A large area of southeast Louisiana is still without power as Entergy is reporting that over 235,000 customers remain in the dark due to Hurricane Zeta, with over 30,000 people still out in the New Orleans metro area.  With limited power in the southeast part of the state, this could pose a problem for those trying to cast their vote on election day.  Governor John Bel Edwards says that with election coming up on Tuesday, it appears likely some polling stations in the southeast will be without power…

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Louisiana’s congressional delegation request for a 100-percent Federal Cost Share of debris removal from Hurricane Laura receives approval from President Trump.  The 100 percent of federal cost-share will last for a continuous period of 30 days. Before the request was amended by Congressional members, cities and parishes were required to pay 25-percent of debris removal.  Senator Bill Cassidy says this isn’t the first time Trump has approved a 100-percent cost share, it was approved in 2018 for Hurricane Michael and it prompted their request for the same for Louisiana.

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McNeese State plans on students returning to campus for the 2021 spring semester despite being hit by two hurricanes and sustaining over 200 million dollars in damage.  McNeese has hired multiple contractors so at least 30-percent of classes will be face-to-face instruction in January. University President Daryl Burckel says the speed in recovery is vital because their budget is based on student tuition. McNeese’s enrollment is around seven-thousand and Burckel says despite two hurricanes the school’s enrollment is only down 225 students from the Fall of 2019. He says as they rebuild the campus, student housing is a top priority.

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When residents are picking up the pieces after a hurricane, “storm chasers” as they are known as frequently visit affected areas to take advantage of homeowners with promises of contract work to repair storm damage.  Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says before you sign a contract, make sure they are a licensed contractor with the state licensing board for contractors and check with the Better Business Bureau.

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Over 230,000 Entergy customers still remain without power due to Hurricane Zeta with over 21,000 of those outages located in the New Orleans Metro area.  With Election Day coming up this Tuesday, Governor John Bel Edwards believes some polling stations in the southeast will be without power.  Edwards says they are working to identify every polling station that will not be in service Tuesday so they have an opportunity to select alternate locations.

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Louisiana’s congressional delegation request for a 100-percent Federal Cost Share of debris removal from Hurricane Laura receives approval from President Trump. Senator Bill Cassidy says both COVID and two hurricanes have exhausted several communities with recovery efforts. Cassidy says this is great financial news for those areas devasted by Laura.

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Despite sustaining 200-million dollars in damages from two hurricanes, McNeese State plans to have students back on campus for the 2021 spring semester. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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LSU will travel to the plains to take on Auburn today at 2:30 as they look for a win against their rival, which would improve their record to 3-2.  Louisiana Tech will also be looking for a win as they will try to snap a two-game losing streak when they host UAB at 2:30.  The Ragin Cajuns are on the road again this week after their big road win against UAB, today they will play at Texas State.  ULM will be in action today as well, they will play host to the Appalachian State Mountaineers.

A New Orleans Police Officer is in serious but stable condition after getting shot in the face yesterday afternoon in the French Quarter at the intersection of Royal and St. Phillips. N-O-P-D says a supsect is in custody. Authorities say a man in a pedicab started shooting the officer unprovoked while dozens of innocent bystanders were in the area. Chief Shaun Ferguson says the officer has a bullet lodged in his skull below his left eye.

Officials anticipate a majority of customers will have their power back in southeast Louisiana by the end of the weekend but some areas might still be out through Tuesday. Matt Doyle has the story.
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Louisiana’s congressional delegation request for a 100-percent Federal Cost Share of debris removal from Hurricane Laura receives approval from President Trump. Senator Bill Cassidy says this isn’t the first time Trump has approved a 100-percent cost share, it was also done for Florida in 2018 for Hurricane Michael…
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Cassidy says the federal government has agreed to pick up the entire cost for Hurricane Laura debris removal for a 30-day period determined by the state.

LSU will look for its fourth straight win over Auburn this afternoon at 2:30. The Tigers will start freshman QB TJ Finley for a second straight game. Louisiana Tech is looking to snap a two-game losing streak as they host U-A-B at 2:30. Senior running back Israel Tucker on what it will take to beat the Blazers…
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Also today ULM hosts Appalachian State, while Ragin Cajuns are at Texas State.

Just under 300-thousand Entergy customers remain without power in southeast Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Zeta. Over half of the residents in St. Bernard, Plaquemines, and Jefferson Parishes do not have electricity. Entergy CEO Phillip May says Zeta delivered heavy wind damage in many places but thankfully didn’t damage core pieces of the Entergy grid. That being said…

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May is hopeful a lot of progress can be made today.

But with election day right around the corner, Governor John Bel Edwards says it’s likely some polling stations in southeast Louisiana will be without power…

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Edwards says they are working to identify every polling station that will not be in service Tuesday so they can select alternate locations.

When residents are picking up the pieces after a hurricane, “storm chasers” as they are known routinely descend upon the area to take advantage of homeowners. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says always get a written contract of work to be performed and that the contractor is responsible for acquiring all required permits.

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Donelon also recommends asking the contractor’s insurance carrier to mail a certificate of coverage directly to you.

Louisiana’s congressional delegation request for a 100-percent Federal Cost Share of debris removal from Hurricane Laura receives approval from President Trump. Senator Bill Cassidy says this will take the burden off local communities.

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Officials are optimistic that the power won’t be out for much longer in southeast Louisiana for most customers. Entergy CEO Phillip May says crews have been working around the clock and they now have a good estimation as to when you should have your lights back on…

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According to the Public Service Commission 318,000 customers are still without power.

Louisiana’s congressional delegation request for a 100-percent Federal Cost Share of debris removal from Hurricane Laura receives approval from President Trump. Senator Bill Cassidy says both COVID and two hurricanes have exhausted several communities with recovery efforts. Cassidy says this is great financial news for those areas devasted by Laura.

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When residents are picking up the pieces after a hurricane, “storm chasers” as they are known routinely descend upon the area to take advantage of homeowners. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says always get a written contract of work to be performed with a separate break out of labor cost and cost of materials.

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McNeese State plans on students returning to campus for the 2021 spring semester. President Daryl Burckel says as they rebuild the campus, student housing is a top priority

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Total damage to the entire university when you also combine water damage from Hurricane Delta is 200-million dollars.

Officials anticipate a majority of customers will have their power back in southeast Louisiana by the end of the weekend, but some areas might still be out through Tuesday. Matt Doyle has the story.

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Governor Edwards announced the appointment of Louisiana State Police Captain Lamar Davis as Deputy Secretary of Public Safety and Superintendent of LSP. Davis replaces outgoing Superintendent Kevin Reeves who is retiring after 30 years of service. Davis is a Baton Rouge native and has been with the LSP since 1998.

Louisiana’s congressional delegation request for a 100-percent Federal Cost Share of debris removal from Hurricane Laura receives approval from President Trump. Senator Bill Cassidy says this isn’t the first time Trump has approved a 100-percent cost share, it was approved in 2018 for Hurricane Michael and it prompted their request for the same for Louisiana.

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The Department of Transportation and its contractors alone have removed more than 1.4 million cubic yards of debris.

McNeese State plans on students returning to campus for the 2021 spring semester. President Daryl Burckel says Hurricane Laura alone produced 77-million dollars in damages to the academic portion of the campus. Burckel says students, faculty, and alumni can keep track of the rebuild process by visiting come-home-cowboys-dot-com

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Despite sustaining 200-million dollars in damages from two hurricanes, McNeese State plans to have students back on campus for the 2021 spring semester. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Officials anticipate a majority of customers will have their power back in southeast Louisiana by the end of the weekend but some areas might still be out through Tuesday. Matt Doyle has the story.

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McNeese State plans on students returning to campus for the 2021 spring semester. President Daryl Burckel says Hurricane Laura alone produced 77-million dollars in damages to the academic portion of the campus and multiple contractors have been hired so at least 30-percent of classes will be face-to-face instruction in January…

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Burckel says the speed in recovery is vital because their budget is based on student tuition. McNeese’s enrollment is around seven-thousand and Burckel says despite two hurricanes the school’s enrollment is only down 225 students from the Fall of 2019. He says as they rebuild the campus, student housing is a top priority

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Total damage to the entire university when you also combine water damage from Hurricane Delta is 200-million dollars.

Burkel says students, faculty, and alumni can keep track of the rebuild process by visiting come-home-cowboys-dot-com

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When residents are picking up the pieces after a hurricane, “storm chasers” as they are known routinely descend upon the area to take advantage of homeowners. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says always get a written contract of work to be performed with a separate break out of labor cost and cost of materials.

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Donelon also recommends adding to the contract that the contractor is responsible for acquiring all required permits.

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Donelon says before you sign a contract, make sure they are a licensed contractor with the state licensing board for contractors and check with the Better Business Bureau.

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Donelon also recommends asking the contractor’s insurance carrier to mail a certificate of coverage directly to you.

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Louisiana’s congressional delegation request for a 100-percent Federal Cost Share of debris removal from Hurricane Laura receives approval from President Trump. Senator Bill Cassidy says both COVID and two hurricanes have exhausted several communities with recovery efforts. Cassidy says this is great financial news for those areas devasted by Laura.

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The 100 percent of federal cost-share will last for a continuous period of 30 days. Before the request was amended by Congressional members, cities and parishes were required to pay 25-percent of debris removal.

Cassidy says this will take the burden off local communities.

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The Department of Transportation and its contractors alone have removed more than 1.4 million cubic yards of debris.

Cassidy says this isn’t the first time Trump has approved a 100-percent cost share, it was approved in 2018 for Hurricane Michael and it prompted their request for the same for Louisiana.

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Officials are optimistic that the power won’t be out for much longer in southeast Louisiana for most customers.

Entergy CEO Phillip May says crews have been working around the clock and they now have a good estimation as to when you should have your lights back on…

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328,000 Entergy customers remain without power (12PM).

May says Zeta delivered heavy wind damage in many places but thankfully didn’t damage core pieces of the Entergy grid. That being said…

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May estimates 90 percent of customers will be on within the week.

Governor Edwards says Election Day is Tuesday and it appears likely some polling stations in the southeast will be without power…

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Edwards says they are working to identify every polling station that will not be in service Tuesday so they have an opportunity to select alternate locations…

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Edwards expects they will have an answer to which stations are viable by sometime Saturday.