The Department of Children and Family Services says they’ve decided to open a second mega-shelter in the state for flood victims in Texas. Michelle Southern reports…:
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President Donald Trump, along with first lady Melania, will be in southwest Louisiana on Saturday to see how that part of the state is dealing with the Tropical Storm Harvey. The President will first visit Houston, before making a stop in the Lake Charles area. He’s also declared Sunday a national day of prayer for Harvey victims.

According to the property management company TurnKey Vacation Rentals, Louisiana residents’ favorite place to travel for the Labor Day Holiday is Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Spokesman TJ Clark says they used Google search activity for the study..:
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Clark says Chatanooga, Tennessee is also a popular destination for Louisiana residents.

It’s a big weekend in the Big Easy. The highlight is the LSU-BYU contest which was relocated to the Mercedes Benz Superdome earlier this week. Kristian Sonnier with the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau says they are expecting big crowds…:
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The game kicks off Saturday at 8:30.