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Louisiana State Law (RS 29:724) gives the governor authority to set restrictions on gatherings and businesses in the interest of public safety and to prevent spread of COVID-19. These proclamations and declarations have the power of law.

BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced today that 15 projects around the state were let on March 11. Twelve contractors presented apparent low bids totaling $45.9 million.

The judges of the First Judicial District Court, in light of the recent public health issues arising from the spread of COVID-19 throughout the world, and in recognition that there have been documented cases within the state of Louisiana, are issuing the following order to safeguard public health while respecting the rights of litigants and provide the greatest possible access to the courts during this event.

A Texas man accused of a 2017 homicide pleaded guilty last Thursday, March 12, in Caddo District Court.

RED RIVER PARISH, La. – Last Friday, March 13, shortly after 8:45 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop G responded to a one-vehicle, fatal crash on Louisiana Highway 786 east of United States Highway 371.

United States Attorney Brandon J. Fremin announced that U.S. District Judge Brian A. Jackson sentenced Marvin Clifton, M.D., age 71, of Baton Rouge, La., to 18 months in federal prison following his conviction for making false statements relating to health care matters.

On Feb. 15, Shreveport police patrol officers were dispatched to the Walmart in the 1600 block of East Bert Kouns on reports of a theft.

The AARP Safe Driver course scheduled for April 8 has been moved. It will now take place from noon until 4 p.m., May 14, at the Northwest Regional Re-Entry Facility, 1121 Forum Drive.