The National Flood Insurance Program has been given a 90 day extension by Congress while they work out a long-term solution. US Senator John Kennedy says he’d like to establish integrity in the NFIP while also not undermining the purpose of the program by causing premiums to skyrocket…:
Cut 8 (09) “a bus”
He says he’s trying to strike a balance between sustainability and affordability.

75 Soldiers from the Louisiana National Guard’s 165th Combat Sustainment and Support Battalion are set to deploy to Afghanistan. Col. Ed Bush says after their sendoff party today, troops will undergo training at Fort Hood.:
Cut 6 (08) “11 months”
He says these troops will be overseas for about a year.

An intriguing matchup to start the season for the Saints as they visit the Minnesota Vikings to kick-off the 2017 campaign. New Saints running back Adrian Peterson gets a chance to stick it to his old team…:
Cut 16 (10) “New England”

The state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking sportsman to limit the transport of Roseau cane, as a non-native tiny insect is consuming the plant…:
Cut 2 (29) “I’m Emelie Gunn”