Tropical Storm Ida is now expected to make landfall as a major hurricane along Louisiana’s coastline Sunday afternoon. A landfall near St. Mary, Terrebonne, and Lafourche parishes seems most likely at this point. Morgan City Mayor Lee Dragna says whenever a storm heads their way, residents take the proper precautions and the city readies its impressive flood prevention systems.
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So far only Grand Isle has issued a voluntary evacuation, which may become mandatory later today. But more evacuation orders are likely. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s office spokesperson Lt. Brennan Matherne…
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Ida is expected to become a hurricane tomorrow once it gets into the Gulf.

A year ago today, Hurricane Laura made landfall but yet the City of Lake Charles continues to wait for major disaster relief…
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US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra (hav-E-air Beh-sara) is in New Orleans today to meet with Governor Edwards and Mayor LaToya Cantrell to get an update on the state’s fight against COVID, including vaccination efforts. New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter…
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41-percent of the state’s population is fully vaccinated.