9:30 LRN Newscast September 13

The United Cajun Navy has sent dozens of volunteers to South Carolina, where they’ll team with local officials to help with water rescues that may be needed because of Hurricane Florence…
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That’s United Cajun Navy founder Todd Terrell, who says they’ve also brought catering trucks with plenty of food to help feed first responders.

The Governor’s Task Force on DWI has begun a series of meetings to discuss ways to eliminate impaired driving. Governor John Bel Edwards created the Task Force through an executive order. Lisa Freeman, Director of the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, says they are also focusing on drivers who are on the road while under the influence of drugs.
Cut 10 (09) “…that’s what’s alarming.“
Freeman says they want to alert the public that even prescription drugs can impair your driving skills.

Kenner Mayor Ben Zahn has rescinded an order that prohibited the city’s recreation department from purchasing Nike products. The memo sent out last week also banned booster clubs from using Nike gear at the city’s parks. But Zahn says he’s rescinded the Nike ban on the advice of the city attorney. Zahn had said he did not want to promote Nike’s political message as they are using Colin Kaepernick in an ad campaign.

Amazon is muscling it’s way into the Christmas tree game this November. Matt Doyle has more.
Voicer 1 (31) “I’m Matt Doyle”