8:30 AM LRN Newscast Oct 9

For LRN I’m Erik Piccoli
Some reality TV at its most dramatic can be seen on Animal Planet this weekend as Louisiana wildlife agents rescue people and animals from the impacts of Hurricane Ida. Dave Brannen has more.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and due to the pandemic many had to delay their annual screenings, but Ochsner Health Radiologist Maverick LeBlanc says for the most part patients have returned to their getting their annual mammograms.
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LeBlanc suggests that patients regardless of age should contact their physician if they notice any irregularities.
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Scammers have been filing false claims with FEMA in an attempt to make money off strangers’ homes. FEMA spokesperson Nate Custer says the fraud perpetrated by scammers against FEMA after Ida can hurt the legitimate owner of a home seeking assistance from the agency
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Scammers can be reported to the Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721.
And in football news, LSU now ranks 128th in the country in rushing the football. Tigers coach Ed Orgeron says his offensive line is capable of opening holes for the running games, he believes there needs to be more of a commitment to a ground game…
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The LSU Tigers will face off against the 16th ranked Kentucky Wildcats tonight.
For LRN I’m Erik Piccoli