COVID-19

COVID-19 cases skyrocket in state

“If you wait for these numbers to grab your attention, guess what? You just let the virus win,” a visibly distressed Governor John Bel Edwards reiterated of Louisiana’s new Coronavirus cases at a Thursday afternoon press conference.

VP sets curfew and other restrictions

(Clarification: The limited number of people in the store at one time is at the discretion of the store owner, depending on the size of the store and that social distancing can still be complied with. One person, one buggy means the entire family should not go to the store.

Mental health patients face hurdles in light of coronavirus

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become a stressful situation for many. Fear and anxiety about a pandemic can be overwhelming and bring about strong emotions in adults as well as children.

Louisiana COVID-19 cases rise again

Coronavirus numbers were up again Wednesday in Louisiana by 1,187 additional cases over a 24-hour period. Louisiana Department of Health reports a moderation in the death rate, posting 34 more deaths when 54 Louisianans had died the day before.

Louisiana COVID-19 cases rise sharply

March 31, 2020 | Baton Rouge, LA – Coronavirus numbers continue to skyrocket both in the country and in Louisiana. Worldwide, Coronavirus cases are zooming past 800,000.  Close to 40-thousand have died.

Beating the COVID-19 blues

Unlike the days of the flu pandemic of 1918, today’s society has the benefit of technology to aid in equal parts of distraction and learning. There are popular apps for smart phones and tablets which make being home-bound more bearable.

Curfew is announced for Ville Platte

Sunday, Ville Platte Mayor Jennifer Vidrine announced a city-wide curfew, effective March 30 for adults, minors, and businesses until further notice. The curfew will be from 9:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. until further notice.

Gov Edwards March 25 address

VP mayor and council react to governor’s stay at home call

A Stay at Home order was issued Monday by Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards. Louisiana residents are asked to stay home unless they absolutely need to perform essential tasks, such as grocery shopping, going to the bank, walking pets, etc.

Local businesses are impacted by coronavirus

Local stores have made changes to deal with COVID-19. Teets Food Store is now limiting the purchase of toilet paper, rice, ground beef, chicken, milk, eggs, household essentials, water, and cold/flu medicine to give time to restock their inventory.