We haven’t heard much about the COVID pandemic lately, but experts say it’s far from over…especially in Louisiana’s nursing homes…:

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St. Landry narcotics deputies took down a heroin stash house, after a month-long investigation. Two men are in custody; charged with possession with intent to distribute heroin and manufacturing of heroin. A raid yielded 19 bags of heroin – street value over $100k – some guns and illicitly-earned cash.

DOTD says roundabouts are the traffic wave of the future, and the best way to keep traffic moving in high volume areas. Spokesman Rodney Mallett says they take some getting used to, but you’re less likely to get t-boned or rear-ended in one…:

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Sheriff’s deputies in Lafayette Parish arrest a man and woman for the death of their toddler. Spokesperson Valerie Ponseti says 29-year-old Dillon Cormier and 23-year-old Deziree Setoon were taken into custody after officers found a 1-year-old child in their home unresponsive. The toddler later died. The charges are murder and cruelty to a juvenile. No other details are yet available.

Rapper Mystikal was arraigned today on charges of domestic abuse by strangulation and 1^st-degree rape in Ascension Parish. As expected, the artist – real name Michael Tyler – pleaded not guilty.

The AARP says COVID remains a serious issue in our nursing homes…
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That’s Andrew Muhl, the director of advocacy for AARP Louisiana, who says Muhl says during a four-week stretch over July and August, 46 Louisiana nursing home patients died from COVID after only recording five deaths during the previous four weeks.

The NFL has suspended Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans for one game for shoving Saints corner Marshon Lattimore down to the ground during yesterday’s 20-10 victory for Tampa Bay. This is not the first incident between Evans and Lattimore. In 2017, Evans was suspended for one game for coming onto the field and shoving Lattimore in the back. Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas says Evans’ antics are tiring….
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Roundabouts, you either love them or hate them, but DOTD says once you’re used to them chances are you’ll appreciate them.
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The statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline continues to fall. According to Triple-A, It’s down to $3.13, which is 35-cents cheaper than a month ago. Triple-A says gas prices have been falling for nearly 100 days and Louisiana’s statewide average is the second lowest in the country, trailing only Mississippi.

New data from AARP shows COVID nursing home deaths and cases among residents and staff nationwide have risen for the fourth consecutive month. Andrew Muhl, director of advocacy for AARP Louisiana, is urging those with loved ones in nursing homes to contact the facilities and ask key questions about COVID in that home.

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Since 2003, 174 roundabouts have been constructed in Louisiana and while many are resistant to change DOTD Spokesperson Rodney Mallett says according to a survey they conducted after the Sorrento roundabout, 85% say there are fewer wrecks, 88% say traffic flows better and 90% say they’d like to see another one

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Queen Elizabeth was laid to rest today in London. Among the millions of condolences is one from a Louisiana man who once threatened to sue her. Marsanne Golsby has more.

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New data from the AARP shows that COVID-19 still has a deadly grip on the nation’s nursing homes. Deaths and cases from residents and staff nationwide have risen for the fourth consecutive month. Andrew Muhl is director of advocacy for AARP Louisiana.
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Muhl says during a four week stretch over July and August, 46 Louisiana nursing home patients died from COVID after only recording five deaths during the previous four weeks.

When Louisiana roadways begin to experience significant congestion among the options to keep the flow of traffic continuous is a roundabout. While roundabouts are the norm in Europe and New England, DOTD Spokesperson Rodney Mallett says they are a successful alternative here also, even though there’s usually resistance at first.
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Since 2003, 174 roundabouts have been constructed in Louisiana.

Wallethub ranks Louisiana tenth in the nation for the highest rate of job resignations. UNO Professor Mark Rosa says many people are quitting their current jobs to go work remotely for out of state businesses, like accounting firms…
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Georgia ranked 1st among states with the highest resignation rate, followed by Kentucky, Tennessee, Arizona, and Wyoming.

During the Saints 20-to-10 loss to the Buccaneers a brawl broke out between the two NFC South rivals the resulted in the ejection of New Orleans cornerback Marshon Lattimore and Tampa Bay wide receiver Mike Evans. Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas believes the Bucs instigated the fight
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It was former LSU Tiger and Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette who shoved Lattimore after an incompleted pass that resulted in the benches-clearing brawl in the fourth quarter.

Once again, Louisiana posts record low unemployment numbers. Louisiana Workforce Commission Secretary Ava Cates says this is three months in a row of benchmark low jobless claims and/or applications…:

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August figures show a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.5-percent and the state added 68-thousand jobs over the last year.

According to WalletHub Louisiana ranks 10^th in the nation with the highest rate of job resignations. But with record low unemployment in the Bayou State where are those individuals working? UNO business professor Mark Rosa says the service industry, like wait staff, continues to have shortages, but with more options to work remotely that include benefits are winning out.

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AccuWeather revises their forecast for the hurricane season to 12 named storms as we reach the peak of the season with only six named storms so far. In the spring they predicted up to 21 named storms. State Climatologist Barry Keim says it’s still too soon to say the Bayou State is out of the woods just yet.

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The world is saying its final goodbyes to Queen Elizabeth II as she’s being laid to rest today in London. Nearly two decades ago Queen Elizabeth issued a formal apology for the illegal deportation of thousands of French Acadians from Nova Scotia in 1755. It was Louisiana attorney Warren Perrin who demanded the apology.

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That apology came in 2003.

For the third straight month, Louisiana set a record for its seasonally adjusted unemployment rate. It was a record three-point-five percent in August. Louisiana Workforce Commission Secretary Ava Cates says the number of people employed dropped from July to August, but the decline was small…
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Professional and business services have added 17-thousand jobs since August 2021.

Queen Elizabeth the Second will be laid to rest today. She was loved by thousands and has the respect of Louisiana Attorney Warren Perrin. It was Perrin who convinced the Royal Family to issue an apology for the illegal deportation of thousands of French Acadians out of Nova Scotia in the 18th century. Perrin says that formal apology is still used in schools today…
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There is a signed copy of the apology at the Acadian Museum in Erath.

The hurricane season remains quiet for the continental United States. Brooke Thorington says AccuWeather has lowered its predicted storm total…
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The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s office has charged two individuals with second-degree murder in the death of a one-year-old child. Over the weekend, deputies responded to a home and found the toddler unresponsive. The child died at a local hospital a short time later. 29-year-old Dillon Cormier and 23-year-old Deziree Sutton were booked into the parish jail.

Queen Elizabeth is being laid to rest today in London. Among the millions of condolences is one from a Louisiana man who once threatened to sue her. Marsanne Golsby has more.
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Saints legend Steve Gleason was discharged from the hospital yesterday after a two-night stay because of abnormally low sodium levels. Gleason tweeted that his low sodium levels puts him at risk for seizures and brain swelling. He returned home in time to watch the Saints, but saw his team lose to Tampa Bay 20-10 as New Orleans turned it over five times.

For the third consecutive month, Louisiana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is a record low. It was three-point-five percent in August. That’s down by nearly two full percentage points from August 2021. Louisiana Workforce Commission Secretary Ava Cates says wages are up, which encourages more people to enter the workforce. She says LWC offers job assistance and even connections for on-the-job training, via it’s Tech Ready Louisiana Program…
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Wallethub ranks Louisiana tenth in the nation for the highest rate of job resignations. UNO Professor Mark Rosa says many people are quitting and working remotely for out of state businesses, like accounting firms…
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For a third straight month, Louisiana posts record-low unemployment numbers….
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The Saints had a frustrating 20-10 loss yesterday to Tampa Bay, but on Saturday LSU rallied from a 13-point deficit to beat Mississippi State 31-16. Tigers Coach Brian Kelly liked the grit his team showed…
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The world is saying its final goodbyes to Queen Elizabeth II as she’s being laid to rest today in London. Nearly two decades ago Queen Elizabeth issued a formal apology for the illegal deportation of thousands of French Acadians from Nova Scotia in 1755? Louisiana attorney Warren Perrin demanded the apology.
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That apology came in 2003.

Power is out for most of Puerto Rico from Hurricane Fiona and officials say the season’s sixth storm has caused extensive flooding. The United States continues to be spared from major tropical storms this year and Accuweather has lowered it’s long range forecast, only calling for 12 named storms. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the breeding grounds have been favorable for the formation of storms…
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