9:30 LRN Newscast November 27

The Louisiana Fortify Homes program will award 750 more grants of up to $10 thousand to all homeowners to replace their roofs to withstand extreme winds during a fourth round today at noon. This round is open to all homeowners on a first-come, first-served basis. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon…

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Grant funds are paid directly to contractors. To apply, visit the Department of Insurance webpage.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette economist Doctor Gary Wagner says there’s been continuous job growth and the state’s economy is moving forward. But Wagner expects the Houma-Thibodeaux area will continue to struggle, because of two major factors…

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Wagner is predicting Louisiana will gain another 30-thousand jobs over the next 12 months.

Ballots for the Heisman Trophy go out today and LSU plans to blitz voters with information on why Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels should get college football’s most prestigious award. Jeanne Burns has more…

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ULM Director of Athletics John Hartwell has fired head forward coach Terry Bowden after three seasons with the football program. The Warhawks went 2 and 10 this year. ULM went 5 and 19 in the Sun Belt Conference during those three seasons.