane Laura was devastating for southwest Louisiana and ...
Oct 06, 2020 Jesper Sehested / CC
House committee approves legislation to suspend Fire Marshal's ability to enforce COVID rules
A resolution that would suspend the Fire Marshal's ability to enforce COVID health guidelines on businesses has cleared a House committee. House Republican Caucus Chair Blake Miguez says business owne...
Oct 06, 2020
Gov. Mike Foster's chief of staff remembers the former two-term governor
The state is mourning the death of former two-term Governor Mike Foster, who passed away in Franklin at the age of 90. The Korean War vet and businessman from St. Mary Parish created Louisiana's Commu...
Oct 05, 2020
