The state has launched a temporary housing program that will result in trailers, mobile homes, and even shipping containers being sent to the hardest-hit areas of Hurricane Ida by the end of the week. GOHSEP Deputy Director Casey Tingle says to apply for trailers go to ida-sheltering-la-dot-com…
cut 8 (09) “…housing today”
FEMA is paying for the program.

Our Lady Of the Lake hospital in Baton Rouge announces plans to build a $100-million cancer center in the Capital City. OLOL President and CEO Scott Wester says they expect to break ground early next year…
Cut 10 (13) “…all cancer patients.”
Wester says the state-of-the-art cancer center will serve the Gulf South region and the goal is to be the next M-D Anderson in Houston.

Louisiana’s only Democratic congressman is optimistic a deal will be reached soon on a trillion-dollar infrastructure bill and a more partisan three-point-five-trillion dollar social spending bill. More from Dave Brannen.
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Louisiana’s only Democratic congressman is optimistic that a deal will be reached soon on a trillion-dollar infrastructure bill and more partisan legislation to allocate three-point-five-trillion on social spending.  More from Dave Brannen.

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Widespread devastation from Ida has some still seeking shelter in the hardest-hit areas. Brooke Thorington has more on a state effort to speed up the process.

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Baton Rouge’s Our Lady Of the Lake hospital announces a huge investment in a new regional cancer treatment center. More from Kevin Gallagher…:

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Louisiana Democratic Congressman Troy Carter is sounding an optimistic note that a compromise is within reach on infrastructure and social spending bills Capitol Hill has been wrangling with. He talks about one of the projects in the 1.2-trillion-dollar infrastructure bill that’s important to our state.

Cut 4 (07) “…to advance us.”

And Carter says the 3.5-trillion-dollar social spending bill also being hashed out contains important issues to be addressed like housing and getting broadband internet service to the underserved and impoverished.

Carter is dismayed by the fact that the two bills totaling just under five trillion dollars have been separated out given the importance of both.

Cut 5 (12) “…convoluted with definitions.”

On the subject of expanding broadband that’s included in the social spending bill, he believes it’s an important matter to address.

Cut 6 (10) “…don’t have it.”

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In an effort to get those still without shelter in some of the hardest-hit areas of Hurricane Ida, the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is working in conjunction with FEMA to speed up the process. GOHSEP Deputy Director Casey Tingle says they hope to have trailers installed as soon as this weekend

Cut 7 (06) “…implement this.”

To register from the program, you can call 1-844-268-0310 but Tingle says the best way is the register online at IdaShelterling LA.com

Cut 8 (09) “…housing today.”

Tingle says FEMA is still working on their program of direct housing that includes travel trailers, mobile homes, and certain types of leases.

Cut 9 (09)  “…implement it.”

The state program is funded through the FEMA Public Assistance Program which means they will cover 90-percent of the costs.

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Our Lady Of the Lake hospital in Baton Rouge announces plans to build a $100-million cancer center in the Capital City. OLOL President and CEO Scott Wester says site selection is underway and they expect to break ground on the cancer center in early 2022.

Cut 10 (13)  “…all cancer patients.” 

Our Lady has been partnered with Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center – right next door – for many years, but it was announced in August that Mary Bird is partnering next year with Nashville-based OneOncology, Inc. Wester says the new Our Lady Of the Lake Cancer Center will provide total state-of-the-art cancer care; just like its former partner.

Cut 11 (13) “…outpatient pharmacy.”

The 80-thousand square foot facility will include literally every aspect of cancer research, treatment, and care. When finished it will employ hundreds of medical professionals and support staff. Governor John Bel Edwards was present for the announcement Monday. He says this will eliminate the need for cancer patients to seek treatment out of state.

Cut 12 (10) “…but for our state.”

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When you are waiting on something as important as a liver or kidney for a transplant, time is of the essence when a match is located. Right now, you have to receive that organ within four hours for it to remain viable. But LSU Mechanical Engineer Professor Ram Devireddy (Dev-ah-ready) says they are researching ways to freeze an organ so it can remain viable longer

Cut 13 (06) “…just said.”

LSU has received and $433-thousand grant from the National Institutes of Health to study the best method to preserve an organ that’s awaiting transplant.

Because an organ is multicell tissue Devireddy says you must look at freezing the cells individually, so it preserves the organ as a whole.

Cut 14 (08)  “…be happy.”

While there’s been much progress in freezing things like embryos, Devireddy says he doesn’t see the techniques he’s testing being used for at least another five years to assist with preserving organs,

Cut 15 (09)  “…quite there yet.”

He says they will also study other parts in prolonging the life of an organ such as the best method for thawing, which Devireddy says can be just as problematic.

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After rushing for just 33 yards in the loss to Auburn, LSU is averaging just 71 yards rushing yards a game, which ranks 128th out of 130 FBS teams. Tigers Coach Ed Orgeron says part of the problem is that they are not committed to running the football

Cut  16 (20) “…this week.”

LSU had to burn four timeouts on Saturday when trying to change the play as the play clock was winding down. Orgeron says it’s an issue they will resolve before they play Kentucky this Saturday…

Cut 17 (20) “..too hard.” 

The offensive line has struggled to create holes for the running backs and pass protect. Orgeron blames injuries during preseason camp and the players adjusting to new offensive line coach Brad Davis, who was hired in June…

Cut.. 18 (23)”…my responsibility.”

Houma Representative Tanner Magee says the state launched its own sheltering assistance program today as it could be until November before  FEMA sets up trailers on the property of homes that are severely damaged by Hurricane Ida. Magee says this state-run program will get trailers to hard-hit areas much sooner.  He says a website has been set up at idashelteringla.com.  He says if a trailer can’t fit on the property of a person’s home, they are looking at two sites in Terrebonne Parish to set up dozens of mobile homes. He says the actual structure for the temporary housing could vary

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Louisiana has recorded another death of a juvenile from the coronavirus. State health officials said today a child between 12 and 17 passed away over the weekend. A four-year-old died from COVID just last week. This brings the total number of kids killed by the virus in Louisiana to 18.

It’s been early June since a Powerball Jackpot was won and tonight’s drawing could be significant for a ticketholder if their numbers are drawn and for the lottery, if it isn’t. Louisiana Lottery Spokesperson Kim Chopin says the jackpot is at $685.5-million.

Cut 6 (12) “…Powerball record.” 

Chopin says there’s been no other jackpot that’s rolled this many times without a winner for Powerball.

As Louisiana marks National Fire Prevention Week, Ashley Rodrigue says the State Fire Marshal’s Office is, among other things stressing that residents have a working carbon monoxide detector in the home, noting that CO fumes are odorless.

Cut 4 (08) “…ever wake up.”

She says a carbon monoxide alarm involves four continuous loud beeps and that you should open doors and windows, leave your residence, and call 911.

Louisiana is taking part in National Fire Prevention Week through this Saturday.  Ashley Rodrique with the State Fire Marshal’s Office says the theme this year is to “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety” such as when a smoke alarm goes off…:

CUT 03(11)      “..then call 9-1-1”

Statistics from 2020 show there were 77 fire-related deaths in Louisiana, and only about a dozen of those structures had working smoke alarms.

No one has won a Powerball jackpot since early June. That’s why it’s at over $685-million for tonight’s drawing. Could we have a Louisiana big money winner tonight? Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Kim Chopin says it’s happened 17 times before..:

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Houma Representative Tanner Magee says the state launched its own sheltering assistance program today as it could be until November before FEMA sets up trailers on the property of homes that are severely damaged by Hurricane Ida. Magee says this state-run program will get trailers to hard-hit areas much sooner…:

CUT 09(10)      “…the first trailer.”

Magee says many Terrebonne Parish resident are sleeping in tents and even under shelters made of storm debris.

In Baton Rouge today, a big medical announcement: Our Lady Of the lake hospital says they’ll invest $100-million to build a state-of-the-art cancer research and treatment center in the Capital City. OLOL’s current partnership with the well-known Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center ends in December. They intend to start building their own facility early next year.

Louisiana has recorded another death of a juvenile from the coronavirus. State health officials said today a child between 12 and 17 passed away over the weekend. A four-year-old died from COVID just last week. This brings the total number of kids killed by the virus in Louisiana to 18. The statewide COVID death toll has reach just over 14-thousand persons.

The state has initiated its own trailer program for those rendered essentially homeless by Hurricane Ida. The temporary shelters will be put on residents’ property when possible, but a few trailer park complexes may also be put up. This most affects storm victims in Terrebonne Parish, where thousands had catastrophic home damage. Houma Representative Tanner Magee says the way some of them are living now is heartbreaking…:

CUT 11  (12)        “…it’s really troubling”

For help, go to “ida-sheltering-la.com”.

Murder in state’s epi-center for tourism; the French Quarter of New Orleans. NOPD report a man found suffering gunshot wounds at the corner of Conti and Burgundy Streets; admittedly quite a few blocks off the path beaten by most out-of-towners. He died later at a local hospital. A coroner’s report is pending and detective are following leads.

A Jeff Davis Parish woman is under arrest for allegedly leaving her 8-year-old kid alone in the car while she was gambling at a casino in the town of Roanoke. 35-year-old Sandra Britt is charged with child desertion and drug possession.

It was a tough weekend for Louisiana’s two most popular football teams as LSU and the Saints both lost at home. The Bayou Bengals lost to Auburn on Saturday for the first time in Tiger Stadium since 1999. Coach Ed Orgeron says several aspects of their game has to improve…:

CUT 12(13)      “…tackle quarterback”

The Saints had an eleven-point lead with 12 minutes left, but lost to the Giants 27-21 in overtime.

Houma Representative Tanner Magee says the state launched its own Hurricane Ida sheltering assistance program today as it could be until November before FEMA sets up trailers.  This state-run program will, of course, get people shelter much quicker. Trailers will be either set up on homeowners’ property (if space allows) or at a few improvised trailer parks. Magee says the actual structure for the temporary housing could vary…:

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Here’s a website with information and assistance: ida-sheltering-la.com.

Tonight’s Powerball jackpot has been building without as winner wince June; now at $685-million. Tonight could be first time a Monday night drawing yields a big winner since the third drawing night was added in August. The Louisiana Lottery’s Kim Chopin says yes – it could happen to you…:

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As National Fire Prevention Week is marked through Saturday in Louisiana, officials note the importance of having working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.  More from Dave Brannen…:

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The Shreveport woman accused of throwing two her three kids off the Cross Lake Bridge – killing one of them – apparently left a note and money for her eldest child; a daughter. That child was in school at the time of the crime. Black’s motives are as yet unknown.

The Powerball drawing tonight has already made the record books and is poised to break more records. Brooke Thorington explains.

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As Louisiana marks National Fire Prevention Week, Ashley Rodrigue also says the State Fire Marshal’s Office is stressing that residents have a working carbon monoxide detector in the home, noting that the fumes are odorless. Rodrique notes that’s just one of the reasons to have an operating CO alarm in your home.

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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy is unhappy with huge premium increases coming for those on the National Flood Insurance Program, FEMA’s Risk Rate 2.0 – which took effect October 1^st – will mean huge increases in the cost of flood coverage for those who live closest to water, and for many who do not. Cassidy says the hikes are unrealistic and about 20% of those covered under NFIP just cannot afford it…:

Cut 13 (08) “…dropping their coverage.”

Houma Representative Tanner Magee says the state launched its own sheltering assistance program today as it could be until November before  FEMA sets up trailers on the property of homes that are severely damaged by Hurricane Ida. Magee says this state-run program will get trailers to hard-hit areas much sooner

Cut 9 (10) “…trailer.” 

Magee says a website has been set up at ida-sheltering-la.com.

The Chief of Infectious Diseases at LSU Health New Orleans is weighing in on a Covid-19 pill that manufacturer Merck says will reduce hospitalizations and cut in half the number of deaths in people recently infected with the coronavirus.  Dr. Julio Figueroa says the experimentation results being touted by Merck about the pill that’s taken eight times a day for five days can’t be ignored, but have to be proven further.

Cut 9 (07)  “…that’s substantial.”

Louisiana’s restaurant industry continues to face hardships from a lack of business because of the continuing Covid pandemic.  Stan Harris heads up the state’s restaurant association and tells us most restaurants surveyed in the state don’t expect to ever return to the pre-pandemic normal. Harris says when it comes to the bottom line, restaurants in Louisiana aren’t drawing in the business they need.

Cut 11 (08) “…their more profitable.”

As Louisiana marks National Fire Prevention Week, Ashley Rodrique with the State Fire Marshal’s Office says it’s being urged that you not only have a working smoke alarm but also have a working carbon monoxide detector in the home, noting that the fumes are odorless.

Cut 4 (08) “…ever wake up.”

She says a carbon monoxide alarm involves four continuous loud beeps and that you should open doors and windows, leave your residence, and call 911

It’s been early June since a Powerball Jackpot was won and tonight’s drawing could be significant for a ticketholder if their numbers are drawn and for the lottery if it isn’t. Louisiana Lottery Spokesperson Kim Chopin says the jackpot is at $685.5-million.

Cut 6 (12) “…Powerball record.”