Recovery continues in Calcasieu Parish after Tropical Storm Harvey left major flood damage in some areas. OEP Director Dick Gremillion says in the days before the storm made landfall in Calcasieu, a torrential downpour left nearly 500 houses with some water inside. He says flooding also occurred when the Sabine River came out of its banks…:
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Gremillion says they are still waiting to find out if Calcasieu flood victims will be available for federal assistance.

The state might get out of its contract with BRF, which operates state owned hospitals in Shreveport and Monroe. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says BRF is violating the contract that’s currently in place and they have 45 days to correct the problems…
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BRF says they anticipate resolving the contract disagreement without being ousted.

The Black and Gold Nation is not happy today after the Saints fell to Minnesota last night 29-19. Michelle Southern reports…:
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LSU Head Football Coach Ed Orgeron has signed an advertising deal with Baton Rouge-based Raising Cane’s. Orgeron will be featured in commercials, billboards and in-restaurant signage for the fast food restaurant that specializes in chicken fingers. Former LSU Head Coach Les Miles had a similar agreement with Cane’s for eight years.

The Edwards Administration gives the private operator of two state owned hospitals, BRF,45 days to correct alleged violations of a contract. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says the state spoke with Ochsner Health System, which could help BRF run the hospitals…
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BRF says they anticipate resolving the contract disagreement without being ousted and they’ll use legal action if removed as operator of University Health in Shreveport and University Health Conway in Monroe.

Attorney General Jeff Landry says Lousiaina will receive nearly seven million dollars as part of a multi-state settlement with Mylan, which manufacturers EpiPens. Landry says Mylan knowingly overcharged taxpayers for Epipens dispensed to Medicaid beneficiaries.

Recovery is underway in Calcasieu Parish after Tropical Storm Harvey left major flood damage in some areas. Dick Gremillion, Director of the Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, says they are waiting to see if they will be declared a Federal Disaster Area…:
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He says 800 to a thousand structures there took on water.

Hundreds of cancer patients and survivors are in Washington D.C. to urge Congress to help with the fight against cancer. Louisiana Lead Ambassador with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Amber Stevens…:
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Stevens says they are also asking to raise the funding for cancer research by two billion to 36 billion dollars.

When it comes to recovery from natural disasters, much of the nation’s attention is focused on Texas and Florida. But between 800 to 1,000 homes sustained flood damage in Calcasieu Parish from Tropical Storm Harvey. Calcasieu’s Director of Homeland Secuirty and Emergency Preparedness, Dick Gremillion, says many of the homes have been gutted out….
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No word yet on if the flooded homeowners in Calcasieu will receive federal assistance.

Cancer patients and survivors are in Washington D-C lobbying lawmakers to do more in the fight against cancer. Louisaina’s lead ambassador with the american Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Amber Stevens, says colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the U-S and fixing a current glitch in the Medicare system could save lives…
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The Edwards administration has started the legal process to remove BRF as the operator of the state’s safety net hospitals in Monroe and Shreveport. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says a letter has been sent to Shreveport-based BRF that gives them 45 days to correct various problems….
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Dardenne says the state has spoken with Ochsner Health System and the New Orleans based hospital company could help BRF run the hospitals or possibly replace BRF.

There was hope the Saints would be a better team this year, but it seems like that hope has vanished following the team’s 29-19 loss to Minnesota last night. Here is some fan reaction….
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The Saints will host the Super Bowl champion Patriots this Sunday.

Hundreds of cancer patients and survivors around the country are in Washington D.C. today to urge Congress to help with the fight against cancer. Louisiana Lead Ambassador with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Amber Stevens says they are urging lawmakers to support palliative care and hospice education training…:
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She’d like to see funding for cancer research reach 36 billion dollars, a two billion dollar increase.

Recovery is underway in Calcasieu Parish after Tropical Storm Harvey left major flood damage in some areas. OEP Director Dick Gremillion says in the days before the storm made landfall in Calcasieu, a torrential downpour left nearly 500 houses with some water inside. He says flooding also occurred when the Sabine River came out of its banks…:
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He says 800 to a thousand structures in Calcasieu sustained water damage.

After 9-11, Louisianans raised 1.2 million dollars as part of the “Bucks for Trucks” campaign to build new firetrucks for New York City. Jeff Palermo has more on where those trucks are now…:
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Saints fans are down in the dumps today, as New Orleans struggled in a Monday Night Football loss to the Vikings. The Black and Gold had trouble scoring touchdowns after getting into the redzone, and quarterback Drew Brees threw for just 291 yards and one TD. So for the fifth time in the last six years, the Saints start the season with a loss.

Residents in Texas and Florida are attempting to recover from two massive hurricanes. Recovery is also underway in Calcasieu Parish from Tropical Storm Harvey. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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Saints fans didn’t have many nice things to say about the game last night where New Orleans fell to the Vikings 29-19…:
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But some are hopeful the matchup at home against the Patriots this weekend will look better.

Hundreds of cancer patients and survivors around the country are in Washington D.C. today to urge Congress to help with the fight against cancer. Louisiana Lead Ambassador with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Amber Stevens says they will ask lawmakers to increase federal funding for cancer research…:
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Stevens says they are also asking to raise the funding for cancer research to 36 billion dollars, a two billion dollar increase.

Governor John Bel Edwards is in New Orleans today where he’s taking part in meetings with local elected officials and business leaders to address the budget challenges and opportunities facing Louisiana.

Recovery is underway in Calcasieu Parish after Tropical Storm Harvey left major flood damage in some areas. Dick Gremillion, Director of the Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, says they are waiting to see if they will be declared a Federal Disaster Area…:
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He says while the destruction is not as bad as Texas, 800 to a thousand structures there took on water.

The Black and Gold Nation is not happy today after the Saints fell to Minnesota last night 29-19. We asked this fan what he thought went wrong…:
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New Orleans will look to turn things around at home this weekend against the Patriots.

The Shreveport City Council is slated to vote today on whether or not to move forward with the necessary steps to build a more than $100 million dollar mixed-use complex. Jeff Palermo reports…:
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According to rankings from U.S. News & World Report, LSU is in the top tier for best universities in the nation coming in at number 63 out of 190. The flagship university for Louisiana was also ranked high in career earnings of graduates, with about $52,000 starting income, and mid-career salaries of over $100,000.

It’s another disappointing start to a Saints season as the Black and Gold lost last night in Minnesota 29-19. Head Coach Sean Payton sums up what happened…
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New Orleans will look to avoid an 0-2 start when they host New England on Sunday.

After 9-11 , former Governor Mike Foster started the “Bucks for Trucks” campaign, where Louisianans donated money to purchase a new truck for the New York City Fire Department. Enough money was raised to build four firetrucks at Ferrera Fire Apparatus in Livingston Parish. Former owner, Chris Ferrera, says all of the trucks are still in use 16 years later…:
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The fourth truck is being used by the State Fire Marshal’s office in Baton Rouge.

Kaplan Police Chief Boyd Adams has posted bail since he was arrested by State Police on theft and malfeasance in office charges. The arrest was the result of a legislative auditor’s investigation that looked into 19-thousand dollars in police department funds. Auditor Roger Harris….
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Harris says they believe Adams used about seven-thousand dollars in public money for personal purposes.

The Shreveport City Council this afternoon will consider whether the city should move forward on a proposed 100-million dollar mixed-used complex along Cross Bayou. The mayor has pledged to commit 30-million dollars and Tyler Comeaux says the city can handle that investment…
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But councilman Willie Bradford says Shreveport is not strong enough to support a sporting venture.