About 90 first responders from Louisiana have been deployed to Florida to assist with search and rescue operations that will likely occur along the panhandle as a result of Hurricane Michael. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says a caravan of vehicles towing boats left their headquarters this morning…
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The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Michael has the potential of producing life-threatening storm surge and flash floods.

This month marks the 20th anniversary of the Louisiana Technical and Community College System. Since that time 2-point-one million students enrolled at L-T-C-S colleges and more than 327-thousand credentials have been awarded. System president Monty Sullivan says he’s excited to see how these schools can continue to effect the state’s economy…
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Secretary of State candidates say preventing sexual harassment is important, considering it led to Tom Schedler’s resignation. Matt Doyle has more from Kyle Ardoin, Heather Cloud, Renee Fontenot Free and Julie Stokes.
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State Police Troopers are investigating an officer involved shooting in Lafayette last night. Authorities say Lafayette police responded to criminal activity and after encountering a subject, shots were fired. The subject has been hospitalized in stable condition. No officers were injured.

Female candidates running for Secretary of State say they will take a strong stance against sexual harassment and encourage victims to come forward if elected to the statewide position. Kenner Representative Julie Stokes says two years ago in the legislature she was one of the first to speak out on what she called a sexist amendment proposed during debate on the legal age to be a dancer at a strip club…
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Democrat Renee Fontenot Free says her positive reputation and management style while in the Attorney General’s office and as a former Assistant Secretary of State promoted a culture that empowered victims to come forward.
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The election is November sixth.

Currently, flood victims who applied for SBA loans immediately following the 2016 floods are not eligible for grant money available through the Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program. But President Trump has signed legislation that corrects the Duplication of Benefits issue. Division of Administration Executive Director Pat Forbes says they are waiting on written guidance from HUD on the specifics of implementation.
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Forbes believes they’ll be able to help an additional six-thousand Louisiana households.

20 years ago this month voters approved a constitutional amendment to create the Louisiana Community and Technical College System. The LCTCS is comprised of 12 unified, open-access two-year colleges. LCTCS President Monty Sullivan says the system has created education opportunities for all walks of life…
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The female candidates in the Secretary of State race say they will have a zero tolerance policy against sexual harassment at the state agency, if they are elected this fall. Turkey Creek Mayor Heather Cloud says in her years managing a shipping company, it’s never been tolerated…
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Renee Fontenot Free and Julie Stokes have a similar stance.

A petition is circulating that calls for Lee Circle in New Orleans to be renamed Brees Circle in honor of the Black and Gold’s most beloved athlete. A statue of Confederate General Robert E Lee once stood high above the circle where uptown meets downtown. Petition creator Blake Ivey says the idea came to him last April.
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Some say, if Brees never signed with the Saints, the team would have eventually re-located to San Antonio.

The duplication of benefits issue that’s plagued 2016 flood victims has been resolved as a result of legislation approved by Congress. Kevin Barnhart on what happens next…
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About 75 firefighters and medics from around Louisiana that make up the state’s Urban Search and Rescue taskforces left this morning for Florida to assist with first responders there who will likely have to perform water rescues as a result Hurricane Michael. The Category Four storm is expected to make landfall later today along the Florida panhandle.

Personnel from the State Fire Marshal’s office and another 75 firefighters and medics from around the state leave for Florida this morning as Hurricane Michael is expected to bring life-threatening storm surge to the Florida panhandle.

Candidates for Secretary of State race say preventing sexual harassment is important, considering it led to Tom Schedler’s resignation. Matt Doyle has reaction from Kyle Ardoin, Heather Cloud, Renee Fontenot Free and Julie Stokes.
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Louisiana is waiting on the federal government to provide the green light before they are able to distribute federal grant dollars to 2016 flood victims that were previously ineligible for more assistance, because they received an S-B-A loan. Division of Administration Executive Director Pat Forbes says the state is ready to act quickly…
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The deadline to complete the application for Restore money has been extended until November 16th.

A petition has been started urging New Orleans officials to rename Lee Circle after beloved Saints quarterback Drew Brees. Lee Circle is where a statue of Confederate commander Robert E Lee once stood. Petition creator Blake Ivey says if there’s one guy who everyone agrees is not controversial, it’s Brees…
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Nine candidates are running in the Secretary of State’s special election that’s needed because of the resignation of former Secretary Tom Schedler in the wake of a sexual harassment scandal. At a forum, the candidates were asked what they would do to make sure that never happens again. Interim Secretary Kyle Ardoin…
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The alleged victim of Schedler’s harassment says Ardoin, who was Assistant Secretary at the time, was aware of the harassment. Ardoin denies that allegation.

A petition has been started in an effort to convince New Orleans officials to rename Lee Circle after Saints Quarterback Drew Brees. Petition creator Blake Ivey says it should be called Brees circle and he has ideas on what the statue should look like that would replace where Confederate commander Robert E Lee once stood…
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The Edwards administration says over one-thousand new surveys have been submitted to the Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program. These are 2016 flood victims who believe they have a chance at receiving federal grant money now that legislation has been approved that removes the Duplication of Benefits policy put in place by the federal government. Division of Administration Executive Director Pat Forbes says the new applicants will receive the same benefits as the initial wave of recipients…
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Flood victims have until October 19th to fill out an initial survey at restore-dot-la-dot-gov.

LDWF hopes they can use BP money to foot the bill for conservation construction on Queen Bess Island, a crucial brown pelican habitat. Matt Doyle has more.

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A 20-year-old Shreveport woman and her one-year-old child are recovering after they were shot in their home at around 3:30 this morning. Cpl. Angie Willhite says a car stopped in front of the home and someone started shooting.

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The victims are expect to recover from their injuries.

It was an emotional night in the Mercedes Benz Superdome last night as the Saints Drew Brees became the NFL’s all-time passing yards leader. He surpassed Peyton Manning’s record on a 62-yard touchdown pass. Brees admits the achievement brought him to tears

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Once he broke the record late in the first half in a 43-19 rout of Washington. Brees celebrated with his teammates, his coach Sean Payton and his family. The 39-year-old QB hugged and kissed his wife and four children.

A UL-Lafayette professor has been given a 250,000 dollar grant to take an in-depth look at how south central Louisiana seafood makes it from the water to your dinner plate. Dr. Geoffrey Stewart got the grant from the US Department of Agriculture. Stewart says he’s looking to better understand that supply chain, and look for ways to improve its efficiency.

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Drew Brees became the N-F-L’s all-time passing leader last night. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries hopes to get approval to use some BP cash to rebuild the brown pelican habitat on Queen Bess Island. Coastal Resource Scientist Manager Todd Baker says the crucial habitat is eroding away.

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A 20-year-old Shreveport woman and her one-year-old child are recovering after they were shot in their home at around 3:30 this morning. Police say a car stopped in front of the home and someone started shooting. Cpl. Angie Willhite says they are asking for the public’s help with this situation and encourages anyone that knows anything to contact Crime Stoppers.

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The victims are expected to recover from their injuries.

A UL-Lafayette professor has been given a 250,000 dollar grant to take an in-depth look at how south central Louisiana seafood makes it from the water to your dinner plate. Dr. Geoffrey Stewart got the grant from the US Department of Agriculture. Part of the research will bring in veteran fishermen who can give firsthand accounts of just how the sausage gets made.

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Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries hopes to get approval to use some BP cash to rebuild the brown pelican habitat on Queen Bess Island in Barataria Bay. Coastal Resource Scientist Manager Todd Baker says  the degradation of coastal habitats for the birds is been linked to difficulties in keeping them in state. This means once the birds grow up, they might not stick around our bayou.

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If approved Baker says the projects could take off in 2019.

It was an emotional night in the Mercedes Benz Superdome last night as the Saints Drew Brees became the NFL’s all-time passing yards leader. After the 62 yard bomb that broke the record,The 39-year-old QB hugged and kissed his wife and four children.  Brees also thought about the people who are no longer here

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A 20 year old Shreveport woman and her one year old child are recovering after they were shot in their home at around 3:30 this morning. Police say a car stopped in front of the home and someone started shooting. Cpl. Angie Willhite says initially the injuries to the child appeared to be life threatening.

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Willhite says the investigators continue to collect evidence in this case and at this time.

A UL-Lafayette professor has been given a 250,000 dollar grant to take an in depth look at how south central Louisiana seafood makes it from the water to your dinner plate. Dr. Geoffrey Stewart  says despite its importance to the region, we still don’t have a comprehensive understanding of how the supply chain works, and where it can be improved.

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St. Mary, Vermilion, and Iberia Parishes are the areas of focus for the study