17:30 LRN Newscast December 4

The Department of Health is improving on the number of deceased people being sent Medicaid payments, but it’s still happening. Michelle Southern reports:

Cut 2 (30) “I’m Michelle Southern”

FEMA trailers will stick around for some flood victims a little while longer.  A request by the state will extend temporary housing until May 15th 2018.   However, FEMA has denied the state’s request to waive rental fees.  Occupants will be charged a Fair Market Rent starting March 1st.  FEMA’s temporary housing program ends typically 18 months following a disaster.

A special training class will be held tonight to help residents become better prepared in terrifying situations that might occur in public.  Director of the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s training academy Bruce Teutsch (touch) explains how “Surviving the Terror” will benefit those who attend the class…

Cut 3 (11) “they can.”

The Saints beat the Carolina Panthers yesterday 31 to 21, leaving the Black and Gold with a 9 and three record. Fans in the Crescent City were fired up after watching the game and had lots to say about rookie running back Alvin Kamara.

Cut 6 (07)  “incredible”

The Saints lead the Carolina Panthers by one game who are now 8-and-4.  Up next for the Saints are the Falcons who are 7 and 5.