The state department of transportation has redesigned the concrete barriers on interstates amid allegations the wall worsened flooding in Livingston Parish last year. Michelle Southern has more…

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On Monday, millions of Americans will watch the first solar eclipse to pass over the US since 1979. Optometrists urge viewers to use eye protection or risk permanent damage to the retina. A list of approved vendors of eclipse glasses is available on the American Astronomical Society’s website.

New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu says he will not push to remove any more confederate monuments. But he says taking down four confederate era statues was the right thing to do. He adds the recent violence in Charlottesville proves how important it was to have security during their removal.

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Tonight’s Powerball jackpot is up to a whopping $535 million. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison reminds players it only takes one ticket to win, so play responsibly. Get your ticket by 9 pm tonight for your chance to win big.

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This is the fifth largest jackpot in Powerball history.

No more confederate statues will come down in New Orleans, according to Mayor Mitch Landrieu. Landrieu says taking down the statues of Robert E. Lee, P.G.T. Beauregard, and Jefferson Davis were the right thing to do but removing Andrew Jackson is a step too far.

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Landrieu says the Andrew Jackson statue was put in place for all the right reasons.

The state department of transportation has redesigned the concrete walls on new interstate projects. Secretary Shawn Wilson says two inch tall openings will be put in the walls every so many feet to allow water to flow though. Three projects currently underway will feature the new design.

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The homeowner assistance program for flood victims has been expanded by the Restore Louisiana Task Force. Office of Community Development executive director Pat Forbes says this means all homeowners impacted by the flood now qualify for assistance.

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Members of the board approved the changes recommended by Governor John Bel Edwards without objection.

The 96^th Louisiana State Police Cadet Class begins the Training Academy this Sunday. Sgt. Jared Sandifer says 36 men and women will begin a 20 week intensive training regime.

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After graduating, the new troopers will complete a 10 to 14 week field training program.

State Police announces its 96th Cadet Class will begin at the LSP Training Academy this Sunday. Emelie Gunn reports…

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Louisianan’s unemployment rate is falling. According to the AP, the jobless rate dipped to 5.3 percent in June from 6.2 percent a year ago. One hundred ten thousand people in Louisiana are unemployed, down from 115,000 in July. The Bayou State’s unemployment rate is still the third highest in the country.

The concrete barriers on new interstate construction projects will feature two inch tall openings to allow flood waters to pass through. State transportation secretary Shawn Wilson says the 24 inch wide holes will not compromise the integrity of the barriers.

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Wilson notes the cost of adding the openings is minimal.

Powerball players need to get their tickets by 9 p.m. tonight for a shot at the $535 million jackpot. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison says this is the fifth largest jackpot in the history of the game.

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The cash payout value is $340 million.

The Restore Louisiana task force voted to expand the homeowner assistance program. Office of Community Development executive director Pat Forbes says flood victims who already completed repairs will now get back more money.

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After the violent protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu says it’s important to remember we have the right to protest, but peacefully.

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Landrieu says he will not push for the removal of anymore monuments.

After complaints a barrier on I-12 worsened flooding last year, the state department of transportation has redesigned the concrete walls. But DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson says the new barriers featuring two inch tall openings won’t act as a drainage system.

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This Sunday the Louisiana State Police training academy begins the 96^th cadet class. Sgt. Jared Sandifer says they are continually looking for the best and brightest men and women to embark on a professional law enforcement career.

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After graduation, new troopers will complete a field training program.

Governor John Bel Edwards’ recommendations to expand the homeowner assistance program won the approval of the Restore Louisiana Task Foce. Office of Community Development Executive Director Pat Forbes says this means some recipients will qualify for larger financial awards.

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The changes were approved without objection.

Louisiana State Police begins its 96^th cadet class at the training academy this Sunday. Sgt. Jared Sandifer says this class was chosen after completing an extensive hiring and recruitment process.

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After graduating, the new troopers will participate in a 10 to 14 week field training program.

No more confederate monuments are coming down in New Orleans, according to Mayor Mitch Landrieu. But he says taking down four confederate era statues was the right thing to do. He adds the recent violence in Charlottesville proves how important it was to have security during their removal.

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The Powerball jackpot has reached a whopping $535 million. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison reminds players to get their tickets by 9 pm Saturday for their chance to win.

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This is the fifth largest jackpot in Powerball history.

Amid ongoing supremacist rallies in Charlottesville, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu says he will not push to remove any more Confederate monuments. Landrieu says taking down the statues of Robert E. Lee, P.G.T. Beauregard, and Jefferson Davis was the right thing to do, but removing Andrew Jackson is a step too far.

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The state department of transportation will redesign the barrier walls on new construction projects in an effort to allow flood waters to pass through. DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson says two inch tall openings stretching 12 to 24 inches wide will be put in every so many feet. He says three projects currently underway will feature the new design.

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State Police announces its 96th Cadet Class will begin at the LSP Training Academy this Sunday. Emelie Gunn reports…

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The Louisiana SPCA advises pet owners to bring their fur babies inside during Monday’s solar eclipse. Pets don’t normally stare at the sun, but just to be on the safe side, best to leave them indoors. Experts recommend bringing them in 30 minutes before the eclipse begins, and waiting until 30 minutes after it ends to let them back out.

The Restore Louisiana Task Force approves the plan recommended by Governor John Bel Edwards to expand the number of flood victims eligible for recovery aid. Executive director of the Office of Community Development, Pat Forbes, says this means all homeowners now qualify for assistance.

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Members of the board approved the changes without objection.

The 96th Cadet Class will begin the Louisiana State Police Training Academy this Sunday. For about 20 weeks, thirty-six men and women from a variety of backgrounds will officially begin an intensive training regimen. Sgt. Jared Sandifer…

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Sandifer says after graduating, the new troopers will participate in a 10 to 14 week field training program.

The state department of transportation has redesigned the concrete barriers on interstates amid allegations the wall worsened flooding in Livingston Parish last year. Michelle Southern has more…

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Louisiana’s unemployment rate is falling. The jobless rate dipped to 5.3 percent, according to the AP, down from 6.2 a year ago. Total, 110,000 Louisianans are unemployed, down 5,000 from July. Louisiana’s unemployment rate is still the third highest in the country.

Governor John Bel Edwards’ recommendation to expand the homeowner assistance program for flood victims was approved by the Restore Louisiana task force today. Office of Community Development executive director Pat Forbes says flood victims who already completed repairs will now get back more money.

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This Sunday the Louisiana State Police training academy begins the 96^th cadet class. Sgt. Jared Sandifer says they are continually looking for the best and brightest men and women to embark on a professional law enforcement career.

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New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu says he will not push for the removal of any more confederate monuments. He says the Andrew Jackson statue was put in place for all the right reasons. He says after the violent protests in Charlottesville, it’s important to remember we have the right to protest, but peacefully.

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The state department of transportation has redesigned concrete barriers on the interstate after concerns a wall on I-12 worsened flooding last year. But DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson says the new walls featuring two inch tall openings won’t act as a drainage system.

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New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu says he won’t push for the removal of any more monuments in the city. He says taking down four confederate era statues was the right thing to do, and he notes the recent violence in Charlottesville proves how important security was during their removal.

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The Restore Louisiana task force approves Governor John Bel Edwards recommendations to expand the homeowner assistance program. Office of Community Development Executive Director Pat Forbes says this means some recipients will qualify for larger financial awards.

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Members approved the changes without objection.

The 96^th Louisiana State Police cadet class begins the training academy this Sunday. Sgt. Jared Sandifer says this class was chosen after completing an extensive hiring and recruitment process.

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Graduates will participate in a 10 to 14 week field training program after the academy.

No one matched Wednesday night’s Powerball numbers, so the jackpot soared to a whopping $535 million. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson Dustin Annison reminds players to get their tickets by 9 pm Saturday for their chance to win.

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This is the fifth largest jackpot in Powerball history.