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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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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During LSU’s 45-10 win over Chattanooga on Saturday night, the Tigers showed the ability to throw the football down the field. Jeff Palermo 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. Bossier Parish Community College gymnasium will hold a deployment ceremony at 11 AM for family and friends to bid farewell. Col. Ed Bush says these troops will be overseas for about a year.
The 165th has served during numerous hurricanes and helped with commodity distribution during last year’s floods. Bush says the 165th also mobilized in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and this mission is very similar.
Bush says the 165th also provided support in Operation Desert Storm and Operations Enduring Freedom. He says after their sendoff party today, they undergo training at Fort Hood in Texas…
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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 for the program. US Senator John Kennedy says while this was not his first choice, he’s glad congressional leaders didn’t let the clock run out on the program that expires September 30.
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Kennedy filed a bill to reauthorize the program for the long term that he says has bipartisan support. He says he wants to establish integrity in the NFIP while also not undermining the purpose of the program by causing premiums to skyrocket.
Kennedy says he’s trying to strike a balance between sustainability and affordability. He says his bill and others are on the table for discussion, and extending the deadline for the short-term gives lawmakers a chance to look at all their options.
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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. The plant helps to protect the Mississippi River delta and the coastal region. LDWF Biologist Manager Vaughn McDonald says the Roseau cane scale, which is a bug, is killing off the beneficial plant life.
The bug is mostly found in 11 of the state’s most southern parishes. McDonald urges fisherman to fill out a survey on the LDWF website if they notice the Roseau cane scale. He says sportsman should take precautions after being around phragmites.
McDonald reminds duck hunters to not tie their boats up to the cane. He says phragmites stands up well during tropical storm events and the scale impacts the health of our coastal marshes.
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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. Between Jack Gonsoulin and Connor Culp, the Tigers have missed three field goals. Head Coach Ed Orgeron says it’s an issue…
While kicking field goals have been a problem, 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. Orgeron says Etling looks like a different player this season…
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An intriguing matchup to start the season for the Saints as they visit the Minnesota Vikings to kick-off the 2017 campaign. New Orleans led the NFL in total offense last year, while the Vikings had the league’s third-ranked defense, and return most of their starters from 2016. Saints Quarterback Drew Brees says it’s a tough match-up to start the season….
New Saints running back Adrian Peterson gets a chance to stick it to his old team. Peterson rushed for 11,747 yards in 10 seasons in Minnesota. The 32-year-old says he would like to have a big game that leads to a victory…
The Vikings have two pro bowlers in their secondary, safety Harrison Smith and cornerback Xavier Rhodes. Brees says Rhodes is a top tier corner in the NFL…
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