A majority of evacuees from Hurricanes Laura and Delta, those being housed in the Alexandria mega-shelter or hotels in Louisiana and Texas, are returning to their homes this week. Emergency Preparedness Director with DCFS Ricky Montet (Mon-tay) says they have been communicating with evacuees whose homes are now safe to return.
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Democrats in the Louisiana legislature say it’s time to go home, even though the special session does not officially end until next Tuesday. House Democratic Caucus Chair Sam Jenkins penned a letter to the Senate President and House Speaker…
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GOP legislators are still trying to pass legislation that would reduce the governor’s authority over emergency orders.

Legislation inspired by the suspension of a Jefferson Parish 4th grader for having a BB gun in his web camera during class is one step closer to final passage. Matt Doyle has more…
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The Saints say they had a productive meeting with New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell about fans returning to the Superdome. The team’s next home game is Sunday against Carolina.