The damage sustained from Hurricane Laura to the campus of McNeese State in Lake Charles is estimated to be around $200 million.  McNeese President Daryl Burckel says there isn’t one part of the campus that has not been affected by the hurricane.

Cut 4 (07)“ …significant water intrusion.” 

The first day back to class will be Friday.

The Calcasieu Parish School System is facing similar obstacles in recovery as out of 76 school campuses and office complexes, 74 had damage and 15 had substantial damage because the roofs came off.  The estimated total damage is about $300 million.  Superintendent Karl Bruchhaus says assessments have been completed on 309 of the district’s 350 school buses.  Only 124 would be suitable for the road.

Cut 7 (08) “…damage on buses.”

US District Judge Shelly Dick has ruled against the Secretary of State’s election plan that rolled back much of the summer’s mail-in balloting opportunities. Dick said the limited absentee access approved by the Legislature imposes a burden on a person’s right to vote during a pandemic. Governor John Bel Edwards agrees.
Cut 8 (07) “…do that.”
Under Ardoin’s plan, the only COVID-related reason for requesting an absentee ballot is that if you test positive for the virus during early voting or before Election Day. Ardoin is reviewing the decision.

LSU is making plans to host about 25-thousand fans in Tiger Stadium on September 26th for the season opener against Mississippi State. Athletics Director Scott Woodward admits that spread mitigation efforts will have an impact on fans’ game-day experience, but they will make it as positive as possible.
Cut 12 (12) “…normal as possible.”
The school says 72-percent of LSU’s 71-thousand season ticket holders have opted out.