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COVID-19
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Special session roundup: Business interests notch big wins as legislators assert independence
The Legislature staked out an independent course this session, calling itself into special session that produced policy wins for business interests
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Video: Lourdes, LGH officials share concerns amid record hospitalizations
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Mask up to pass a good time at the Hideaway Kitchen
The scene may have changed at the Hideaway, but the food and the vibe haven’t.
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72 hours of panic, paranoia and painting through a pandemic
A false positive on a coronavirus test sets off a chain reaction of confusion and panic for contributor Nathan Stubbs. Tests might now be abundant but clarity remains in short supply.
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Parks & Rec employee put on administrative leave same week Boudreaux was pushed out
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Coronavirus Updates: Louisiana staying in Phase 2; ‘We all need to do a better job’
In light of growing cases and hospitalizations, Gov. Edwards will not move Louisiana to the next phase of reopening. Rebounds across the state — and in Acadiana in particular — have derailed efforts to flatten the state’s curve and forced the pause.
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Just in from Sheriff Mark Garber: COVID-19 hits LPCC
Four Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s correctional deputies and an asymptomatic inmate have tested positive for COVID-19.
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COLUMN: It’s time for Lafayette to take its housing crisis seriously
Lafayette is facing a severe housing crisis, with thousands of people at risk of losing their homes. This crisis started before the pandemic, but the coronavirus and its impact on our economy has just added fuel to a fire that’s now threatening to rage through our community.
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LGH pauses community testing, updates St. Martin Parish testing info
No public testing will be done from Thursday, June 18, through Sunday, June 21. Testing will resume on Monday, June 22, in Catahoula Park and is open to Louisiana residents of all ages who wish to know if they have the novel coronavirus.
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Healthcare providers staying prepped as Lafayette’s coronavirus cases continue to rise
A few weeks ago, Lafayette General Medical Center closed its fifth floor COVID-19 unit. Last week the decision was made to reopen the fifth floor.
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Reader Talk: Y’all ready to go dancing?
We heard from 62 readers this week on our live music survey. The responses range (y’all got a lot of opinions), but for the most part what we’ve heard is things aren’t quite what they used to be.