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• Live music returns, bars reopen statewide as Louisiana moves into Phase 3 Wednesday Play Video

  March 1, 2021 11:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards announced Tuesday the state will move into a modified phase 3 of its reopening plan. The loosened set of restrictions will take effect statewide when the current phase 2 order expires Wednesday. The executive order is set to stay in effect for... more »

• Governor's office staffer tests positive for COVID-19

  November 12, 2020 11:01 AM

  BATON ROUGE — On Thursday morning, Governor John Bel Edwards’ office released a statement, notifying the public that a member of his team tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday evening. The person is in isolation and did not have close contact with the Governor. The governor's office also... more »

• 87,000 unemployed workers likely won't qualify for federal aid, governor says Play Video

  August 18, 2020 9:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - 10 days after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to extend federal unemployment assistance at a rate of $300 per week, roughly 87,000 Louisiana workers don't stand to qualify. After being approved for the assistance, Louisiana expects to have its first batch of funds in... more »

• Gov. Edwards: State seeing 'early signs' of case plateau; urges continued compliance Play Video

  July 28, 2020 10:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - At his Tuesday COVID-19 press conference, Gov. John Bel Edwards hinted at positive signs in the state's effort to slow the spread. "We are seeing early signs, at least, of a plateauing of our cases, which is obviously a good thing," Edwards said. Edwards offered... more »

• Baton Rouge Zoo announces plans to start reopening next week

  May 12, 2020 2:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Zoo will officially begin allowing visitors back starting Monday, May 18. BREC officials announced Tuesday that the zoo will first open to 'Friends of the Zoo' members only from May 18 to May 20. All guest will be allowed back starting May 21... more »

• Gov. Edwards cautiously optimistic in state's fight against COVID-19 Play Video

  April 6, 2020 9:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Monday marked four weeks since Louisiana reported its first case of coronavirus. With cases now north of 14,000, Gov. John Bel Edwards says things are beginning to look promising. "We are starting to see real signs that these mitigation measures that we put into place weeks... more »

• Tom Hanks' WWII drama to film in Baton Rouge Play Video

  December 11, 2017 5:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A World War II film starring Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks will film around downtown Baton Rouge early next year. According to the Louisiana Office of Economic Development, the WWII drama 'Greyhound' will be filming aboard the USS Kidd and at other Baton Rouge locations in... more »

• Outreach events planned for flood victims in Baton Rouge area

  June 25, 2017 9:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A series of outreach events has been planned for the Baton Rouge area in order to help flood victims get the assistance they need. Three outreach events have been scheduled on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday due to the high volume of flood-impacted homeowners visiting the Baton... more »

• Governor Edwards to deliver keynote address at LSU graduation ceremony in May

  April 18, 2017 5:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Governor John Bel Edwards will deliver the keynote address at LSU's commencement ceremony on Friday, May 12, the university announced Tuesday. "We are pleased to welcome Gov. Edwards to campus to speak to our May graduates," LSU President F. King Alexander said. "Gov. Edwards has a long... more »

• Congressional aides tour flood damaged region Play Video

  February 20, 2017 6:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Aides of a U.S. Senate Appropriations subcommittee took a bus ride through flood-damaged areas of the capital region while state officials asked them for more aid. Six months after the flood, state officials said many neighborhoods are in danger of falling apart without another congressional aid package. ... more »

• Photos: Governor, Pope meet at the Vatican Wednesday Play Video

  January 18, 2017 1:54 PM

  VATICAN CITY – The Vatican released pictures of Governor John Bel Edwards interacting with Pope Francis Wednesday. Photos published by the Vatican indicate the meeting happened on January 18th. It's not clear at what time the meeting happened – the Vatican is about 7 hours ahead of local Baton... more »

• Louisiana colleges spared some cuts for now

  December 15, 2016 4:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Louisiana colleges took a lighter hit to their budgets Thursday than state lawmakers had feared a month earlier. Members of the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget recognized a $312 million mid-year budget cut at the capitol and higher education took a $12 million hit. In November,... more »

• Flood victims to wait for federal aid Play Video

  September 28, 2016 7:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE- As congress is expected to approve $500 million for flood relief in South Louisiana, state leaders say it will take some time for the money to get to victims. "It can take anywhere between five to eight months," said Pat Forbes Monday, the executive director of the... more »

• Students rally at capitol Play Video

  February 19, 2016 6:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A small group of college students rallied at the capitol Friday protesting higher education cuts. They demanded state lawmakers take action in the current special session. The rally was completely organized by students, about fifty attended. "I think this is amazing that we were able to turn... more »

• Income tax overhaul proposed Play Video

  February 15, 2016 8:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A number of proposals for a revised income tax system are on the table at the state capitol. It's part of an effort to solve the state's budget crisis. Governor Edwards' administration wants to lower to income taxes for everyone while reducing deductions. In one plan,... more »

• Thousands of disabled children could lose health services Play Video

  January 28, 2016 6:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Kodi Wilson has a special way of talking to her son Braden. She runs her fingers through his blonde curls while he hums back at her. Braden can't talk or sit up or even grasp his mother's hand. He has a rare disorder known as Leigh's Disease... more »