10:30 Newscast Oct 8

Did the SEC drop the ball with the Florida/LSU game? Michelle Southern reports…

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Authorities say FEMA has awarded nearly $700 million in disaster aid since the flood in south Louisiana. Nearly 150-thousand people in the 22 affected parishes have registered for federal assistance, but the deadline to apply is approaching. FEMA reminds the public that they must apply by October 13 in order to be eligible for FEMA assistance.

Federal and state agencies are combining forces to investigate and prosecute cases of fraud as a result of the devastating flooding in south Louisiana. Attorney General Jeff Landry says his office and the US Attorney’s Office have established a national disaster fraud hotline.

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The hotline is (866) 720-5721.

The entire Jefferson Parish Council is calling for Parish President Mike Yenni’s resignation after he admitted to sexting with a 17-year-old boy. Legal analyst Tim Meche says he doesn’t think the council could force him to resign, because he didn’t break any laws.

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