First COVID-19 death reported in Acadia
Mon, 03/30/2020 - 9:22am
The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Acadia Parish jumped from three on Thursday to eight by noon Saturday.
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State unemployment insurance rules changed for COVID-19 outbreak
Fri, 03/27/2020 - 10:49am
The Louisiana Workforce Commission has released its newest policies amid the coronavirus outbreak, and more people may be eligible for unemployment insurance under those rules.
Louisiana Army National Guard Soldiers help package and distribute food boxes for the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. U.S. Army National Guard photos by Master Sgt. Toby M. Valadie and Staff Sgt. Thea James.)
La. Guard assistance continues to grow, now aiding food banks
Fri, 03/27/2020 - 10:48am
The Louisiana National Guard, as directed by Governor John Bel Edwards, has activated over 565 Soldiers and Airmen so far, not to include full-time Guardsmen, to assist with the COVID-19 response,
UL confirms student tested positive for COVID-19
Fri, 03/27/2020 - 10:46am
In an open letter to students, UL President, Dr. Joseph Savoie, informed the University community that a student has been diagnosed with COVID-19.
‘Jennings 8’ person of interest dead
Fri, 03/27/2020 - 10:40am
Frankie Richard, 64, died of natural causes in the Baton Rouge area on March 22.