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Edwards says the individual is currently asymptomatic and will be in self-quarantine for 14 days.

After the fireworks fly for Independence Day, the buck moon makes its debut early Sunday morning at 12:44 a.m. Eastern.

Anyone with information on this homicide is urged to contact the Franklin Parish Sheriff’s Office at (318)435-4505.

In areas where COVID-19 is spreading, health experts agree that wearing masks or other face coverings in public helps reduce the risk of spreading the virus when people can't socially distance by staying 6 feet apart.

Authorities are closing honky tonks, bars and other drinking establishments in some parts of the U.S. to stem the surge of COVID-19 infections — a move backed by sound science about risk factors that go beyond wearing or not wearing masks.

The group has been struggling with pandemic-related shut-downs, rising labor and food costs, and massive debt of nearly $1 billion.

As of right now, Ouachita Parish Police Jury President Shane Smiley says they're not planning to implement a mask mandate in the parish.

The University of Lousiana Monroe’s campus officially reopened to students Wednesday but with some major changes already in place.

The Louisiana Army National Guard’s State Aviation Command performed a flyover in honor of first responders and healthcare professionals on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stephen Williams was sworn in as Sheriff of Lincoln Parish on Wednesday, replacing Mike Stone, who decided not to run for re-election.

Blood drives are being held at multiple locations on July 2-4 and those who donate could get free food and other benefits.

After a thorough investigation, The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations and Alexandria Field Office has arrested a former deputy of the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Governor Tate Reeves signed a bill that will partially end prohibition in Mississippi.

If the protests had driven an explosion in cases, experts say, the jumps would have started to become apparent within two weeks.

Health experts on Wednesday slammed the U.S. decision to hog nearly the entire global supply of remdesivir, the only drug licensed so far to treat COVID-19, warning that type of selfish behavior sets a dangerous precedent for attempts to share scarce treatments amid the pandemic.

Community spread remains a concern, as 90% of Tuesday’s cases were presumed to have been a result of people mingling in public places and not practicing safe social distancing.

WMPD encourages drivers to be safe and stay sober while celebrating over the weekend.

69 percent of respondents reported their main concern was contracting COVID-19.

U.S. companies added nearly 2.4 million jobs in June, according to a private survey, a large gain that still leaves total employment far below its pre-pandemic levels.

The West Monroe Police Department held a public session Tuesday at West Monroe City Hall.

Four applicants are scheduled to take the exam in July.

After closing over a year ago, Monroe elected officials along with board members and citizens of Ouachita Parish gathered today to celebrate the re-opening of Frontage Road South.

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards delivers remarks following the adjournment of the 2020 Special Legislative Session.

Police say the four suspects are connected to the death of 46-year-old Buford Dean Junior.

Three New Orleans Pelicans have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Pelicans Executive Vice President David Griffin.

Mississippians traveling to the northeast will face a 14-day quarantine.

It wasn’t just any wallet. This wallet was lost six years ago.

Masking up has been shown to protect others, yet many Louisianans still refuse to do it.

Louisiana has now been in phase two of reopenings for three weeks, and the Louisiana Small Business Development Center is helping struggling businesses with a budget plan.

Abortions will continue in La. after SCOTUS strikes down law essentially preventing them