Louisiana Network
Edwards: Protests Won’t Change My Mind on Stay-at-Home Order
A protest over the state’s stay at home order is planned for Saturday at the Louisiana State Capitol.
Education Survey Finds Quarter of Students Do Not Have Computers
The state Department of Education releases a survey that finds all 69 public school districts are offering some level of distance education while campuses are closed.
Childcare Providers Encouraged to Apply for Federal Funding
The Louisiana Department of Education will award nearly $10 million to childcare providers who are hurting for cash during the coronavirus shutdown. The money comes courtesy of the CARES Act.
Education Officials Provide Local School Districts with Grading Details
Historically, school systems used assessments to determine promotion to the next grade for students. Assistant state superintendent Ken Bradford says this year, the Department of Education is advising districts to use other tools.
Fund Created for Struggling Bar Owners
The Louisiana Hospitality Foundation is raising money to help bar owners stay afloat and keep your favorite local watering hole alive through the COVID Crisis.
LSU Health Shreveport Recruiting Plasma Donors of Recovered COVID-19 Patients
The hospital is 1 of 3 medical facilities in the nation recruiting plasma donors from people who have recovered from COVID-19 to treat critically ill patients.
Lost Jobs Create Eviction Worries: What Tenants Need to Know
Landlords may not be able to legally evict tenants due to Louisiana’s stay-at-home order through April 30th, but that does not excuse someone from paying rent.
COVID-19 Pandemic Contributing to Higher Flu Activity in Louisiana
Normally, flu activity goes down at this time of the year. However, State Immunization Director Dr. Frank Welch says the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in about one in ten doctors visits being for flu-like symptoms.
Colorado State University Researchers Predict Active 2020 Hurricane Season
If life wasn’t already difficult enough, Colorado State University Hurricane researchers predict an active 2020 hurricane season.
44,000 Louisianans to Get Unclaimed Property Checks
The State Treasurer is shipping out four million dollars’ worth of unclaimed property checks to Louisianans this week.
Louisiana Sees First Healthcare Worker Death from COVID-19
A nurse at New Orleans East Hospital becomes the state’s first healthcare worker to die after testing positive for COVID-19.
Gig Economy Workers to See Unemployment Benefits
The Louisiana Workforce Commission has given the green light to eligibility for gig economy workers such as Uber and Lyft drivers to apply for unemployment assistance.