Baton Rouge / louisianaradionetwork.com
Mar 15, 2021 11:38 AM
Saints Quarterback Drew Brees has announced his retirement from the NFL and many are saying thank you to number nine for the 15 years he gave to New Orleans and the state of Louisiana. Governor John Bel Edwards released a video message shortly after Brees announced his playing days are over.
“Thank you for putting New Orleans and Louisiana first, thank you for being a champion for our state, for our city, especially in a era that can sometimes be very challenging.”
In a statement, Brees said he poured his heart and soul into being the Saints Quarterback, but now his real life’s work begins. Edwards says he’s excited to see what Brees does next…
Cities Facing the Biggest Revenue Losses Due to COVID-19
By Elona Neal, Stacker News
On 2/7/21 at 8:00 AM EST
COVID-19 took the world by storm in 2020, and the virus brought with it financial hardships and an economic recession all over the United States. Cities across the country banded together to mandate stay-at-home orders and required the use of masks in an effort to flatten the curve and prevent the further spread of the virus. As a result, many small businesses took some of the biggest hits financially and were forced to close either temporarily or permanently. In addition, the country has seen an inconsistent wave of regulations that differ from city to city. The United States currently has a total of 6.2 million reported cases of the coronavirus so far, and over 185,000 have died from the virus.