South Louisiana homeowners can register for a grant of up to 10-thousand dollars to help pay for a fortified roof. Sean Richardson reports registration will run from September 18th to the 20th and then 300 homeowners will be chosen.
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A Grayson man is facing charges of animal cruelty after allegedly choking a fawn in Caldwell Parish. Colleen Crain has the story
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An update on a horrific scene in Minden in which a former mayor and his daughter were shot dead, allegedly by a young relative. We get more from Andrew Greenstein.
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South Louisiana homeowners interested in up to a 10-thousand dollar grant that can be used towards a new fortified roof, can register with the Department of Insurance from September 18 to September 20. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says once the lottery registration period closes, they will randomly select 300 participants from the pool of eligible registrants.
These upgrades aim to reduce damage during storms, lower insurance premiums, and increase the strength of communities across Louisiana.
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Participants in the grant program will be financially responsible for having the home evaluated by a FORTIFIED-certified Evaluator as well as the cost for the roof upgrade including permits, inspection, and construction costs beyond the amount of the grant, which is up to ten-thousand-dollars Temple says…
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Given the limited registration period and potential benefits, interested homeowners are encouraged to apply quickly. Temple says changing to a lottery system creates a fairer experience for everyone interested in applying.
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An 18-year-old Grayson man is arrested for allegedly strangling a spotted fawn in Caldwell Parish. The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says the investigation began in July as investigators were looking into an unrelated incident when they discovered the video of Taryn Varnell taking the deer and choking it to death. Senior Agent Michael Thacker…
Varnell is charged with aggravated cruelty to animals, which is a felony with fines of up to $25,000 and up to ten years in prison.
Thacker says the video was graphic.
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Investigators identified Varnell as the suspect; and on August 21, they found him at his home. Thacker says Varnell confessed.
In addition to charges of aggravated cruelty to animals Varnell also faces charges of taking a spotted fawn. Thacker says there is no legal season for a spotted fawn. The punishment for that crime is 15-30 days in jail and a fine of between $500 and $750.
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LSU Health New Orleans announces the launch of the Louisiana 3.0+ Scholars Pledge, a program of the School of Public Health designed to recognize and retain the brightest minds in Louisiana. School of Public Health Associate Dean Kari Brisolara says any student who is a Louisiana resident or earned their undergraduate degree from a Louisiana university with a G-P-A of 3.0 or higher will automatically be accepted into LSU School of Public Health’s Master program.
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Brisolara says they want to do everything possible to keep students here and to nurture and retain talent in the state…
Brisolara emphasized the impressive track record of student employment immediately after graduation from the MPH program.
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Louisiana 3.0+ Scholars Pledge, students will benefit from a streamlined admissions process and immediate entry into a rigorous and supportive academic environment dedicated to advancing public health.
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The investigation continues into the deadly shooting of a former mayor of Minden and his daughter by a young family member. 82-year-old Joe Cornelius and his 31-year-old daughter, Keisha Miles, were shot to death inside their home Sunday morning. Police Chief Jared McIver says investigators quickly zeroed in on one of two juveniles who were home at the time.
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Chief McIver says due to juvenile justice laws, they are only saying that the 11-year-old boy is a family member without getting more specific. As for a motive, that is still unknown.
McIver says it will take a long time to determine what led the boy to shoot the two victims dead.
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The boy is charged with two counts of first-degree murder. His bond is set at a total of 500-thousand dollars.
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Just four days to go before the Saints open their season against the Carolina Panthers at the Superdome. Saints star running back Alvin Kamara says Week 1 will set the tone for the season.
This season could be Kamara’s last in a Saints uniform. Contract extension talks between the running back and the ballclub have stalled. Kamara says now that the season is here, his only focus is on the field.
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Kamara has listed his Belle Chasse home for 2.75-million dollars. But that does not necessarily mean Kamara is on his way out — he has other properties in the city.
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LSU wanted to run the ball on Sunday to control the game against USC, but outside of a 39-yard run by John Emery, the Tigers struggled to establish a ground game. Josh Williams rushed for just 33 yards and Kaleb Jackson had 14 yards on five carries. Coach Brian Kelly says they’ll keep rotating their running backs…
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Kelly has received heat for saying USC quarterback Miller Moss outplayed LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier. Kelly says Nussmeier played well, but Moss made more plays at the end…
Kelly admitted in the postgame he was mad at his team for making mistakes at critcal times. There were two 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalties against his team. Safety Major Burns took his helmet off on the field after a fourth down stop and Kyren Lacy made a shooting motion towards the Trojans following a touchdown pass. Kelly says Lacy knows better