1230 PM LRN News

The breaching of the Burrito Levee in Grand Isle appears to be the only significant damage the state’s flood protection systems sustained as a result of a record five named storms that made landfall in Louisiana this season. But Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Chief of Engineering Rudy Simoneaux says their surveys aren’t complete yet and they’re aiming to get down into lower Terrebonne Parish near Cocodrie where the storm made landfall for further inspections.

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Governor Edwards scores a 56 percent approval rating in a new poll from UNO. UNO Research Center Director, pollster, and Professor Ed Chervenak…

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The survey was conducted October 22nd and polled 755 Louisianans.

 

The Saints come back from a frigid Soldier Field with their fourth straight W after taking down the Bears 26-23 in overtime. Each of those four wins has been by six points or less and Safety Malcolm Jenkins says they knew they would have to grind this victory out…

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The defense sacked Bears QB Nick Foles five times and intercepted him once. Quarterback Drew Brees threw for 280 yards and two touchdowns on a windy night. Alvin Kamara had 163 total yards. The Saints are 5-2 and tied with Tampa Bay for first place in the NFC South.