Katelynn Sprague
Housing Authority of Lafayette Extends Closure of Offices Due to Coronavirus
The Housing Authority of the City of Lafayette has closed its offices until April 30, 2020.
Former UL President Dr. Ray Authement Has Died
UL's longtime president Ray Authement has died at the age of 91.
Texas Sets Up COVID-19 Checkpoints For LA Drivers
The Daily Advertiser is reporting that Texas has officially set up checkpoints at its eastern borders to screen Louisiana drivers for Coronavirus before they enter the state.
April 5 Louisiana COVID-19 Update
The Louisiana Department of Health has issued its daily update for Sunday, April 5.
Louisiana Expected To Receive More Ventilators From National Stockpile
The state will receive more ventilators from the national stockpile.
April 4 Louisiana COVID-19 Update
The Louisiana Department of Health has issued its daily update for Friday, April 4.
Acadiana Restaurants Continue Adapting To Take-Out Model
Exactly a week since the Stay-At-Home Mandate and more than a week since Gov. John Bel Edward's order limiting restaurants to curbside, takeout, and delivery service many Lafayette restaurants are continuing to adapt to the take-out model.
Louisiana Travelers To Texas Required To Self-Quarantine For 2 Weeks
The governors of Florida and Texas have ordered travelers from Louisiana to self-quarantine for two weeks.
Governor Edwards Expected To Provide COVID-19 Update
Governor John Bel Edwards is expected to provide an update on the state's continued response to the Coronavirus outbreak.
Louisiana COVID-19 Update for Sunday, March 29
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting 3,540 cases of COVID-19 throughout the State, 143 of those in Acadiana.
5 Netflix Movies That Are Also Books That Can Be Read In Quarantine
Many can be found in The Lafayette Parish Library's Online Database for rent with a library card, or on archive.org.
Abbott Receives Approval For Test That Can Detect COVID-19 In 5 Minutes
The company has received emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a test that can detect COVID-19 in as little as five minutes for positive results.
Stay-At-Home Mandate Issued For the State of Louisiana
Starting Monday at 5 pm. the state of Louisiana will be under a Stay at Home mandate.
LSU Grad Student Tests Positive For COVID-19
A graduate student at LSU has tested positive for COVID-19.
One South Carolina Man Lied About COVID-19 Diagnosis For Paid Vacation Time
Fox News reports that one South Carolina man is facing charges after being accused of forging a doctor's note with a fake Coronavirus diagnosis.
TV Doctors Including “Grey’s Anatomy” Donates Masks To Hospitals
They may play doctors on TV, but many actors and actresses starring in medical dramas are donating to some of the real heroes on the frontlines of the COVID-19 outbreak that is exponentially spreading across the United States.
GameStop Claims To Be Essential During The COVID-19 Outbreak
Popular gaming vendor, GameStop, claims it is an essential business as hundreds of their stores remain open despite the intensifying coronavirus outbreak.
Hospitals Clarify Testing Protocols For Uninsured People
According to KATC, Lafayette General Health and Our Lady of Lourdes have released a joint statement about testing in Lafayette.
People To Be Screened For COVID-19 At LA Capitol Starting Monday
Starting Monday, lawmakers, staff, and visitors will be screened for symptoms of COVID-19 before being allowed to enter the Louisiana Capitol.
LA COVID-19 Cases Up To 91; 2nd Death Reported
UPDATE: The state of Louisiana reports first death from the COVID-19 virus.