The state has put out a survey to learn the true economic impact to Louisiana’s commercial seafood industry from the last two years of hurricanes. More from Dave Brannen.
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To honor vets and the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Governor Edwards dedicates the Never Forget Garden adjacent to the state capitol grounds. Brooke Thorington has more.
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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and LSU are joining together to survey the commercial seafood industry about the economic impacts suffered during the last two hurricane seasons. LDW administrator, Jason Froeba:
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The questionnaire takes a few minutes to fill out, with the information requested from the likes of seafood producers, harvesters, dealers and charter boat operators.
Froeba says those surveyed are asked to complete the form whether their impacts from Laura, Delta, Zeta or Ida were large or small.
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Froeba says it’s important they get a good reading on the economic impacts of the storms from a variety of folks working in the commercial seafood industry.
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He says at this point there is no dollar estimate of the damage done to the industry by the hurricanes, thus the reason for the survey.
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Today is Veteran’s Day and Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin suggests you honor a vet by casting your ballot Saturday. Ardoin says you can also display your appreciation with their Honor Vets Vote Program by visiting sos.la.gov/honorvets.
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In addition to sharing your participation on social media, Ardoin says you can also show your appreciation for vets in other ways too.
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Ardoin says exercising your right to vote is one of the most important ways to honor a vet who protects your right to vote.
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Polls open 7 AM Saturday and close at 8 PM.
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Governor Edwards officially dedicated the Never Forget Garden this Veteran’s Day. The dedication of the garden adjacent to the State Capitol grounds also commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Edwards says visiting the tomb in DC, that’s representative of all souls lost in the war, is a very moving experience.
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Edwards says the Never Forget Garden also has the Louisiana Gold Star Families Memorial that was dedicated in 2018 and the Minute Men Monument honoring fallen members of the Louisiana National Guard that was placed in 2019.
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In addition to paying respects to our veterans Edwards, who served in the Army himself, reminded attendees at the garden dedication to remember family members of vets who often miss having their vet present for the holidays, birthdays, and other special occasions because they are off serving.
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McNeese State’s decision to stay in the Southland Conference will provide a positive economic impact for the Lake Charles area. McNeese considered joining the Western Athletic Conference, but by staying in the Southland, the school will host multiple conference tournament championship events over a four-year period. McNeese A-D Heath Schroyer…
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McNeese will host the Southland basketball, baseball, and softball tournaments from 2023 to 2026. Schroyer says having numerous teams and fan bases traveling to the area for these games will help southwest Louisiana rebuild from last year’s hurricanes
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McNeese was looking to join the Western Athletic Conference because the WAC would help the school become an FBS football institution. Schroyer says that’s still the goal, but by staying in the Southland they can help the Lake Charles community
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