Jonesboro Representative Jack McFarland is upset over the state’s mismanagement of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. McFarland says the 24-million dollar program has failed to pay or process thousands of applications from Louisiana families struggling to pay rent. McFarland says the state received federal funding for the program in July…
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The Louisiana Housing Corporation is no longer accepting applications because of overwhelming demand.

The Audobon Nature Institute, which manages the zoo and aquarium in New Orleans, is seeking a 10-million dollar loan so they can care for the Institute’s 15-thousand animals. Institute President Ron Foreman says the coronavirus pandemic lockdown has forced them to lay off 600 of their one-thousand employees
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The loan will come from a fund earmarked for developing a section of Mississippi River frontage.

The reigning national champion LSU Tigers finally begin their season tomorrow, but for the 25-thousand fans who will be in attendance, they will experience a completely different gameday environment…
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Tomorrow also marks the home openers for the Ragin Cajuns and Louisiana Tech. No tailgating allowed outside of Cajun Field and Joe Aillet Stadium as well.

The Saints host Green Bay on Sunday. 750 family members of players, coaches and staff will be in attendance in the Dome.