STPPS schools said they were aware of a shortage of the weekly option of the “Grab and Go” meals Wednesday, saying it was the first day this was offered, and the demand was much greater than anticipated. On the first day of weekly distribution they distributed 6,002 weekly boxes and a total of 11,108 hot…
As expected, Governor John Bel Edwards ordered an extension to school closures in the state of Louisiana. As a result, all STPPS schools and support facilities will remain closed until at least April 30. The extension of his stay at home order mirrors guidelines issued by President Trump. The closures will continue to affect all…
We got to talk with Dr Hill about COVID 19 and how STHS is responding to it. At the beginning of the interview he explains where we are and how to best manage your exposure to it. Hear him in the interview below.
Greg Johnson is leading a volunteer effort to help at risk and shut-in people get their groceries and food. Hear him talk about it in the interview below.
Tangipahoa Parish School Superintendent Melissa Stilley announced yesterday that she is recovering after being diagnosed with what doctors consider a “mild case” of COVID-19. Stilley sent an email to employees letting them know that she has been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus and that she has been able to manage her symptoms at home. She…
The Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office says that in times of a public emergency, Louisiana Statute empowers the chief law enforcement officer of any parish to establish a curfew and Randy Seal has done just that. Citing Governor Edwards Emergency Proclamation, Seal says a curfew is in effect for all of Washington Parish between the hours…
The Louisiana Department of Health says as of yesterday we had 6,424 reported cases against 5,237 a day before. 34 more people died in that 24-hour period, bringing the total to 273. 1,498 COVID patients are in hospitals, 490 of them require ventilators. Orleans Parish has 2,270 cases against 1,834 cases reported the day before.…
Chevron’s Gulf of Mexico Business Unit has committed $350,000, in total, to Bayou Community Foundation, Northshore Community Foundation, Northshore Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Bank to supply resources to local families and individuals in need. Chevron has committed $100,000 to the Northshore Community Foundation. This includes assistance with rent, utilities and everyday essentials. Additionally,…
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced a new Louisiana Loan Portfolio Guaranty Program, which will offer loans of up to $100,000 to Louisiana small businesses of fewer than 100 employees that are impacted by the crisis. The loans will require no payments for 180 days and carry below-market interest rates. The Loan Portfolio Guaranty Program, or…
Officials say sprinklers at Armstrong International Airport extinguished a fire in an electrical room last night. The airport has been largely empty with coronavirus drastically reducing flights and passengers. A spokeswoman says the fire suppression system worked properly and triggered sprinklers when the fire broke out on the third floor of the new terminal. No…