New Orleans will feel a little blue today – and, no, it’s not for bad things. Andrew Greenstein explains.
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St. John Parish announced arrests in the shooting deaths of an 11-year-old girl and her 50-year-old uncle. Colleen Crain has the story.
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In the aftermath of hurricanes Francine and Helene, Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says Louisiana needs to have stronger building codes in coastal regions, suggesting it should be a legislative priority when lawmakers convene in 2025.
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New Orleans is invited to go blue for New Orleans Law Enforcement Day. Melanie Talia (TAAL-ee-uh), the president and CEO of the New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation, says the city will be awash in blue.
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Furthermore, people are asked to wear blue to support law enforcement. Talia says they chose October 8th to observe Go Blue Day for a specific reason.
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Talia says wearing blue or shining blue lights is a way for everyone to express their appreciation for law enforcement.
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This is the second year that the New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation is inviting people to wear blue in support of law enforcement.
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Two men are in custody accused in the shooting deaths of an innocent 11-year-old girl and her 50-year-old uncle in LaPlace Friday night. St. John Parish Sheriff Michael Tregre (Traag) says Sa’Miya McClain and Ron Tate and their family were unaware that Cartez Foster and Patrick Maxon’s revenge plot was randomly unfolding outside their home.
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Tregre says Foster and Maxon had been beaten up earlier in the evening after they attacked a woman.
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The two allegedly drove to Sugar Ridge Subdivision to shoot the person who beat them. Tregre says the investigation came together while at the hospital interviewing the victim who had been pistol whipped.
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Tregre says Foster and Maxon were arrested on the pistol-whipping case in Jefferson Parish Saturday morning while investigators continued to collect evidence in the murders. One other victim in the home received a graze wound to her leg.
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Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple has emphasized the need for stronger building codes in coastal regions, suggesting it should be a legislative priority when lawmakers convene in 2025. Temple noted that the state’s coastal areas have experienced a surge in new residents over recent decades. Enhancing building techniques to withstand Gulf of Mexico storms could prevent future displacement of these communities.
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Temple pointed to Alabama as an example of a state that successfully implemented stricter building codes for its most at-risk areas. He stressed that balancing new regulations with the concerns of residents and builders will be crucial for successful adoption and implementation.
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Homeowners who build to code can expect insurance discounts, but Temple argues that the benefits extend far beyond savings. Temple believes reforms could strengthen coastal Louisiana’s resilience against future storms.
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In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the Humane Society of Louisiana sent a caravan to Asheville, North Carolina, to help its counterpart there. Director Jeff Dorson says they delivered a lot of supplies for animals of all kinds.
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Dorson says Asheville isn’t the only city the Humane Society helped out following the storm.
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With another major storm taking aim on the region – this time the Florida peninsula – Dorson says the Humane Society is ready to help any community that needs it. And there are ways you can help in its mission.
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Three years ago, Asheville-based feline advocacy group Sister Kitten delivered much-needed supplies to Louisiana; Dorson says the Humane Society was able to return the favor following Helene.
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An LSU defense striving to improve faces its biggest test on Saturday night when the 13th ranked Tigers take on ninth ranked Ole Miss. The Rebels rank second in the country in total offense, averaging 577 yards a game. LSU Coach Brian Kelly says one way to slow down Ole Miss, is to keep its offense off the field, which means LSU wants to win the time of possession
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Last year’s game between these two teams, a track meet broke out as Ole Miss won 55-49 and the two teams combined for 1,343 yards. Kelly does not want to see another touchdown fest…
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The 706 yards allowed by LSU was a school record. Kelly remembers why it was a long day for his defense…
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There was no late lead to hold onto this time for the Saints. The Saints went into Arrowhead Stadium last night and got doubled up by the two-time defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs, 26-13. After the game, Coach Dennis Allen was not happy with his team’s performance.
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Towards the end of the game, quarterback Derek Carr left the game with an oblique injury. Carr said it hurt not being able to be on the field to help his team late in the game with the game on the line.
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Before exiting the game with the injury, Carr threw for 185 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. He will have an MRI today to evaluate the injury. Alvin Kamara was only able to muster 26 rushing yards on 11 carries. The Saints will try to right the ship Sunday against the Buccaneers at the Superdome.