A documentary that tells the story of how more than 18,000 evacuees called the Cajundome their temporary home following Hurricane Katrina will air on LPB at 7 tonight. Teiko Foxx has the story…
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A new online tool allows parents to get a better idea of potential child support obligations. Brooke Thorington has more.
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The heat has been relentless and new all-time record high temperatures are predicted today and tomorrow. Brooke Thorington has more.
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Louisiana Public Broadcasting will air the first public broadcast of Cajundome City, a new documentary that explores sheltering efforts for 18,500 evacuees in the Cajundome following Hurricane Katrina, tonight at 7 PM. Co-Director Christopher Allain (Ah-lan) says the documentary shows the massive efforts of the Acadiana community in a time of need.
The documentary includes interviews with volunteers, hurricane survivors, and Cajundome management. Allain says the film shows how management at the Cajundome stepped up to provide all of the essentials the evacuees needed…
The film comes after a book in 2017 – “The Day of the Cajundome Mega-shelter.” The documentary includes interviews with hurricane survivors, volunteers, and those involved in the sheltering operation.
Allain says it’s a story that will resonate with the community and show the unity of Acadiana.
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The Department of Children and Family Services unveils its online Child Support Estimator. DCFS Child Support Director Konitra (Co-knee-tra) Jack says families can simply enter their income and a few other steps and get an estimated payment. Normally she says attorneys and a judge are involved to set the order…
Jack says the online tool is comparable to a mortgage calculator, the estimator gives parents a ballpark idea of monthly child support payments. And for parents who already have a determined amount, Jack says if there are changes the estimator is useful because it can give you an idea of what the new amount would be.
The estimator was launched about two weeks ago and the DCFS says it’s been thoroughly tested and gives parents a better understanding of what factors are involved in determining payment amounts. Besides the estimator, Jack says their website offers even more insight for parents.
For more information go the Department of Children and Family Services website.
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The Bayou State continues to bake and several cities in Louisiana are on tap for record-breaking high temps today and tomorrow. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the highest ever recorded temperature for Shreveport was 110 degrees, in Baton Rouge, it was 105, and in New Orleans 102 degrees. But today…
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Keim says the previously recorded highs for Baton Rouge were 110 and 108, on back-to-back days in August of 1909. But historical records do not show similar temps in surrounding cities. Keim and other forecasters believe those recordings could be inaccurate. The consensus is that 105 is most likely the record high for the Red Stick.
As for the present, Keim says record highs will either be matched or broken today and tomorrow.
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So, brace yourself, as Keim says the summer from hell looks like it’s not going away anytime soon…
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The first Republican presidential primary debate is tonight in Milwaukee, but the former President will not be there. Donald Trump, who has a large lead in the polls over the other GOP candidates, is skipping the event. LSU Shreveport Political Science Professor Jeffrey Sadow says front-runners do not see the advantage of debating their opponents…
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There will be eight Republicans on the stage, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Sadow says there are many GOP voters who do not find DeSantis to be a dynamic candidate…
Sadow says he expects former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will try to stand out because he’s been the most outspoken in criticism of Trump….
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Louisiana Tech is gearing up for the week zero matchup against Florida International on Saturday night at 8 PM in Ruston. Quarterback Hank Bachmeier is set to make his first start with the Bulldogs and talked with the media on Tuesday about how his relationship with head coach Sonny Cumbie.
Bachmeier started 29 games during four seasons at Boise State and knows what he needs to do on Saturday.
Last season, FIU beat Tech in double overtime 42-34.
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LSU started two freshmen at left and right tackle last season and could start another freshman at one of the tackle positions again this season. Five-star prospect Lance Heard took snaps with the first team at right tackle during last Saturday’s scrimmage. Coach Brian Kelly says Heard dominated at Neville High School last season, but now he’s getting tested every day at practice…
Last year Will Campbell as a freshman started at left tackle and rookie Emery Jones started at right tackle. If Heard gets in the starting line-up, Jones would line up at right guard.
Freshman running back Kaleb Jackson also stood out during Saturday’s scrimmage, scoring two touchdowns, including a 70-plus yard TD reception on a screen pass, but Kelly says to keep expectations in check.
The No. 7 and No. 18 jerseys are two of the most coveted jerseys among LSU players. With the season approaching, Kelly says when to expect the word on who will represent those jerseys….
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The number seven jersey goes to the team’s top playmaker, while #18 goes to a leader on and off the field.