KLFY.com Articles: March 17, 2020

Four Saints starters entering NFL Free Agency United Way of Acadiana to help cover cost of coronavirus testing fees St. Martin Parish seniors face coronavirus fears Coronavirus relief package making its way to President’s desk after major hold-up Officials: Nearly 300 Lafayette COVID-19 public screenings done at Cajundome first day of operation, 90 sent for testing Web Extra- COVID-19 Screening Sites Extended Interview Facebook ‘bug’ sends some users notification that legitimate news content they shared is spam Louisiana officials seek waivers from some key education provisions for 2019-20 school year Drew Brees gets new deal 2 years, 50 million dollars Despite coronavirus, cajun area agency on aging to continue feeding elderly, home-bound Coronavirus patient overflow plan set-up at Chicot State Park Reed: US military could make all the difference in nation’s battle against COVID-19 St. Martin Parish closes libraries, community centers and parks as statewide coronavirus cases increase Crowley Primary Care taking precautions to protect patients during COVID-19 outbreak Bipartisan push for cash to Americans during coronavirus Children send letters to isolated patients during COVID-19 pandemic White House and Senate turn focus to $1 trillion coronavirus stimulus package St. Landry School Board closes offices to public City of Crowley take precautions for potential coronavirus spread Report: Kevin Durant among 4 Brooklyn Nets players with coronavirus City-wide curfew in effect for Jeanerette; bars ordered closed First presumptive case of COVID-19 confirmed in East Baton Rouge Parish Lafayette to launch COVID-19 drive-thru public screening site at Cajundome, call center States wrestle with primary election, public health debate Target to reserve hour of shopping for vulnerable customers, reduce operating hours President Trump expands telehealth service coverage for Medicare recipients LCG and hospitals release screening criteria for local centers National Guard soldiers and airmen activate for duty for COVID-19 Temporary hours announced at Acadiana Mall; food court seating closed St. Landry declares virus emergency as ‘precautionary measure’ Teddy Bridgewater to sign with Carolina Panthers amid Cam Newton trade drama, per reports Celebrities perform live from home for everyone stuck inside due to coronavirus Mail and delivery services: What’s being done to protect against coronavirus? How to keep your mind busy and stay active during the coronavirus outbreak Scratched: Kentucky Derby now set for September due to virus Out of work? Start the state assistance process here Building a savings cushion in a time of emergency Food delivery service Waitr was $291M in the red for 2019 ‘Cold weather kills coronavirus’ and 13 other COVID-19 myths Eunice to close city buildings to the public starting March 18 Sen. Cassidy among lawmakers introducing bill to require insurance to cover COVID-19 vaccines St. Mary Parish, municipalities announce protective measures being taken What to do if you lose work due to COVID-19 in Louisiana SCAM WARNING: Police warning citizens after several COVID-19 related scams hit Louisiana Jeff Davis Parish issues curfew, cancels some parish services Two Ville Platte men dead after a fatal boating incident in Pointe Coupee Parish UPDATE: Scott Boudin Festival postponed until September 18, 19, 20 Macy’s to close all stores due to coronavirus outbreak Macy’s temporarily closes stores nationwide in response to COVID-19 outbreak LPS enforces Louisiana’s new public capacity standards 2 dead, 1 critical after son bludgeons parents, then shoots self as grandparents watch City of Crowley declares state of emergency ahead of anticipated COVID-19 spread White House coronavirus task holds Tuesday briefing All Head Start centers closed, CEO issues plan of action for agency LPD modifies certain services, closes lobbies Louisiana Association of Business and Industry promoting #giftchardchallenge to help small business owners Gov. Edwards requests economic injury disaster loans for Orleans and Jefferson Parish Acadiana adapts: Local restaurants offering new services under state’s capacity limitations Crowley closes City Hall and Rice Festival Building to the public Louisiana coronavirus cases jump to 240, 4 deaths No new coronavirus cases in Arkansas, governor and ADH secretary announce Tuesday morning Science experiment shows importance of washing hands with soap Newsfeed Now for March 17: Officer killed in MO; Coronavirus concerns Mom discusses difficulties finding baby products such as baby wipes ‘Patient zero’ in Tennessee shares experience with COVID-19 Uber suspends shared Pool rides in US, Canada to limit coronavirus spread Coach O records coronavirus PSA LPSO offers free service to check on elderly residents during COVID-19 pandemic St. Landry Parish president takes a leave of absence St. Landry Parish Schools announce lunch pickup locations St. Landry Parish prepares for COVID-19 News 10 Morning Rush Headlines: March 17, 2020 Tom Brady announces departure from New England Patriots COVID-19 headlines: Borders slam shut, Trump adopts more somber tone Bath & Body Works temporarily closing stores in U.S., Canada due to COVID-19 Husband celebrates 67th wedding anniversary outside wife’s nursing home to protect her from coronavirus Drier, Warm and Humid for Wednesday…