Louisiana is investing 100-million dollars federal and state dollars into the fortified roof program. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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This evening marks the official start to Fall. LSU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says the long-range forecast should be normal for this time of year, but it’ll be wetter than usual because of El Nino conditions…

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Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is in Japan on a ten-day trip aimed at boosting tourism here at home. Nungesser says Japan is the number-two international traveler to America, and he wants to attract as many Japanese visitors as possible.
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It’s Voter Registration Week in Louisiana right now.  Trey Williams with the Louisiana secretary of state’s office says they use this week to promote voter registration, because there are some key deadlines coming up.

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Williams says once you register, you will remain registered – but it’s your responsibility to keep your registration up to date.