Up to 245 Louisiana National Guardsmen are deploying to Florida to aid in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian…
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Lt. Col. William Saint says they’ve sent helicopters, movement control teams, an engineer company, and a unit that can help transport supplies and personnel.

District 3 Congressional challenger Holden Hoggatt’s new campaign video is a straight-up parody of the Crimestoppers videos that helped make incumbent Congressman Clay Higgins well-known. In the video, called “Congressional Crimestoppers”, an actor wearing a deputy-like uniform imitates Higgins’ and calls the congressman out on his past; saying a fraud was elected to congress in 2016…:
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Higgins says he’s not paying attention to what his challengers are saying.

Tulane University has received a five million dollar federal grant to see if sand from crushed bottles can be used in coastal restoration projects. Marsanne Golsby has the story…
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Tulane University has received a five million dollar federal grant to see if sand from crushed bottles can be used in coastal restoration projects. Marsanne Golsby has more.

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Running for Congress in District 3, Holden Hoggatt’s new campaign ad parodies Congressman Clay Higgins’ old Crimestoppers videos…:

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To assist with Hurricane Ian’s recovery, some 250 Louisiana National Guardsmen have been deployed. Brooke Thorington has more.

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What if your empty glass bottle could be used to protect Louisiana’s coast? Tulane University has received a five million dollar federal grant to see if sand from crushed glass bottles can work in coastal restoration projects. Dr. Julie Albert says experiments have shown potential.

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A new business owned by Tulane alumni –Glass Half Full –is collecting glass in New Orleans to crush it and use it to make sand to build up the coast. The project is called ReCoast. Over the next two years, the teams will do experimental coastal restoration projects

Cut 5 (08) “…for sure.”

Glass Half Full is collecting more than 150 thousand pounds of glass each month. Right now New Orleans doesn’t have a city recycling program. National Science Foundation officials say the goal is to eventually make such projects self-sufficient.

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District 3 Congressional challenger Holden Hoggatt’s new campaign video is a straight-up parody of the Crimestoppers videos that helped make incumbent Congressman Clay Higgins well-known. In the video, called “Congressional Crimestoppers”, an actor wearing a deputy-like uniform imitates Higgins’ stance and voice and he calls the congressman out on his past; saying a fraud was elected to congress in 2016…:

Cut 7 (12) “…for 17 years.”

Hoggatt is also a Republican but feels Higgins has dropped the ball in helping his district recover from the 2020 hurricanes and attacks his “no” votes for helping Louisiana’s roadways via the federal Infrastructure Law. Political analyst Roy Fletcher says Hoggatt’s campaign ad comes with some risks…:

Cut 8 (12)  “…back at Hoggatt.”

For his part, Congressman Higgins says he has not seen Hoggatt’s campaign video, and he’s not likely to. It’s been over seven years since Clay Higgins did a Crimestoppers video for the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Fletcher says, in this case, voters likely still remember them well…:

Cut 9 (07)  “…a long memory.”

Hoggatt’s campaign video is on YouTube. Fletcher says if Hoggatt cannot buy a lot of TV time, it may be of little help in beating Higgins.

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Up to 245 Louisiana National Guardsmen are deploying to Florida to aid in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Lt. Col. William Saint says they’re also providing two helicopters, two movement control teams, a horizontal engineer company, and light to medium truck support to the Sunshine State.

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The last two years have been nonstop for the Louisiana National Guard providing pandemic support in addition to back-to-back devasting hurricanes in the Bayou State. Saint says they are trained to respond to a variety of events and ready to answer the call no matter where it may be.

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And while many of the Louisiana guardsmen have personally experienced hurricane devastation of their own, Saint says Hurricane Ian is an opportunity to return the favor.

Cut 12 (10) “…pay it back.” 

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis asked Governor Edwards to send Louisiana guardsmen as part of the Emergency Management Assistant Compact.

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Hurricane Ian could be one of the most powerful storms to hit the U.S in comparison to the four category five hurricanes in the past. State Climatologist Barry Kiem says only time will tell Hurricane Ian’s impact

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Hurricane Ian, Ida, and Laura all made landfall at 150 mph. Each hurricane significantly made its own impact. Ian is expected to move slowly across the Florida peninsula, bringing high rainfall totals and extensive damage based on the area’s population. Kiem says the damage will be horrendous.

Cut 14 (08)  “…other storms.”

Hurricane Ian’s force is expected to have such a strong impact that the storm’s name will be retired. Kiem says Ian can potentially affect Florida economically.

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The Ragin Cajuns are getting ready for its homecoming game this Saturday against South Alabama. U-L Lafayette is looking to snap a two-game losing streak. Last Saturday, the Cajuns blew a ten-point fourth-quarter lead and lost to in-state rival U-L-M. Coach Michael Desormeaux says they made too many mistakes against the Warhawks

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Despite losing the Sun Belt opener, Desormeaux says the Cajuns can still win the Sun Belt West and it starts by playing well against South Alabama this Saturday….

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Saints quarterback Jameis Winston didn’t practice Wednesday in London as the team gets ready for their game against the Vikings. Winston has been dealing with a bad back, but also says he has numerous other injuries…

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Winston expects to practice today. With Winston out, Andy Dalton was the first-team quarterback yesterday and Taysom Hill also took snaps at quarterback. Coach Dennis Allen says having Hill at Q-B was always the plan going back to the start of training camp…

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The Saints arrived in London following their loss to Carolina on Sunday. Winston says playing a game overseas is fun, but it’s an adjustment…

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Governor John Bel Edwards is offering help to Florida who is expected to receive extensive damage from Hurricane Ian. Mike Steele, spokesperson for the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness says helping other states in a crisis goes a long way

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Red Cross volunteers from Louisiana have already been deployed to Florida to help with the aftermath from Hurricane Ian. Louisiana Red Cross Capital west chapter Executive Director Ed Bush says there are dozens of volunteers on standby, but they’ll wait to deploy them until the storm passes…

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Governor Edwards is making his second overseas trip in less than two months as his office says he’s on economic development trip in London. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell went to Switzerland and France this summer to sign sister city agreements. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says Edwards’ trip has more substance.

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Cantrell flew first class and stayed in top-dollar hotels. She says that was for her personal safety.

Ochsner Health is building a new, state-of-the-art neuroscience center in New Orleans. Dr. C.J. Bui (pronounced like BOUY) says it will offer a combination of critically renowned programs available at only a few facilities in the world.

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It will treat diseases of the spine, nerves, and brain–Diseases such as epilepsy, movement disorders, and cognitive impairment.

Governor John Bel Edwards pledges help for Florida as Category 4 Hurricane Ian tears through the state. GOHSEP spokesman Mike Steele tells LRN Louisiana is in a Emergency Management Assistance Compact with the Sunshine State…:

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The Louisiana National Guard has be activated to assist.

Meanwhile the Louisiana Red Cross says it stands ready to assist in Florida’s storm response and recovery. The Red Cross’s Ed Bush says over a dozen Louisiana volunteers are already en route…:

CUT 03(10)      “…need to go.”

Bush says cash donations and volunteers are most welcome. Visit “redcross.org” to do either or both.

As Governor Edwards prepares for a business trip to London, one New Orleans politico compares his trip with recent costly travel by Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Clancy Dubos says Edwards will meet with insurance industry and business leaders to enhance Louisiana, unlike Cantrell’s “sister city” visit to France…:

CUT 10(11)      “…friends with England.”

He says Cantrell’s trip had no economic value to New Orleans, despite her claims otherwise.

Meanwhile, the New Orleans city attorney has ruled that – by law – Mayor Cantrell is financially liable for over $30-thousand in travel and hotel upgrades for that and other recent trips. Cantrell says the upgrades weren’t for luxury, but for her personal safety and security.

Louisiana will send help to Florida, as the Sunshine State takes a wallop from Hurricane Ian. Governor John Bel Edwards made an announcement to that effect today, and now the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness stands ready to help. GOHSEP’s Mike Steele says the Louisiana National Guard has been activated…:

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The aide is being rendered via the state’s Emergency Management Assistance Compact.

Meanwhile, the Governor heads to London on an economic development trip; meeting with international business and insurance industry leaders to promote foreign investments. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says it appears Edwards is addressing one of the state’s biggest problems…:

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He refers to New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s recent trip to France at taxpayer expense.

Red Cross volunteers in Louisiana are on standby to receive the call to assist with recovery from Hurricane Ian in Florida…:

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A budget hotel in Baton Rouge that has been the source of numerous 9-1-1 calls has been placed under new management. The OYO Hotel just off I-12 has been the scene of sexual assaults, drug deals, beatings, shootings and multiple prostitution arrests. City officials hope the new owners will take steps to better control what happens under their roof.

Red Cross volunteers in Louisiana are on standby to receive the call to assist with recovery from Hurricane Ian in Florida. Brooke Thorington has more.

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Next year Ochsner Health will begin construction on a state-of-the-art neuroscience center in New Orleans, to serve all of Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region. Marsanne Golsby has more.

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As Hurricane Ian lashes out at Florida’s west coast, the Louisiana Red Cross is prepped to provide relief efforts once they receive the call. Executive director of the Louisiana Capital West chapter Ed Bush says about a dozen volunteers have already been deployed to Florida.

Cut 3 (10) “…need to go.” 

He says about 50 volunteers from the local Red Cross, which includes the Baton Rouge area and west to Lafayette, are on standby for Hurricane Ian.

Bush says the preferred plan is to send a few people forward instead of an entire team, because like we’ve seen with hurricanes in Louisiana, they can shift direction at the last minute.

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If you’d like to assist with Hurricane Ian either monetarily or by volunteering for the Red Cross, Bush says you can do so by visiting RedCross-dot-org.

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Ochsner Health is building a new, state-of-the-art neuroscience center in New Orleans. Dr. C.J. Bui (pronounced like BOUY) says it will offer a combination of critically renowned programs available at only a few facilities in the world.

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Ochsner says the center is being built thanks to a huge gift. It will treat diseases of the spine, nerves, and brain diseases such as epilepsy, movement disorders, and cognitive impairment.

He says the new center will serve as Ochsner‘s flagship center for neuroscience programs and educate the next generation of specialists.

But Bui says the main reason the Robert J and Debra H Patrick Neuroscience Center is being built is because of the growing need as people live longer. Bui says as we live longer, more of us will be impacted by neurological diseases.

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The center is being funded totally with private donations. Groundbreaking will be in 2023 and it’s expected to be open to begin treating patients in 2025

Bui says the need is so great it can’t come soon enough.

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Governor Edwards is making his second overseas trip in less than two months as his office says he’s on economic development trip in London. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell went to Switzerland and France this summer to sign sister city agreements. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says Edwards’ trip has more substance…

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The governor’s office says Edwards will be in London this week to meet with international business and insurance leaders and promote foreign direct investment in Louisiana.

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Cantrell has defended her recent sister city trips as a way to promote New Orleans internationally. But Dubos says it appears Edwards is addressing one of the state’s biggest problems

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In early August, Edwards went to the Netherlands to learn more about their flood control methods.

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Governor John Bel Edwards is offering help to Florida who is expected to receive extensive damage from Hurricane Ian.

Mike Steele, spokesperson for the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness  says resources are en route.

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Steele says The Emergency Management Assistance Compact offers assistance during declared state of emergencies.

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After damage assessments are complete preparations for additional assistance will begin.

Steele says helping other states in a crisis goes a long way

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As Hurricane Ian lashes out at Florida’s west coast, the Louisiana Red Cross is prepped to provide relief efforts once they receive the call. Executive director of the Louisiana Capital West chapter Ed Bush says volunteers and monetary help are always welcome. He says to do either, visit “RedCross.org”…:

CUT 05(07)      “…that people can help.”

Governor Edwards is making his second overseas trip in less than two months as his office says he’s on economic development trip in London. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell went to Switzerland and France this summer to sign sister city agreements. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says Edwards’ trip has more substance…:

CUT 09(10)      “…sister city agreement.”

Cantrell flew first class and stayed in top-drawer hotels. She says that was for her personal safety.

A Shreveport man with a history of sex crimes was found guilty today of having a sexual relationship with an underage girl. 41-year-old Brandon Davenport’s two-year-long affair with the teen came to light when the girl became pregnant. He was convicted of the same type crime in 2004 and is a registered sex offender already. His sentencing is next month.

Ochsner Health is building a new, state-of-the-art neuroscience center in New Orleans. Dr. C.J. Bui says the center will treat diseases of the spine, nerves, and brain–diseases such as epilepsy, movement disorders, and cognitive impairment; things that affect most of us as we age…:

CUT 08(09)      “…people worldwide.”

The center is expected to open in 2025.

Governor John Bel Edwards says he will be sending resources and personnel to Florida ahead of Hurricane Ian’s landfall with additional help ready to go. Edwards says Louisiana would be offering “significant” resources, including deployment of the Louisiana National Guard.

Governor John Bel Edwards travels to London today as he’s leading a delegation of business and state leaders on an economic development mission. The governor’s spokesperson Shauna Sanford says during the trip, Edwards will meet with energy companies…
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Sanford says they’ll also meet with Lloyd’s of London and discuss the ongoing insurance issues many homeowners and businesses are experiencing in Louisiana. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says unlike the recent overseas trips by New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, the governor’s trip across the Atlantic could benefit the state…
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The governor is expected to return to Louisiana on Monday.

Next year Ochsner Health will begin construction on a state-of-the-art neuroscience center in New Orleans, to serve all of Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region. Marsanne Golsby has more.
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Red Cross volunteers from Louisiana have already been deployed to Florida to help with the aftermath from Hurricane Ian. Louisiana Capital west chapter spokesperson Ed Bush says there are dozens of volunteers on standby, but they’ll wait to deploy them until the storm passes…
cut 4 (09) “…need to be rescued”

As Hurricane Ian lashes out at Florida’s west coast, the Louisiana Red Cross is prepped to provide relief efforts once they receive the call. Executive director of the Louisiana Capital West chapter Ed Bush says about a dozen volunteers have already been deployed to Florida.

Cut 3 (10) “…need to go.” 

He says about 50 volunteers from their chapter, which includes the Baton Rouge area and west to Lafayette, are on standby for the hurricane.

Ochsner Health is building a new, state-of-the-art neuroscience center in New Orleans. Dr. C.J. Bui (BOUY) says the main reason it’s being constructed is a growing need as people live longer. Bui says as we live longer, more of us will be impacted by neurological diseases.

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Angola’s old Death Row should soon be ready to house violent juveniles from the Bridge City Center for Youth in Jefferson Parish. Kevin Gallagher has more.

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