Today Governor John Bel Edwards updated the state about the progress being made in its COVID-19 response. The state is currently reporting 333 new cases of a virus in Louisiana for a total of 29,673 since the onset of the pandemic. In addition, Governor Edwards stated “sadly today we’re reporting new deaths —22 of them—for […]
How concerned are Georgians about the Coronavirus? Based on one mall in Atlanta, the answer would appear to be not at all. Outside a Jimmy Jazz shoe store at Greenbriar Mall stood a large gathering of people. While mostly wearing masks, they seemed to have no interest in any form of social distancing. After all, the […]
Even in retirement, former State Senator Conrad Appel continues to find ways to put his foot in his mouth. Senator Appel (R-Metairie) made headlines last year for suggesting that African Americans’ “blind support” of the Democratic Party goes against their interests. According to the former Metairie Senator, voting for Democrats would ensure that “other non-white […]
On April 28, 2020, the Bayou Brief received an internal memo from Louisiana GOP political operative Jay Connaughton, addressed to Republican state Sen. Sharon Hewitt of Slidell, which was shared with other Louisiana Republican legislators. The memo outlined a series of talking points aimed at undermining Governor John Bel Edwards emergency orders to shut the […]
Today, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards discussed his April 29, 2020 meeting with President Donald Trump. Governor Edwards also touted his Washington, D.C. meeting with Dr. Anthony Fauci, Jared Kushner, and Vice President Mike Pence, as part as his efforts to bring relief to Louisiana amidst the COVID-19 crisis. “They were watching Louisiana much […]
As Coronavirus continues to take hold of a majority of the world, there has been a huge economic impact. With fewer people on the streets and the closure of stores and other businesses there has been a huge impact on the New Zealand gambling industry but to what extent. In this article, we will be […]
As the coronavirus pandemic ramps up across United States it’s easy to forget that it’s an election year. On Tuesday, November 3, the nation is expected to cast votes for the next president and, while the 2020 Elections may be several months away, the severe implications of the coronavirus pandemic that has turned life upside […]
Mayor Latoya Cantrell has stated that the city of New Orleans will still have restrictions that the governor has approved for the rest of the state beginning Friday, May 1, 2020. While Governor Edwards announced that the stay home mandate will be extended until May 15, the same day as Mayor Cantrell’s city-wide mandate, he […]
THE NEXT 504LIFE FUNDRAISER FOR NEW ORLEANS WILL TAKE PLACE ON MAY 4, 2020 The initiative’s goal is to raise funds to purchase and deliver lifesaving Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for New Orleans area hospitals and first responders 504LIFE is a livestream telethon event featuring local luminaries and stars from around the world who love […]
At his April 27 press conference, Governor John Bel Edwards announced that the stay-at-home order will be extended to May 15, 2020. “Unfortunately, we do not meet the criteria” to begin the early phases of the state’s re-opening. The governor added this decision came at the recommendation of his medical team. Governor Edwards noted that […]
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