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Gov. John Bel Edwards said Thursday the state will move forward with a plan to deliver additional $300 checks to unemployed workers under an executive order issued by President Donald Trump, and is using a funding source that could leave fewer people left out of the program. Read the full story
The 1st Circuit Court of Appeals disqualified Tara Wicker from the race for East Baton Rouge mayor-president in a decision released Thursday morning, citing insufficient evidence that she filed two years of state income tax returns prior to qualifying for November's election, as required by … Read the full story
Despite the coronavirus pandemic LSU's enrollment is expected to rise when the fall semester begins Aug. 24, school leaders said Thursday. Read the full story
A Livingston Parish district judge has told state officials to not take any further action against a Watson restaurant that has been violating coronavirus-related restrictions until a hearing can be held next week. Read the full story
The Louisiana Dept. of Health reported 1,135 more coronavirus cases and 41 more deaths in its daily noon update Thursday. Read the full story
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McKinley High shuttered for rest of week due to new coronavirus case, virtual school continues
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In fatal 2017 police chase from Walker to Baton Rouge, felon's trial set for January
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Southland Conference postpones all fall sports, will pursue playing in the spring
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Who should get coronavirus notifications? Schools try to balance privacy with parent concerns
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An online Bid Day? This is the plan for LSU Greek Life recruitment amid coronavirus
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'America's Got Talent': Voters show love for Louisiana's Archie Williams; semi-finals next
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Saints to play their opener without fans, but crowds are possible later in the season
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Latest rumor of canceling Louisiana prep sports isn't true, LHSAA's Eddie Bonine says
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Baton Rouge teenager arrested in recent homicide after recovering from his own gunshot injuries
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