10:30 LRN Newscast September 3

LSU has reported 366 COVID-19 cases since August 15th. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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The Louisiana Sheriffs Association has endorsed President Donald Trump. The sheriffs say Mr. Trump has repeatedly sided with law and order.

Facebook reportedly removed a post from Congressman Clay Higgins when he threatened to shoot armed protesters that cause problems in Lafayette. Congressman Cedric Richmond has called the post dumb and reckless.

Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin is recruiting poll workers for the November and December elections. Ardoin says the risks associated with exposure to COVID-19 have led them to expand their efforts to recruit more young people…
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Poll workers help set up polling locations, verify voters’ registration and explain voting procedures and how to use the machines and it does pay.

Many people are looking for a contractor after damage was done to their home by Hurricane Laura. Louisiana State Licensing Board of Contractors Compliance Director Brad Hassert says use a credit card when paying, so you have a documented paper trail of compensation…
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