Labor Day usually marks the start of the political season. In Louisiana, there’s the US Senate race and two Congressional races where the seat is vacant. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says it’s difficult for the 24 candidates in the US Senate race to set themselves apart, so message and visibility will be important before the November eighth election…
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Tonight there will be a flood relief concert that will be broadcast nationwide featuring big named arists Aaron Neville, Hunter Hayes and Better than Ezra. WAFB-TV Anchor Lauren Westbrook will host alongside Louisiana natives Randy Jackson and Harry Connick Junior…
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The concert airs from 7 to 9 PM tonight and you can find out more at louisiana-rising-flood-relief-dot-com.

Governor John Bel Edwards tells the White House that the flood damage in Louisiana is nearing nine billion dollars as they continue to assess the damage to roads and other public infrastructure. The governor provided that total in a request for Congress to approve two-billion dollars in federal aid that’s needed for housing, economic development and infrastructure. Edwards says it’s a reasonable request.

What is the state of labor in Louisiana on this Labor Day? Don Molino has more…
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