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.