Crews with the Shelter at Home Program started construction on 15 homes today. Patricia Lee’s home was one of thousands flooded during the historic rain event and contractors are currently working on her house. Lee says the workers are fixing a bedroom and a bathroom so she can live in the home while the rebuilding process continues…:
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To register for the program visit shelter-at-home-dot-la-dot-gov.

It’s Labor Day weekend, which means it’s time for fun with friends and family, but State Police are warning drivers not to drink and drive. Trooper Dustin Dwight…:
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He says there will be checkpoints and extra police out on the roadways to protect the motoring public.

A 43-year-old woman died in a house fire Friday morning in north Kenner, Fire Chief John Hellmers said. He said they were able to attack the blaze quickly, but sadly located the victim’s body on the floor of the home in a rear bedroom. The name is being withheld until all relatives can be notified, Hellmers said.

There’s another study out saying Louisiana has the highest obesity rate in the country. Bob Johannessen with LDH says we lack sidewalks in neighborhoods here, and in some cases limited outdoor activity options. He says there is also less access to physical activity in school…:
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Trust for America’s Health finds Louisiana’s adult obesity rate is 36-percent.

Tomorrow is the big game between LSU and Wisconsin, and Madison-based American Family Insurance is partnering with Wisconsin athletics to raise money that will go towards American Red Cross’ flood relief efforts in Louisiana. Fans will be asked to donate by texting “LAFLOOD” to 90999.