Rent help for those impacted by the pandemic. Louisiana has received over $100-million in federal housing assistance for the over 20-thousand people with overdue rent dating back to April 2020. The state Office of Community Development’s Gina Campo says it’s welcome help for folks on the verge of being evicted. She says there’s also some help for homeowners with trouble paying their mortgage..:

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There’s a website for more information; “laCOVIDhousing.com”

The Baton Rouge businessman who moved over 800 nursing home residents into a makeshift shelter in a warehouse for Hurricane Ida is now facing criminal charges. Over a dozen elderly and infirm persons died as a result of that evacuation plan. Attorney General Jeff Landry’s office says Bob Dean is charged with felony cruelty to the infirmed, Medicaid fraud and obstruction of justice. Dean’s licenses to operate his seven Louisiana nursing homes last fall.

Louisiana Tech University and the Baltimore Ravens are mourning the sudden death of linebacker Jaylon Ferguson. David Grubb has more…:

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The city of Alexandria warns residents not to fall for a scam in which a caller says tells you your power is about to be disconnected unless you submit immediate payment over the phone. They may ask for a credit or ATM card number. Just hang up and report it to the police.