A recall petition to remove Governor Edwards has been filed by two Eunice men. They have 180 days to collect just over 600,000 signatures to trigger a recall election. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says it’s a puzzling move considering the West Point grad is in his element right now.
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An exact reason on why a recall petition was filed is not known, but there are some who are frustrated with the coronavirus mitigation restrictions.

Severe hurricane damage to southwest Louisiana has halted chemical manufacturing there. Louisiana Chemical Association President Greg Bowser says they were spared the anticipated 15 feet of storm surge, but the category four winds did a number on their facilities.
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Ten parishes were added to the list of parishes approved by FEMA on Tuesday for assistance that helps fund post-storm home repairs and addresses other damages. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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The ten additional parishes now eligible for Individual Assistance are Acadia, Ouachita, Vermilion, Rapides, Natchitoches, Sabine, Winn, Grant, Jackson and Lincoln. A total of 16 parishes have been approved for disaster aid. Edwards says over 71-thousand Louisianans have applied for FEMA individual assistance.