In the aftermath of hurricanes Francine and Helene, Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple is calling for stronger building codes in coastal regions, saying Alabama has done it successfully.  Temple says balancing new regulations with the concerns of residents and builders will be crucial for successful adoption and implementation of any plan.

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In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the Humane Society of Louisiana sent a caravan to Asheville, North Carolina, to help its counterpart there. Director Jeff Dorson says they delivered a lot of supplies for animals of all kinds.

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Three years ago, Asheville-based feline advocacy group Sister Kitten delivered much-needed supplies to Louisiana; Dorson says they were happy to return the favor.

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St. John Parish announced arrests in the shooting deaths of an 11-year-old girl and her 50-year-old uncle. Colleen Crain has the story.

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Several Louisiana parishes are deploying first responders to Florida in the wake of Hurricane Milton. The Louisiana Task Force 1, made up of Southeast Louisiana First Responders, traveled to Tallahassee, Florida ahead of Milton’s landfall and will make the journey to Orlando on later today.  Officials say the crews are trained, equipped, and ready to help in any way they can.