11:30 Newscast August 19

The state department of transportation has redesigned the concrete barriers on interstates amid allegations the wall worsened flooding in Livingston Parish last year. Michelle Southern has more…

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On Monday, millions of Americans will watch the first solar eclipse to pass over the US since 1979. Optometrists urge viewers to use eye protection or risk permanent damage to the retina. A list of approved vendors of eclipse glasses is available on the American Astronomical Society’s website.

New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu says he will not push to remove any more confederate monuments. But he says taking down four confederate era statues was the right thing to do. He adds the recent violence in Charlottesville proves how important it was to have security during their removal.

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Tonight’s Powerball jackpot is up to a whopping $535 million. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison reminds players it only takes one ticket to win, so play responsibly. Get your ticket by 9 pm tonight for your chance to win big.

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This is the fifth largest jackpot in Powerball history.