A Pfizer vaccine trial for children indicates promising results. Pfizer is expected to ask the FDA for emergency use authorization in the coming weeks. Tulane Epidemiologist Doctor Susan Hassig says the FDA asked Pfizer to extend the pediatric vaccine trial by two months so they would have more data to review, even though there is great anticipation to allow those ages five to eleven to be vaccinated.

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A lot of trees fell victim to Hurricane Ida’s wrath as way too many property owners know about firsthand. But, Whitney Wallace, an LSU AgCenter Forestry and Wildlife agent, says the AgCenter, along with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, is continuing to assess the dollar damage with the biggest economic impact expected to be to the agricultural infrastructure and timber.

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There are growing concerns of permanent population loss in the southeastern coastal parishes after Hurricane Ida. Demographer Greg Rigamer says Ida was a devastating blow and it will be very difficult for Lafourche, Terrebonne, St. Charles, and St. John Parishes to recover. Since Katrina, the area has suffered devastating effects from Gustav, Isaac, and now Ida. Rigamer says right now he’d guess up to a hundred thousand could leave the coastal parishes permanently.

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Terrebonne Parish is continuing its recovery efforts more than three weeks after Hurricane Ida tore up the coastal area.  Parish spokesman, Mart Black, says Ida left Terrebonne Parish completely in the dark, but today only 16-percent of utility customers don’t have electricity. He gives credit to the power companies…

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He says the hope is to have power restored to everyone whose home or business can safely receive it by September 29^th.

Concerns are growing that Hurricane Ida’s fierce wind and water damage will result in population loss in southeastern Louisiana. Demographer Greg Rigamer says Ida was a devastating blow and it will be very difficult for Lafourche, Terrebonne, St. Charles, and St. John Parishes to recover…:

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Rigamer guesses up to a hundred thousand could migrate away from the region; perhaps even to other states.

Speaking of that devastation from Ida, Governor John bel Edwards will be in Washington DC for the next few days to lobby congress for (quote) “federal assistance to ensure a speedy, full, and robust recovery for the people of southwest and southeast Louisiana who have been devastated by major hurricanes and natural disasters over the last year.” Our state has sustained four hurricanes in the past year.

The Pfizer vaccine trial for children ages five to eleven indicates promising results. Pfizer is expected to ask the FDA for emergency use authorization in the coming weeks. Tulane Epidemiologist Doctor Susan Hassig says parents should be reassured that the FDA will review the data carefully before issuing any type of authorization….:

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Since July pediatric cases in the United States have increased by 240-percent.

Terrebonne Parish – among the hardest hit by Hurricane Ida – continues recovery efforts. Parish spokesman Mart Black says water is restored and power back on for all but 16% of residents and businesses. He says housing for storm victims is the biggest problem…:

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Ida hit the state just three weeks ago.

There are growing concerns that Hurricane Ida could negatively impact the population of southeast Louisiana; much like Katrina did 16 years ago. Brooke Thorington reports…:

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Just days after over 20 students at Shreveport’s Southwood High were arrested for fighting, another student is arrested for threatening gun violence at the school. Caddo Parish deputies were alerted Sunday evening to the social media post; threatening a gang-related shooting. A 14-year-old male was arrested and charged with terrorizing.

Terrebonne Parish is still struggling to return to something like normal after the devastation of Hurricane Ida. Parish spokesman Mart Black says utilities hope to have all the power restored by the 29^th. He says garbage pickup has ramped back up and contractors have been hired to clear the curbs of storm debris…:

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There’s no doubt that Ida took out a HUGE number of trees in its path, as many of you know firsthand. But Whitney Wallace, with Louisiana’s Department of Agriculture & Forestry, says all those downed trees – particularly on the Northshore – have impacted landowners AND agriculture and livestock producers…:

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She says this is the worst storm-related tree fall since Katrina.

Terrebonne Parish, among the hardest hit by Hurricane Ida, is still working to get back to some semblance of normal, however long that may take. Dave Brannen has more…:

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Just over a hundred Afghan refugees will begin arriving in Baton Rouge & New Orleans soon. Catholic Charities of the Capital Area are helping facilitate the newcomers’ adjustment to their new home in the U.S.A.  Afull background check has been done on each of the refugees, and Catholic Charities will assist them in learning English.

The Pfizer vaccine trial for kids 5 through 11 indicates promising results. Pfizer has asked the FDA for emergency use authorization in the coming weeks. Tulane University epidemiologist Dr. Susan Hassig says there’s been a spike in COVID cases in that age group, especially with school back in session…:

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In the trial, kids are given the same vaccine as adults but in a lower dose. Hassig says the FDA will likely not blindly rush to approve Pfizer’s request.

Hurricane Ida took a huge toll on south Louisiana’s tree canopy, but Whitney Wallace with state Ag & Forestry says the downed trees mean an impact on livestock producers and agriculture too. Her department is still assessing the damage in dollars, but Wallace says this is the biggest storm-related tree fall since Katrina…:

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Terrebonne Parish is continuing its recovery efforts more than three weeks after Hurricane Ida tore up the coastal area. Parish spokesman Mart Black says at least 16-percent of Entergy customers still don’t have electricity.
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Black says they hope to have power restored by the end of the month and another big issue to tackle is housing.

There are concerns that southeast Louisiana could have a significant population loss after Ida. Demographer Greg Rigamer says up to 100-thousand could leave the area permanently. The loss though shouldn’t impact redistricting, which will be discussed by lawmakers early next year…
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Redistricting is based on the 2020 Census.

LSU Ag Center Forestry Wildlife Agent Whitney Wallace says they are trying to determine a dollar figure for the amount of damage Hurricane Ida did to the commercial timber industry…
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Wallace says many landowners had a similar situation following Hurricane Katrina 16 years ago.

The Saints had an ugly performance against Carolina yesterday and lost to the Panthers 26-7. Protecting quarterback Jameis Winston was a big problem. Offensive tackle Terron Armstead says they were having communication issues on the offensive line…
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New Orleans is at New England this Sunday.

Terrebonne Parish is continuing its recovery efforts more than three weeks after Hurricane Ida tore up the coastal area.  Parish spokesman, Mart Black, says while most of the power is back and water has been mostly restored, housing for storm victims is the biggest problem.

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Black says that after Ida hit the Terrebonne Parish was left in the dark, and today at least 16-percent of Entergy customers still don’t have electricity.

St. John the Baptist Parish is undergoing several hurdles with recovery from Hurricane Ida. But, Parish President Jaclyn Hotard notes the parish broke ground on a levee this year that’s expected to be completed in 2024. She says a completed structure would have made a difference with Ida.

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The $750-million levee is being paid for with a combination of federal and state funds.

There are growing concerns of permanent population loss in southeastern coastal parishes after Hurricane Ida. Demographer Greg Rigamer says he expects a good number of coastal parishes residents will choose not to return. Since Katrina, the area has suffered devastating effects from Gustav, Isaac, and now Ida. Rigamer, who is a New Orleans resident, says right now he’d guess up to a hundred thousand could leave the area permanently.

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Beginning today, residents in ten Louisiana parishes impacted by Hurricane Ida can apply for disaster food stamps. DCFS Assistant Secretary Shavana Howard says those with last names starting with A-to-F in East Baton, Iberia, Orleans, St. Tammany, Washington and five other parishes can call the L-A Help-U Customer Service center to apply and be interviewed…

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Applicants for DSNAP interviews should call 1-888-524-3578 and have financial and personal information available.

The three-week interview process for DSNAP benefits related to Hurricane Ida victims gets underway today and wraps up October 9^th.   Dave Brannen spoke with DCFS Assistant Secretary Shavanna Howard…

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Another teen has been arrested in Shreveport after several fights last week at Southwood High School. The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office says a 14-year-old male was brought in for questioning at 2 AM this morning after a gang-related social media post threatening gun violence at the school. The teen is charged with terrorizing and was book into the parish detention center.

There are growing concerns of permanent population loss in southeastern coastal parishes after Hurricane Ida. Demographer Greg Rigamer says Ida was a devastating blow and it will be very difficult for Lafourche, Terrebonne, St. Charles, and St. John Parishes to recover.

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There was a large shift in the population 16 years ago in the area after Katrina.

A lot of trees fell victim to Hurricane Ida’s wrath as way too many property owners know firsthand. But, Whitney Wallace, an LSU AgCenter Forestry and Wildlife agent, says the damaged and felled trees, particularly on the North Shore, have impacted landowners and agricultural and livestock producers.

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