Governor Edwards

The Governor says they are soldiers not law enforcement.

Many are pointing to a past Facebook post in which Louisiana's Governor Edwards seemingly encourages alcohol consumption as some call out his alleged hypocrisy.

The year 2021 brought about some trying times for the state and the governor reflected on the progress made in the face of adversity.

According to a press release from the Lafayette Parish School System, masks will be optional for students and staff following Governor Edwards' announcement regarding the mask mandate in Louisiana. Following federal regulation, those who ride on school buses will still be required to wear masks.

A specific list of road and bridge work will be prioritized.

Governor Jon Bel Edwards sent a message out on social media as Child Abuse Prevention Month is observed around the country in April.

With the COVID-19 positivity rate dropping below 5% for the second week in a row, Lafayette Parish can begin serving alcohol to customers indoors starting on Thursday, February 25, 2021.

Governor Edwards announced during his press conference that individuals between the ages of 55-64 with one or more health conditions will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting on February 22, 2021. This move will also include teachers and support staff working on-site at K-12 schools as well as daycare staff.

Gov. Edwards has received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine. Edwards also says he’s maintaining Louisiana’s current coronavirus restrictions and statewide mask mandate through March 3.

On Tuesday, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards will follow a big announcement about COVID vaccines by taking it himself.

In the midst of a crazy day in the news, Governor Edwards held a press conference to address the state of Louisiana on COVID-19. The Governor of Louisiana expressed how he is "fed up" with people who are still not following mitigation measures.

A family spokesperson told the media that the former governor was experiencing breathing issues.

A Louisiana judge has rejected an effort by Republican state House members to force an end to Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards' coronavirus restrictions.

The State of Louisiana's request for a Major Disaster Declaration has been approved by President Donald Trump. The declaration will allow Louisiana to get federal aid in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura.

The Governor makes it sound like we'll be in Phase 2 for a while.

A Louisiana judge has upheld Gov. John Bel Edwards’ statewide mask mandate and bar restrictions as legal and enforceable.

During Governor John Bel Edwards' press conference on Tuesday, he announced that he will be extending Louisiana's stay in Phase 2 for another two weeks.

Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration and Treasurer John Schroder have struck an agreement ending a three-year dispute over Louisiana’s unclaimed property money.

Watch for an update from the governor on the stay-at-home order.

Senator Sharon Hewitt has started an “Open Louisiana Now” petition on-line requesting Parishes be given control over when to reopen businesses.