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The rate of increase in the number of coronavirus cases in the Baton Rouge area slowed to its lowest level in more than a week Wednesday, though the rate of increase in the number of COVID-19-related deaths is climbing. Read the full story
Three people were found dead at a home in Zachary on Wednesday and police suspect all were victims of a murder-suicide. Read the full story
The state has signed contracts for more than $500 million to lease hotel rooms, buy medical equipment and services, and to build out the hospital facilities at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center amid the still-rising numbers of coronavirus patients. Read the full story
Ed Orgeron is back with a brand new PSA, bringing up a question that could soon be held by many LSU fans the coronavirus pandemic rages on. Read the full story
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy said widespread use of bloods tests that could detect whether someone already overcame a coronavirus infection, and might have immunity to the disease, will be a key step in reopening the U.S. economy. Read the full story
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Famed personal injury attorney Morris Bart contracts coronavirus, is recovering at home
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Keep Louisiana schools closed amid coronavirus, superintendents ask John Bel Edwards
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Man who spent 36 years in prison for Baton Rouge rape he didn't commit files federal lawsuit
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Family of East Baton Rouge deputy lost to coronavirus: 'We thought he was in perfect health'
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More than 70K New Orleans homes tuned in to Saints 'Domecoming' re-run, ratings show
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LSU offering pass/no credit option instead of letter grades since classes have shifted online
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What's it like on the front lines of fighting coronavirus? 'It's hell,' Baton Rouge nurse says
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