For LRN I’m Erik Piccoli
Scammers are making the rounds, trying to rip off FEMA with fraudulent claims related to Hurricane Ida. More from Dave Brannen.
Cut 2 (33)…I’m Dave Brannen.”
This weekend Animal Planet will be airing Louisiana Law: In The Eye Of Hurricane Ida. Ed Pratt with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries tells us it’s an overview of what wildlife agents did during the storm to help victims and Ida’s impact on them too.
Cut 3 (08) “….rescue other people.”
The show, which follows the agents’ missions before and after Ida’s landfall, airs Sunday at 8 p.m. and will also stream on Discovery+.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and many patients who previously couldn’t schedule appointments due to the pandemic for the most part have returned. Ochsner Health Radiologist Maverick LeBlanc says if for some reason you’ve noticed a change in your breast since your last mammogram to always notify your healthcare provider so they can schedule a mammogram.
Cut 7 (11) “…checked out.”
Leblanc says earlier detection increases your survival rate.
And tonight the LSU Tigers will face off against the undefeated Kentucky Mavericks. Kentucky has been very good at stopping the opposing team’s running game, holding opponents to just over 100 yards rushing a game. Wildcats coach Mark Stoops expects LSU to try and run the football, so they will load the box with defenders…
Cut 14 (12) “..explosive runs”
The game starts at 6:30
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For LRN I’m Erik Piccoli
Some reality TV at its most dramatic can be seen on Animal Planet this weekend as Louisiana wildlife agents rescue people and animals from the impacts of Hurricane Ida. Dave Brannen has more.
Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Dave Brannen.”
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and due to the pandemic many had to delay their annual screenings, but Ochsner Health Radiologist Maverick LeBlanc says for the most part patients have returned to their getting their annual mammograms.
Cut 6 (11) “…screening mammogram.”
LeBlanc suggests that patients regardless of age should contact their physician if they notice any irregularities.
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Scammers have been filing false claims with FEMA in an attempt to make money off strangers’ homes. FEMA spokesperson Nate Custer says the fraud perpetrated by scammers against FEMA after Ida can hurt the legitimate owner of a home seeking assistance from the agency
Cut 10 (10) “…do all along.”
Scammers can be reported to the Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721.
And in football news, LSU now ranks 128th in the country in rushing the football. Tigers coach Ed Orgeron says his offensive line is capable of opening holes for the running games, he believes there needs to be more of a commitment to a ground game…
Cut 13 (13) “..the ball”
The LSU Tigers will face off against the 16th ranked Kentucky Wildcats tonight.
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This weekend Animal Planet will be airing Louisiana Law: In The Eye Of Hurricane Ida. Ed Pratt with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries tells us it’s a broad stroke look at what wildlife agents did during the storm to help victims and Ida’s impact on them too.

Cut 3 (08) “….rescue other people.”

The show, which follows the agents’ missions before and after Ida’s landfall, airs Sunday at 8 p.m. and will also stream on Discovery+.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and at the beginning of the pandemic many had to delay their annual screenings, but Ochsner Health Radiologist Maverick LeBlanc says for the most part patients have returned to their getting their annual mammograms.  She says if for some reason you’ve noticed a change in your breast since your last mammogram to always notify your healthcare provider so they can schedule a mammogram.

Cut 7 (11) “…checked out.”  

Scammers are filing false Ida claims with FEMA on homes in the state in an effort to collect money. FEMA spokesperson Nate Custer says they send out inspectors to check on claims and when they knock on the door some homeowners tell them they’ve never filed with the agency.

Cut 9 (10) “….scam from FEMA” 

The FEMA inspector will then file a report that a false claim has been filed on your property and you can also call their Disaster Fraud Line at 1-866-720-5721

LSU will try to knock off an undefeated Kentucky team on Saturday night when they face the 16th ranked Wildcats in Lexington. LSU ranks 128th in the country in rushing the football. Tigers Coach Ed Orgeron says his offensive line is capable of opening holes for the running games, but he believes there needs to be more of a commitment to a ground game…

Cut 13 (13) “..the ball”

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but since the coronavirus pandemic many women had to delay their annual screenings. Ochsner Health radiologist Dr. Maverick LeBlanc says, for the most part, patients have returned to their getting their annual mammograms….:

CUT 06(11)      “…screening mammogram>”

He says the comparison of a current screen to last year’s is a big part of diagnosing whether there are any growths. He urges you get your annual screening soon.

Beware scammers posing as FEMA representatives; out to get their ill-gotten gains at your (and FEMA’s) expense. FEMA’s Nate Custer says local law enforcement are aware of what they’re trying to pull and are watching for them…:

CUT 11(12)      “…if you will.”

The hotline is 866-720-5721.

Some reality TV at its most dramatic can be seen on Animal Planet this weekend as Louisiana wildlife agents rescue people and animals from the impacts of Hurricane Ida. More from Dave Brannen…:

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The Lafayette City Council has voted unanimously to ban any future mass balloon releases. The feel-good gesture is a favorite for memorials or celebrations. However balloons go up, burst, and then fall back to earth where animal life can choke after eating them or become entangled in the strings. The council says candlelight vigils or blowing bubbles are safer alternatives.

Scammers are making the rounds, trying to rip off FEMA with fraudulent claims related to Hurricane Ida. More from Dave Brannen…:
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Carnival and Mardi Gras were pretty much cancelled in 2021 due to COVID-19, but is there a chance they will go on this spring? In New Orleans, officials are looking to an upcoming Halloween parade to see if it proves to a super-spreader. That will guide their decision. With 100 days to go, still no official word from cities like Shreveport, Baton Rouge or Lafayette.

An eye-opener this weekend on Animal Planet; a program called “Louisiana Law: In the Eye of Hurricane Ida”. It follows state Wildlife & Fisheries agents as they responded both before and after Ida made landfall. LDWF spokesman Ed Pratt says you’ll see families who were devastated by the storm, yet only asked agents for the simplest of things…:
CUT 05 (10) “…said ‘a broom’”
The show airs Sunday night at 8pm, and also on the Discovery+ streaming service.
LSU will try to knock off an undefeated Kentucky team on Saturday night when they face the 16th ranked Wildcats at Kroger Field in Lexington. Tigers Coach Ed Orgeron says it’s not a fluke that Kentucky is 5-and-0 on the year…:
CUT 12 (12) “…zone play.”
Though LSU ranks 128th in rushing, Coach O remains committed to the ground game.

Scammers are afoot in Louisiana, with the aim to take Hurricane Ida victims for whatever they can get. FEMA spokesman Nate Custer says beware of people knocking on the door CLAIMING to be with the federal agency, especially if you have never actually filed a claim. Chances are they’re using info obtained through identity theft. Custer says this kind of fraud can hurt the legitimate homeowner seeking assistance…:
CUT 10 (10) “…do all along”

To report scams, fraud and identity theft you can contact the Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721.
For the first time since mid-July, COVID-19 hospitalizations are below 600 in our state. By comparison, in mid-August over 3-thousand were in hospital beds. Figures released today from the state Department of Health say 592 are currently under hospital care. Of those, 81% have had no coronavirus vaccination. LDH also reports 787 new cases and 34 fatalities, bringing the statewide total lives lost to 14,173.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but since the COVID pandemic has been with us many woman have delayed or foregone their annual mammogram. Ochsner Health radiologist Dr. Maverick LeBlanc says that’s not wise. He says those annual screenings are compared to previous scans to track any possible growth. He urges women to get that mammogram…:
CUT 08 (12) “…were negatively affected.”

This weekend Animal Planet will be airing “Louisiana Law: In The Eye Of Hurricane Ida.” Ed Pratt with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says it follows the agents’ missions before and after Ida’s landfall. It airs Sunday at 8 p.m. and will also stream on Discovery+. Pratt says the show is impactful in a way that can only be appreciated visually…:
CUT 04 (07) “…higher ground”
That’s Sunday at 8 on Animal Planet.

Scammers are filing false Ida claims with FEMA on homes in the state in an effort to collect money. FEMA spokesperson Nate Custer says they send out inspectors to check on claims and when they knock on the door some homeowners tell them they’ve never filed with the agency.

Cut 9 (10) “….scam from FEMA” 

The FEMA inspector will then file a report that a false claim has been filed on your property and you can also call their Disaster Fraud Line at 1-866-720-5721

The pandemic caused many women to reschedule their annual mammograms Ochsner Health Radiologist Dr. Maverick LeBlanc says if you’ve noticed a change in your breasts since your last mammogram to always call your healthcare provider.

Cut 7 (11) “…checked out.”  

Some reality TV at its most dramatic can be seen on Animal Planet this weekend as Louisiana wildlife agents rescue people and animals from the impacts of Hurricane Ida. More from Dave Brannen.

Cut 1 (31) “…I’m Dave Brannen.”

Beginning next Saturday, for the LSU Florida game, attendees will no longer need to show proof of a negative COVID test or vaccination to enter Tiger Stadium. Due to a drop in cases and hospitalizations, fans will no longer need to show their COVID status for entry. The Tigers play the Kentucky Wildcats tomorrow in Lexington. Kickoff is 6:30.

This weekend Animal Planet will be airing Louisiana Law: In The Eye Of Hurricane Ida. Ed Pratt with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries tells us it’s a broad stroke look at what wildlife agents did during the storm to help victims and Ida’s impact on them too.

Cut 3 (08) “….rescue other people.”

The show, which follows the agents’ missions before and after Ida’s landfall, airs Sunday at 8 p.m. and will also stream on Discovery+.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the beginning of the pandemic many had to delay their annual screenings, but Ochsner Health Radiologist Maverick LeBlanc says for the most part patients have returned to their regular breast cancer mammograms.

Cut 6 (11) “…screening mammogram.” 

After being closed to the public for more than a year Louisiana’s only chimpanzee sanctuary Chimp Haven is holding a series of events so the public can learn more about the unique facility. Communication Specialist Diane Radloff says the sanctuary offers a refuge for more than 300 chimps who were in research laboratories before.

Cut 10 (11)  “…the wild.” 

Radloff says the Chimp Chat series is a two-hour event where participants can learn more about the sanctuary and receive an exclusive tour.

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An online survey of more than 10-thousand conducted by LSU and the University of Wisconsin-River Falls find most Americans comply with COVID precautions. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 2 (31) “…I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

Shreveport police are investigating the apparent heat-related death of a one-year-old child who was found in a hot car at a mobile home park.  The infant has been identified as Jospeh Everett who had been in the vehicle for several hours before being found just after three Thursday afternoon in the Forest Estates Mobile Home Park on the Bert Kouns Industrial Loop.

Economist Loren Scott is out with his annual economic outlook of where Louisiana’s economy is headed. He tells us his team expects the state to add 110-thousand jobs over the next two years. As for the addition of new jobs in the state, Scott says New Orleans should do well and Baton Rouge will be getting a big shot in the arm from a major project.

Cut 5 (09) “…win for us.”

And Scott says there are upwards of eight billion dollars in industrial projects that have been announced that he believes will occur.

Ochsner is taking part in a vaccine trial that could lead to children ages 5-11 years old getting Pfizer COVID shots. Dr. William Lennarz, System Chair for Pediatrics for Ochsner Health, says as to what happens with the results for the vaccine trial at Ochsner, Lennarz says those will be considered along with results from other locations in the nation.

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And Dr. Lennarz believes it’s important for the 5-to-11 age group to receive the Covid vaccine saying they’re the most vulnerable group and critical to addressing the further spread of the virus.