US Congressman Garret Graves says he’s frustrated that the proposal to get $500 million dollars in federal aid to flood victims is wrapped up in politics. The money is part of a short-term budget fix and is earmarked as disaster assistance for several states. Graves says this money would be spread across 16 different major disasters…:
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He says he’s trying to get the word out in D.C. about how dire the flooding situation is because people need help now.

Monday is the deadline for Livingston parish pet owners to claim pets that were lost in the flood, and then shelters will start adopting them out. Executive Director of the Humane Society of Louisiana, Jeff Dorson, says there is a local shelter people can visit if they want to adopt a pet that was displaced during the flood…:
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Hunters for the Hungry is hosting their annual “Clean out your Freezer Day” to benefit food banks throughout Louisiana. On Sunday, September 25th from 1 to 4 p.m., hunters with leftover meat are encouraged to donate before they stock up again during hunting season. H-F-H Executive Director Jimmy Anthony…:
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To find a donation site in your area visit hunters-the-number-4-hungry-louisiana-dot-org.

The Reason Foundation’s Annual Highway Report ranks Louisiana’s roadways 34th in the nation for overall performance, up 6 spots from the previous year. DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson says there’s almost a $13 billion backlog in transportation projects, and it will take more consistent funding resources in order to improve Louisiana’s overall ranking..:
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Louisiana’s highways rank 34th in the nation for overall performance, according to the Reason Foundation’s Annual Highway Report. Jeff Palermo has more…:
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There are concerns by many about Temporary Housing Units and why there aren’t more flood victims already living in the manufactured homes. FEMA representative Tito Hernandez says these mobile homes are a last resort, because it takes a long time to get them set up in a flooded homeowner’s yard…:
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Lafayette Police say the body of the woman found in a tool box was dismembered allegedly by her boyfriend who was shot in and killed when trespassing naked. Officer Karl Ratcliff says the victim is 23-year-old Alannah Montalvo. He says they still don’t know why 36-year-old Barrett Farabee was naked in someone’s yard on Fanny Street at 8am…:
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Ratcliff says they are not releasing any details about Montalvo’s murder at this time out of respect for her family.

A New Orleans activist group is planning a protest tomorrow in Jackson Square when they say they will take down the statue of Andrew Jackson. Malcom Suber is a member of Take Em Down NOLA. He says they want to remove the statue of Jackson and rename the area Freedom Square…:
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The state is working to let people know more about the Shelter at Home Program, amid complaints from flood victims about the jobs. Alice O’Connor of Baton Rouge says she’s appreciative of the program because she is finally able to live in her house, which is close to work, rather than living in a crowded apartment with family members….:
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The governor’s office emphasizes that the Shelter at Home program is simply for temporary repairs, not permanent.

East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore says the fatal shooting by sheriff deputies of a 48-year-old man in February was legally justified. Moore says Travis Stevenson was repeatedly ramming his vehicle into a Sheriff’s Office S-U-V. Moore says witnesses interviewed by State Police supported the claim of self-defense…
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Lafayette police release more details about the deceased woman found in a toolbox. Halen Doughty has more on the bizarre story…:
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Monday is the deadline for Livingston parish pet owners to claim pets that were lost in the flood, and then shelters will start adopting them out. Executive Director of the Humane Society of Louisiana, Jeff Dorson says adoption counselors can help people find their lost pets…:
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State and federal officials are defending the Shelter at Home program as criticism increases about the quality of the work done to the flooded homes. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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A New Orleans activist group is planning a protest tomorrow in Jackson Square. Take ‘Em Down NOLA says they are going to take down the iconic statue of Andrew Jackson — saying he’s a representative of white supremacy and does not deserve an exalted place in the city. New Orleans officials say they support all peaceful protests, but they note that vandalism of public property is prohibited.

Louisiana’s roads are ranked 34th in the nation for overall performance, up 6 spots from the prior year. But The Bayou State came in 40th for the number of deficient bridges in the state. DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson admits the state is not spending enough to keep up with the maintenance of our bridges…:

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Louisiana ranked poorly in the areas of fatality rate and urban interstate pavement condition.

The Livingston Parish School Board says they’ve received more than $100,000 in donations, grants and gifts to assist teachers, staff and students with flood recovery efforts. They say Taylor Swift donated $50,000 to the district, and they’ve also received a $42,000 donation from St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, accompanied with $8,600 in gift cards and 30 pallets of student and teacher supplies.

State and federal officials are defending the Shelter at Home program after there have been complaints that the jobs aren’t done to the flood victim’s satisfaction. Deputy Chief of Staff with the Governor’s Office Julie Baxter Payer says the Shelter at Home program is for temporary basic repair. She says the state is constrained by FEMA guidelines so they cannot help with permanent rebuilding…:
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The Reason Foundation’s Annual Highway Report ranks Louisiana’s roadways 34th in the nation for overall performance, up 6 spots from the previous year. DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson says the state has announced two different interstate widening projects that should lead to safer and smoother traveling on I-10 in the Lafayette and Baton Rouge areas…:
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An unusual homicide in Lafayette becomes more and more bizarre as the details unfold. Lafayette Police Officer Karl Ratcliff has confirmed the body of 23-year-old Alannah Montalvo was dismembered in a toolbox on the side of the road, four days after her boyfriend, 36-year-old Barrett Farabee, was shot while trespassing in someone’s backyard…:
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Monday is the deadline for Livingston parish pet owners to claim pets that were lost in the flood, and then shelters will start adopting them out. Executive Director of the Humane Society of Louisiana, Jeff Dorson, says they have been sheltering over 500 pets from the Livingston parish area since the flood, but they could only hold them for 45 days…:
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Congress will vote on a bill containing 500-million dollars in federal flood aid next week. US Senator Bill Cassidy says if the bill is approved, it will be up to the governor on how to spend the money.
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Cassidy says they will vote on more federal aid when they come back from their recess at the end of the month.

Governor Edwards has responded to a viral video that shows shoddy work done as part of the Shelter at Home Program. Edwards says many people have the wrong expectation of what their home will look like once the work is completed. He says Shelter at Home workers are now showing program participants what kind of work will be done in their home.
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Edwards says none of the repairs made will be permanent.

East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore announces the fatal shooting of a suicidal man by four sheriff deputies in February was legally justified. Moore says the deputies were exercising their rights of self-defense when they opened fire on 48-year-old Travis Stevenson, who was using his sedan to ram a Sheriff’s office vehicle.
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Moore says witnesses supported the claim of self-defense.

The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs estimates 171-thousand veterans were impacted by the flooding and the Military Family Assistance Fund is assisting those affected. LDVA Secretary Col Joey Strickland says veterans can go by their local Veterans Service Office and fill out the application. He says they can either pick up their check or it can be mailed to them.

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He says the average amount of each check is about $350.

US Senator Bill Cassidy announced today that Louisiana has been included in a bill that would give the state $500,000 million dollars in flood aid. The Governor requested $2.8 billion. Cassidy referred to the half billion as a down payment…:
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The flood recovery dollars is contained in legislation that would prevent a government shutdown and it must be approved by next Friday at midnight.

The Military Family Assistance Fund, which was originally set up to support families when a National Guardsman was deployed overseas, is now helping veterans who affected by the flooding. Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Col. Joey Strickland says the legislature modified the fund to help all veterans who have a financial need…:
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Strickland says they hope by the end of this month to give out a total of 350-thousand dollars to flood impacted veterans.

Governor John Bel Edwards responded to a viral video of a house that was poorly repaired under the Shelter at Home Program. He said that particular residence had not been inspected yet and it would have never passed. He reminded listeners on his radio show that the program pays for basic repairs- just enough to make the home livable..:
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He says Shelter at Home workers are now required to show what kind of work will be done.

LSU quarterback Brandon Harris received death threats following the Tiger’s tough season opening loss to Wisconsin. Head coach Les Miles says that’s a shame…:
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Miles says they will give the information to law enforcement to find out who is threatening Harris.

US Senator Bill Cassidy says Louisiana is included in a spending bill that contains $500 million dollars in flood aid. Jeff Palermo reports…:
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LSU Coach Les Miles says its unconscionable why someone would threaten quarterback Brandon Harris. Harris received death threats on twitter following the loss to Wisconsin. Miles says law enforcement should get involved…
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East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore says the fatal shooting by sheriff deputies of a 48-year-old man in February was legally justified. Moore says Travis Stevenson was repatedly ramming his vehicle into a Sheriff’s Office S-U-V. Moore says witnesses interviewed by State Police supported the claim of self-defense…
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Moore says Stevenson’s family says he suffered from mental illness and extremly upset over his father’s recent death.

A viral video showing shoddy work done at a house in the Shelter At Home program has raised many questions from flood victims. Governor John Bel Edwards sent crews to inspect the home after seeing the video …:
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He says many people have wrong expectations about what Shelter at Home will repair and they are now required to let people know.