KLFY.com Articles: May 11, 2020

Economists: COVID-19 could poke billion-dollar hole in Louisiana’s budget Phase 1 rollout and how it affects sports Lafayette Diocese to reopen churches at 25% occupancy rate Louisiana joins 18 states in asking Congress to investigate China’s role in pandemic LSU DC Pelini on defensive change: “It’s not what you do, it how you do it” Inmates tried to catch COVID-19 to get early release from California jail, sheriff says Presidential election vote-by-mail: recipe for cheating or safeguard against COVID-19? LSP: Street racing gathering ends in fatal crash Its a mixed bag of reactions in Acadiana as state moves forward with phase 1 of reopening Saints HOF Michael Lewis: “Nobody has an advantage” this NFL offseason Baseball owners OK plan that could lead to July start, source says Sheriff: Port Barre police officer accused of trading sexual favors for leniency on traffic violations As Louisiana starts to reopen, Lafayette law firm giving away free face masks LSU lands commitment from 4-star Ohio running back Memorial for fallen law enforcement officers goes virtual Blood banks feeling the effects of Louisiana’s stay-at-home order Poll: Americans split on returning to work following pandemic shutdown House Republicans create Task Force to investigate China for role in spread of coronavirus Exclusive poll: Many not ready to return to restaurants, gyms during COVID-19 pandemic UL System plans to resume in-person classes at its 9 schools this fall Republican senators introduce coronavirus data privacy bill Lafayette Consolidated Government to reopen buildings at 25% capacity on Monday, May 18 Congressman: Telecommuting can’t happen until computer systems are better protected from hackers Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office re-opening lobby area Tuesday Raising Cane’s distributes $2 million to employees for working during COVID-19 WATCH: President Trump holds briefing to discuss testing capacity as members of administration self-quarantine AP source: MLB owners approve plan to start season in July Virus impact on Louisiana state finances pegged at $1B Federal prosecutors weigh hate crime charges in Arbery death Study: 1 in 4 unemployed in New Orleans during pandemic Meet Your Neighbor: Matthew James financial group As countries restart, WHO warns about lack of virus tracing Princeton University names its first black valedictorian Lafayette schools release July graduation schedule Coast Guard searching for 52-year-old man in waters off Marsh Island AP-NORC poll: Majority disapprove of coronavirus protests St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office looking for boat thieves caught on camera Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office to reopen to public Virus impact on Louisiana budget becomes clearer Monday Supreme Court’s pending ruling over Louisiana’s abortion access could impact up to 15 states Newsfeed Now Coronavirus: ‘Facts Not Fear’ morning update – May 11, 2020 A wild experience: Bear breaks into Gatlinburg cabin with guests inside ‘Seinfeld,’ ‘King of Queens’ actor Jerry Stiller dies at 92 Chef Guy Fieri raises over $20 million for restaurant workers Act Now: IRS imposes Wednesday deadline to get stimulus check faster Nice Start to Week but Hotter, Humid, and Unsettled Weather is on the Horizon