First responders are out surveying damage from Tuesday’s tornado that ripped through the New Orleans area of Arabi shortly after sunset. St. Bernard Parish President Guy McInnis says he believes 40 to 50 homes are completely destroyed.
So far only one storm-related death has been reported.
More money for hurricane relief is coming to Louisiana. The announcement of the HUD Community Development Block Grants for housing was made Tuesday. $450 million is allocated for Hurricanes Laura and Delta recovery and $1.2 billion is dedicated for Hurricane Ida. Governor John Bel Edwards says it will go a long way to help those in Ida’s path…:
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President William Tate has big plans for LSU, but one lawmaker wants to ensure a major project isn’t left out. David Grubb has more…
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New LSU men’s basketball coach Matt McMahon has received a seven-year deal that will pay him about three million dollars a year. McMahon will also reportedly get an extra season if the program is hit with a multi-year postseason ban or multiple scholarship reductions for at least three years. The school allegedly committed recruiting violations under former head coach Will Wade.