It was reported that Kaplan Senator Jonathan Perry wants to file legislation that would create more red tape for the “Cajun Navy” during emergencies. But Perry says that’s not the case and told K-PEL radio in Lafayette today that he’s not seeking to require a fee or tax to be a part of private rescue operations…
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Perry says he just wants to file legislation to make sure the Cajun Navy isn’t turned away by law enforcement when they arrive to help.

Ninety-percent of the residents in Central in East Baton Rouge Parish had water in their homes as a result of the Great Flood of 2016. Central Mayor Jr Shelton says at first flood victims were having trouble contacting FEMA, but that’s not the case now…
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The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank had four feet of water in its facility last week and they lost a million pounds of food. President and CEO Mike Manning says the warehouse is now completely gutted and it will take a few weeks to dry out and sanitize the facility but they’re lucky to have multiple satellite locations….
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Hurricane forecasters are still monitoring the tropical disturbance called Invest 99 that’s developing near Puerto Rico. Todd Kimberlain with National Hurricane Center says they sent a plane today to get a closer look at the storm….
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Some computer medals suggest the tropical wave could make its way into the Gulf, but Kimberlain says it’s way too early to guess where it will go.