Southern states largely go it alone in reopening decisions
Unlike in the South, governors in 17 states have formed regional coalitions to coordinate an easing of restrictions imposed to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
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Pastor who defied virus ban arrested on assault charge
Video shows a white bus accelerating in reverse and stopping just a few feet away from a man carrying a sign in front of the church.
Supreme Court: Criminal juries must be unanimous to convict
Louisiana and Oregon were the only two states that allowed for non-unanimous convictions for some crimes.
Pandemic: A snapshot of life in New Orleans
Photojournalist Chris Granger captures a moment in time in the Big Easy, when the city became subsumed by the coronavirus pandemic
Another tornado outbreak is possible in the southern U.S. on Sunday
A week after one of the biggest tornado outbreaks in U.S. history, more tornadoes are likely again on Sunday.
Louisiana becomes 4th state with more than 1,000 COVID deaths
Governor John Bel Edwards said it was a "grim milestone."
3 more states face legal action over coronavirus abortion bans
In a span of fewer than 24 hours, three new lawsuits were filed by the American Civil Liberties Union, the Center for Reproductive Rights and Planned Parenthood.
At least 33 killed as tornadoes rip through the South
Extreme weather made its way across the United States from Sunday to Monday, putting 75 million people in danger.
Tornadoes and severe winds kill at least 20 in the South
Many people spent part of the night sheltering in basements, closets and bathroom tubs as sirens wailed to warn of possible tornadoes.
Suspected tornado tears through Louisiana, damaging homes
At least 20 homes in Monroe were heavily damaged as winds ripped away several roofs and downed trees and power lines.
Coronavirus cripples federal prison in Louisiana
A federal prison in Louisiana has come into focus after five inmates housed at the facility died after contracting the coronavirus.
86-year-old and three sons die after contracting COVID-19
The mother and three sons all died within days of each other, the New Orleans Coroner's Office confirmed.
Coronavirus hitting vulnerable populations in the South
Cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus, has been spreading rapidly across Louisiana where the death toll doubled there in just a week.
Baby of mom with COVID-19 dies after premature birth
"Had [the mother] not been COVID-19 positive... likely she would not have gone into preterm labor and there would have been a different outcome," an official said
Louisiana pastor again holds services for 1,200 despite ban
"We derive our inalienable rights from God, not any government," Pastor Tony Spell told CBS News.
Church packed for services again despite charges against pastor
Pastor of Life Tabernacle Church, near Baton Rouge, Louisiana was already hit with misdemeanor counts for defying state gatherings ban amid pandemic. Some protesters turned out, as well.
Over 1,200 defy coronavirus ban to attend Louisiana church
"We have a constitutional right to congregate," the church's pastor told CBS News. "We will continue."
Rats swarm New Orleans' streets as coronavirus precautions leave them empty
With restaurants closed save for take-out service, far less food waste is being discarded in the city's alleyways, driving the local rodent population out into the open to search for scraps.
Louisiana governor calls on feds to send ventilators as coronavirus spreads
Edwards told "Face the Nation" that the state has also reached out to vendors and placed orders for 1,000 more ventilators.
Transcript: John Bel Edwards on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards that aired Sunday, March 29, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
New Orleans mayor says she was given "no red flags" about COVID before Mardi Gras
She said federal agencies gave the city "no red flags" before the famous celebration.
Governors take the lead in the fight against coronavirus
The current framework of laws reaffirms that governors and states hold the main levers of control during disasters, according to CBS News legal analyst Jonathan Turley.
New Orleans could run out of ventilators in early April, governor warns
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards said that a 17-year-old is now among the dead.
Drew Brees donates $5 million to coronavirus relief
The effort by the New Orleans Saints quarterback and his wife is one of the biggest celebrity contributions so far during the deadly pandemic.
Southern states face spike in coronavirus cases
Louisiana, Florida and Georgia are facing alarming spikes, with more than 4,700 cases and 125 deaths in those states alone.
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