Texas/Louisiana Border Checkpoints Begin Today
The state police urge people to use caution when headed west to Texas due to congestion and slow traffic.
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NOLA Residents Told to Be Home By 9pm
It's not a curfew, but New Orleans residents are told to be home by 9pm.
Updated Projections Say Louisiana's COVID Peak Date Moved Up
Numbers project Louisiana's COVID outbreak to peak next week
Royal Caribbean Offers Refunds To Nurses For Canceled Convention
UPDATE: A representative from Royal Caribbean claims they have offered the group of nurses a refund or 125% credit on a future cruise.
Governor Edwards To Keep Schools Closed Till At Least April 30th
During today's briefing, the Governor said all current proclamations will be extended to at least April 30th
All Vacation Rental Properties in Sabine Parish Now Closed
It includes rental properties for vacationing, bed and breakfasts, cabins, or anything considered public lodging.
Police Jury Expands Eligibility For COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury (CPPJ) has updated the new criteria to be tested and has lifted some age requirements while enforcing others.
Free Student Meals Pick-Up Today In Calcasieu Parish
The Calcasieu Parish School Board will be handing out meals for students today at two locations in the parish.
Walmart Will Be Doing Temperature Checks on Employees
They will be making some changes to better serve the customers and promote a safe and healthy workplace for their employees in their U.S. based stores.
Nurses at the COVID-19 Screening Site Save Newborn Kittens
They were just hours to one day old and they likely fell out of someone’s vehicle engine.