Registration for the new round of the Louisiana Fortify Homes grant opens at eight this morning. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says this time the program is limited to those who live in the coastal zone, as well as Lake Charles, Sulphur and Westlake.
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Registration closes Friday, September 12th, then recipients will be chosen by random drawing.
The opening of the new Buc-ee’s in Ruston is being pushed back to early 2027. Mayor Ronny Walker says he’s not concerned, and he expects dirt to start turning this month.
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Construction of the Lafayette Buc-ee’s is also experiencing delays due to weather.
The recovery continues in southwest Louisiana five years following one of the strongest hurricanes to ever hit the Gulf Coast. Jeff Palermo has more on the impact Laura is still having on Calcasieu Parish…
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LSU’s new look offensive line held up against a good Clemson defense on Saturday in the Fighting Tigers 17 to 10 win. Coach Brian Kelly says the addition of starting center Braelin Moore has helped that group get on the same page…
LSU put extra emphasis on beating Clemson as the Tigers desperately wanted to snap their streak of five consecutive season opening losses.