The Restore Louisiana Taskforce is meeting today to discuss how the state will distribute the first round of federal disaster aid for flood victims. Congress approved 438 million dollars worth of assistance. The governor’s deputy chief of staff, Julie Baxter Payer, says they are recommending a program that has three different ways the money will be dispersed….
cut 10 (09) “….for reimbursement”
Payer says about 307-million dollars of this first round of money will go to low to moderate income families first.

A strong cold front will move through Louisiana today. State Climatologist Barry Keim says Saturday will be one of the coldest days we’ve experienced in a while…
cut 14 (10) “…quite sometime”
There is a chance for rain today as the front moves through.

Good news for duck hunters, there are twice as many waterfowl in Louisiana as there were last year at this time, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Don Molino has more…
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For the second straight game, the Saints had a kick blocked and it played a huge role in a second consecutive defeat for the Black and Gold. Coach Sean Payton on the special team miscue in the 23-20 defeat to the Panthers…
cut 30 (08) “….it’s disappointing”