John Bel Edwards

The Governor's current mask mandate is set to expire tomorrow. He'll address that in a press conference scheduled for 3 pm today.

Decreases in hospitalizations, case counts, and the positivity rate are positive signs that Louisiana has seen the worst of the most recent COVID surge.

Louisiana needs help and the federal government has been slow to open the purse strings. Governor Edwards is in the nation's capital today to see about securing more federal aid.

Comments made by the Governor yesterday suggest that he's being courted to run for other offices but will he.

Issues with mail service and electricity in storm-damaged areas of the state are being blamed for the potential delay.

The mandate goes into effect Wednesday, August 4, 2021. According to the mandate the governor signed, it will remain in place until at least September 1.

Louisiana now leads the nation in new COVID cases per capita. In 14 days the statewide average of daily cases per 100,000 residents increased 208%.

We will find out later today if the Louisiana Legislature will go into a historic veto override session.

Despite a grim message from the Governor, Louisiana will stay in Phase 2 for the next 28 days.

The owners of Red's Levee Bar in Catahoula filed the lawsuit that has essentially blocked Governor Edward's bar restrictions until a hearing can be held.

The measure will now go to the Governor's desk for his signature. Don't hold your breath waiting for that to happen though.

The wheels are now in motion that could start the flow of federal money and assistance into areas affected by Hurricane Delta.