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LSU move-in day sparks concern over COVID-19 outbreaks

Incoming freshmen at LSU will move into their dorms starting Wednesday and many are concerned the university’s measures for preventing COVID-19 outbreaks are not strict enough to contain the virus, possibly causing LSU to shut down early again. New policies for residents include no guests, mandatory mask use outside of dorms and showers, increased cleaning for shared spaces and procedures for infected residents and their roommates to quarantine.

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• The Louisiana Department of Health said today’s data on COVID-19 cases is likely...

Low bankruptcy filing rate across Louisiana not expected to last 

Despite the economic hardships created by the pandemic, bankruptcy filings so far this year,...

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• This week is incredibly crucial in finalizing whether the Southeastern Conference will continue...

Pandemic thrusts telemed into the health care mainstream

Telemedicine isn’t new but the COVID-19 pandemic pushed virtual visits over the edge, forever changing the health care delivery system.

Business Lunch: Eliza Restaurant

Business Lunch: Eliza Restaurant, on Jefferson Highway, features a Modern Creole cuisine, highlighting seasonal and local ingredients.
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The reasoning for why Louisiana schools can reopen, but not bars

Though teachers, parents and some students fear the reopening of schools with in-person learning...

Virus roundup … 

• Louisiana is reporting 1,601 new COVID-19 cases today and 61 new deaths, WBRZ-TV...

LSU Greek recruitment week will go virtual this fall

LSU’s Panhellenic Council announced last week via Instagram post that recruitment week for the...

Virus roundup … 

• The U.S. added 1.8 million jobs in July, a pullback from the gains...