LED Opens COVID-19 Help Desk for Louisiana Businesses BATON ROUGE — Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards and Secretary Don Pierson of Louisiana Economic Development announced the opening of an LED help desk that provides email and hotline support for Louisiana businesses impacted by COVID-19. For COVID-19 business questions, LED may be reached at LEDbiz@la.gov or via the toll-free hotline, (833) 457-0531...Read more
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March 27, 2020 - 10:27am in News
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March 26, 2020 - 3:22pm in News
LOCAL D E CLARATION O F A ST A TE OF E M E RG E NCY WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States, pursuant to the Nat i ona l Emergencies Act , 50 U . S . C. 1601 , et seq. , has declared that the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) constitutes a national emergency; and WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards issued Proclamation Number 25 JBE 2020...Read more |
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March 26, 2020 - 1:21pm in News
Give now and help neighbors in need. Make an Impact for Families Impacted by COVID-19. The corona virus crisis is testing our community’s resolve. With seniors in need, hospitality workers unemployed, and schools shuttered until at least April 13, your kindness has never been more important. Join us today, and serve our community with the power of your kindness. https://secure2.convio.net/shfbgn/...Read more |
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March 25, 2020 - 4:12pm in News
In healthcare settings all across the United States, donated blood is a lifesaving, essential part of caring for patients. The need for donated blood is constant, and blood centers are open and in urgent need of donations. CDC encourages people who are well to continue to donate blood if they are able, even if they are practicing social distancing because of COVID-19. CDC is supporting blood...Read more |
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March 25, 2020 - 10:49am in News
The link below is an excellent source of information that contains assistance for BUSINESSES ONLY. LED has also established a phone number, (225) 342-4321, that businesses may use for help with questions. The number is staffed from 8am to 8pm, however, depending on call volume it may roll over to a voicemail, and you will be prompted to leave a message. https://www.opportunitylouisiana.com/covid-...Read more |
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March 23, 2020 - 8:57am in News
City Hall is currently closed to the public due to COVID-19, but we ARE here and working. If you need to make a payment, you can do so here online. Click on RESIDENTS tab and then payment, or you can place your payment in the night drop box. DO NOT PUT CASH IN THE NIGHT DROP BOX. If you need assistance please do not hesitate to contact us (504) 341-3424.Read more |
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March 23, 2020 - 8:40am in News
COVID-19 Stay at Home Order Stay At Home Order To further combat the spread of COVID-19 in Louisiana, Gov. Edwards issued a Stay at Home Order today, March 22, directing all Louisiana residents to shelter at home and limit movements outside of their homes beyond essential needs. YOU CAN Go to the grocery, convenience or warehouse store Go to the pharmacy to pick up medications and other...Read more |
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March 20, 2020 - 5:01pm in News
Please support our local restaurants during this crisis. Below are the days and times they are currently open. Remember, all restaurants are pick up only, NO DINNING IN. Buck’s Sno-Wiz Tues – Sat 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm Estralitas Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat 7:00 am – 4:00 pm Thur & Fri 7:00 am -5:00 pm Joe’s Café 7 Days a Week 6:00 am – 10:00 pm Market Wego Wed-Thurs 9:00 am – 3:00...Read more |
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March 20, 2020 - 11:58am in News
March 19, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DEPARTMENT OF SEWERAGE WARNS RESIDENTS NOT TO FLUSH DISINFECTANT WIPES OR PAPER TOWELS INTO THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM Keeping sewer systems up and running is crucial during the COVID-19 outbreak. People should not flush disinfectant wipes and/or paper towels down toilets. These materials clog drains, back up sewers and cause overflows and stoppages. The...Read more |
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March 19, 2020 - 10:45am in News
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions Updated March 18, 2020 What are coronaviruses and what is COVID-19? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, some causing illness in people and others that circulate among animals, including camels, cats and bats. Rarely, animal coronaviruses can evolve and infect people and then spread between people such as has been seen with recent outbreaks of MERS and...Read more |
