12:30 PM Newscast

As of the 10PM Advisory from the National Hurricane Center, Sally is 90 miles east of the mouth of the Mississippi River with max sustained winds of 100 miles per hour. National Weather Service New Orleans Meteorologist Robert Ricks says overnight, there has been a flare-up of new thunderstorms around Sally’s center.

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A hurricane warning remains in effect from Grand Isle, Louisiana to Navarre, Florida.

Sally isn’t expected to bullseye Louisiana but it could bring some tropical-storm-force winds and heavy rain to the southeastern parts of the state. 12,000 Hurricane Laura refugees are being housed by the state in New Orleans hotels and Governor Edwards says while the city is expecting heavy rains…

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12,700 Laura refugees are being housed in non-congregate settings across Louisiana by the state.

Plaquemines Parish residents may have dodged a bullet in avoiding the worst impacts of Hurricane Sally.  Parish President Kirk Lepine says residents did not take the initial threat lightly.

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Lepine says while parish residents are relieved by the latest forecast, they are continuing to brace for a storm that has shown an indecisive track in its slow approach to land.

One of Louisiana’s two Fortune 500 Companies, CenturyLink, is rebranding itself as Lumen Technologies. Lumen Consumer Markets President Maxine Moreau says they’re taking on a new vision that’s aimed at creating technology that helps companies through the 4th industrial revolution.

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The other Fortune 500 Company based out of Louisiana is Entergy.

11:30 PM Newscast

As of the 10PM Advisory from the National Hurricane Center, Sally is 90 miles east of the mouth of the Mississippi River with max sustained winds of 100 miles per hour. National Weather Service New Orleans Meteorologist Robert Ricks says the storm is crawling West-north-west at 3 miles per hour.
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A hurricane warning remains in effect from Grand Isle, Louisiana to Navarre, Florida.

Gov. Edwards says he talked with Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves and told him should Sally continue tracking to the east and Louisiana is spared the worst, we’re ready to help.

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The damage to the timber industry from Hurricane Laura is an estimated one-point-one billion dollars. That’s according to Louisiana Forestry Association executive director Buck Vandersteen who says Laura impacted 770-thousand acres of forest in 22 parishes, with Vernon Parish suffering the most losses…
Cut 9 (12) “…million”
Vandersteen says Laura will definitely have a long-term impact on the state’s forestry industry.

There’s some good economic development news to report. California-based manufacturer Westfield Fluid Controls plans to build a five-million-dollar facility in Lafayette. Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says the facility will be located in the Northpark Technology Center and employ 70 workers…
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10:30 PM Newscast

As of the 10PM Advisory from the National Hurricane Center, Sally is 90 miles east of the mouth of the Mississippi River with max sustained winds of 100 miles per hour.  The storm is crawling West-north-west at 3 miles per hour.  A hurricane warning remains in effect from Grand Isle, Louisiana to Navarre, Florida.  Plaquemines Parish residents may have dodged a bullet in avoiding the worst impacts.  Parish President Kirk Lepine says now the biggest concern is the headache that can come from water possibly inundating the transportation infrastructure.

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While Louisiana may be out of the crosshairs of a direct hit now, Governor Edwards announced earlier today that state offices in 12 parishes will be closed tomorrow…

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Westfield Fluid Controls will invest 5.1 million dollars to establish a manufacturing facility in Lafayette, creating 67 new jobs for the area. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says the facility will produce precision hydraulic and fluid control components.

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Westfield is relocating this facility from a site in California.

The damage to the timber industry from Hurricane Laura is an estimated one-point-one billion dollars. That’s according to Louisiana Forestry Association executive director Buck Vandersteen who says Laura will definitely have a long-term impact on the state’s forestry industry.

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9:30 PM Newscast

As of the 7PM Advisory from the National Hurricane Center, Sally is 100 miles east of the mouth of the Mississippi River with max sustained winds of 100 miles per hour. The storm is moving West-north-west at 5 miles per hour. Plaquemines Parish residents may have dodged a bullet in avoiding the worst impacts of Hurricane Sally. Parish President Kirk Lepine says the parish is now expecting only minor effects, but they are continuing to brace for a storm that has shown an indecisive track in its slow approach to land.

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Orleans Parish Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director Collin Arnold says they are encouraged by current forecasts. The area is under a flash flood watch until Thursday morning. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell says all 99 of their drainage pumps are ready to respond and can handle up to one inch of rain per hour…

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The Louisiana Forestry Association projects the state industry will take a 1.1 billion dollar hit from Hurricane Laura’s devastating arrival in southwest Louisiana. executive director Buck Vandersteen says there’s so much timber on the ground, it is hard to salvage more than 15-percent of it…

Cut 11 (12) “…reduce production.”

Vandersteen says Laura impacted 770-thousand acres of forest in 22 parishes.

67 new jobs are coming to Lafayette as Westfield Fluid Controls announces they’ll build a 5.1 million dollar manufacturing facility in the Northpark Technology Center. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says the average pay is just under 50,000 dollars a year, and benefits are included.

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8:30 PM Newscast

As of the 7PM Advisory from the National Hurricane Center, Sally is 100 miles east of the mouth of the Mississippi River with max sustained winds of 100 miles per hour. The storm is moving West-north-west at 5 miles per hour. Plaquemines Parish residents may have dodged a bullet in avoiding the worst impacts of Hurricane Sally. Parish President Kirk Lepine says residents did not take the initial threat lightly.
Cut 10 (09) “bank to evacuate.”
Orleans Parish Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director Collin Arnold says they are encouraged by current forecasts but it’s not good that the storm is moving slowly…

Cut 14 (12) “…to occur” 

 

The damage to the timber industry from Hurricane Laura is an estimated one-point-one billion dollars. That’s according to Louisiana Forestry Association executive director Buck Vandersteen who says Laura impacted 770-thousand acres of forest in 22 parishes, with Vernon Parish suffering the most losses…
Cut 9 (12) “…million”
Vandersteen says Laura will definitely have a long-term impact on the state’s forestry industry.

There’s some good economic development news to report. California-based manufacturer Westfield Fluid Controls plans to build a five-million-dollar facility in Lafayette. Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says the facility will be located in the Northpark Technology Center and employ 70 workers…
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7:30 PM Newscast

Hurricane Sally is expected to brush past the Bayou State tomorrow a several southeast Louisiana coastal parishes are not taking this storm lightly. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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As of the 7PM Advisory from the National Hurricane Center, Sally is 100 miles east of the mouth of the Mississippi River with max sustained winds of 100 miles per hour. The storm is moving West-north-west at 5 miles per hour.

Westfield Fluid Controls will invest 5.1 million dollars to establish a manufacturing facility in Lafayette, creating 67 new jobs for the area. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says the facility will produce precision hydraulic and fluid control components.

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Westfield is relocating this facility from a site in California.

The damage to the timber industry from Hurricane Laura is an estimated one-point-one billion dollars. That’s according to Louisiana Forestry Association executive director Buck Vandersteen who says Laura will definitely have a long-term impact on the state’s forestry industry.

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6:30 PM Newscast

Hurricane Sally is expected to make landfall Tuesday, likely along the Mississippi coast, but Louisiana residents will experience some of the effects. Matt Doyle has the story.

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President Trump has approved Governor John Bel Edwards request for federal aid connected to Hurricane Sally. Edwards had submitted a pre-landfall declaration to the White House and FEMA on Sunday.

The Louisiana Forestry Association projects the state industry will take a 1.1 billion dollar hit from Hurricane Laura’s devastating arrival in southwest Louisiana. executive director Buck Vandersteen says there’s so much timber on the ground, it is hard to salvage more than 15-percent of it…

Cut 11 (12) “…reduce production.”

Vandersteen says Laura impacted 770-thousand acres of forest in 22 parishes.

67 new jobs are coming to Lafayette as Westfield Fluid Controls announces they’ll build a 5.1 million dollar manufacturing facility in the Northpark Technology Center. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says the average pay is just under 50,000 dollars a year, and benefits are included.

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5:30 PM Newscast

Sally has developed into a Hurricane ahead of schedule after rapidly strengthening this morning.  Forecasts continue to push the anticipated landfall more eastward, now appearing more likely to land somewhere along the Mississippi coast, but National Weather Service forecaster Christopher Bannon says the strengthening means the eastern edges of the state’s most southeastern parishes will get some bad weather.

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The forecast calls for the center of the storm to stay east of New Orleans, but it’s not good that the storm is moving slowly… The area is under a flash flood watch until Thursday morning. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell says all 99 of their drainage pumps are ready to respond and can handle up to one inch of rain per hour…

Cut 15 (09) “we would like” 

 

The damage to the timber industry from Hurricane Laura is an estimated one-point-one billion dollars. That’s according to Louisiana Forestry Association executive director Buck Vandersteen who says Laura impacted 770-thousand acres of forest in 22 parishes, with Vernon Parish suffering the most losses…
Cut 9 (12) “…million”
Vandersteen says Laura will definitely have a long-term impact on the state’s forestry industry.

There’s some good economic development news to report. California-based manufacturer Westfield Fluid Controls plans to build a five-million-dollar facility in Lafayette. Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says the facility will be located in the Northpark Technology Center and employ 70 workers…
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430 PM LRN News

Hurricane Sally is now a category two hurricane with the potential to become a major hurricane before it makes landfall. The good news for Louisiana is that the most recent tracks have it moving further and further away from the state and towards the Mississippi Alabama border.

That’s a quick reversal for a storm that just yesterday was thought to top out at just a category one before it was set to make landfall. National Weather Service forecaster Christopher Bannon says Sally got a bit of good luck…

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Orleans Parish Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director Collin Arnold says they are encouraged by current forecasts but it’s not good that the storm is moving slowly…

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Westfield Fluid Controls will invest 5.1 million dollars to establish a manufacturing facility in Lafayette, creating 67 new jobs for the area. Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says the facility will produce precision hydraulic and fluid control components.

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Westfield is relocating this facility from a site in California.

The damage to the timber industry from Hurricane Laura is an estimated one-point-one billion dollars. That’s according to Louisiana Forestry Association executive director Buck Vandersteen who says Laura will definitely have a long-term impact on the state’s forestry industry.

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Vandersteen says Laura impacted 770-thousand acres of forest in 22 parishes.

4:45 LRN Sportscast September 14

The Saints defeated Tom Brady and the Buccaneers 34 to 23 yesterday to kick-off an unusual 2020 season. Brady threw two interceptions, New Orleans cornerback Janoris Jenkins returned one 36 yards for a touchdown. Jenkins knew that pass play was coming…
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The offense looked like they could have used a couple of preseason games. The Black and Gold averaged just two yards a rush and quarterback Drew Brees threw for just 160 yards. Star receiver Michael Thomas only had three catches for 17 yards and a report came out today that says Thomas suffered a high ankle sprain but has not been ruled out for next Monday’s game in Las Vegas against the Raiders. Thomas was seen limping off the field yesterday in the fourth quarter.

For the first time in modern history the Ragin Cajuns are ranked in the A-P Top 25 as they are ranked 19th after upsetting Iowa State 31 to 14 on the road. Saturday’s win over the Cyclones was the Cajuns second-ever win over a top-25 team and first road win over a ranked opponent. Coach Billy Napier says based on the number of resources the university has put into the program, they expect to be successful
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In Ruston, Louisiana Tech athletics director Tommy McClelland is leaving after seven years for a job within the Vanderbilt athletic department. And The Bulldogs have added BYU to their schedule. They’ll play the Cougars in Provo, Utah on Friday October 2nd.