FEMA Individual Assistance has now been approved for 16 hurricane ravaged parishes. Senator Bill Cassidy is optimistic that unlike the great south Louisiana flood of 2016 there won’t be the mass duplication of benefits problems that plagued those victims of a natural disaster.

Cut 4 (10)“ …of benefits” 

Governor John Bel Edwards highly encourages Louisianans affected by Hurricane Laura to file for FEMA assistance immediately so they can receive benefits in a timely manner. You can do so by going to disaster assistance dot gov.

Cut 9 (14) “don’t give up”

Edwards hopes that eventually 26 total storm impacted parishes will be approved for funding.

Monroe Senator Stewart Cathey Jr. asks high school football families to call their local superintendents and tell them to demand the LHSAA allow players to begin contact practices September 11^th. Cathey also asks you to ask them to support the scheduled October 8^th season start date. He says it’s not just about the players…

Cut 6 (11) “…events.”

A New Orleans woman is arrested, accused of setting fire to her apartment building after being given an eviction notice earlier in the day. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says the suspect, 25-year-old Jazlynn Major, was located and arrested in Huntsville, Texas.

Cut 12 (09) “…of aggravated arson.”

Browning says the fire displaced 26 residents who lived in the apartment complex and a dog also died in the blaze.

A Monroe Senator calls on high school football families to hold their local superintendent’s feet to the fire and support firm start dates for contact practices and the season. Matt Doyle has more…

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The state reports 972 new COVID-19 cases today out of just over 14,000 tests. Total fatalities: 4,841, an increase of 20. Hospitalizations fall by 37 to 873.

A New Orleans woman is arrested, accused of setting fire to her apartment building after being given an eviction notice earlier in the day.  State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says the suspect, 25-year-old Jazlynn Major, could face between two to 20 years in prison if convicted.  Browning says the state has seen an uptick in arsons during the pandemic.

Cut 14 (06) “…with the demand.” 

Browning says 26 residents in 20 units left their apartments unharmed, but a pet died in the blaze.

16 of 23 Hurricane Laura damaged parishes have been approved for FEMA individual assistance. Ouachita, Vermilion, Rapides, Natchitoches, and Lincoln are among the parishes who are now eligible for aid that includes temporary housing and home repairs. Senator Bill Cassidy…

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Governor Edwards says over 80-thousand Louisianans have applied for FEMA Individual assistance

Governor John Bel Edwards says if you’re in one of 16 parishes designated for FEMA assistance you need to file for assistance as soon as you can to receive benefits in a timely manner. Edwards says the road to recovery in those areas could be quite long, and according to Entergy 1,000 transmission towers are down in just Cameron and Calcasieu Parishes alone. Edwards says those towers are blocking roadways…

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Senator Bill Cassidy will be on the ground in Lake Charles tomorrow. He says if you are in the area and have problems, come to talk to his staff…

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Total Laura-related fatalities rose again today, now up to 17 as two people perish in Beauregard Parish from heat-related illnesses.

A Monroe Senator is issuing a call to action for Louisiana high school football families, asking them and any fans of the sport to contact their local school boards and superintendents, and tell them to tell LHSAA to approve contact practices for September 11^th and the season start for October 8^th. Stewart Cathey Jr. says he’s confident starting before Phase Three will not create liability issues.

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On Tuesday Attorney General Jeff Landry agreed.

A New Orleans woman is arrested after allegedly starting a three-alarm fire in an apartment complex she was set to be evicted from. Fire Marshal Butch Browning says 26 residents in 20 units left their apartments unharmed, but a pet died in the blaze.

Cut 13 (11) “…that did perish.”

25-year-old Jazlynn Major was located and arrested in Texas.

Governor Edwards says the state continues to move people seeking shelter from Hurricane Laura into hotels.

cut 2 (30) “I’m Brooke Thorington”  

Entergy Louisiana now has a two to three-week timetable for the restoration of power to most of Cameron and Calcasieu Parish, the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Laura. CEO Phillip May told us earlier today that 1,000 transmission towers are down in the two parishes.

FEMA Individual Assistance has now been approved for 16 hurricane ravaged parishes. Senator Bill Cassidy is optimistic that unlike the great south Louisiana flood of 2016 there won’t be the mass duplication of benefits problems that plagued those victims of a natural disaster.

Cut 4 (10)“ …of benefits” 

During the 2016 flood many received government assistance in the early days of their recovery and were not eligible for other government aid that became available later.

A Monroe Senator wants you to call your local superintendent and tell them you want the LHSAA to back high school football for the fall. LHSAA Executive Director Eddie Bonnie has said football games cannot happen in Louisiana until the state reaches Phase 3 of its economic reopening, but Stewart Cathey Jr. argues our neighbors are already making it work…

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A recall petition to remove Governor John Bel Edwards has been filed by two Eunice men. The two have 180 days to collect about 600,000 signatures needed to trigger the recall vote. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says recalling a Governor is a mammoth task made all the more unlikely by the current pandemic conditions.

Cut 5 (09)  “…dollars”

Monroe Senator Stewart Cathey Jr. asks high school football families to call their local superintendents and tell them to demand the LHSAA allow players to begin contact practices September 11^th. Cathey says also asks you to ask them to support the scheduled October 8^th season start date. He says it’s not just about the players…

Cut 6 (11) “…events.”

Cathey says because the LHSAA is controlled by superintendents and principles local families can influence the football season decision.

Governor John Bel Edwards highly encourages Louisianans affected by Hurricane Laura to file for FEMA assistance immediately so they can receive benefits in a timely manner. Sixteen parishes have now been approved for federal assistance. You can do so by going to disaster assistance dot gov.

Cut 9 (14) “don’t give up”

Edwards is not giving up either, he originally requested assistance for 26 parishes, and hopes that eventually all will be approved for funding.

The state reports 972 new COVID-19 cases today out of just over 14,000 tests. Total fatalities: 4,841, an increase of 20. Hospitalizations fall by 37 to 873.

16 of 23 Hurricane Laura damaged parishes have been approved for FEMA individual assistance. Ouachita, Vermilion, Rapides, Natchitoches, and Lincoln are among the parishes who are now eligible for aid that includes temporary housing and home repairs. Senator Bill Cassidy…

Cut 3 (09)  “…their feet”  

Edwards says over 71-thousand Louisianans have already applied for FEMA Individual assistance.

The Department of Children and Family Services is asking those impacted by Hurricane Laura to pre-register for the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Those currently receiving SNAP benefits are already registered for DSNAP, but DCFS Secretary Marketa Garner Walters says DCFS has a new system, and with that, their old database of DSNAP registrants is gone.

Cut 15 (12) “…need to pre-register.” 

Severe hurricane damage to southwest Louisiana has halted chemical manufacturing in one of the nation’s busiest industrial zones. Louisiana Chemical Association President Greg Bowser says they were spared the anticipated 15 feet of storm surge but the category four winds did a number on their facilities.

Cut 7 (08) “…wind”

The Lake Charles Liquefied Natural Gas import terminal is one of the nation’s few LNG terminals.

A recall petition to remove Governor John Bel Edwards has been filed by two Eunice men. The two have 180 days to collect about 600,000 signatures needed to trigger the recall vote. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says recalling a Governor is a mammoth task made all the more unlikely by the current pandemic conditions.

Cut 5 (09)  “…dollars”

Attorney General Jeff Landry sends a letter to Louisiana High School Athletic Association director Eddie Bonine to say it is time to turn on the Friday night lights and play high school football.  Landry says any concerns about legal liability can be worked around in a creative manner to protect the schools and the students that are playing ball.

Cut 7 (11) “…way out of.”

High school sports isn’t feasible until Phase Three.

Louisiana moves out of the federal red zone for COVID case growth and into the yellow zone as we now have fewer than 100 new cases per 100,000 residents over the last seven days and below ten percent positivity. While that number is an average for the entire state, Governor Edwards says there are still some problem areas, mostly the state’s most populous parishes…

Cut 10 (12) “…ten.”

The fuel situation in hurricane-ravaged Vernon Parish is getting tight with power out across the parish. Long lines are common at fueling stations that are operational. Vernon Sheriff Sam Craft says it’s led to arguments between desperate customers…

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Craft says despite those pressures people are staying non-violent.

Hurricane Laura was a destructive storm, but the damage to crops is not as severe as feared. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says the lack of electricity in many areas is an issue. He says they are trying to get rice dryers turned back on and poultry houses cool

Cut 4 (11)“ …poultry alive” 

A poultry fuel hotline has been established to assist farmers by putting them in direct contact with a fuel distributor. That number is area code (225) 952-8158.

Attorney General Jeff Landry sends a letter to Louisiana High School Athletic Association director Eddie Bonine to say it is time to turn on the Friday night lights and play high school football.  Landry says the people need high school football…

Cut 6 (09) “…that we can’t.”

High school sports isn’t feasible until Phase Three. The latest extension of Phase Two restrictions has kept state high school football players from suiting up for full padded practices.

Governor Edwards announces the state is now in the “yellow” zone for COVID case growth after weeks of being in the “red” zone according to the feds. Despite this good news, Edwards says the combination of hurricane evacuations and school reopenings could reverse our progress. Even worse…

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The fuel situation in hurricane-ravaged Vernon Parish is getting tight. Vernon Sheriff Sam Craft says power is out across the parish.At the fueling stations that are operational residents are seeing very long lines and shortages.

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Craft says despite those pressures people are staying non-violent.

Hurricane Laura was a destructive storm, but the damage to crops is not as severe as feared. Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says about 27-percent of the rice crop was not harvested, but most of the sugarcane is salvageable

Cut 3 (08)  “…harvest begins”  

Strain says about 45-percent of the cotton crop was in the boll stage, which makes it susceptible to strong winds and rain. A total damage estimate will take a couple of weeks.

After weeks as one of the nation’s leading COVID hotspots, Louisiana is now officially off the feds list of red zone states. Governor Edwards says we’ve entered the yellow zone, which means as a whole the state is now below 100 new cases per 100,000 residents over the last seven days and below ten percent positivity. He warns that could change is we start slacking…

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Attorney General Jeff Landry implores the LHSAA in a letter to allow students to begin playing high school football. Landry says participation in high school football is voluntary, with players and spectators aware of the virus risk, adding his office is ready to meet with LHSAA officials to hammer out any legal concerns.

Cut 8 (06) “…in their court.”

The LHSAA says the sport just isn’t feasible until Phase Three.

It appears that crop damage from Hurricane Laura is less than was once feared when it comes to the harvest, but Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says a significant number of agricultural equipment and facilities took a big hit.

Cut 5 (05)  “…live stock facilities.”

The fuel situation in hurricane-ravaged Vernon Parish is tight. Sheriff Sam Craft says power is out across the parish and many residents are driving to Alexandria for fuel and supplies.

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Craft says there are only about five fuel facilities open to civilians in the parish.

Acadia, Ouachita, and Vermillion Parishes have been added to the list of parishes eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance. 14 other parishes are awaiting federal approval that helps fund post-storm home repairs and addresses other damages.

Attorney General Jeff Landry sends a letter to LHSAA executive director Eddie Bonine urging the association to allow the football season to begin. 

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Three more parishes are approved for FEMA Individual Assistance. Acadia, Ouachita, and Vermillion join Cameron, Calcasieu, Jefferson Davis, Beauregard, Allen, Vernon Parishes in the program with an additional 14 parishes still pending federal approval. Those who suffered damage due to Hurricane Laura may be eligible for assistance.

Louisiana moves out of the federal red zone for COVID case growth and into the yellow zone as we now have fewer than 100 new cases per 100,000 residents over the last seven days and below ten percent positivity. While that number is an average for the entire state, Governor Edwards says there are still some problem areas, mostly the state’s most populous parishes…

Cut 10 (12) “…ten.”

The White House report says East Baton Rouge, Jefferson and St. Tammany parishes have the highest number of new cases over the last three weeks.

Vernon Parish Sheriff Sam Craft reports the parish only has about five functioning fueling stations for civilian vehicles, and power is still out to the entire parish. Craft says long lines can be seen far down the street at these locations, and it’s led to arguments between desperate customers…

Cut 14 (10) “encounters”