Congress approves a measure to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program for the next 90 days, as federal lawmakers work on a long-term solution for the program. US Senator John Kennedy says extending the deadline gives lawmakers time to look at all their options…:
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With this new extension, the program will now expire on December 8th.

Should be a good one tonight as the Saints take on the Vikings to open the 2017 campaign. Saints Quarterback Drew Brees says it’s a tough match-up to start the season…:
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New Orleans led the NFL in total offense last year, while Minnesota had the league’s third-ranked defense, and return most of their starters from 2016.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking the public to limit the transportation of Roseau cane, as the species that helps the coastal region is rapidly dying off. LDWF Biologist Manager Vaughn McDonald says fishermen should take precautions after being around large perennial grasses found in wetlands…:
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He says the Roseau cane scale, which is a bug, is killing off the beneficial plant life.

A weakened but-still dangerous Irma pushed further inland this morning as the tropical storm continued to pound Florida with winds and floodwaters. Irma’s outer bands are now blowing into Georgia, where the storm’s center is expected to arrive later in the day. In Louisiana we can still expect to see sunny and blue skies today as we did over the weekend, but thanks to Irma you’ll start to see breezes picking up this afternoon and into tonight.

The National Flood Insurance Program has been given a 90 day extension by Congress while they work out a long-term solution. US Senator John Kennedy says he’d like to establish integrity in the NFIP while also not undermining the purpose of the program by causing premiums to skyrocket…:
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He says he’s trying to strike a balance between sustainability and affordability.

75 Soldiers from the Louisiana National Guard’s 165th Combat Sustainment and Support Battalion are set to deploy to Afghanistan. Col. Ed Bush says after their sendoff party today, troops will undergo training at Fort Hood.:
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He says these troops will be overseas for about a year.

An intriguing matchup to start the season for the Saints as they visit the Minnesota Vikings to kick-off the 2017 campaign. New Saints running back Adrian Peterson gets a chance to stick it to his old team…:
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The state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking sportsman to limit the transport of Roseau cane, as a non-native tiny insect is consuming the plant…:
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Congress approves a measure to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program for the next 90 days, as federal lawmakers work on a long-term solution. US Senator John Kennedy says he’s glad congressional leaders didn’t let the clock run out on the program that expired September 30…:
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With this new extension, the program will now expire on December 8th.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking the public to limit the transportation of Roseau cane, as the species is rapidly dying off. Biologist Manager Vaughn McDonald says the Roseau cane scale, which is a bug, is killing off the beneficial plant life…:
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Roseau cane helps to protect the coastal region.

During LSU’s 45-10 win over Chattanooga on Saturday night, the Tigers showed the ability to throw the football down the field..:
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Irma has now weakened into a topical storm, as it moved about 100 miles north of Tampa, Florida according to the National Hurricane Center. Forecasters say Irma was still producing some wind gusts near hurricane force. The storm battered the Florida Peninsula Sunday, flattened homes, flooded the Keys and caused more than 5 million power outages.

Congress passed a bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program, which was set to expire on September 30. Halen Doughty has the story…:
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75 Soldiers from the Louisiana National Guard’s 165th Combat Sustainment and Support Battalion are set to deploy to Afghanistan. Col. Ed Bush says these troops will be overseas for about a year…:
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A deployment ceremony is set for 11am this morning at Bossier Parish Community College.

The LSU football team is 2-0, but the Tigers still have a lot to work on as they head into this Saturday’s SEC opener versus Mississippi State in Starkville. Quarterback Danny Etling has looked sharp. Through two games, he’s completed 71-percent of his passes for nearly 400 yards, one touchdown and zero interceptions. Head Coach Ed Orgeron…:
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LSU remains No. 12 in the AP top 25 poll.

Hurricane Irma is slated to be downgraded to a tropical storm later today as it continues to move inland from Florida into Georgia. Rough conditions persist across the peninsula, where more than 160,000 people are waiting in shelters.

Amazon is looking for a location for its second corporate headquarters, and Louisiana could be a contender. Economic development secretary Don Pierson says Louisiana will likely make a bid because the Bayou State has a lot to offer, like an international airport and two major interstates.
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New Orleans plans to make a bid to host World Cup soccer games if North America is named as a host site for one of the biggest sporting events in the world in 2026. President and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, Jay Cicero, says the Big Easy has so much to offer to international sports fans….
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US Soccer plans to announce in the fall a list of potential 25 host cities.

The state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking sportsman to limit the transport of Roseau cane, as a non-native tiny insect is consuming the plant. Emelie Gunn has more…
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Here’s your college football schedule today…LSU hosts Chattanooga at 6:30, Louisiana Tech takes on Mississippi State in Ruston. The Ragin Cajuns are at Tulsa for a 3 PM kick-off. Northwestern State visits Grambling, McNeese hosts Florida Tech and Nicholls is at Texas A&M.

Amazon is looking for a new location for a second corporate headquarters. State Economic Development Secretary Don Pierson says southeast Louisiana could be a perfect fit. He says the number one rated LED Fast Start program can quickly train skilled employees.
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Amazon’s second headquarters will employ 50-thousand workers.

North America is bidding to the host the FIFA World Cup in 2026 and New Orleans will bid to be one of the host sites for the soccer matches. The games must be played on natural grass, but President of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, Jay Cicero, says that can be accomplished in the Superdome…
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Louisiana utility crews are heading to Georgia to help with any potential power outages from Hurricane Irma. Cleco spokesperson Jennifer Cahill says crews are meeting at the St. Tammany Service Center Monday to make the trip to Macon, Georgia.
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Cahill says Cleco also assisted Georgia Power following Hurricane Matthew.

The state department of transportation says there’s been an alarming increase in accidents on I-10 from Lafayette to the Atchafalaya Basin, where two rehabilition and widening projects are ongoing. DOTD spokesperson Deidra Druilhet says motorists need to slow down….
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Durilhet says they’re also putting a solid line through the construction zone to deter lane changes.

State transportation secretary Shawn Wilson says there’s been a significant and alarming increase in crashes in a construction zone on I-10 between I-49 and the Atchafalaya Basin. DOTD spokesperson Deidra Druihlet says drivers need to stay alert and pay attention to lane shifts.
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She says drivers can expect to see more police in the area and they’ll also put a solid line through the construction zone to deter lane changes.

Cleco is sending teams to Georgia to help with potential power outages caused by Hurricane Irma. Spokesperson Jennifer Cahill says Cleco is part of the Southeastern Electric Exchange, which offers restoration support after major outages.
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Cleco offered similar support after Hurricane Matthew.

If North America wins the bid host the 2026 FIFA World Cup in soccer, New Orleans would like to host a few matches. Emelie Gunn has more…
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LSU’s defense did not allow a single point in last week’s win over BYU. How will they fare tonight when they Chattanooga, which is an FCS school. The Tigers will be without their top defensive lineman as Rashard Lawrence will miss the game, because of a lower-leg injury. Kick-off is at 6:30. And the SEC comes to Ruston tonight as Louisiana Tech hosts Mississppi State.

Amazon is looking for a location for its second corporate headquarters, and Louisiana could be a contender. Economic development secretary Don Pierson says Louisiana will likely make a bid because the Bayou State has a lot to offer, like an international airport and two major interstates.
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New Orleans plans to make a bid to host World Cup soccer games if North America is named as a host site for one of the biggest sporting events in the world in 2026. President and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, Jay Cicero, says the Big Easy has so much to offer to international sports fans.

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The state department of transportation reports an increase in accidents on I-10 in Acadiana as work is underway to widen the interstate from I-49 to the Atchafalaya Basin. DOTD spokesperson Deidra Druilhet says they’ve placed speed trailers along the highway to clock drivers.
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Durilhet says they’re also putting a solid line in the area to deter drivers from changing lanes.

Cleco is sending crews to help with potential power outages in Georgia as Hurricane Irma barrels towards the US. Spokesperson Jennifer Cahill says crews will be on hand as long as necessary to make sure power is restored for Georgia Power’s 2.5 million customers.

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Louisiana could be a contender for Amazon’s new corporate headquarters as the online retail giant plans to spend five billion dollars on a second headquarters. Don Molino has more…
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Hurricane Irma is once again approaching the threshold for Category 5 strength. The storm weakened to a Category 4 this morning, but the National Hurricane Center says Irma could regain its strength as it moves over Cuba and heads towards Florida. Either way, forecasters say the storm could still be devastating to the Sunshine State.

The state department of transportation is raising awareness about construction zone safety after seeing an increase in accidents on I-10 as work is underway to widen the interstate. DOTD spokesperson Deidra Druilhet says work zones comes with different driving conditions.
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Louisiana utility crews are heading to Georgia to help with any potential power outages as Hurricane Irma tracks north towards the US. Cleco spokesperson Jennifer Cahill says crews are meeting at the St. Tammany Service Center Monday to make the trip to Macon, Georgia.

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Cleco also assisted Georgia Power following Hurricane Matthew.

Saints long snapper Jon Dorenbos will have open heart surgery after doctors discovered he had an aortic (A-or-tic) aneurysm, which can lead to death. Dorenbos has been placed on the non-football injury list and he’ll miss the rest of the season. New Orleans season opener is Monday night against Minnesota and the team had several players work out today to fill the position.

LSU defensive tackle Rashard Lawrence will not play tomorrow against UT Chattanooga. The redshirt freshman from Monroe had a sack and four tackles against BYU last week. Glen Logan will start for the injured Lawrence and fifth-year senior Frank Herron will also miss tomorrow’s game for undisclosed reasons.

ULM gets an unexpected Saturday off. The Warhawks game at Florida State has been cancelled, because of Hurricane Irma. ULM will now get ready for its home opener against Southern Miss on September 16th.

A big game is set to take place in Ruston as Louisiana Tech will host Mississippi State. Both teams won their season openers. State shutout Charleston Southern 49-0. Bulldogs Coach Skip Holtz is very impressed with how State won its season opener…
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North America is bidding to the host the FIFA World Cup in 2026 and New Orleans will bid to be one of the host sites for the international soccer matches. The games must be played on natural grass, but CEO and President of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, Jay Cicero, says that can be accomplished in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome…
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