Jonesboro Representative Jack McFarland is upset 24-million dollars in rental assistance has yet to be distributed to Louisiana families who are struggling to make rent. McFarland says in July the state received the funding from the federal CARES Act, but just under 300-thousand dollars has been distributed. McFarland says he’s requested a meeting with the Division of Administration…
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McFarland says for the upcoming special session he’ll file legislation to create the Council of State which would provide oversight for gubernatorial actions.

There are 160-thousand Louisiana residents who have yet to claim their economic stimulus check and they have until October 15th to claim the check in order to receive the money this year. I-R-S spokesperson Raphael Tulino says if you don’t claim by October 15th…
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Tulino says they are sending a letter to those residents who have yet to receive their stimulus check.

The Audubon Nature Institute, which manages the zoo and aquarium in New Orleans, has asked the city if they can borrow 10-million dollars because they are in a dire situation. President of the institute, Ron Forman, says they are set to lose 18-million dollars because of the pandemic, even with some visitors able to return in August…
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Forman says he’s had to lay off two-thirds of its employees.

Before you dress up in your best purple and gold face mask to attend Saturday’s season opener, LSU ticket holders age 18 and older must complete a COVID-19 screening. Senior Associate Athletic Director Robert Munson says the simple questionnaire can be found on the LSU Sports Mobile App
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The LSU Sports Mobile app will also load your digital ticket.