The National Weather Service predicts a half-foot of rain could fall in the New Orleans area as a result of a disturbance that could turn into Tropical Storm Claudette. Projected rainfall totals are lower for Lake Charles and Lafayette, two to three inches. N-W-S forecaster Meghan Williams says heavy rains should begin to affect portions of Louisiana on Friday…
Governor Edwards agrees to withdraw the state from federally enhanced unemployment benefits the by July 31st. National Federation of Independent Business State Director Dawn McVae says this will help stabilize the state unemployment trust fund that went bankrupt as a result of COVID.
Governor Edwards announces 136-million dollars in federal hazard mitigation money will go to parishes impacted by hurricanes Laura and Delta. But the funds require a 25-percent match from local governments. Edwards hopes Congress will pass a hurricane disaster recovery bill to provide the 25-percent match…
The legislature is backing a study to find out what happens to oyster shells once you shuck em and chuck ‘em. Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana Policy director Emily Vuxton says they can be used to help rebuild reefs to harvest oysters in the future…
She fears most restaurants don’t participate in recycling programs of the shells and hopes the study will highlight that they are a valuable natural resource.