Gov. Edwards has requested a major disaster declaration for Louisiana to combat the spread of COVID-19. As the number of cases of COVID-19 grows and the state’s efforts to combat the spread of illness intensifies, Edwards said the declaration would allow the federal government to provide additional support for state and local agencies in dealing…
On Tuesday, March 24, shortly after 6:30 AM, Troopers from Troop L responded to a multi-vehicle, fatal crash on LA 21 North at Pools Bluff Rd. in Washington Parish. The crash claimed the life of 47-year-old Wade J. Gilson of Odessa, TX. Troopers believe Gilson was driving a Harley Davidson motorcycle northbound on LA 21…
The Greater New Orleans Expressway Commission has made temporary changes to cash operations of the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway toll bridge in order to follow statewide mandates of social distancing to help reduce the risk of spreading the COVID-19 virus. The changes will be in place until April 22, 2020. Motorists who do not have an…
6:40 Q: This is the #1 item in the average American’s stock up on. What? A: Mac & cheese Winner: Troy Pohlman from Lacombe! 7:10 Kids Loot Q: 1 in 4 of us have not used this in the last year and 1 in 50 of us never have. What is it? A: A land…
Jade Miller addressed some concerns about blood donation during this time. She said it is very safe and can be done by appointment right now at the Blood Center locations. Hear her in the interview below.
Andre called in from Northshore Counseling and Wellness. We talked about how this crisis might affect our mental health. In particular, she talked about practicing mindfulness. She gave some pointers about training our minds to be in the moment and not let anxiety and fear dominate us. Hear her below.
I had some questions I wanted answered from the local hospital today. Turns out they were way ahead of me. This update from yesterday answers a lot of questions about who is being treated, how they are doing it, testing resources and more. Take a loot…. St. Tammany Health System is providing care to all…
The St Tammany Sheriff’s Office took to social media last night to address have received numerous inquiries about a large deputy presence in the 100 block of Eden Isle subdivision. Deputies and detectives were on scene investigating what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound that has resulted in a death. Authorities said there was…
The Louisiana Department of Health says as of yesterday we had 1,172 cases reported from 1,634 state tests and 4,314 commercial tests. 34 people have now died from the Coronavirus. Orleans Parish has 567 cases reported and 20 deaths have occurred there. There are 252 cases in Jefferson and 5 death. East Baton Rouge has…
Authorities announced that the deadline to pay state income taxes has been extended due to the public health emergency created by the coronavirus pandemic. The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) is extending the deadline for state income taxes to July 15, 2020. This is for residents and businesses. Leaders hope this help take the pressure…