Governor Edwards indicates only about 26,000 of Tiger Stadium’s 103,000 seats will be available for fans once the season kicks off September 26^th against Mississippi State. Edwards says the limit to a quarter capacity is strict, but that’s still a ton of people to safely move through the stadium…

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Edwards warns the number could change should our COVID numbers inflate.

The Saints are reportedly “extremely” close on a contract with running back Alvin Kamara, but Coach Sean Payton says the contract discussion isn’t distracting them from focusing on how to move the ball against the Bucs’ stingy D this Sunday…

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Southern Baseball legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Lou Brock died Sunday at 81. Long-time Southern Baseball coach Roger Cador remembers Brock…

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When Brock retired in 1979 he was the single-season and career record holder in bases stolen.

Tre’Davious White the former LSU star was bawling on Monday as he described his feelings after signing a 70 Million dollar contract with the Buffalo Bills. White is from Shreveport and he discussed moving his family out of a poverty-stricken neighborhood. The deal makes White the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL. 

Governor John Bel Edwards indicates Tiger Stadium will likely be limited to 25 percent capacity for the upcoming season. Edwards says the limit to a quarter capacity is significant, but that’s still nearly 26,000 fans to get through the gates in a safe way.

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LSU begins the season September 26^th at home against Mississippi State.

More than 123,000 Louisiana residents have been registered for FEMA aid, with more than 57 million dollars distributed to Laura victims so far. Region Six spokesperson Melissa Wilkins says residents in hurricane ravaged parishes are encouraged to apply for storm damage relief…

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Wilkins warns folks not to give their social security number to people dressed in FEMA outfits, as they are likely identity thieves.

Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter says the rebound from Hurricane Laura is going to be intense. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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Governor Edwards did not announce whether the state will move into Phase Three at his afternoon press conference today, instead saying a decision could come as early as tomorrow. The current Phase Two declaration is set to expire Friday and as case counts and positivity rates fall many are anxiously awaiting the news.

Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter says the rebound from Hurricane Laura is going to be intense. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

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FEMA warns Laura victims to be on the lookout for post-disaster scam artists looking to steal their personal information. Matt Doyle has the story.

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Families of children who receive free lunch and missed school days due to the pandemic can submit for pandemic EBT if they did not apply in May and June.  Department of Education data governance director Kim Nesmith says roughly 264,000 students are left who haven’t been submitted to receive the funds.

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Nesmith says the funds can be used to purchase food just like a regular EBT card.

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Nesmith says the cards don’t go out automatically, so it is important for eligible families to apply.

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Governor John Bel Edwards indicates Tiger Stadium will likely be limited to 25 percent capacity for the upcoming season.

Edwards says the limit to a quarter capacity is significant, but that’s still nearly 26,000 fans to get through the gates in a safe way.

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Most SEC teams have made an official announcement on stadium capacity, but LSU has not so far. Edwards says even if they did announce now it could always change before, or during the season.

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Other SEC teams have capacities between 20 and 25 percent, so this number puts us right in line with the rest of the conference.

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LSU begins the season September 26^th at home against Mississippi State.

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Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter says the rebound process from Hurricane Laura is an intense process and it is going to take a long time.  He believes the city is doing the best it can to pick up the pieces and put things back together again.  Hunter says residents are trickling back into the area.

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Hunter says every industry in the city was hit hard by the storm, but he says they are all in the process of bouncing back.

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Lake Charles temps are in the 90s today.  Hunter says the city is working hard to get people back to the area, without having to use generators or rely on staying at the homes of family and friends.

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More than 123,000 Louisiana residents have been registered for FEMA aid, with more than 57 million dollars distributed to Laura victims so far.

Region Six spokesperson Melissa Wilkins says residents in 16 hurricane ravaged parishes are encouraged to apply for storm damage relief…

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Wilkins says scammers are known to target victims in the wake of natural disasters and pretend to be government officials to steal your personal information. She says stay vigilant…

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Wilkins says when you register with FEMA you’ll get an ID number that is not your social security number, so…

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Those who suspect a fraudster is working in their community are encouraged to call 866-720-5721.

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FEMA warns Laura victims to be on the lookout for post-disaster scam artists looking to steal their personal information. Matt Doyle has the story.

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The state reports 250 COVID-19 cases today out of just over 4,100 tests. Fatalities increase by 13 to a statewide total of 4,955. 799 COVID patients are hospitalized, with 131 on ventilators.

Families of children who receive free lunch and missed school days due to the pandemic can submit for pandemic EBT if they did not apply in May and June.  Department of Education data governance director Kim Nesmith says the funds can be used to purchase food just like a regular EBT card.

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Nesmith says the cards don’t go out automatically, so it is important for eligible families to apply.

Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter says the rebound process from Hurricane Laura is an intense process and it is going to take a long time.  He believes the city is doing the best it can to pick up the pieces and put things back together again.  Hunter says residents are trickling back into the area.

Cut 9 (05) “…on the street.”

FEMA warns those in the 16 hurricane ravaged parishes that have been approved for disaster assistance to be on the lookout for fraudsters dressed in FEMA vests who are trying to steal your social security number. Region Six spokesperson Melissa Wilkins says when you register for aid, you’ll get an ID number that is not your social security number, so…

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Those who suspect a fraudster is working in their community are encouraged to call 866-720-5721.

The state is reopening submissions for pandemic EBT applications for families who did not apply in May and June.  Department of Education Data Governance and Privacy director Kim Nesmith says if your child qualified for reduced or free school lunch, and missed time at school last semester, you should apply…

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Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter says the rebound process from Hurricane Laura is intense, and complicated by the sky-high temperatures and high humidity impacting the region. Lake Charles temps are in the 90s today.  Hunter says the city is working hard to get people back to the area, without having to use generators or rely on staying at the homes of family and friends.

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According to the PSC, 96 percent of all Calcasieu Parish customers are still without power.

We’re less than a week away from the first game of the Saints season. Coach Sean Payton says he’s interested to see how the new-look Tom Brady led Bucs come out to play, and he’s expecting Brady to be at a very high level with all the new weapons at his disposal…

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Kickoff is 325 PM Sunday

Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter says the rebound process from Hurricane Laura is an intense process and it is going to take a long time.  He believes the city is doing the best it can to pick up the pieces and put things back together again.  Hunter says every industry in the city was hit hard by the storm, but he says they are all in the process of bouncing back.

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Currently, the Louisiana Public Service Commission reports nearly 96% of Calcasieu Parish is without power.
More than 123,000 Louisiana residents have been registered for FEMA aid, with more than 57 million dollars distributed to Laura victims so far. Region Six spokesperson Melissa Wilkins says residents in 16 hurricane ravaged parishes are encouraged to apply for storm damage relief…

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State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says if the numbers support it, he hopes Governor Edwards will back a move to Phase Three so that kids can get more time in classrooms. Matt Doyle has the story.

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Governor Edwards is set to hold a 2PM press conference today where many believe he will announce whether or not the state is moving into Phase Three. Edwards says recent metrics are encouraging in Louisiana’s battle against the spread of COVID-19.
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The state moved into Phase 2 on June 5th and on July 13th had a modification added closing bars and mandating mask usage while inside businesses.
Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley certainly hopes the state can progress to Phase Three, where classroom sizes can expand and students can get more in-person education than they currently are. Brumley says schools have demonstrated they can comply with necessary safety rules like mask usage…
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Cleco has restored power to 95 percent of their customers about a week and a half since Hurricane Laura first made landfall. Cleco spokesperson Jennifer Cahill says the timeline on restoration for remaining customers hinges on the types of damages an area sustained.
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96 percent of customers in Calcasieu Parish, which is Entergy territory, are still without power.

Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter says the rebound process from Hurricane Laura is an intense process and it is going to take a long time. Hunter says the city is doing the best it can to pick up the pieces and put things back together again.
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A court hearing over the fate of the state’s fall election plan will be held today.The status of the upcoming election plan is in limbo as Governor Edwards has vowed to reject an election plan by Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin that is backed by the Legislature. Ardoin says…
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State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says school systems are anxiously awaiting the Governor’s expected announcement on a possible move to Phase Three.
Brumley says Phase Three would mean systems in lower transmission areas could start considering a transition back to more in-person education due to larger class size allowances.
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Power companies are reporting major milestones in service restoration following Hurricane Laura. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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Southern University has added a seventh game to it’s 2021 football schedule by adding Jackson State on April 3rd. The spring date is the result of the southwestern athletic conference postponing football this fall because of covid-19. The game scheduled for the day before easter will be the 66th time Southern has played Jackson State

State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says school systems are anxiously awaiting the Governor’s expected announcement on a possible move to Phase Three.
Due to Hurricane Laura, only about 40 school districts were in operation as of Friday.
Brumley says they’ve been making do so far with hybrid education due to the influx of funding from the state and feds, but it doesn’t work for every student.
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Could Louisiana finally be moving on to Phase Three of economic reopening? Governor John Bel Edwards will announce his decision as soon as today as the current proclamation of Phase Two expires Friday.
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Cleco has restored power to roughly 93% of its 140,000 customers who lost power due to Hurricane Laura. Entergy sees its first customers in Calcasieu Parish regain service on Sunday morning. Entergy spokesperson David Freese says it is a milestone moment in the recovery process.
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The Saints are getting ready to take on Tom Brady’s Bucs Sunday for the first game of the season.
The offseason additions of Tom Brady and tight end Rob Gronkowski have the team looking fierce on paper. Coach Sean Payton says it’s hard to know just what to expect from them…
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State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says school systems are anxiously awaiting the Governor’s expected announcement on a possible move to Phase Three.
Due to Hurricane Laura, only about 40 school districts were in operation as of Friday.
Brumley says they’ve been making do so far with hybrid education due to the influx of funding from the state and feds, but it doesn’t work for every student.
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Could Louisiana finally be moving on to Phase Three of economic reopening? Governor John Bel Edwards will announce his decision as soon as today as the current proclamation of Phase Two expires Friday.
Cut 10 (03) “…data supports that.”

Cleco has restored power to roughly 93% of its 140,000 customers who lost power due to Hurricane Laura. Entergy sees its first customers in Calcasieu Parish regain service on Sunday morning. Entergy spokesperson David Freese says it is a milestone moment in the recovery process.
Cut 15 (09) “…for our customers.”

The Saints are getting ready to take on Tom Brady’s Bucs Sunday for the first game of the season.
The offseason additions of Tom Brady and tight end Rob Gronkowski have the team looking fierce on paper. Coach Sean Payton says it’s hard to know just what to expect from them…
Cut 17 (11) “…seeing”