A new energy center is coming to the research and technology park at the University of New Orleans. The goal is to develop clean energy technologies to fuel Louisiana’s industrial corridor. Marsanne Golsby has more.

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Funds to assist homeowners and small businesses impacted by Hurricanes Laura and Delta have finally reached the state. Brooke Thorington has more.

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State education officials will announce a new plan to help head off violence in Louisiana schools. More from Kevin Gallagher…:

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The University of New Orleans announces a new energy center is coming to its research and technology park. UNO research and technology foundation president Rebecca Conwell says the school is using a $10 million dollar federal grant and five million dollars in state funds to be a catalyst in the growing renewable energy sector

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A new suite of offices will be built at The Beach, UNO’s research and technology park that houses tenants from the government, nonprofits, and the private sector. Conwell says much of the research at The Beach will focus on green hydrogen. For example, using wind-generated electricity from turbines in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Governor John Bel Edwards has set a goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Conwell hopes the research at the New Energy Center will significantly contribute to that effort…

Cut 6 (10)  “…solve the problems that need to be addressed.” 

Conwell says the design phase of the center has yet to begin, but the research into solving long-term energy challenges is underway.

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Louisiana residents on food stamps receive an increase in their monthly maximum benefits starting this month. Assistant Secretary for the Department of Children and Family Services Shavana Howard says a household of four that receives SNAP benefits will see their monthly maximum rise to 939-dollars, almost a hundred dollar increase

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Howard says the federal government determines the cost of living adjustment….

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Howard says gross and net monthly income limits for households are also increasing, because of inflation…

Cut 9 (12)  “…should now be eligible now.”

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The state has signed a $600 Million HUD grant agreement for recovery from Hurricanes Laura and Delta. Executive Director of the Louisiana Office of Community Development Pat Forbes says it means the state finally has the money to help those who were impacted by the two hurricanes in 2020.

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Forbes says homeowners who had major or severe damage from Hurricanes Laura or Delta can fill out a survey to start the process.

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And for those small businesses who were negatively impacted by the hurricanes, Forbes says there will be funding available also. He says they will be rolled out via non-profits and credit unions. And for renters in southwest Louisiana…

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The survey for homeowners can be found at restore.la.gov or you can call 1-866-735-2001 for application assistance.

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The state Department of Education will announce today a new initiative to help make schools safer. Education Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley says they will announce the plan later this morning, along with representatives of Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans…:

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The idea is to implement a program within schools that – like Crimestoppers – would let students inform officials of possible violence while remaining anonymous. Brumley says too many kids are reluctant to come forward for fear they’ll be branded a “rat”…:

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Brumley says the details will be revealed during an 11 a.m. press conference. He says the state Department of Education will encourage school systems to embrace the program, which can help stop acts of school violence before it happens…:

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The Saints lost their third straight yesterday as they fell three points short of finishing their trip to London with a win over Minnesota. The game went back and fourth in a wild fourth quarter that saw the Vikings come out on top 28-25. Saints kicker Will Lutz had a 60-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter, but missed a 61-yard attempt to tie the game on the final play as the ball hit the upright and then the cross bar…

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The Saints offense had another slow start, turned it over twice and the team committed ten penalties. The defense also couldn’t contain former LSU Tiger Justin Jefferson, who had 10 catches for 147 yards and a rushing touchdown. The loss drops the Saints to 1-and-3, but safety Tyrann Mathieu says there’s still a long way to go in the season…

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New Orleans will be back in the Superdome to take on the Seahawks who outscored the Lions 48-45 yesterday. Mathieu says with two straight home games coming up, hopefully they can turn around the season…

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It was far from a perfect performance on the Plains but the LSU Tigers are 2-0 in the SEC after coming back from a 17-0 deficit to beat the Auburn Tigers 21-17. Coach Brian Kelly says it was a gritty victory…

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LSU forced four turnovers, three of them in the fourth quarter. Greg Brooks’ interception late in the fourth quarter sealed the victory. Kelly says Brooks’ anticipated the play…

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To track and detect cases of Chronic Wasting Disease among deer the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking hunters to submit samples for testing. Don Molino has more.

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Louisiana State Police Officers will undergo additional training as part of the ABLE Project. Jeff Palermo explains.

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking deer hunters in the control areas of Franklin, Madison, and Tensas parishes to submit samples to test for Chronic Wasting Disease or CWD. Deer Program Manager with the LDWF Jonathan Bordelon says there is a list of locations on their website and at each location signage and instructions on how to submit a sample.

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CWD is fatal to deer and the department is hoping to track the disease by having hunters submit samples. Bordelon says there’s been no association of the disease with humans, but out of an abundance of caution the CDC recommends not to consume deer that are positive for CWD.

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Bordelon says an infected deer may exhibit signs of weight loss, excessive thirst, incoordination, and lack of fear of people. He says a few cases of CWD have been detected in Tensas Parish.

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Hunters statewide can also submit samples, contact your local LDWF field office for the nearest testing site.

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The Ark-La-Miss Fair returns to Monroe today after a two-year COVID pause. Mike Shields is with the West Monroe Civitan Club. He says there will be rides and carnival games, plus delicious local food.

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Shields says the food booths come from local non-profits and are important sources of money for them—and for the Civitan Club. He says the organization has given between $25,000 and $50,000 back to the community.

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Also, there will be a special needs day where Shields says thousands of local children are given the red carpet treatment including free rides, free soft drinks and popcorn, and special pampering for the children from older kids.

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The Ark-La-Miss Fair opens today and will run through October 9^th on the grounds of the Monroe Civic Center. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for kids ages 2-11.

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It’s likely Saints back-up Andy Dalton will start at quarterback on Sunday when New Orleans takes on Minnesota in London. Regular starter Jameis Winston is listed as doubtful on the injury report after not practicing this week because of back and ankle injuries. Dalton says he’s ready…

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Dalton will not have Michael Thomas as a weapon in the passing game as Thomas has been ruled out with a toe injury.  Also, receiver Jarvis Landry and running back Alvin Kamara are questionable. Dalton says the biggest thing for the offense is to be efficient…

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LSU plays its first SEC away game of the season on Saturday against the Auburn Tigers. Senior wide receiver Jaray Jenkins says he’s looking forward to getting tested on the road…

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LSU is an eight-point favorite and kick-off is at 6 PM.

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Louisiana State Police joins the national training program known as The ABLE Project. ABLE stands for Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement and LSP Lt. Bryan Lee says they’ve joined a select group of more than 200 other law enforcement agencies with the specialized training.

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Lee says the evidence-based and field-tested ABLE training gives officers guidance on how to intervene and deter the use of excessive force.

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In most cases of excessive force, Lee says there are usually bystanders, and the training helps them to recognize when it’s taking place and the best way to intercede. Lee says they want to enable officers to step up and stop actions that can cause harm to an individual and the community.

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LSP officers will receive eight hours of ABLE Project training over the coming months.