Breaking NewsThe mask mandate will mirror those already in place in East Baton Rouge, Jefferson and Orleans parishes.2:39 PM CDT July 11, 2020NEW ORLEANS — Gov. John Bel Edwards announced a statewide mask mandate and new restrictions for bars across Louisiana in a press conference Saturday, hours after the second coronavirus update in as many days showed more than 2,000 new cases. The restrictions would go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Monday morning. Saturday's increase, 2,167 new COVID-19 cases, is the third-largest since the outbreak began in Louisiana on March 9. The second...…Breaking NewsThe mask mandate will mirror those already in place in East Baton Rouge, Jefferson and Orleans parishes.2:39 PM CDT July 11, 2020NEW ORLEANS — Gov. John Bel Edwards announced a statewide mask mandate and new restrictions for bars across Louisiana in a press conference Saturday, hours after the second coronavirus update in as many days showed more than 2,000 new cases. The restrictions would go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Monday morning. Saturday's increase, 2,167 new COVID-19 cases, is the third-largest since the outbreak began in Louisiana on March 9. The second...WW…

Breaking NewsPence doubled down on the White House message that schools should reopen, a message at odds with the reality in Louisiana.4:14 PM CDT July 14, 2020BATON ROUGE, La. — Vice President Mike Pence, speaking at a press conference in Baton Rouge, downplayed the rising number of coronavirus cases across Louisiana and the rest of the nation, saying "our ability to respond to this pandemic is substantially better than two or three months ago." Pence doubled down on the White House message that schools should reopen, a message at odds with the reality in Louisiana where districts are...…Breaking NewsPence doubled down on the White House message that schools should reopen, a message at odds with the reality in Louisiana.4:14 PM CDT July 14, 2020BATON ROUGE, La. — Vice President Mike Pence, speaking at a press conference in Baton Rouge, downplayed the rising number of coronavirus cases across Louisiana and the rest of the nation, saying "our ability to respond to this pandemic is substantially better than two or three months ago." Pence doubled down on the White House message that schools should reopen, a message at odds with the reality in Louisiana where districts are...WW…

Breaking NewsFEMA's disaster assistance program could help cover temporary lodging if you can't stay at your home, as well as repair costs.5:46 AM CDT August 31, 2021NEW ORLEANS — Hurricane Ida has devastated communities across Southeast Louisiana, meaning many are looking for assistance in helping them recover now that the storm has passed. Here's how you can apply for that assistance.First of all, begin cleaning up. As you do so, take photos of damage and repairs, plus any receipts you may get over the next few days as stores begin opening again with essential supplies. If you...…Breaking NewsFEMA's disaster assistance program could help cover temporary lodging if you can't stay at your home, as well as repair costs.5:46 AM CDT August 31, 2021NEW ORLEANS — Hurricane Ida has devastated communities across Southeast Louisiana, meaning many are looking for assistance in helping them recover now that the storm has passed. Here's how you can apply for that assistance.First of all, begin cleaning up. As you do so, take photos of damage and repairs, plus any receipts you may get over the next few days as stores begin opening again with essential supplies. If you...WW…