1230 PM LRN News

Hurricane Sally is slowly creeping into the Panhandle dumping potentially historic levels of rain across the region. The Cajun Navy has been deployed to assist in the likely numerous search and rescues that will be needed once floodwaters from the up to 30 inches of rain begin to rise, and United Cajun Navy founder Todd Terrell says unfortunately it appears many of the residents did not evacuate.

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Sally came ashore as a category two hurricane, but the biggest fear is not storm surge or wind, but rain.

Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris says a national survey shows 58 percent of US adults know a local restaurant that’s closed its doors for good due to the pandemic. He says revenue losses for Louisiana restaurants have been significant.

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LSU’s Athletics Director Scott Woodward has no concerns over the football program’s coronavirus protocols after Coach Ed Orgeron said most of the players had the virus. Jeff Palermo has more…

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