Louisiana’s Fortified Roof Grant Program, aimed at helping homeowners strengthen their roofs against hurricanes, is facing scrutiny as it carries over millions in unspent funds due to homeowners withdrawing due to cost. Louisiana’s Insurance Commissioner, Tim Temple, tells homeowners the program is worth the investment.
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Temple says possible reasons for this could lack of awareness about the program, the complexities involved in applying for the grants, and out-of-pocket cost that the grant doesn’t cover.

Some frustrating times for people headed towards Lafayette on westbound I-10 this morning. Traffic ground to a complete halt on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge in St. Martin Parish due to multiple crashes involving four 18-wheelers. The standstill lasted several hours before traffic started moving again.

Since 2021, when the NCAA launched its Name, Image and Likeness policy, power programs have clamored for innovative solutions to recruit the country’s top prospects. Oklahoma State made headlines this offseason after unveiling QR codes linked to the team’s NIL collective displayed on the back of their helmets.
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Kelly says the collegiate feeling- the bands, students, and traditions- is what makes the game special.

LSU isn’t just Baton Rouge’s team, it’s the entire state’s team. That’s evident, as Allegiant Air has added additional flights from Shreveport to Las Vegas and back for the Tigers’ season opener against USC. Shreveport Regional Airport says Allegiant’s regularly scheduled flights between the two cities quickly sold out.