11:30 LRN Newscast Oct 21

The percentage of unvaccinated individuals in Louisiana hospitals has dropped from the upper 90s to the lower 80s. Brooke Thorington asks a professional as to why the vaccine could be perceived as waning.

Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.”

 

Well over a year after Hurricane Laura ripped apart Lake Charles and the surrounding area, many folks there still haven’t recovered from the onslaught of the storm. Mayor Nic Hunter says they hold a record of sorts for disasters.

Cut 6 (07) “…in American history.” 

 

After several AT&T customers lost service during Hurricane Ida, a representative from the company told PSC commissioners they are asking customers to call them to report outages so they can issue credits. But PSC Commissioner Eric Skrmetta says AT&T should be proactive instead.

Cut 13 (08) “…they were out.”

 

Among the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Ida last August, Lafourche Parish continues on the road to rebuilding. Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson says the progress is slow but steady. He says temporary housing solutions for storm victims are beginning to be a reality…:

Cut 10 (10)  “…gonna come in.” 

 

Chaisson says storm debris removal is also moving along at a pace,