Today marks the 19th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which devastated New Orleans. Retired Lieutenant General Russel Honoré led military rescue efforts during the disaster. He remembers the chaos and the difficulties in coordinating relief efforts amid widespread destruction but also seeing the city come together…
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Honoré says Katrina was a turning point for New Orleans, as the federal government invested 14 billion dollars in stronger levees.

A new round of grants for the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program is coming up, and a three-day registration period opens Wednesday, September 18th. Whereas previous grant rounds were first-come first-served, a lottery system will now be used from this point forward. Registration will be limited to those living in the Coastal Zone, and 300 people will be randomly selected.

With the new school year underway, students and teachers have a new tool at their disposal — artificial intelligence. As such, the state Department of Education is issuing guidance on the do’s and don’ts on using AI. BESE President Ronnie Morris says AI can be used effectively without being abused.
Cut 3 (09) “…solve the problem.”
That said, Morris says AI can help students understand the subject matter being taught, regardless of the subject.

The UL-Lafayette campus is undergoing a major transformation — and not just the football stadium. Director of Facility Management Scott Hebert says one project underway is a complete renovation of Madison Hall.
Cut 12 (09) “…renovated this semester.”
Later this month, construction will get underway on the new 55-million-dollar engineering building.

Louisiana has a new prisons chief. Governor Landry promotes Gary Westcott to Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Westcott says he’s ready to get to work.

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Westcott was deputy secretary under Jimmy LeBlanc, who stepped down yesterday due to health reasons.

With the new school year come a new tool for students and teachers — artificial intelligence. Ronnie Morris, the president of the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, says AI can help students understand the subject matter being taught, regardless of the subject and with effective use will benefit everyone, not just the students.

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BESE says AI systems should be transparent and explainable, and robust data privacy and security measures must be in place.

LSU says its football team is not changing its pregame routine and will remain in the locker room during the national anthem. Jeff Palermo reports the governor requested that all college teams to be present for the anthem…

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The UL-Lafayette campus is undergoing a major transformation. Renovation of Madison Hall is already under way and Director of Facility Management Scott Hebert says  Later this month, construction will get underway on the new 55-million-dollar engineering building.

Cut 13 (06) “…parking garage.” 

In all, the university is investing about 600-million dollars in renovations throughout the campus.

The UL-Lafayette campus is undergoing a major transformation. Director of Facility Management Scott Hebert says renovation of Madison Hall is already underway and later this month, construction will get underway on the new 55-million-dollar engineering building. Those two projects are the tip of the iceberg.

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In all, the university is investing about 600-million dollars in renovations throughout the campus.

Northwestern State will play its first football game tonight since October 16th as the Demons will take the field against Tulsa. The Demons ended their season prematurely last year following the fatal shooting of safety Ronnie Caldwell. First-year head coach Blaine McCorkle was brought in to rebuild the program

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Natchitoches Police have yet to make an arrest for Caldwell’s murder.

There’s a new tool available for students and teachers this school year — artificial intelligence. Andrew Greenstein has more…

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Today marks the 19th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a catastrophic event that devastated New Orleans in 2005. Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré, who led military rescue efforts during the disaster, reflects on the storm’s impact and the changes it brought to the city.

Cut 6 (07) “…day the levees broke.”

Since then the federal government invested 14 billion dollars in stronger levees.

Despite a request from Governor Landry, LSU says its football team is not changing its pregame routine and will remain in the locker room during the national anthem.
Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Will Campbell is entering his third season as the starter at left tackle for the Tigers and will block for a new quarterback in Garrett Nussmeier.
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LSU takes on USC in Las Vegas Sunday.

Northwestern State will play its first football game tonight since October 16th of last year in Tulsa. The Demons have 107 players on this year’s team, 54 newcomers and 53 returners. First-year head coach Blaine McCorkle says they are fired up to play, but they have to play under control.
Cut 10 (10) “…and toughness.”
The Demons ended their season prematurely last year following the fatal shooting of safety Ronnie Caldwell.

ULM football kicks off its season tonight as the Warhawks will host Jackson State. First-year head coach Bryant Vincent is trying to bring a winning football program to northeast Louisiana and he needs Warhawk nation to get behind them…
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Kickoff has been moved to 8 p.m.

And Tulane gets its season underway against Southeastern Louisiana at Yulman Stadium. Kickoff is at 7:00.

Students and teachers have a new tool at their disposal this year as artificial intelligence enters the classroom. Ronnie Morris, the president of the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, says AI can be used effectively without being abused and while AI should not be used for cheating, it can help students understand the subject matter being taught, regardless of the subject.

Cut 4 (08) “…in their laptop.”

Morris says effective use of AI will benefit everyone, not just the students.

19 years ago, today Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and the region. Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré who led military rescue efforts during the disaster says Katrina’s devastation was a turning point and since then the federal government invested 14 billion dollars in stronger levees and disaster preparedness is significantly improved. On this anniversary, Honoré says…

Cut 8 (12)  “…neighbors save neighbors lives.”

The UL-Lafayette campus is undergoing a major transformation — and not just the football stadium. Director of Facility Management Scott Hebert says one project underway is a complete renovation of Madison Hall.

Cut 12 (09) “…renovated this semester.”

Later this month, construction will get underway on the new 55-million-dollar engineering building.

ULM football kicks off its season tonight as the Warhawks will host Jackson State. First-year head coach Bryant Vincent is trying to bring a winning football program to northeast Louisiana and he needs Warhawk nation to get behind them…

Cut 11 (13) ” ….as one”

Kick off is at 6 PM.

It was 19 years ago today when Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans. Retired Lieutenant General Russel Honoré restored order amid a chaotic scene and notes that Katrina was a turning point for New Orleans, significantly improving disaster preparedness and infrastructure.
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The storm displaced millions of residents for years.

With the new school year underway, students and teachers have a new tool at their disposal — artificial intelligence. As such, the state Department of Education is issuing guidance on the do’s and don’ts on using AI. BESE President Ronnie Morris says AI can be used effectively without being abused.
Cut 3 (09) “…solve the problem.”
Morris says AI can help students understand the subject matter being taught, regardless of the subject.

LSU says its football team is not changing its pregame routine and will remain in the locker room during the national anthem. Jeff Palermo reports the governor requested that all college teams to be present for the anthem…
Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

The UL-Lafayette campus is undergoing a major transformation — and not just the football stadium. A complete renovation of Madison Hall is already underway; and later this month, construction will begin on the new 55-million-dollar engineering building.

Today is the 19th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a storm that absolutely devasted southeastern Louisiana and killed 18-hundred people. Greater New Orleans Inc President Michael Hecht says Katrina exposed deep flaws in the region’s infrastructure and emergency response, leading to a long and difficult recovery…

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Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré, who led military rescue efforts during the disaster, reflects on the storm’s impact and the changes it brought to the city.

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Honoré notes that Katrina was a turning point for New Orleans, significantly improving disaster preparedness and infrastructure.

There’s a new tool available for students and teachers this school year — artificial intelligence.

Cut 1 (30) …I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

Tonight the Northwestern State football team takes the field for the first time since October 16th. The second half of the Demons season was cancelled las year following the murder of safety Ronnie Caldwell. First year head coach Blaine McCorkle says they are fired up, but they have to play under control…

cut 10 (10) “…toughness”

Kick off in Tulsa is at 7 PM.

Hurricane Laura hit Louisiana as a Category 4 storm on August 27, 2020, bringing 150 mph winds and massive destruction, particularly in Lake Charles and surrounding areas. Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter says the affected communities have worked tirelessly to rebuild, though the recovery has been slow…

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The population of the City of Lake Charles dropped from 84,000 to 76,000 after the storm. The population is now back up to between 80,000 and 81,000.

As we reported earlier this week, the State of Louisiana is set to hold its first Black Bear hunt since 1987 — and today, licensed hunters can start applying for one of ten permits that will be awarded. Secretary of Wildlife and Fisheries Madison Sheahan says there is a fee to apply.

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There are three types of permits to be awarded — Wildlife Management Area tags, private landowner tags and general public tags.

Northwestern State will play its first football game tonight since October 16th as the Demons will take the field against Tulsa. The Demons ended their season prematurely last year following the fatal shooting of safety Ronnie Caldwell. First-year head coach Blaine McCorkle was brought in to rebuild the program

Cut 9 (11) “…play .”

Kick-off is at 7 PM.

With the new school year underway, students and teachers have a new tool at their disposal — artificial intelligence. As such, the state Department of Education is issuing guidance on the do’s and don’ts for using AI. Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education president Ronnie Morris, says AI can be used effectively without being abused.

Cut 3 (09) “…solve the problem.”

Morris says it can help students understand the subject matter being taught and again just don’t cheat.

A two-thousand-dollar out-of-pocket cap for Medicare prescription drugs goes into effect January 1st. Andrew Muhl, the director of advocacy for AARP Louisiana, says that will save Medicare recipients a lot of money.
Cut 9 (11) “…four-thousand a year.”
The new law stands to benefit nearly 43-thousand Louisiana seniors.

As we reported earlier this week, the State of Louisiana is set to hold its first Black Bear hunt since 1987 — and today, licensed hunters can start applying for one of ten permits that will be awarded. Secretary of Wildlife and Fisheries Madison Sheahan says there are three types of permits to be awarded — Wildlife Management Area tags, private landowner tags and general public tags.
Cut 12 (09) “…per person.”
The hunt will take place December 7th through the 22nd in Bear Management Area 4 in northeast Louisiana.

As Louisiana remembers the anniversaries of Hurricane Katrina and Laura this week, residents and officials reflect on the resilience shown in the face of such disasters. Sean Richardson has more.
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A man wanted for leaving a delayed incendiary device at Jeanerette City Hall in Iberia Parish is under arrest. The State Fire Marshal’s Office says 44-year-old Desmond Eugene tried to get into the mayor’s office early yesterday afternoon; and when he was unsuccessful, he set a fire using that device and rode off on a bicycle. No one was hurt, and damage was minimal.

If you’re due a refund on your state taxes, you have until September 6th — a week from tomorrow — to claim the money before it goes into the Unclaimed Property Division of the state treasurer’s office. Byron Henderson with the Department of Revenue says the office has sent notice of unclaimed property letters to more than 18-thousand individual and business taxpayers.
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It’s important to note that money unclaimed by the deadline is NOT forfeited.

Nearly 43-thousand Louisiana seniors on Medicare prescription drug plans stand to save a lot of money starting next year with a two-thousand-dollar out-of-pocket cap going into effect. Andrew Muhl, the director of advocacy for AARP Louisiana, says certain life-saving drugs can be very expensive.
Cut 10 (12) “…thousands very quickly.”

LSU star offensive tackle Will Campbell has made his intentions known on what he’ll do when he gets to Las Vegas for Sunday’s game against USC. Jeff Palermo has the story.
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LSU says it is not altering its pregame routine, despite a request from Governor Landry to do so. Landry urged schools to adopt a policy to strip scholarships from athletes who are not on the field or the court during the playing of the national anthem. LSU athletes are usually not present during the playing of the anthem, and the school says there are no plans to change that protocol.