LHSAA executive director Eddie Bonine tells the House Education Committee that high school football can start on schedule next month. Bonine says he has consulted with other states who are already playing football to form the standards.  From that, stadiums will operate at half-capacity for spectators.

Cut 4 (10)“ …diligently with that.” 

While originally forecasting that football could only happen in Phase Three, Bonine says the season could move forward in Phase Two.

Governor Edwards announces Louisiana has received a SNAP waiver allowing benefits to be used to purchase hot or prepared food for the month of September. Edwards says this is a big help for those who’ve been displaced due to Hurricane Laura, and the 11,679 people being sheltered by the state, primarily in 37 New Orleans hotels.

Cut 12 (07) “…cook.”

Edwards says you can’t use these benefits at restaurants.

Just over one in five Louisiana households still need to fill out their census forms.  Assistant regional census manager Marilyn Stephens says if no one answers the door, a census taker will leave documentation of their visit.

Cut 11 (09) “…required by law.”

Stephens adds that if someone responds to the census, online or by phone, within two days of receiving the notice of visit card, the census taker will not come back.

A CDC moratorium on evictions for non-payment of rent takes effect today and lasts until the end of the year. The ruling does not absolve renters of paying their rent, it just pushes the due date back to January. Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center spokesperson Maxwell Ciardullo says this sets the stage for mass evictions to start 2021…

Cut 8 (11) “their homes”

Renters must make less than six figures to qualify for the protections.

LHSAA executive director Eddie Bonine spoke to the House Education Committee this morning and says a plan is in place that would see high school football starting on time.
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Bonine adds the capacity of games would be limited to 50%.

Just over one in five Louisiana households still need to fill out their census forms.  Assistant regional census manager Marilyn Stephens says the when census takers show up at your door, they will have an official photo ID and be practicing virus spread mitigation efforts.

Cut 10 (07) “…from the doorway.”

Stephens adds that if someone responds to the census, online or by phone, within two days of receiving the notice of visit card, the census taker will not come back.

A CDC moratorium on evictions for non-payment of rent takes effect today and lasts until the end of the year.To gain protection under the moratorium a tenant must sign a declaration attesting that removal from their home would put them at great risk of contracting coronavirus. Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center spokesperson Maxwell Ciardullo says you can get the form, useable statewide, at ready.nola.gov…

Cut 7 (06) “…covered”

LSU Health Shreveport is reporting encouraging results from the first round of findings in its participation in a clinical trial trying to determine if nitric oxide can treat COVID-19 patients with mild and moderate symptoms. Many hospitals already have nitric oxide on hand and Principal investigator at LSU Health Shreveport, Dr. Keith Scott says if the therapy is given the overall greenlight, that means the treatment could be available instantly.

Cut 12 (08) “…to deliver it.”

The CDC issues a new federal moratorium on evictions for nonpayment of rent through the end of the year. Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center spokesperson Maxwell Ciardullo says the CDC is exercising powers granted to it during a public health emergency.

Cut 6 (12) “…like this”

Just over one in five Louisiana households still need to fill out their census forms.  Assistant regional census manager Marilyn Stephens says census workers are knocking on doors to in an effort to have the census count wrapped up by the end of the month deadline.

Cut 9 (11) “…19% of households.”

If a community is 5% undercounted, it could result in a loss of $15 million over the next decade.

The state is reporting 828 additional COVID-19 cases today, and 14 new deaths. Hospitalizations continue to decrease, today the state reports 808 currently hospitalized with COVID-19.

Facebook removes a post by Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins for threatening to shoot armed protestors that come to Lafayette. LSU Shreveport Poli Sci Professor Jeff Sadow says the social media giants started censoring controversial posts from politicians after one particularly traumatic event…
Cut 14 (11) “…what they want.”

LHSAA director Eddie Bonnie tells lawmakers this morning in the House Education Committee that he expects they will be able to kick off high school football October 8^th through 10^th pending approval from his board. Bonnie also announced that they are ready to put players in full gear and resume contact drills without the state needing to move into Phase Three, and they can have up to 50 percent capacity at outdoor football events. The LHSAA executive committee is set to meet Wednesday and Bonnie sounds confident they will approve the restarting of high school sports.

The cap-strapped Saints are somehow in the running to land the most coveted free agent still on the market, defensive end Jadeveon Clowney. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the team is sending an “all-out blitz” to secure the end’s services. The team only has about seven million dollars in cap space, but is reportedly working to restructure some team contracts to make it work.

LA Tech and football coach Skip Holtz agree to a new four million dollar five year, backloaded contract that should keep the Bulldogs coach around after seven years with the team. The deal is pending approval by the UL Board of Supervisors, a decision that is expected to be made this afternoon. Holtz is 37-19 with the Bulldogs, and has a career .567 record.

College football resumed last night with two games The University of Alabama Birmingham defeated Central Arkansas St. 45-35. Southern Mississippi fell to South Alabama 32-21. College football resumes on Saturday with six games scheduled. No Louisiana teams are on that schedule.

LSU football coach Ed Orgeron has been placed on the Bobby Dodd watch List. The Dodd award is given to the National coach of the year. Orgeron and Clemson Coach Dabo Swinney were finalists in 2019.

The first round of findings from a clinical trial using nitric oxide therapy on COVID-19 patients is showing encouraging results. Kevin Barnhart has the story.

Cut 3 (30)  “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”  

The Department of Corrections suspends a work program that places inmates in the state Capitol building after two inmates test positive. A department spokesperson says the inmates from the Dixon Correctional Institute in Jackson began showing symptoms on Monday and tested positive Tuesday, both have been placed in medical isolation.

Governor Edwards is encouraging citizens to keep their Labor Day celebrations small to mitigate the spread of COVID. It is also the first holiday weekend many college students will be returning home for the first time. College students fall into the age group with the highest growing number of COVID-19 cases. Even the governor takes precautions with his own college freshman.

Cut 5 (10) “…to do that.”

In the past, the state has seen a rise in case numbers approximately two weeks after holiday gatherings.

Facebook takes down a post by Southwest Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins for threatening to shoot armed protestors that come to Lafayette. LSU Shreveport Poli Sci Professor Jeff Sadow says the post is Clay Higgins being Clay Higgins.

Cut 13 (13) “…for Congressman Higgins.”

As many make plans for Labor Day Weekend Governor John Bel Edwards implores citizens of the state to remain diligent when it comes to social distancing so the state will continue to see a decline in COVID-19 cases numbers. In the past, two weeks after holiday gatherings the state has seen a spike in cases.
Cut 4 (11)“ …away from them.”

LSU Health Shreveport is reporting encouraging results from the first round of findings in its participation in a clinical trial trying to determine if nitric oxide can treat COVID-19 patients with mild and moderate symptoms. Principal investigator at LSU Health Shreveport, Dr. Keith Scott…
Cut 10 (11) “…it’s been administered.”

A House committee meets this morning to discuss the future of fall high school sports. Matt Doyle spoke with the Committee Chairman…
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An East Feliciana parish school board member has missed so many meetings since 2016 that the local district attorney is considering charging him with payroll fraud. Edward Brooks Jr. is also a full-time truck driver an Clinton Police officer. Brooks says he works for his constituents and attending meetings is not the only thing members do.

Facebook takes down a post by Southwest Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins for threatening to shoot armed protestors that come to Lafayette. LSU Shreveport Poli Sci Professor Jeff Sadow says
Higgins posted pictures of an armed black militia group indicating that if they came to the state to protest, he would “drop any ten of you where you stand” and “if you show up like this, you won’t walk away.”
Sadow says social media giants started coming down on controversial posts like this from politicians several years ago after one particularly traumatic event…
Cut 14 (11) “…what they want.”

LSU football coach Ed Orgeron has been placed on the Bobby Dodd watch List. The Dodd award is given to the National coach of the year. Orgeron and Clemson Coach Dabo Swinney were finalists in 2019. Also on the list is Alabama coach Nick Saban and Virginia Coach Bronco Mendenhall. Orgeron won 7 national awards in 2019 as he lead the Tigers to an undefeated season and a national championship.

Nitric oxide has been used for 25 years in children with respiratory failure and in the last 15 years, it’s been shown to be impactful in adults as well.
Principal investigator at LSU Health Shreveport, Dr. Keith Scot says a new LSU study was inspired by the use of nitric oxide during the SARS-COV 1 outbreak since the genetic variability is very similar between that virus and the current one.
Cut 11 (11) “…the lung itself.”

As many make plans for Labor Day Weekend Governor John Bel Edwards implores citizens of the state to remain diligent when it comes to social distancing so the state will continue to see a decline in COVID-19 cases numbers.
Edwards says while traditionally many choose to cookout with family and friends for Labor Day he wants to remind everyone to protect those who are most vulnerable like those over the age of 65 and…
Cut 6 (11) “…mindful of that.”

Labor Day weekend is also the first weekend many college students will be returning home for the first time. College students also fall into the age group with the highest growing number of COVID-19 case numbers. Even the governor takes precautions with his own college freshman.
Cut 5 (10) “…to do that.”

The high school football season is tentatively set to begin October 8th, and there’s a push to restart contact practices on September 11th.
Garofalo says the biggest stumbling block for resuming sports has been concerns over legal liability should any students or staff get COVID-19. He’s confident they can get liability protection for high school sports by addressing legislation passed at the end of the special session.
Cut 8 (09) “…right now”
The house education committee meets this morning at 9.

The first round of findings from a clinical trial using nitric oxide therapy on COVID-19 patients is showing encouraging results. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Kevin Barnhart”

An East Feliciana parish school board member has missed so many meetings since 2016 that the local district attorney is considering charging him with payroll fraud. Edward Brooks Jr. is also a full-time truck driver an Clinton Police officer. Brooks says he works for his constituents and attending meetings is not the only thing members do.

The House Education Committee meets this morning with a session laser-focused on the future of fall high school athletics.
Chairman Ray Garofalo says the committee has been working with the LHSAA, BESE, the Department of Health, and other stakeholders to set a firm date for when contact practices and games can resume.
Cut 7 (10) “…right now”

Facebook takes down a post by Southwest Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins for threatening to shoot armed protestors that come to Lafayette. LSU Shreveport Poli Sci Professor Jeff Sadow says the post is Clay Higgins being Clay Higgins.
Cut 13 (13) “…for Congressman Higgins.”

Governor Edwards wants Louisianans’ to keep their Labor Day celebrations as small as possible to mitigate the spread to COVID this year. Brooke Thorington has more.
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Brooke Thorington”

LSU football coach Ed Orgeron has been placed on the Bobby Dodd watch List. The Dodd award is given to the National coach of the year. Orgeron and Clemson Coach Dabo Swinney were finalists in 2019. Also on the list is Alabama coach Nick Saban and Virginia Coach Bronco Mendenhall. Orgeron won 7 national awards in 2019 as he lead the Tigers to an undefeated season and a national championship.

College football resumed last night with two games The University of Alabama Birmingham defeated Central Arkansas St. 45-35. Southern Mississippi fell to South Alabama 32-21. College football resumes on Saturday with six games scheduled. No Louisiana teams are on that schedule.

LSU football coach Ed Orgeron has been placed on the Bobby Dodd watch List. The Dodd award is given to the National coach of the year. Orgeron and Clemson Coach Dabo Swinney were finalists in 2019. Also on the list is Alabama coach Nick Saban and Virginia Coach Bronco Mendenhall. Orgeron won 7 national awards in 2019 as he lead the Tigers to an undefeated season and a national championship.

The Saints have conducted a full go scrimmage’s as they are 10 days away from the season opener against Tampa Bay. Coach Sean Payton says he likes what he’s seen so far from backup quarterback Jameis Winston…
Cut 17 (17) “…smart player”

The Buccanneers are reportedly signing running back Leonard Fournette, who was cut by Jacksonville earlier this week.
The Associated Press is reporting the NCAA will furlough its entire staff, that’s about 600 employees, for three to eight weeks, starting on September 21st The furloughs will not affect senior executives.