Though Louisiana is set to get billions for disaster relief from the bill signed into law yesterday, you won’t see Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter celebrating. His city is still struggling to rebuild after a double wallop from Hurricanes Laura and Delta last year. He says Louisiana’s share of the $28.6-billion package will be small and Lake Charles’ share of that will be a pittance…:

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For the first time in over 40 years, an increase in federal funding for food stamp programs will mean a boost for EBT card holders in Louisiana. Shavana Howard, with DCFS (who administer the program) says the increase will help out a lot of people…:

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The bump will mean an average family of three would get about $658 a month for food expenses.

Louisiana has expanded its shot for 100-dollar campaign to anyone who gets a COVID shot in the month of October. Don Molino has the story…:

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The town of Bastrop’s Chief of Police has been demoted. The local civil service board voted to bust Chief Carl Givens to captain, after finding his conduct during a dispute with a neighbor unbecoming an officer. Givens reportedly brandished a gun and fired shots into the air. Bastrop is now seeking a new Chief. Givens’ lawyer intends to appeal.