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Louisiana cases climb to 1,338

The number of people in Louisiana who have died after contracting the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, more than doubled since Sunday, from 20 to 46 Tuesday.

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Adapting to the times

As schools across the state continue their month-long closure in response to the spread of the novel coronavirus, Lincoln Parish educators have been making efforts to help keep students engaged and learning through digital means during the downtime.

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Lincoln Parish coronavirus timeline

Following is a timeline of how the worldwide coronavirus outbreak has impacted Lincoln Parish:

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Public school meal pickup to resume April 6

While Lincoln Parish public schools will not serve meals for the remainder of this week or the previously scheduled spring break next week, the district announced Tuesday the service will be able to resume on April 6.

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Louisiana coronavirus map

Shown is the coronavirus map updated by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals at noon Tuesday.

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‘Forever Friends’ crucial in times like these

Frank Sinatra had his “Rat Pack,” Elvis “The Memphis Mafia,” and Taylor Swift has her “Squad.” All are close-knit friends who stick together through thick and thin. This writer has her own version of such a crew, one that has been through every high and low you can imagine. Meet the “Rejects.”

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Potentially postponed conference causes job panic

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have been planning a conference for my business for almost a year now. In the midst of this coronavirus scare, many conferences are being canceled, and I am getting worried. My company counts on this conference as its primary source of revenue each year.

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Two Tigers named Class B first team All-State selections

Simsboro High School seniors Jakemine Abney (above left) and Kalep Crane (above right) have both been named first-team selections on the Louisiana Sports Writers Association Class B All-State Basketball as announced this morning. Simsboro was the Class B runner-up after falling to Doyline in the title game by the overtime score of 85-83 on March 14 in Lake Charles. Both Abney and Crane averaged 23.0 points per game on the season. Leader file photos